MWL Lake County Captains

Whitecaps Walks Sink Captains, 8-0

June 1, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Lake County Captains News Release


(EASTLAKE, OH) - The Lake County Captains (25-22) left seven runners on base offensively and allowed 10 base on balls in an 8-0 loss against the West Michigan Whitecaps (21-26) in the first game of June on a sunny Wednesday morning at Classic Park.

Aaron Davenport had six walks in three innings, but only allowed two runs. He finished the first and third inning, with strikeouts stranding a total of four runners. The second inning saw a bases-loaded walk and hit by pitch, that plated the only two runs.

From the second through the seventh inning, Lake County offensively had a hit in each inning. But in the second, fifth and seventh, double plays halted those opportunities.

The Captains bullpen had an up and down day. Nathan Ocker threw a scoreless fourth but allowed a solo home run in the fifth. Matt Turner loaded the bases with no outs in the sixth, but drew a 5-4-3 double play and allowed only one run in the inning.

The seventh saw once again bases loaded on two walks and a bunt single, which removed Turner. Alaska Abney came on and struck out back-to-back batters. On a 3-2 pitch with two outs and the bases loaded Wenceel Perez powered a ball into the lawn in right field, to break it open to an 8-0 lead.

In the final two innings, Lake County did not gain a hit. Overall, the Captains did amass seven hits, Alexfri Planez and Gabriel Rodriguez both had two-hit days. Raymond Burgos in relief kept the Whitecaps off the board through the final two frames.

Lake County and West Michigan tomorrow Thursday, June 2 begin a stretch of three night games at Classic Park. First pitch is at 7:00 p.m. It will be Thirsty Thursday, where fans can enjoy half-priced Modelo draft beer.

Coverage of the game can be found on WJCU.org/Captains and the MiLB First Pitch app.

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