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Skubal Shoves, Jung Shines in 8-6 Win

June 9, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a solid rehab start from Tarik Skubal as the offense came alive in an 8-6 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 6,343 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. Skubal finished his second rehab appearance allowing one unearned run

‘Caps Drop Sixth Straight

June 8, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn't generate any offense due to dominant pitching from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as part of a 4-1 loss Thursday night in front of 5,607 fans at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan generated only three hits while finishing 1-for-3 with runners in scoring

Brieske, Melton Sharp in 9-4 Defeat

June 8, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw their season-long losing streak stretch to five games as part of a 9-4 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday night in front of 4,750 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps allowed just two hits through the first five frames

Rattlers Bite 'Caps in 4-2 Loss

June 7, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI –The West Michigan Whitecaps struggled to generate offensive momentum, failing to rally in a 4-2 defeat to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 5,183 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps hitters couldn't capitalize on several run-scoring opportunities, finishing just 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position

Skubal Sharp in ‘23 Return

June 4, 2023

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a short-and-sweet return to professional baseball for Detroit Tigers Pitcher Tarik Skubal, who tossed two scoreless innings and just 12 pitches before departing and a six-run fourth inning led to a 12-5 loss to the Dayton Dragons on Sunday in front of

Whitecaps Take Tough Loss, 3-2

June 3, 2023

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps surrendered a go-ahead three-run home run to squander a two-run lead in the eighth inning, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons on Saturday night in front of 7,595 fans at Day Air Ballpark. Dunn, the native of Saugatuck, Michigan, and

‘Caps Fall on Friday, 7-5

June 2, 2023

DAYTON, OH – Several costly misplays by the West Michigan Whitecaps in the late innings led to the loss of a three-run lead in a 7-5 loss to the Dayton Dragons on Friday night in front of 7,559 fans at Day Air Ballpark. The loss, combined with the Great Lakes

Meyers Saves the Day in 6-5 Win

June 2, 2023

DAYTON, OH – Chris Meyers’s game-saving diving catch and a career-best performance by Detroit Tigers Top Prospect Jace Jung helped the West Michigan Whitecaps escape with a 6-5 victory over the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,545 fans Thursday night at Day Air Ballpark. HIGHLIGHTS: WHITECAPS HANG ONTO A 6-5

Six-Run Ninth Propels ‘Caps, 6-3. 

June 1, 2023

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps waited until the last possible moment, but the moment did not disappoint as Brady Allen delivered a go-ahead, two-run, ninth-inning home run to help defeat the Dayton Dragons in front of 7,440 fans Wednesday night at Day Air Ballpark by a score of

‘Caps Win Streak Ends at Four

May 30, 2023

DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps took an early lead but couldn’t sustain it as Ruben Ibarra blasted a tiebreaking, eighth-inning two-run homer in a 4-2 loss to the Dayton Dragons in front of 8,042 fans Tuesday night at Day Air Ballpark. The Whitecaps offense went ice cold on

Whitecaps Wash Away Captains in Series Win

May 28, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Solid pitching and late offense helped the West Michigan Whitecaps rally past the Lake County Captains 5-3, securing the series victory in front of 6,768 fans Sunday evening at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps pitching was exceptional with runners in scoring position, holding Lake County to a 1-for-13

O’Loughlin Caps Dominant May with 1-0 Win

May 27, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – West Michigan Whitecaps starting pitcher Jack O'Loughlin closed his dominant month of May with another sensational outing as 'Caps pitching silenced the Lake County Captains in a 1-0 shutout in front of 6,076 fans Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. O'Loughlin extended his scoreless streak to 20

'Caps Capsize Captains, 9-8

May 26, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used timely hitting and some magical defense to defeat the Lake County Captains 9-8 on Princess night in front of 5,687 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. All but one 'Caps hitter reached base as West Michigan finished 6-for-13 with runners in

‘Caps Demote Captains, 4-0 

May 25, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used dominant pitching to carry them to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Lake County Captains in front of 4,415 fans Thursday evening at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan starting pitcher Garrett Burhenn continued his hot stretch, tossing five shutout innings with a

Whitecaps Drop Third Straight

May 24, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn't generate any offense as they struggled to string hits together in a 4-0 shutout to the Lake County Captains in front of 7,460 fans Wednesday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan managed just two hits as the Captains held the 'Caps

'Caps Homer Off Each Foul Pole in Loss

May 23, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a home run from outfielder Brady Allen in his first game as a Whitecap and two more unique homers as part of a 17-9 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of 4,540 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. The

‘Caps Drop Series Finale to Loons

May 21, 2023

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps missed a chance to leave Midland with a split of a six-game series, falling by a score of 6-3 to the Great Lakes Loons on Sunday at Dow Diamond. The Whitecaps bullpen struggled with its control, having walked a season-high eight batters in

O’Loughlin Twirls Gem in 6-0 Shutout

May 20, 2023

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed five scoreless innings from starting pitcher Jack O’Loughlin, continuing a dominant run and leading the way to a 6-0 victory over the Great Lakes Loons on Saturday at Dow Diamond. LISTEN: O’LOUGHLIN, ‘CAPS SHUT OUT FIRST-PLACE LOONS O’Loughlin (2-3) enjoyed his third

‘Caps Fall in Walk-off Fashion, 3-2

May 19, 2023

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps played with fire in the late innings one-too-many times as Ismael Alcantara launched a game-winning three-run homer in a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Friday night. The Whitecaps loss drops them to three games out of

Big Innings Doom ‘Caps in 10-0 Loss

May 18, 2023

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps ran into big trouble on multiple occasions as two five-run innings led to a 10-0 loss to the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Thursday night. The Whitecaps loss drops them to two games out of first place behind Great Lakes in

‘Caps Fall from First Place in 4-2 Loss

May 17, 2023

MIDLAND, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps bullpen ran into trouble for just one inning, but it was enough to lead to a 4-2 loss to the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Wednesday night, dropping them a game out of first place in the Midwest League Eastern Division.

Whitecaps Rally, Pull into 1st Place Tie with 11-10 Win

May 16, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps erased a five-run deficit and rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Great Lakes Loons in front of a franchise-record 6,906 fans at Dow Diamond on Tuesday afternoon. LISTEN: WHITECAPS RALLY IN MIDLAND PLUS A CONVERSATION WITH JUSTICE BIGBIE The victory vaults

‘Caps Crush ‘Nuts, 6-2

May 14, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used late offense and clutch pitching to earn a 6-2 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 4,440 fans on Mother's Day Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. Every Whitecaps hitter reached base as West Michigan collected four extra-base hits, including two

Aw, ‘Nuts – ‘Caps Blanked on Saturday

May 13, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps missed a chance to win a six-game series as part of a 6-0 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,603 fans Saturday evening at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps struggled to find offensive momentum, collecting just five hits as the Lugnuts

Whitecaps Double-Up ‘Lugs, 10-5

May 12, 2023

COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps saw all-but-one batter record a hit as the offense came back to life in a 10-5 triumph over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 7,079 fans on school kids day Friday morning at LMCU Ballpark. The 'Caps, who went just 1-for-7 with