Benson blasts off in 10-5 loss to Wisconsin
(Eastlake, OH) - The fifth inning belonged to the Lake County Captains (11-12) on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Lake County, the rest of the game belonged to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (8-16). The Captains scored five runs in the fifth, capped by a three-run shot over the centerfield batter's eye
(Eastlake, OH) - The fifth inning belonged to the Lake County Captains (11-12) on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Lake County, the rest of the game belonged to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (8-16). The Captains scored five runs in the fifth, capped by a three-run shot over the centerfield batter's eye by
Wisconsin went into attack mode early against Captains starter
The Timber Rattlers really piled on in the third. Wisconsin scored five runs on five hits and a walk, highlighted by Nick Roscetti's three-run triple. Garcia and Clark also drove in runs with singles to give the Timber Rattlers a 7-0 lead.
Perez remained in the game in the fourth, but could not record an out. The lefty walked
The fourth inning could have really gotten out of hand if not for another sterling defensive play by Clement. With the bases loaded and one out, Roscetti hit a high bouncer up the middle. Karinchak leaped, but could not get his glove on the ball. Clement, meanwhile, slid behind the bag at second and fielded the ball in his midsection. In one motion and in mid-slide, Clement shoveled the ball to second baseman
The Lake County offense finally broke out of its slumber in the fifth. The rally was keyed initially by a Wisconsin error.
The Captains' offense stalled after the monster fifth.
Perez (1-1) took the loss for the Captains. One start after helping the Captains secure their fourth no-hitter in team history, Perez allowed nine runs in three innings. The lefty gave up 10 hits, walked four and struck out four.
Garcia and Henry led the Wisconsin offense. Garcia reached base five times on an RBI double, an RBI single, two walks and a hit-by-pitch. He also scored two runs and stole a base. Henry finished a triple shy of the cycle with a double, two singles and a solo homer. He went 4-for-5 with two RBI.
Clement turned in a strong day in the loss. In addition to his fine defense, the Captains' shortstop went 4-for-5 from the leadoff spot with a pair of doubles, two singles and a run scored. Clement extended his on-base streak to 15 consecutive games in the process.
The Captains have lost three in a row and will try to end the skid on Wednesday morning when they face Wisconsin in the second game of a three-game series. First pitch at Classic Park is scheduled for 11 a.m.
Information about Classic Park or the Captains can be found online at www.captainsbaseball.com and by phone at 440-954-<st1:stockticker w:st="on">WINS (9467). Affordable ticket packages and group party and picnic options are available now.