Whitecaps Make it Seven in a Row
MIDLAND, Mich. - The West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers) made it seven-straight wins over the Great Lakes Loons this season with a 2-1 win on Sunday at Dow Diamond in Midland. The Whitecaps (11-3) jumped out to an early lead for the third time in three games against the Loons (3-11) for
MIDLAND, Mich. - The West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers) made it seven-straight wins over the Great Lakes Loons this season with a 2-1 win on Sunday at Dow Diamond in Midland.
The Whitecaps (11-3) jumped out to an early lead for the third time in three games against the Loons (3-11) for a 2-0 edge in the top of the third inning.
After walking
West Michigan's starting pitcher Brandon Bass (W, 2-0) lowered his earned run average to 0.90 with a solid pitching outing against the Loons. He tossed 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and three walks. Bass struck out seven batters.
After the Loons went down early,
Being held to just five hits, the Whitecaps received offensive help from Burch and Garcia, who combined to go 3-for-7 at the plate. After 85 walks by the Loons pitching staff to start the season, Jimenez, Scrubb, and Kasowski got back on track, allowing just one to West Michigan on Sunday.
The Loons now begin a four-game series at Dow Diamond against the Fort Wayne TinCaps starting on Monday.
The Great Lakes Loons have been the Single-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 ESPN 100.9-FM. For tickets or information about the Loons, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.