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Whitecaps Shut Down Lugnuts, 4-2

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LANSING, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a shutdown performance from their bullpen, while Jim Jarvis enjoyed a big night at the plate as part of a 4-2 win over the Lansing Lugnuts on Friday night at Jackson Field. The Whitecaps bullpen with Matt Merrill, Marco Jimenez, and Tanner

‘Caps Blanked Lightning-Quick in Lansing

June 27, 2024

LANSING, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps bats remained cold for the second consecutive night as part of a 3-0 shutout loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 5,895 fans in an extraordinarily fast ballgame at Jackson Field on Thursday. The Whitecaps, who plated a season-best 15 runs in

Whitecaps Fall to ‘Nuts, 8-1

June 26, 2024

LANSING, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps felt the wrath of the top-hitting team in the Midwest League as part of an 8-1 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 3,166 fans at Jackson Field on Wednesday. The Lugnuts, who entered the contest with a league-best .260 batting average,

‘Caps Blast Four Homers in 15-9 Win

June 25, 2024

LANSING, MI – Infielder Max Anderson pounded two two-run home runs as the West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a seven-run second inning – their biggest inning of the season – as part of a 15-9 win over the Lansing Lugnuts on Tuesday night at Jackson Field. Anderson, the Detroit Tigers No.

Jobe Perfect in 3-0 ‘Caps Win

June 23, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – West Michigan Whitecaps pitchers put on a clinic as three hurlers combined for the team’s seventh shutout of the 2024 season in a 3-0 win over the Dayton Dragons to stay perfect in the second half in front of 5,317 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark.

Force is Strong with ‘Caps in 8-4 Comeback

June 22, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps scored eight unanswered runs as the offense came alive in an 8-4 comeback victory over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,023 fans on Star Wars Night Saturday at LMCU Ballpark. All-but-one ‘Caps hitter crossed the plate as all-but-two enjoyed a base

‘Caps Open Second Half with 8-1 Win

June 21, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps began the second half of the 2024 season with an offensive breakout while the pitching staff put on a show in an 8-1 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 5,013 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: GOLD’S THREE-RUN HOMER

'Caps Fall in First Half Finale, 7-1

June 20, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps struggles with runners in scoring position continued as a pair of critical errors led to a 7-1 loss to the Dayton Dragons on the final night of the first half of the 2024 regular season in front of 5,482 fans on Thursday

Whitecaps Derailed by Dragons, 9-6

June 19, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Despite a strong offensive showing, the West Michigan Whitecaps fell into an early hole and couldn’t climb out, falling to the Dayton Dragons 9-6 in front of 4,948 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps compiled 13 base hits as Seth Stephenson, Max Anderson, Luke

Jobe Returns, ‘Caps Fall 4-2

June 18, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Detroit Tigers top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe began his rehab assignment tossing two innings as part of a West Michigan Whitecaps 4-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 5,171 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Jobe – who is rehabbing from a strained hamstring

‘Caps Fall on Father’s Day, 8-5

June 16, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps fell into a big hole early and couldn’t recover, falling to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 8-5 – who clinched their first postseason berth since 2016 – in front of 6,074 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps gave up six runs

Big Inning Bites ‘Caps in 7-2 Loss

June 15, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps carried a tie game into the ninth inning when the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers rallied for five runs on two clutch swings to send the ‘Caps to a 7-2 loss in front of a sellout crowd of 8,723 fans Saturday at LMCU Ballpark.

Anderson, ‘Caps Sneak Past T-Rats, 3-2

June 14, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – A strong performance from the West Michigan Whitecaps pitching staff, and a go-ahead RBI-double from Max Anderson in the eighth inning led to a 3-2 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 7,485 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: MAX ANDERSON’S GO-AHEAD DOUBLE

‘Caps Washed Away by Wisconsin, 6-1

June 13, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps failed to find the offensive momentum they needed as a huge eighth inning for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers doomed the ‘Caps in a 6-1 loss in front of 5,581 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan suffered two critical errors in

Whitecaps Respond With 4-1 Win

June 12, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – As the West Michigan Whitecaps honored first responders at LMCU Ballpark, the team responded to an early deficit with a lights-out pitching performance and a late rally to propel them past the first-place Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-1 in front of 5,400 fans Wednesday night. The ‘Caps

‘Caps Bitten By T-Rats in 5-2 Loss

June 11, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps failed to capitalize on various run-scoring opportunities, falling to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 5-2 in front of 6,301 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan advanced a runner to third base in four separate innings, but they couldn’t get the big

‘Caps Fall in Series Finale

June 9, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps were unable to escape their six-game series with the split they were hoping for, as a walk-off fielder’s choice from Parker Chavers led to a 4-3 loss in 11 innings to the South Bend Cubs in front of 5,323 fans at Four

Marcano Fans Nine in Defeat

June 8, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – An outstanding performance by starting pitcher Carlos Marcano wasn’t enough as the West Michigan Whitecaps fought heavy rains and a few innings that didn’t go their way as part of a 10-1 loss in eight innings to the South Bend Cubs in front of 5,978 fans

Whitecaps Fall in Controversial Defeat

June 7, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps offense went silent before a Brian Kalmer walk-off two-run homer in the tenth inning led to a 4-2 loss to the South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field in front of 6,452 fans on Friday night. The contest was not without its

‘Caps Rally From 3-0 Deficit in 5-3 Win 

June 6, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – The West Michigan Whitecaps erased a three-run deficit and moved their record to the best it’s been during the 2024 season as part of a 5-3 victory over the South Bend Cubs on Thursday night at Four Winds Field. West Michigan, who entered Thursday’s contest holding

Jarvis Homers For First ‘Caps Hit in 3-2 Win

June 5, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – In a game that will be remembered for West Michigan Whitecaps infielder Jim Jarvis’s impactful debut, his first hit with the team was a game-changer. His go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning broke a 1-1 tie, leading the Whitecaps to a 3-2 victory over the

Hamm Takes First Loss in 7-3 Defeat

June 4, 2024

SOUTH BEND, IN – West Michigan Whitecaps pitcher Jaden Hamm, owner of the lowest ERA in the Midwest League, gave up a season-high four runs and two homers in four innings as part of a 7-3 loss to the South Bend Cubs on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. Hamm,

Whitecaps Get First DH Sweep Since ‘21

June 2, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw lights out pitching earn them a 5-2 victory over the Great Lakes Loons in game one of a doubleheader before Max Anderson delivered the game-winning RBI-single from Max Anderson in the 10th-inning of game two, capturing the 3-2 walk-off victory and

‘Caps and Loons Postponed

June 1, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps and Great Lakes Loons game at LMCU Ballpark on Saturday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Due to steady rain showers falling throughout Saturday afternoon, the contest was postponed shortly after the scheduled first pitch. Saturday’s game becomes part of a

‘Caps Fall in Front of High-A Record Crowd

May 31, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Despite a solid performance from the bullpen, the West Michigan Whitecaps offense fell silent as a late rally came up short in a 3-1 loss to the Great Lakes Loons in front of a season-high 9,041 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. The bullpen finished with