Team record eight errors sink Whitecaps
Published on April 29, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
APPLETON, WI - West Michigan matched a team record with eight errors in a 7-5 loss to Wisconsin. Shortstop Audy Ciriaco and catcher Jordan Newton each committed three errors for the Whitecaps who matched the mark established on June 16, 1995 at Burlington.
Ironically, only two of the seven Timber Rattlers runs were unearned while a pair of Wisconsin errors led to three unearned runs scored by the Whitecaps.
Wisconsin scored single runs in each the first, second and fourth innings to build a 3-0 lead. West Michigan tallied three runs in the top of the fifth to tie the game.
In the top of the seventh, Kyle Peter led off and reached on a throwing error by pitcher Travis Mortimore. Peter advanced to second on a balk and stole third before he scored on a triple by Newton, which put the âCaps on top, 4-3.
However, two walks, three errors and a wild pitch combined to help Wisconsin rally for three runs in the bottom of the seventh. All three runs scored on errors. Ron Garth went 3-for-4 for the Timber Rattlers with a double and two RBI.
Edward Paredes started the game on the mound for Wisconsin. He allowed three runs (1 ER) on five hits in six innings of work. Mortimore tossed the next two innings and picked up the win to improve to 1-1.
Shawn Kelley allowed back-to-back two out doubles in the top of the ninth by Justin Henry and Newton. But Kelley struck out Chris Carlson to end the game and earn his third save.
Paul Nardozzi pitched the final 1.2 innings for West Michigan, allowed the go ahead runs in the seventh and took the loss to fall to 2-1.
Manny Miguelez made the start for the Whitecaps and lasted five innings with three runs allowed on six hits. West Michigan pitchers matched a season high (April 5 at South Bend) with seven walks issued.
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