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Whitecaps Douse the Dragons

June 15, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - The West Michigan Whitecaps went to the rally well for the second straight night en route to a 5-4 win over the Dayton Dragons in front of 6,360 fans Friday night at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Despite falling behind twice in the opening game of the three-game series, the Whitecaps tied the game twice and then scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning as Cole Peterson delivered the game -winning single. The Dragons used a mammoth solo home run from Stuart Fairchild as part of a two-run second inning off 'Caps starter Tom de Blok. After Ulrich Bojarski doubled to start the third frame, RBIs by Peterson and then Colby Bortles knotted the game at two.

Mark Kolozsvary added a solo-shot off de Blok and pushed the Dragons lead to 3-2. In the 'Caps eighth, Bortles greeted Dragons reliever Austin Orewiler with a game tying solo home run blast to deep left field. Dayton once again took the lead, using a Randy Ventura RBI-single to take back the lead at 4-3 in the top of the ninth.

In their last at bat, the 'Caps Joey Morgan coaxed a one-out walk, followed by another base hit from Bojarski. After Morgan was forced out on a play at third base off the bat off Alexis Garcia, Peterson highlighted the comeback with a line drive which escaped the dive of center fielder Fairchild. Two runs scored, and the win represented the second straight game resulting in a ninth inning victory for West Michigan.

Both de Blok and Dragons starter Andrew Jordan did not factor in the decisions despite earning quality starts. Each went six innings. Will Vest (2-1) picked up the win as The Whitecaps advance to 34-34 on the year while the Dragons drop to 31-35. Midwest League save leader John Ghyzel (2-4) took the defeat. The home run by Bortles was his first hit off Dayton all season long. Four 'Caps players recorded two hits each with Peterson and Bortles knocking in all the Whitecaps runs on the night.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANCE

Whitecaps manager Lance Parrish celebrated his 62nd birthday Friday. Parrish nicknamed the, "Big Wheel," during his time with the Tigers, was a six-time Silver Slugger award winner, three-time Gold Glove winner, and an eight-time All-Star.

UP NEXT

The Whitecaps continue their series against the Dayton Dragons Saturday at 7:05 pm. Pitcher Dane Myers gets the start for the Whitecaps against Dragon's righty Adrian Rodriguez. Broadcast coverage with Mike Coleman begins on the Whitecaps Baseball Network at 6:55 pm. Tickets are available for any Whitecaps 2018 home contest by calling the Whitecaps front office at 616-784-4131 or by visiting www.whitecapsbaseball.com.

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