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Frias Ties Career-High with 4 RBI as Captains Even Series with TinCaps

July 2, 2023 - Midwest League (MWL)
Lake County Captains News Release


EASTLAKE, Ohio - In the 4th game of a scheduled 6-game series, the Lake County Captains (2-5, 33-39) defeated the Fort Wayne TinCaps (4-3, 36-37) by a final score of 5-3 on Saturday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake.

After falling behind 3-0 in the top of the 1st inning, the Captains held Fort Wayne scoreless for the rest of the game and earned their 17th come-from-behind victory of the season.

Dayan Frias, Cleveland's No. 30 prospect according to MLB.com, was responsible for 4 of Lake County's 5 runs, tying his Minor League career-high of 4 RBI. The 21-year-old drove in his 1st run of the night with a solo home run to lead off the bottom of the 5th inning. This was Frias's 4th home run of the season, which cut Lake County's deficit to 3-2.

In his next plate appearance, Frias drew a bases-loaded walk for his 2nd RBI of the night, tying the game at 3-3. Then, with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th inning, the switch-hitting infielder hit a 2-out, 2-run double to put the Captains ahead 5-3.

Lake County scored their 1st run of the game in the bottom of the 3rd inning, which was courtesy of a 2-out RBI triple from Nate Furman. This was his 1st career High-A triple.

In all, 4 Captains recorded multi-hit games. Furman eventually hit an infield single in his ensuing plate appearance. Milan Tolentino, Cleveland's No. 20 prospect according to MLB.com, went 3-for-4 with a double and 2 singles, and Micael Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles.

Chase DeLauter, Cleveland's No. 6 prospect according to MLB.com, hit a single to lead off the bottom of the 4th inning for his 1st career High-A hit.

Steve Hajjar did not record a decision in his 3rd Captains start of the season. The left-hander allowed 3 walks and a 3-run home run, while throwing 2 strikeouts in the top of the 1st inning. In his final 3 innings of the night, the 22-year-old allowed 3 hits, no runs, and one walk. Overall, Hajjar allowed season-highs of 4 hits and 3 earned runs, while tying a season-low with 2 strikeouts in 82 pitches (42 strikes).

Juan Zapata (1-1), the reigning Midwest League Pitcher of the Week, earned his 1st career High-A win, pitching 4 scoreless innings of relief. The right-hander allowed just 3 hits and one walk, while throwing 4 strikeouts in 61 pitches (38 strikes).

Finally, Tyler Thornton pitched a perfect 9th inning for Lake County, forcing 3 TinCaps flyouts for his 6th save of the season in 7 opportunities.

First pitch for Game 5 of this week's scheduled 6-game series between the Captains and TinCaps is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. It will be "Throwback Cleveland History Sunday" at the ballpark, where Lake County will celebrate "Browns Backers Night." Coverage of the game can be found on both the Bally Live app and MiLB.tv, as well as through @LCCaptains on Twitter and Instagram.

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