Maybin slams the Lugnuts

August 30, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release

COMSTOCK PARK - Cameron Maybin jump started the Whitecaps offense and became the first Whitecap ever to hit two grand slams in one season as West Michigan rolled past Lansing, 9-3.

Following a lead off single by Cory Middleton and back-to-back walks issued by Hector Delgadillo, Maybin poked the slam down the left field line to put West Michigan on top, 4-1 in the bottom of the third.

Maybin also hit a grand slam at Dayton on June 10. It was the fourth Whitecaps grand slam of the season.

Three Whitecaps hit sacrifice flies in the game: Middleton, Mike Hernandez and Will Rhymes as West Michigan moved to an 8-1 lead after six innings.

Matt O'Brien pitched seven innings as the starting pitcher for the ‘Caps and allowed just one run on eight hits and a walk to earn his second victory in three starts for West Michigan. Paul Hammond earned his first Midwest League save by retiring all four batters he faced to end the game.

When Hammond went to the mound in the eighth, Lansing the bases were loaded and Lansing had the tying run on deck with the score, 8-3.

Matt Joyce and Justin Justice each went 2-for-4 for the Whitecaps.

Jacob Butler, David Hicks and Jesus Gonzalez each had two hits for the Lugnuts.

Maybin Watch: Detroit Tigers 2005 first round pick Cameron Maybin has shined this season in centerfield for the Whitecaps. Below are his latest stats:

Wednesday vs. Lansing; 1-4, GS, 4 RBI, R

Season: .315, 20 2B, 6 3B, 9 HR, 67 RBI, 27 SB.

Game One Pitchers: The final regular season home game of 2006 for the Whitecaps will feature two pitchers who are expected to start game one of their respective first round playoff series: LHP Chi-Hung Cheng (11-5, 2.73) will be on the mound for Lansing against West Michigan RHP Burke Badenhop (14-3, 2.82). First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Whitecaps Pre Game Show begins at 6:50 p.m. on 1340 AM WBBL, The Whitecaps Radio Network and at wbbl.com.

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