Whitecaps Drop Homestand Finale
COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps failed to capitalize on an outstanding pitching performance as their offense faltered in a 3-0 loss to the Lake County Captains Tuesday night in front of 6,257 fans at Fifth Third Ballpark.Robbie Welhaf gave his team a tremendous start, tying a career-best
COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps failed to capitalize on an outstanding pitching performance as their offense faltered in a 3-0 loss to the Lake County Captains Tuesday night in front of 6,257 fans at Fifth Third Ballpark.
The Whitecaps did not get their first hit of the game off Captains starter
Welhaf (4-7) struck out three and walked none in absorbing the loss. Over the last 20 innings of work, Welhaf has given up only two earned runs and eight hits. Bienlien worked two innings, allowing two hits, two earned runs, and five strikeouts. An 0-3 night for Danny Reyes saw the Whitecaps outfielder snap a season-high nine-game hitting streak. The loss drops the Whitecaps season record to 42-84 in 2019 and 21-35 in the second-half standings. Lake County moves to 69-57 and 29-28. The Whitecaps failed to produce an extra-base hit in the contest and did not record a home run throughout their seven-game homestand.
UP NEXT
The Whitecaps hit the road for a three-game series against the Great Lakes Loons from Dow Diamond Wednesday night at 7:05 pm. Broadcast coverage with Dan Hasty begins on the Whitecaps Baseball Network at 6:55 pm. Tickets are available for any Whitecaps 2019 home contest by calling the Whitecaps front office at 616-784-4131 or by visiting www.whitecapsbaseball.com.
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