SAL1 Lake County Captains

Captains Throw One Hitter, Lose 3-2

Published on April 30, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


(Eastlake, OH) - The Greensboro Grasshoppers scored three unearned runs and only collected one hit but it was enough as they outlasted the Lake County Captains 3-2 at Classic Park on Wednesday afternoon. The Grasshoppers Brett Durand went to 3-0 and Garrett Parcell picked up his sixth save.

The Grasshoppers took the lead in the third inning off of Captains starter Chris Archer. Archer walked the first two men he faced. After a line out, the runners moved to second and third on a ground out. Archer hit the next batter to load the bases. Ben Lasater then hit a fly ball that was mishandled by Captains right field Matt Brown and all three runners scored to make it 3-0. The Captains got an unearned run in the third inning when shortstop Ozzie Martinez's throw to first base on a double play opportunity went into the dugout and Mark Thompson scored to make it 3-1. Captains inched closer in the fifth inning when Doug Pickens blasted a home run into the left field bleachers to cut the lead to 3-2.

The Captains starter Chris Archer took the loss giving up three unearned run without giving up a hit but he walked five. Dallas Cawiezell followed Archer with two scoreless innings striking out three. Mike Pontius pitched the final three innings without allowing a run and striking out five.

Game three of the series is Thursday with game time at 7:05 PM. The Captains send LHP Ryan Miller to the mound (4-0, 0.82) against the Grasshoppers RHP Cristhian Martinez (2-1, 4.18). Thursday is Thirsty Thursday at Classic Park

featuring 50% off Fountain Sodas and Draft Beers until 9:00 PM. Tickets for all Captains home games are on sale at the Classic Park box office, by phone at 440-954-WINS (9467) or at captainsbaseball.com.

ABOUT

The Lake County Captains are a Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and play their home games at Classic Park in Eastlake, at the corners of State Route 91 and Vine Street. For more information on the Captains, please visit the team's official website at www.captainsbaseball.com.

SKIPPER'S LIL' BUDDIES CLUB

Kids 12 and under can join the Skipper's Lil' Buddies club, presented by National City.

For just $20, a Skipper's Lil' Buddies membership includes:

Free admission to all Captains home games plus playoff games

Official Lil' Buddies T-Shirt

Five (5) vouchers for the National City Kids Zone

Official Lil' Buddies ID card

10% VIP discount in the Cargo Hold

Special birthday card from Skipper

Call 440-954-WINS to join the Skipper's Lil' Buddies club today!

MERCHANDISE

The Cargo Hold is stocked with brand new merchandise for the 2008 season! New apparel includes selections for everyone with arrivals in adult, women, children and infant clothing. Now available are an array of hats including the new Captains official on-field BP cap. Select merchandise in the Cargo Hold is also 30% off. The Cargo Hold is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, and Saturday from 9am - Noon. Stop by the Captains front office to gain entrance.

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