Lake County Captains News: September 1 - September 7, 2024

The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have been making waves in the Minor League Baseball scene with their impressive performances over the past week. Here’s a look at their recent achievements and what fans can expect as they gear up for their final regular-season home series.

Recent Successes

- **Victory at West Michigan**: The Captains concluded their series against the West Michigan Whitecaps on a high note, winning their final four games after losing the first two. This series win marked a significant milestone, as Lake County finished 15-6 against the Whitecaps this regular season.

- **Key Player Performances**: Several players have been instrumental in the Captains' success. Notably, 2B **Travis Bazzana**, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 Cleveland and No. 13 overall prospect, hit his second professional home run in a 5-3 win at West Michigan. Over his last eight games, he has been batting .321 with one home run, four doubles, and five RBI.

- **Pitching Highlights**: RHP **Yorman Gómez** earned his first High-A win in a 7-1 victory at West Michigan, pitching a career-high seven innings and allowing only one run on three hits while striking out five and walking two. Gómez ranks seventh in the Cleveland Player Development system in strikeouts (108) and 11th in ERA (3.72).

Upcoming Series

The Captains are set to host the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the High-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, for six games at Classic Auto Group Park starting Tuesday. This series marks Lake County’s last games at home until Game 2 of the Midwest League East Division Championship Series on Thursday, September 12.

Standings and Outlook

- **Midwest League Standings**: Lake County is tied with Great Lakes for third in the Midwest League East Second Half standings and is tied with Dayton for first in the MWL East overall standings.

- **Cedar Rapids Overview**: The Kernels have lost seven of their last 10 contests and are tied with Beloit for fourth in the MWL West Second Half standings, sitting 6.5 games out of first. They are second in the MWL West overall standings, trailing Wisconsin by 10.5 games.

Conclusion

The Lake County Captains have shown remarkable resilience and skill in their recent games, setting the stage for an exciting final regular-season home series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. With standout performances from players like Travis Bazzana and Yorman Gómez, the Captains are poised to make a strong finish to the regular season. Fans can look forward to an action-packed series at Classic Auto Group Park, which promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the home games before the playoffs.

**Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the Lake County Captains as they continue to make their mark in the Minor League Baseball scene.**