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‘Caps Fall in Season Finale, 4-2

September 8, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps grabbed an early advantage but couldn’t hold on as an eighth inning three-run homer from TJ Schofield-Sam was the difference in a 4-2 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,048 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan held a

Liranzo Launches ‘Caps to 2-1 Win

September 8, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps pitching staff walked the tightrope as MLB Top-100 prospect Thayron Liranzo delivered a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning in a 2-1 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,885 fans Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: LIRANZO’S TWO-RUN HOMER

‘Caps Crack Nuts in 6-5 Win

September 6, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — In a seesaw battle that saw three separate lead changes, the West Michigan Whitecaps leaned on late offensive firepower and a Thayron Liranzo two-run, go-ahead single in the seventh to earn them a 6-5 win over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 5,528 fans Friday night

‘Caps Wash Away Lugnuts, 7-3

September 5, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps fell behind early before exploding for five runs in the fourth inning as the bullpen stifled the Lansing Lugnuts in a 7-3 comeback victory in front of 5,219 fans on a rain-soaked Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps trailed 3-1 going

Whitecaps Blank Lugs, 1-0

September 5, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps collected their Midwest League-best 13th shutout of the year as ‘Caps pitchers silenced the Lansing Lugnuts in a 1-0 victory in front of 4,653 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps starter Jaden Hamm combined with relievers Max Alba, Tanner Kohlhepp, and

‘Caps Walk Off Lansing in 11, 5-4

September 3, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps trailed 4-1 going into the ninth inning before mounting a four-run rally as Luke Gold delivered a walk-off single in the 11th, earning the 5-4 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 4,443 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. The ‘Caps

Whitecaps Settle for Split in Dayton

September 1, 2024

DAYTON, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps missed a chance to get a much-needed series win as part of a 7-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,706 fans at Day Air Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. The Whitecaps, who won three of the series’ first four games against

‘Caps Falter Late in Walk-Off Loss 

August 31, 2024

DAYTON, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps finished on the wrong end of a back-and-forth contest as part of an 8-7 walk-off loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,227 fans Saturday at Day Air Ballpark, dropping them 4.5 games behind in the race for a spot in the

‘Caps Strike Fast in 7-2 Win

August 30, 2024

DAYTON, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps scored six runs in a two-inning span and pulled closer to a spot in the 2024 Minor League Baseball Postseason as part of a 7-2 victory over the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,130 fans Friday at Day Air Ballpark. Max Anderson sparked

‘Caps ‘Peck’ Away at Division Deficit in 9-5 Win

August 29, 2024

DAYTON, OH — Infielder Johnny Peck enjoyed a career-high four RBI performance with a three-hit night as the West Michigan Whitecaps trimmed their deficit in the Midwest League Eastern Division playoff race with a 9-5 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,549 fans Thursday at Day Air Ballpark.

Whitecaps Dropped in Dayton, 5-3

August 28, 2024

DAYTON, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps lost a three-run lead and suffered a significant hit to their postseason chances as part of a 5-3 loss to the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night in front of 7,449 fans at Day Air Ballpark. The ‘Caps, who built a 3-0 lead after

‘Caps Keep Hopes Alive in 11-2 Win 

August 27, 2024

DAYTON, OH — The West Michigan Whitecaps crept closer in the race for the lone playoff spot in the Midwest League Eastern Division, as Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark tied a career-high with five RBI in an 11-2 win over the Dayton Dragons on Tuesday night in front of

‘Caps Fall on Bazzana Blast, 5-3

August 25, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps carried a one-run lead into the top of the ninth when Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana delivered a go-ahead three-run homer as part of a 5-3 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of 7,202 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark.

‘Caps Come Up Just Short, 4-3

August 25, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps put the potential game-winning run in scoring position in the bottom of the ninth inning but couldn’t find the break they needed, falling to the Lake County Captains 4-3 in front of 8,325 fans Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps –

Whitecaps Downed by Lake County, 4-2

August 23, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — Despite making a lot of hard contact, the West Michigan Whitecaps couldn’t find a big swing when they needed it as the Lake County Captains defense stood tall in a 4-2 loss in front of 7,792 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps fell victim

‘Caps Fall to Captains, 7-1

August 22, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps bats went silent on Thursday as part of a 7-1 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of 6,482 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps put on just five baserunners in the contest, going hitless in their only at-bat with runners

Whitecaps Wash Away Captains, 6-2

August 21, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps pitching staff walked the tightrope as late offense propelled them past the Lake County Captains 6-2 in front of 6,833 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Despite loading the bases in the eighth, ‘Caps reliever Erick Pinales escaped trouble with an inning-ending

‘Caps Walk Off Captains, 2-1

August 20, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI —The West Michigan Whitecaps saw strong pitching carry them into the ninth inning before Jim Jarvis delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly to sink the Lake County Captains 2-1 in front of 4,582 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: JARVIS WALKS IT OFF The Whitecaps held the

Marathon Sunday Ends in Split

August 18, 2024

LANSING, MI — Beginning with a rain delay that spanned nearly four hours, the West Michigan Whitecaps settled for a split of their six-game series and doubleheader with the Lansing Lugnuts with a 6-1 win in the opener, followed by a 2-1 loss in the nightcap in front of a

‘Caps and ‘Nuts Postponed; Will Play Two Sunday

August 17, 2024

LANSING, MI – The fifth game of the West Michigan Whitecaps six-game series against the Lansing Lugnuts was postponed after a pregame thunderstorm made field conditions unplayable Saturday night at Jackson Field. Heavy rains moved through Lansing roughly 30 minutes before the first pitch, leaving much of the outfield with

‘Caps Comeback Falls Short in 13-8 Defeat

August 16, 2024

LANSING, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps erased a seven-run deficit, only to fall back into another hole as part of a 13-8 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,851 fans on Friday night at Jackson Field. A pair of Lugnuts homers in the first four innings put

Clark Hits First ‘Caps Homer in 6-5 Defeat

August 15, 2024

LANSING, MI — Detroit Tigers top prospect Max Clark hit his first homer at the High-A level, but the West Michigan Whitecaps came up short as part of a 6-5 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 6,628 fans on Thursday night at Jackson Field. WATCH: CLARK’S FIRST HIGH-A

‘Caps Ride Eight-Run First To 11-2 Win

August 14, 2024

LANSING, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps scored eight runs before their opponents got a chance to bat in an 11-2 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts, as every ‘Caps position player recorded at least one base hit for the second straight day at Jackson Field on Wednesday. Outfielder Max Clark

Whitecaps Climb Back to First Place in 9-3 Win

August 13, 2024

LANSING, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed four-hit nights from both Thayron Liranzo and Patrick Lee, along with two homers from Liranzo as part of a 9-3 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 5,592 fans at Jackson Field on Tuesday night. Liranzo, who tallied the second four-hit

‘Caps Sneak Past Carp, 4-1

August 11, 2024

COMSTOCK PARK, MI — West Michigan Whitecaps starting pitcher Carlos Marcano enjoyed his best start of the season as the ‘Caps scored three runs across the final two innings to earn the 4-1 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp in front of 7,699 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. Marcano