MWL1 Lake County Captains

Lavisky Powers Captains by Cougars 9-4

Published on May 31, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


(Eastlake, OH)- Alex Lavisky hit, not one, but two homeruns on Tuesday night lifting Lake County to a 9-4 win over Kane County. Lavisky drove in a career high five runs batted in for the Captains.

The Cougars jumped out to an early lead, 1-0 in the first inning. Alex Llanos reached on a rare error by Argenis Martinez and came around and scored on an RBI double Julio Aparicio.

Kane County jumped up 2-0 in the second inning; Geulin Beltre singled to reach and scored on a Cole Cook wild pitch from third.

In the third inning, LeVon Washington started things off with a leadoff single. Carlos Moncrief crushed a ball to deep right centerfield for his sixth homerun of the season tying the game at two.

The Cougars took the lead back in the sixth inning. Aparicio reached on a leadoff walk, advanced to third on a pair of Cook wild pitches. Cheslor Cuthbert singled in the runner for his eighth RBI of the season making it 3-2.

In the bottom half of the sixth inning, with runners on first and third, Jesus Aguilar dribbled one down the third baseline scoring Anthony Gallas from third for the infield base hit. Lavisky hit his first homerun a monster shot to right field, a three run homerun giving Lake County a 6-3 lead.

Alex Monsalve started the eighth inning off with a double to right centerfield. Lavisky hit his second homerun of the ninth, his sixth of the season into the leftfield bleachers to make it make 8-4. Ronny Rodriguez took the very next pitch deep to left for his second homerun of the season, and the first time the Captains went back-to-back this season for a 9-4 advantage.

Cole Cook (2-5) was fantastic picking up his second win of the year, tossing a career high seven innings, allowing three runs, two earned, on six hits, walking a pair and striking out four. Jordan Cooper worked the final two inning allowing just one run on one hit, striking out four for his first professional save. Leonel Santaigo (4-5) took the loss, giving up six runs on ten hits in just 5.1 innings, striking out six.

Lake County and Kane County continue their three game series on Wednesday morning from Classic Park at 11:00AM. RHP Mike Goodnight (3-3) will get the start for the Captains and RHP Yardano Ventura (0-0) throws for the Cougars. Catch all the action on AM 1330 WELW or online at captainsbaseball.com.

Wednesday is a Senior Day with a special 11 AM start. Seniors can take advantage of complimentary Folgers coffee and Bingo prior to the game.

Thursday is Thirsty Thursday, presented by ESPN 850 WKNR and will feature a dime beer Happy Hour from 6 PM to 7 PM and half-price draft beer and soda until 9 PM.

Thursday is also Date Night, presented by Fisher's Jewelers at Shoregate, which gives couples the opportunity to purchase two tickets to The Officer's Club and two meal vouchers, a $56 value, for only $25.

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