Captains Homer Twice, Down Loons 8-2
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Lake County Captains (56-36) (15-11) homered twice and held the Great Lakes Loons (45-47) (11-15) to three hits, winning 8-2 on a 78-degree partly cloudy Thursday night at Dow Diamond. - Both teams traded runs in the first two innings. Noah Miller walked in the first,
MIDLAND, Mich. – The Lake County Captains (56-36) (15-11) homered twice and held the Great Lakes Loons (45-47) (11-15) to three hits, winning 8-2 on a 78-degree partly cloudy Thursday night at Dow Diamond.
- Both teams traded runs in the first two innings. Noah Miller walked in the first, moving to third on a Josue De Paula single. A double play pushed Miller across. Nelson Quiroz plated Chris Newell with an RBI single in the second.
- After the second inning, Great Lakes were held without a hit. Only four runners reached three on walks.
- Lake County homered twice. Jose Devers delivered the equalizer, a solo shot in the second.
- Esteban Gonzalez hit a two-run blast in the fourth, his first home run as a Midwest Leaguer.
- After retiring three in a row, Patrick Copen let the first three reach in the fifth inning. Jeisson Cabrera then walked three. The Captains, in that fifth, scored three runs without gaining a hit.
- Jose Devers had an RBI single in the sixth to complete a three-hit and two RBI performance.
- Out of the Loons bullpen, Livan Reinoso bore through two innings, permitting a run. Jesus Luna and Michael Martinez each struck out a batter in a scoreless frame.
- For arguing balls and strikes in the bottom of the seventh inning, Loons manager Jair Fernandez and starter Patrick Coepn were both ejected.
Rounding Things Out
With his first-inning single, Josue De Paula extended his hitting streak to seven games.
Up Next
Tomorrow Lake County and Great Lakes celebrate Copa Night. The Pepinillos Picantes del Norte take Dow Diamond. Friday, July 26th, is a Feast Friday presented by Isabella Bank. The first pitch is at 7:05 pm.
The Great Lakes Loons have been a partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers since the team’s inception in 2007. Dow Diamond serves as the team’s home and also houses the Michigan Baseball Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, and Sports Radio 100.9 The Mitt. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.