Martinez shuts down Chiefs in final innings; Captains win, 6-5, to maintain playoff position

Martinez shuts down Chiefs in final innings; Captains win, 6-5, to maintain playoff position

Captains reliever Xavier Martinez pitched 2 1/3 perfect innings, including striking out the last five batters, to help the Captains beat visiting Peoria, 6-5, on Aug. 14. Martinez has not given up a run over 7 1/3 innings in four appearances since being called up from Low-A Lynchburg. He’s given up four hits, struck 11 and walked three. He earned his first save on Aug. 14. The Captains had 11 hits, all singles. Second baseman Jeffrey Mercedes, w…