Shepherd Tends to Whitecaps in 7-2 Win
Published on August 19, 2015 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Zach Shepherd's big night included a three-run home run in the fourth inning to propel the West Michigan Whitecaps to a 7-2 victory over the Great Lakes Loons Wednesday at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Shepherd got the Whitecaps started early with an RBI-groundout to score Christin Stewart and give West Michigan a 1-0 lead after two innings. After Great Lakes tied the game in the fourth, the native of Sydney, Australia untied the contest with his three-run homer to left-center field. The blast by Shepherd was his first home run since June 4 against Quad Cities, and gave the 'Caps a 4-1 advantage. Will Kengor, A.J. Simcox, and David Gonzalez all plated runs later in the contest, as the Whitecaps secured their sixth win in their last seven games.
Artie Lewicki (2-3) pitched six innings allowing just one run on five hits while striking out six to earn his second win. Tommy Bergjans (1-2) allowed four runs in four innings in taking his second loss of 2015. The Whitecaps improve to 30-20 in the second half and a season-best 63-56 overall. Great Lakes watches their second half mark fall to 22-29, with a 60-59 record on the year. Shepherd finished the game with four RBI, while Stewart recorded three base hits including a triple with three runs scored in the contest.
UP NEXT
The Whitecaps conclude this three-game series against Great Lakes on Thursday at 7pm. Spencer Turnbull gets the starting nod for West Michigan against Andrew Sopko for Great Lakes. If you can't make it to the ballpark, broadcast coverage begins on the Whitecaps Baseball Network at 6:50pm. A reminder that season, group and individual tickets can be reserved for any 2015 home game by calling the Whitecaps' front office at 616-784-4131 or visiting www.whitecapsbaseball.com.
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