SAL1 Lake County Captains

Suns Top Captains 4-3

Published on June 29, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


(Eastlake, OH) - An unearned run was the difference in the game as the Lake County Captains fell to the Hagerstown Suns 4-3 on Sunday. After several hit batters, the game saw a bench clearing incident where several players on both sides were ejected. Both managers were ejected following separate hit batters. The Suns extended their first place lead over the Captains to four games.

The Suns got to Captains starter Chris Archer in the second inning as they loaded the bases with no outs. Valerio Heredia grounded out to score a run with the other runners moving to second and third. Boomer Whiting then doubled home both runners and it was 3-0.

The Captains rallied for two runs in the fourth inning when Suns starter Ryan Harrison allowed two base runners before being relieved by Terrence Engles. Jansy Infante singled off of Engles and Karexon Sanchez scored with Michael Valdez taking third. Valadez was able to score when the throw back to the infield from right fielder Michael Burgess was wild and it was 3-2. The Suns scored an unearned run off Captains reliever Josh Judy in the fifth inning when Aaron Seuss reached on a three base error by Lucas Montero and would score on a sacrifice fly by Michael Burgess to make it 4-2.

The Captains tacked on a run in the bottom of the sixth inning when Sanchez bounced into a double play and Jeff Hehr scored to cut the lead to 4-3. After the double play, Michael Valadez was hit by a pitch and both benches cleared.

Archer's record fell to 2-8 going four innings allowing three runs on four hits, walking five and striking out five. Judy relieved Archer in the fifth inning and allowed just the unearned run on one hit before being ejected for hitting Dan Lyons. Joanniel Montero relieved Judy and threw 2.1 scoreless innings. Kyle Landis pitched a scoreless ninth. Terrence Engles got the win in relief to improve his record to 4-1. Kyle Gunderson came on with two on and one out in the ninth inning and picked up his fifth save.

The Captains begin a six game road trip on Monday with a two game series in Delmarva followed by a four game series in Kannapolis. Game time Monday is 7:05 PM and the Captains will send LHP Ryan Morris (6-2, 3.24) to the mound against the Shorebirds LHP Zach Britton (7-5, 2.95). The Captains game can be heard on AM 1330 WELW, WELW.COM or CAPTAINSBASEBALL.COM.

The Captains return home on Monday, July 7th for an eight game home stand against Hickory and Asheville. Monday's game will feature Buck Night at Classic Park with $1 hot dogs, beer, and soda.

Tickets for all Captains home games including the 2008 SAL Playoffs are on sale at the Classic Park box office, by phone at 440-954-WINS (9467) or at captainsbaseball.com. Tickets for the Playoffs remain the same as regular season game tickets, $9 reserved seat, $7 bleachers, juniors, and seniors, $6 lawn. Lawn seats for the Playoffs will only be sold once the reserved seats and bleachers are sold out. The $7 group rate will still apply to groups of 20 or more.

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.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Classic Park to Host 4th of July Fireworks

The City of Eastlake in partnership with the Lake County Captains has announced that there will be a 4th of July celebration at Classic Park. The evening event will feature entertainment by three local bands and a fireworks extravaganza. The gates will open at 7:00 PM and there is no admission charge or fee for parking at the Classic Park Gold Lot. The Concessions stands at the park will be open as no food or beverages will be permitted to be brought into the stadium.

"We are excited to be partnering with the administration of the City of Eastlake to bring the city-sponsored fireworks show to Classic Park in 2008. We believe the venue lends itself to this type of event and think the residents will enjoy the extra long show to celebrate Independence Day," said Captains General Manager Kevin Brodzinski. The City of Eastlake and the Captains are both contributing financially to make this event happen.

There are two bands that have been confirmed. The Classic Rock band Generation Landslide and the Rock-n-Roll / Country band Guns for Hire will perform beginning right at 7:00 PM. The fireworks will begin at approximately 10:00 PM.

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.

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!

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