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The Lake County Captains are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Eastlake, Ohio, they are a member of the Midwest League.

Captain of the Week (4/2-4/4/26): Jackson Humphries & Esteban González

April 6, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - After each series this season, the Lake County Captains will spotlight a Captain of the Week, presented by Official League, showcasing a player and their strong performance over the previous week. For the week of April 2-4, Lake County is recognizing both LHP Jackson Humphries and OF Esteban González as the first Captain of the Week for the 2026 season. Since the award's inception in 2024, this marks just the second time that co-Captains of the Week have been honored, joining LHP Matt Wilkinson and O... Full Story

Captains Earn First Win of 2026 Season, Defeat Whitecaps 6-3

April 4, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In the finale of a three-game series, the Lake County Captains (1-2) bested the West Michigan Whitecaps (2-1) by a final score of 6-3 on Saturday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. The Lake County offense totaled eight hits in the contest, with six of them being extra-base knocks. Lake County RHP Braylon Doughty (ND), MLB Pipeline's No. 7 Guardians prospect, excelled in his High-A debut, giving up just one hit and striking out two in three scoreless innings. The Captains struck quickly, ... Full Story

Fish Fry's Suffer Second Straight Loss to Begin 2026 Season, Fall to Whitecaps, 6-4

April 3, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In the second game of a scheduled three-game series, the Lake County Fish Fry's (0-2) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (2-0) by a final score of 6-4 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Friday night marked the first time in history that Lake County suited up as its newest alternate identity, the Lake County Fish Fry's. The team will also do so on Saturday, July 11 versus Lansing. The Fish Fry's struck first in the bottom of the third inning with a pair of RBI singles from SS Dea... Full Story

Captains Fall 1-0 to Whitecaps in 2026 Opening Day Defeat

April 2, 2026 - EASTLAKE, Ohio - In their 2026 season opener, the first game of a scheduled three-game series, the Lake County Captains (0-1) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (1-0) by a final score of 1-0 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. In a rematch of the 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series, four West Michigan pitchers combined to limit the Captains offense to a two-hit shutout. After tossing six scoreless, hitless innings against Lake County in Game 2 of last year's Division Championship s... Full Story

• Captain of the Week (4/2-4/4/26): Jackson Humphries & Esteban González - April 6, 2026
  
• Captains Earn First Win of 2026 Season, Defeat Whitecaps 6-3 - April 4, 2026
  
• Fish Fry's Suffer Second Straight Loss to Begin 2026 Season, Fall to Whitecaps, 6-4 - April 3, 2026
  
• Captains Fall 1-0 to Whitecaps in 2026 Opening Day Defeat - April 2, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains to Host "Living the Dream with Lacey" Event on 2026 Opening Day - April 2, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - March 31, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Present Annual Clear Vision Celebrity Softball Game Hosted by Denzel Ward - March 20, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Launch Fan-Favorite Picantes de Lake County Copa Identity Rebrand - March 18, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Announce the Third Year of Small Business Support Program for 2026 Season, Presented by Pnc - March 9, 2026
  
• Captains Announce Greatest Promotional Schedule in Team History - March 2, 2026
  
• Captains Unveil "Lake County Fish Fry's" Identity, Celebrating Northeast Ohio's Most Beloved Tradition - February 23, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - February 4, 2026
  
• Lake County Captains Announce Mokoro's Birthday Bash - October 14, 2025
  
• Lake County Captains Announce La Ball Ball Mystery Baseball Exclusive - October 1, 2025
  
• Three Captains Named 2025 Midwest League All-Stars, Josh Hartle Named 2025 Midwest League Pitcher of the Year - September 17, 2025
  
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League: Midwest League
Home: Eastlake, Ohio
Class: High A
Affiliation: Cleveland Guardians
Website: Lake County Captains site
Schedule: Full Lake County Captains Schedule
Statistics: Full Lake County Captains Statistics

Fri., Apr 10		Lake County at Dayton	7:05 p.m.
Thu., Apr 9		Lake County at Dayton	7:05 p.m.
Wed., Apr 8	W	Lake County 4 at Dayton 3	Final (10)
Tue., Apr 7	W	Lake County 6 at Dayton 2	Final
Sat., Apr 4	W	West Michigan 3 at Lake County 6	Final
Fri., Apr 3	L	West Michigan 6 at Lake County 4	Final
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• Dragons searching for big hits, fall in 10 innings to Lake County - MWL Dayton Daily News (April 9)
  
• Captains outlast Dragons, 4-3, in 10 innings - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 9)
  
• New jobs, a levy, chilly baseball and more local headlines - MWL Dayton Daily News (April 8)
  
• Dayton Dragons miss early chances, drop home opener to Lake County - MWL Dayton Daily News (April 8)
  
• Captains dispatch Dragons, 6-2, in Dayton - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 8)
  
• Captains hit three home runs, earn first victory of 2026 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 4)
  
• Captains baseball: Jackson Humphries impressive in season debut - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 4)
  
• PHOTOS: Captains vs. West Michigan, April 2, 2026 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 3)
  
• Jace LaViolette, Justin Campbell overcome injuries to make opening day impact for Lake County Captains - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 3)
  
• Captains open season with plenty of new faces, top prospects - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (April 1)
  
• Bazzana, Espino, Velazquez among prospects to watch as Guardians' affiliates begin their seasons - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (March 29)
  
• A little more seasoning, and Travis Bazzana will be on his way to Cleveland | Opinion - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (March 26)
  
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