MWL1 West Michigan Whitecaps

Whitecaps off to second best start in team history

Published on April 6, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


SOUTH BEND, IN - By the fourth inning, Chris Carlson was a triple away from hitting for the cycle. He finished 4- for-5 with four RBI as the Whitecaps completed a four game sweep to open the season with an 11-5 trouncing of South Bend.

For the second time in team history, the Whitecaps are 4- 0 to start a season. The 2001 team began the year 6-0.

Carlson capped a three-run rally in the first inning with his first home run of the year, a two-run shot. In the fourth, West Michigan used seven hits, including a two-run double by Carlson to deliver a six-run inning and build a 9-2 advantage.

Lauren Gagnier made his first start of the season for West Michigan and struck out seven but allowed three walks and just two hits in 3.2 innings of work. Paul Nardozzi was awarded the victory after spending three innings on the mound, even though he allowed three unearned runs in the seventh.

Homer, Michigan native Josh Collmenter was the starting pitcher for South Bend and left the field to a standing ovation from a large contingent of fans in attendance wearing Homer High School gear. However, the Central Michigan University product allowed nine runs on 12 hits in 3.2 innings of work and suffered the loss.

Kelvin Cedano pitched the final 2.1 innings for the Whitecaps and held the Silver Hawks scoreless on two hits. Audy Ciriaco also went deep for the Whitecaps as part of a 3-for-5 performance.

Ronnie Bourquin drove in a pair of West Michigan runs and went 3-for-5. Two hits each game from Joe Tucker and Justin Henry.

South Bend committed five errors in the game and 15 in the series, although all 11 of the 'Caps runs Sunday were earned.

West Michigan outhit the 'Hawks in the series, 46-22 and out-scored South Bend, 33-12.

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