MWL1 Lake County Captains

Silver Hawks Rally to Stun Captains

Published on June 30, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


(Eastlake, OH) - The South Bend Silver Hawks score four times in the eighth inning after being shutout through the first seven innings en route to a 4-2 win over the Lake County Captains on Thursday. The Captains are still tied for first place in the Midwest League Eastern Division despite the loss.

The Captains took the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jesus Aguilar smacked his fifteenth home run of the year, a two run shot, and the Captains led 2-0.

Captains starter Mike Rayl did not get a decision despite working 6.2 scoreless innings allowing only two hits while striking out seven. Rayl has allowed only three earned runs in his last 29.1 innings of work. Joey Mahalic (0-1) took the loss lasting .2 of an inning and allowing four runs, three earned on two hits and walking one.

Silver Hawks Starter Bradin Hagens did not get a decision working three scoreless innings allowing one hit and striking out one. Dan Taylor (3-2) got the win pitching a scoreless inning and Blake Cooper picked up his eighth save working a scoreless ninth inning.

The Captains and Silver Hawks play game two of the series on Friday at 7:00 PM with the Captains sending LHP J.D. Reichenbach (3-1 3.60) to the hill to oppose RHP J.R. Bradley (2-10, 5.11). The game can be heard on AM 1330 WELW and on the internet at captainsbaseball.com.

Friday is a Fireworks Friday as fans will enjoy a post-game fireworks extravaganza presented by Larmco Windows and Siding. It kicks off the annual Rock & Roll Weekend where the Captains pay tribute to the birthplace of Rock & Roll. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has partnered with the Captains to provide prizes for fans as the Captains will have many Rock & Roll-themed contests throughout the weekend.

Friday is also Indians Affiliate Day as the Captains welcome Indians Minor League Affiliates from Columbus, Akron, Mahoning Valley as well as the Cleveland Indians to Classic Park. Each team's mascot will appear throughout the game in various promotions, including the Indians' Slider. Game time is 7 PM.

Individual game tickets are on sale at the Classic Park box office, online at captainsbaseball.com and by phone at 440-954-WINS (9467). Full season tickets plans, 7-, 12-, 20-, and 35-game mini ticket plans for the 2011 season are on sale now at great prices complete with several exclusive benefits. Information can be found at the Captains website www.captainsbaseball.com .

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 .

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