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Lake County Captains Announce Mokoro’s Birthday Bash

Lake County will celebrate Mokoro the Bat Dog’s 2nd birthday on Saturday, Dec. 13.
October 14, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – The Lake County Captains today announced that they will be hosting Mokoro’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Mokoro the Bat Dog’s 2nd birthday celebration will feature treats and games for families to enjoy, as well

LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS ANNOUNCE LA BALL BALL MYSTERY BASEBALL EXCLUSIVE

October 1, 2025

Eastlake, OH — The Lake County Captains are pleased to announce the arrival of the La Ball Ball Mystery Baseball, a cutting edge concept never before attempted in Minor League Baseball. For $20, fans may purchase a sealed box containing one baseball. Only 50 La Ball Balls will be made

Three Captains Named 2025 Midwest League All-Stars, Josh Hartle Named 2025 Midwest League Pitcher of the Year

Lake County’s Josh Hartle, Jacob Cozart, and Alfonsin Rosario were recognized as 2025 Midwest League All-Stars by Minor League Baseball.
September 17, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – On Wednesday, Minor League Baseball (MiLB) announced its High-A League All-Star Teams and award winners for the 2025 season. Three Lake County Captains were named Midwest League All-Stars for the 2025 campaign. LHP Josh Hartle, MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 Guardians prospect, C Jacob Cozart, MLB Pipeline’s No.

Captains’ 2025 Season Concludes With 4-0 Loss to Whitecaps

Lake County fell to West Michigan in the 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series two games to none.
September 12, 2025

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – In Game 2 of the 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series, the Lake County Captains (74-58) (0-2) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (92-39) (2-0) by a final score of 4-0 on Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park, Michigan. With the defeat, Lake

Captains Fall to Whitecaps 7-2 in Game 1 of Midwest League East Division Championship Series, Now Face Elimination

Lake County now trails 1-0 in the best-of-three 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series.
September 10, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In Game 1 of the 2025 Midwest League East Division Championship Series, the Lake County Captains (74-58) (0-1) fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps (92-39) (1-0) by a final score of 7-2 on Tuesday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. With the defeat, Lake County

Captain of the Week (9/2-9/7): The Team

Lake County clinched a spot in the 2025 Midwest League Playoffs this past week versus Great Lakes.
September 9, 2025

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 Sept. 2-7, Lake County is recognizing The Team as its 22nd and

Captains Fall to Loons 9-5 in 2025 Regular Season Finale

Lake County finished the 2025 regular season with a 74-58 overall record.
September 7, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In their 2025 Midwest League regular season finale, the Lake County Captains (39-27, 74-58) fell to the Great Lakes Loons (38-27, 72-58) by a final score of 9-5 on Sunday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Aided by a pair of three-run home runs, Great

Captains Allow Seven Unanswered Runs in Final Two Innings in 9-2 Loss to Loons

Lake County pitching issued eight walks across the eighth and ninth innings on Saturday night.
September 7, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fifth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (39-26, 74-57) fell to the Great Lakes Loons (37-27, 71-58) by a final score of 9-2 on Saturday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. With the game tied at 2-2 through seven

Captains Clinch Spot in 2025 Midwest League Playoffs With 3-2 Win Over Loons

Lake County advanced to the postseason for the ninth time in franchise history on Friday night.
September 6, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fourth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (39-25, 74-56) defeated the Great Lakes Loons (36-27, 70-58) by a final score of 3-2 on Friday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. With the victory, the Captains secured a spot in

Dernedde’s Walk-Off Sacrifice Fly Completes Captains’ 4-3 Comeback Win Over Loons

Lake County scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a comeback victory on Thursday night.
September 5, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the third game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (38-25, 73-56) defeated the Great Lakes Loons (36-26, 70-57) by a final score of 4-3 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. After a two-out, go-ahead solo home run from Loons

Loons’ Two Strong Innings Prove Critical in 11-5 Captains Defeat

Lake County allowed five runs in both the first and seventh innings on Wednesday afternoon.
September 3, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the second game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (37-25, 72-56) fell to the Great Lakes Loons (36-25, 70-56) by a final score of 11-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. A pair of five-run innings from the Loons

Mitchell’s Walk-Off Sacrifice Fly Secures 7-6 Captains Win Over Loons in 10 Innings

Lake County is now two wins away from clinching a spot in the 2025 Midwest League Playoffs.
September 3, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the first game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (37-24, 72-55) defeated the Great Lakes Loons (35-25, 69-56) by a final score of 7-6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. A walk-off sacrifice fly from LF

Captain of the Week (8/26-8/31): Kyle Dernedde

The Lake County infielder had a remarkable series at the plate against Lansing this past week.
September 2, 2025

