Lake County Captains News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have had an eventful week marked by both victories and close defeats against the Beloit Sky Carp. Here’s a rundown of their recent performances:

Captain of the Week: Tyresse Turner

For the week of July 30 through August 4, the Lake County Captains recognized INF Tyresse Turner as the Captain of the Week, presented by Official League. Turner's strong performance over the week highlighted his contributions to the team's success.

Series Against the Beloit Sky Carp

The Captains faced off against the Beloit Sky Carp in a six-game series at Classic Auto Group Park. The series was filled with exciting moments and close finishes.

- **9-7 Victory**: In one of the most thrilling games of the series, the Captains held off a late surge by the Sky Carp to secure a 9-7 win. Lake County LHP Steven Perez allowed the first five Beloit batters to reach in the top of the ninth, but the Captains managed to close out the game successfully.

- **3-1 Victory**: LHP Matt Wilkinson anchored a 3-1 victory for the Captains with his first High-A quality start. Wilkinson, MLB Pipeline’s No. 30 Cleveland prospect, pitched six shutout innings, propelling the Captains to a win over the Sky Carp.

- **4-3 Loss**: In the series finale, the Captains fell to the Sky Carp 4-3. Despite having the winning run on first in the bottom of the ninth, Beloit RHP Xavier Meachem struck out Captains DH Angel Genao to secure the win for the Sky Carp.

- **10-Inning Pitchers’ Duel**: The Captains also lost a 10-inning pitchers’ duel to the Sky Carp, 3-2. Beloit LF Dalvy Rosario made a diving catch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th, denying the Captains a walk-off hit.

- **Doubleheader Sweep**: Earlier in the week, the Captains swept a doubleheader against the Sky Carp. In the first game, Lake County won 9-7, and in the second game, they secured a victory thanks to a grand slam by Bazzana.

Upcoming Events

The Lake County Captains are set to host a celebration of the creation of Cleveland Football’s iconic fan section, "The Dawg Pound," on September 21 at Classic Auto Group Park. This event promises to be a fun-filled evening for fans.

Conclusion

The Lake County Captains have shown resilience and determination in their recent series against the Beloit Sky Carp. With standout performances from players like Tyresse Turner and Matt Wilkinson, the team continues to make strides in the High-A league. As they look forward to upcoming events and future games, the Captains remain a force to be reckoned with in Minor League Baseball.