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The West Michigan Whitecaps are an affiliated minor league baseball team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are a member of the Midwest League.

'Caps Drop Series Finale, 6-4

July 5, 2026 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - A late surge came up short for the West Michigan Whitecaps as they fell to the Lake County Captains 6-4 Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps scored four runs over the final three innings before bringing the potential game-winning run to the plate in the ninth, but couldn't complete the comeback, leaving 11 runners on base in the loss. The Whitecaps finish their season series against Lake County with a combined record of 8-12, falling in three of four series played between the two teams in 2... Full Story

'Caps Fall on Fourth, 6-5

July 4, 2026 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps brought the potential game-winning run to the plate in the ninth inning but couldn't complete the rally, falling to the Lake County Captains 6-5 in front of 4,779 fans on a Fourth of July Saturday at LMCU Ballpark. Despite taking an early 4-0 lead on a grand slam from outfielder Patrick Lee, West Michigan couldn't find a big swing down the stretch, stranding four runners in scoring position over the final five innings in the narrow loss. Lake County Captains starting pitc... Full Story

'Caps Fade Late in 10-3 Defeat

July 3, 2026 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps faltered late with a six-run ninth inning in a 10-3 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of 5,332 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. Despite an excellent performance from Whitecaps starting pitcher Jake Miller, who allowed just one run through five innings, the Captains rallied for six runs in the ninth while finishing 4-for-5 with runners in scoring position in the loss. Both teams exchanged solo home runs, as Whitecaps infielder Cristian Santana hit a solo shot in... Full Story

'Caps Take Captains to Task, 9-3

July 2, 2026 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - West Michigan Whitecaps starting pitcher Lucas Elissalt enjoyed his best start of the season as an early offensive explosion helped the 'Caps to a 9-3 win over the Lake County Captains in front of 4,851 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. Elissalt tossed five scoreless innings, collecting five strikeouts while allowing just two Captains hitters to reach base. Whitecaps pitchers held Lake County to just 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position in the victory. West Michigan finished just one run shy of... Full Story

• 'Caps Drop Series Finale, 6-4 - July 5, 2026
  
• 'Caps Fall on Fourth, 6-5 - July 4, 2026
  
• 'Caps Fade Late in 10-3 Defeat - July 3, 2026
  
• 'Caps Take Captains to Task, 9-3 - July 2, 2026
  
• 'Caps Wait out Captains, 10-7 - July 1, 2026
  
• Time Runs out on 'Caps, 20-11 - July 1, 2026
  
• 'Caps Watch Dayton Walk to Series Split - June 28, 2026
  
• Rainer's Mammoth Homer Helps 'Caps to DH Sweep - June 27, 2026
  
• 'Caps and Dragons Washed Away on Friday - June 26, 2026
  
• Five-Run Frames Send 'Caps to Thursday Win - June 25, 2026
  
• 'Caps Hammer Four Homers in 12-6 Loss - June 24, 2026
  
• Sanchez Sends 'Caps to 8-5 Loss - June 23, 2026
  
• Rayner, Rainer Send 'Caps to Sweep - June 21, 2026
  
• 'Caps Ride Late Surge Past 'Lugs - June 20, 2026
  
• Pennington Launches 'Caps over 'Nuts - June 19, 2026
  
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LMCU Ballpark, home of the West Michigan Whitecaps
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League: Midwest League
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: High A
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Website: West Michigan Whitecaps site
Schedule: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Schedule
Statistics: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Statistics

Wed., Jul 8		Fort Wayne at West Michigan	6:35 p.m.
Tue., Jul 7		Fort Wayne at West Michigan	12:05 p.m.
Sun., Jul 5	L	Lake County 6 at West Michigan 4	Final
Sat., Jul 4	L	Lake County 6 at West Michigan 5	Final
Fri., Jul 3	L	Lake County 10 at West Michigan 3	Final
Thu., Jul 2	W	Lake County 3 at West Michigan 9	Final
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• Position players are best trade chips in farm system ahead of Aug. 3 deadline | Guardians minors roundup for July 5 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 6)
  
• Schubart's three-run double helps Captains win, 6-4 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 6)
  
• Tyler Howard's home run lifts Captains to 6-5 victory - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 5)
  
• Captains hit three home runs in victory over West Michigan - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 4)
  
• Captains squander lead in 10-7 loss at West Michigan - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 2)
  
• Captains offense erupts in 20-11 win at West Michigan - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (July 1)
  
• Dayton Dragons: McCoy's pitching, timely hitting end 3-game losing streak - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 29)
  
• Dayton Dragons: West Michigan sweeps doubleheader, losing skid reaches three - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 28)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Friday's home game against West Michigan postponed - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 27)
  
• Dayton Dragons: Two big West Michigan innings too much to overcome in 11-4 loss to Whitecaps - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 26)
  
• Dayton Dragons: More homers and another win for the red-hot 1st-half champs - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 25)
  
• Captains rained out; important series at Great Lakes looms - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (June 15)
  
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