Captains romp to second straight win
(Eastlake, OH) - It only took three innings for the Lake County Captains (38-38) to take control of Wednesday's matinee against the Lansing Lugnuts (40-26) at Classic Park. Trailing 3-0 going into the fourth, the Captains plated 11 runs between the fourth and sixth to beat Lansing for the second
(Eastlake, OH) - It only took three innings for the Lake County Captains (38-38) to take control of Wednesday's matinee against the Lansing Lugnuts (40-26) at Classic Park. Trailing 3-0 going into the fourth, the Captains plated 11 runs between the fourth and sixth to beat Lansing for the second day in a row, 11-3.
In the bottom of the fourth,
The Lugnuts kicked the ball around in the fifth to allow the Captains to grab the lead.
Now leading 6-3, Lake County exploded for five more runs in the sixth. Laureano led off with a double and
Captains right-hander Nick Gallagher earned his first career victory in relief. Gallagher (1-2) pitched three shutout innings in relief of Captains starter
Gunter (0-3) took the loss for Lansing. The lefty pitched five innings and allowed six runs - three earned - on four hits. Gunter struck out two, hit a batter and walked three.
Lake County has clinched a series win over the Lugnuts and has a chance to sweep its second consecutive home series with a victory on Thursday night. First pitch for the series finale is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Classic Park.
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.