Lake County Captains News: July 26 - August 1, 2024

The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have had an eventful week filled with both thrilling performances and tough challenges. Here’s a recap of their recent games and notable achievements.

Captains Fall to Sky Carp in 10-Inning Pitchers' Duel

In a nail-biting game on Thursday, the Captains fell to the Beloit Sky Carp 3-2 in a 10-inning pitchers' duel at Classic Auto Group Park. The game was marked by exceptional defensive plays, including a game-ending diving catch by Sky Carp left fielder Dalvy Rosario, which denied Captains second baseman Jake Fox a walk-off extra-base hit.

The Sky Carp took the lead in the top of the 10th inning on a go-ahead fielder’s choice by right fielder Brett Roberts. Lake County right-hander Allan Hernández entered the game and retired three straight batters with runners on second and third, but the damage was already done. The Captains had tied the game in the bottom of the ninth on an RBI double by right fielder Esteban González, but were unable to capitalize further.

Notable Performances

- **Dylan DeLucia**: In his High-A home debut, DeLucia pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out five, and walking two. He retired 10 of his last 11 batters faced.

- **Zach Jacobs**: Jacobs continued his impressive form, pitching 3.1 scoreless, no-hit innings of relief, striking out four and walking one. He has now spun 8.2 straight scoreless innings of relief, boasting a 2.05 ERA as a reliever, the second-lowest among Midwest League relievers with 40-plus innings pitched.

- **Esteban González**: González stole his 38th base of the season, helping the Captains tie a single-season franchise record with 166 stolen bases.

- **Jorge Burgos**: Burgos has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .302 with three homers and seven RBI during that span.

Upcoming Events

The Captains are set to host the Beloit Sky Carp for the fourth game of their six-game series on Friday night at 7 p.m. This game will be part of Women in Sports Night and Girl Scout Night at the ballpark, followed by Friday Night Fireworks. The contest will be broadcast on the Bally Live app and MiLB.TV, with social media coverage courtesy of @LCCaptains on X and Instagram.

Captain of the Week: Zach Jacobs

For the week of July 23 through 28, Zach Jacobs was recognized as the Captain of the Week, presented by Official League. Jacobs has been a standout performer, contributing significantly to the team's success with his consistent relief pitching.

Conclusion

The Lake County Captains have shown resilience and skill in their recent games, despite facing tough competition. With notable performances from players like Dylan DeLucia, Zach Jacobs, and Esteban González, the team continues to make a strong impression in the Midwest League. As they move forward, fans can expect more exciting games and memorable moments from this talented squad.