Whitecaps sweep Dayton
July 23, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
COMSTOCK PARK - For the second day in a row, the Whitecaps recovered from an early 4-0 deficit and rallied to beat Dayton, 6-5. The win completes the fourth four game sweep by the Whitecaps this season.
Jeramy Laster and Cory Middleton hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning to erase the four run deficit and tie the game, 4-4. Laster's blast was his sixth of the year and a three-run shot disputed as a foul ball by Dayton catcher Craig Tatum and manager Bill Gardner, Jr.
Matt Joyce put West Michigan in front, 5-4 with an RBI double to drive in Pedro Cotto in the fifth. Mike Hernandez added an insurance run with a single later in the inning to drive in Joyce.
Josh Rainwater survived a rocky start to pitch through the sixth inning and earn the win for the Whitecaps. Rainwater allowed four runs, but only one was earned as the Whitecaps committed a season-high four errors in the game.
Closer Orlando Perdomo allowed a Dragons run in the top of the ninth inning on an infield hit by Mike Griffin. However, West Michigan shortstop Mike Hollimon made a game saving play on the hit.
Hollimon dove to knock down the ball and keep it from reaching center field. Jay Bruce would likely have scored from second to tie the game if the ball had moved past the infield. Instead the next batter, Adam Rosales, popped to left to end the game Perdomo earned his 22nd save of the season.
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