MWL1 Lake County Captains

Whitecaps Rally Past Captains 4-2

Published on June 29, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


(Eastlake, OH) - The West Michigan Whitecaps (5-3, 42-36) used a two run eighth inning to defeat the Lake County Captains (4-4, 35-42) by a final of 4-2. West Michigan used an RBI single by Aaron Westlake and a sacrifice fly by Brandon Loy and the Whitecaps enjoyed a three run lead. The Captains record now falls to 10-30 when the opponent scores first in a ballgame.

West Michigan took the early lead in the second inning, Brandon Loy doubled to right field and then Jeff Holm singled him home and it was 1-0 West Michigan. The run scored with two outs. West Michigan made it a 2-0 game in the top of the sixth inning when Luis Castillo tripled to lead off the inning and scored on a single to right field by Aaron Westlake and West Michigan was up a pair, 2-0 heading to the bottom of the sixth.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Francisco Lindor led off the inning with a double to left center field and advanced to third when the ball was bobbled in the outfield. With a runner at third and nobody out Luigi Rodriguez hit a ground ball to shortstop and Lindor scored from third and it was a 2-1 Whitecaps lead.

Lake County added a run in the ninth inning when Luigi Rodriguez doubled and later scored on a groundout to shortstop and the score was 4-2 West Michigan. That was the final score.

RHP Joe Colon (6-8) took to the mound for Lake County, and took the loss. Colon pitched five and two third innings, allowing six hits, two runs, both earned, and struck out four. Rob Nixon relieved Colon and pitched three and one third innings, and allowed three hits and two un-earned runs and one walk. Nixon also struck out three.

RHP Tommy Collier (6-5) got the nod for West Michigan, and earned the win. He pitched seven innings and allowed six hits, one un-earned, two walks and he struck out two. Slade Smith entered in relief for West Michigan, and pitched a scoreless eighth inning. In the ninth Dan Bennett entered the ballgame to close the game. Bennett allowed one earned run on two hits but earned his tenth save of the season.

Saturday is a Fireworks Saturday Night presented by Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks extravaganza and it is Ladies Night, presented by Malibu Rum, featuring Malibu Rum drink specials for the ladies. "Pride Night" is Saturday and the Captains will celebrate a night of equality with the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community at Classic Park. Game time is 7 PM. Lake County will send RHP Cody Anderson (4-4, 2.99) to the mound to start and the Whitecaps will counter with RHP Marcelo Carreno (3-4, 3.33).

Full season tickets plans, 7-, 12-, 20-, and 35-game mini ticket plans for the 2012 season are on sale now at great prices complete with several exclusive benefits. Information can be found at the Captains website www.captainsbaseball.com.

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