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 Aug. 26-31, Lake County is recognizing INF Kyle Dernedde as its 21st

Captain of the Week (8/19-8/24): Ryan Cesarini

The Lake County outfielder had a strong showing at the plate versus Fort Wayne this past week.
August 26, 2025

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 Aug. 19-24, Lake County is recognizing OF Ryan Cesarini as its 20th

Captains Split Set With TinCaps, Drop Series Finale 8-3

Fort Wayne scored four runs in the top of the second inning on Sunday afternoon.
August 24, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the finale of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (33-21, 68-52) fell to the Fort Wayne TinCaps (24-30, 55-64) by a final score of 8-3 on Sunday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. A four-run second inning proved to be the difference

TinCaps Score Five Unanswered Runs, Captains Fall 5-4

Lake County led 4-0 through three innings on Saturday night.
August 24, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fifth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (33-20, 68-51) fell to the Fort Wayne TinCaps (23-30, 54-64) by a final score of 5-4 on Saturday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. The Captains jumped out to an early 4-0

Matson’s Stellar Save, Mercedes’s First High-A Homer Headline Captains’ 5-3 Win Over TinCaps

Friday night’s game featured runs scored in only two innings.
August 23, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fourth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (33-19, 68-50) defeated the Fort Wayne TinCaps (22-30, 53-64) by a final score of 5-3 on Friday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. In a game that featured runs in just two

Captains Split Doubleheader Versus TinCaps, Win Game 2 With Walk-Off Hit-by-Pitch

Lake County fell in Game 1, but won Game 2 in walk-off, comeback fashion on Thursday.
August 22, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the second and third games of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (32-19, 67-50) split a doubleheader versus the Fort Wayne TinCaps (22-29, 53-63) on Thursday at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. The Captains lost Game 1 by a final score of 5-3

Means’ Strong Second Rehab Start, Cesarini’s Three-Run Home Run Anchor 3-0 Picantes Win Over TinCaps

The trio of LHP John Means, RHP Conner Whittaker, and RHP Xavier Martinez combined to pitch Lake County’s eighth shutout of the season on Wednesday night.
August 21, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the first game of a scheduled six-game series, Los Picantes de Lake County (31-18, 66-49) defeated the Fort Wayne TinCaps (21-28, 52-62) by a final score of 3-0 on Wednesday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. In a game where the Picantes pitching staff

Game 1 of TinCaps-Captains Series Postponed Due to Rain

Tonight’s game will be made up as part of a seven-inning doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 20, which will begin at 5 p.m.
August 19, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – Tonight’s first game of a scheduled six-game series between the Lake County Captains (30-18, 65-49) and the Fort Wayne TinCaps (21-27, 52-61) has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will make up this contest as part of a seven-inning doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 20. First

Captain of the Week (8/12-8/17): Matt Wilkinson & Nick Mitchell

The Lake County tandem recorded impressive performances versus Peoria this past week.
August 18, 2025

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 Aug. 12-17, Lake County is recognizing both LHP Matt Wilkinson and OF

Captains’ Six-Game Winning Streak Snapped, Chiefs Stave Off Sweep in 7-5 Defeat in 10 Innings

Lake County surrendered five unanswered runs across the eighth, ninth, and 10th innings on Sunday afternoon.
August 17, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the finale of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (30-18, 65-49) fell to the Peoria Chiefs (18-29, 44-68) by a final score of 7-5 in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Peoria was able to plate five unanswered

Hartle’s Quality Start Steers Captains to Sixth Straight Win in 3-2 Victory Over Chiefs

The Lake County left-hander recorded his fourth quality start of the season on Saturday night.
August 16, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fifth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (30-17, 65-48) defeated the Peoria Chiefs (17-29, 43-68) by a final score of 3-2 on Saturday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Lake County LHP Josh Hartle (W, 10-2), MLB Pipeline’s No.

Means Dazzles in Rehab Start, Captains Win Fifth Straight in 6-5 Victory Over Chiefs

Lake County LHP John Means retired eight of nine batters faced on Friday night.
August 16, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the fourth game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (29-17, 64-48) defeated the Peoria Chiefs (17-28, 43-67) by a final score of 6-5 on Friday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. In a night that featured an MLB rehab start for

Captains Win Fourth Straight, Defeat Chiefs 6-5

Lake County secured at least a series split this week with another victory on Thursday night.
August 15, 2025

EASTLAKE, Ohio – In the third game of a scheduled six-game series, the Lake County Captains (28-17, 63-48) defeated the Peoria Chiefs (17-27, 43-66) by a final score of 6-5 on Thursday night at Classic Auto Group Park in Eastlake. Headlined by a seven-out save recorded by Captains RHP Xavier