MWL1 West Michigan Whitecaps

Gonzalez's Three-Run Blast Paces 'Caps

Published on May 7, 2003 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps were able to snap a couple of streaks Wednesday night, most notably a 10-game losing streak at home to the Beloit Snappers. It was also the first time in eight games the 'Caps played in a game decided by more than one run.

With two runners on in the bottom of the fifth inning and the 'Caps leading 1-0, Gonzalez sent a blast into the DTE Energy Deck to give his team a four-run cushion. That would be all the runs the 'Caps would need.

Starter Humberto Sanchez (3-3) was effectively wild giving up just one hit through five innings and no runs despite walking seven and hitting a batter. The bullpen came in and gave up two runs but lefty Ian Ostlund came in after Juan Figueroa hit Snappers second baseman Callix Crabbe and nailed down the victory with his first save in a 'Caps uniform.

Jon Connolly (4-0, 1.17) will take his perfect record to the hill Thursday night to wrap up the series versus starter Luismar Pena (0-0, 7.36) and the Beloit Snappers. The 'Caps then go on their longest road trip of the season before returning to Fifth Third Ballpark May 22 versus Wisconsin.

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