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Brieske, Melton Sharp in 9-4 Defeat

June 8, 2023 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI -The West Michigan Whitecaps saw their season-long losing streak stretch to five games as part of a 9-4 loss to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Wednesday night in front of 4,750 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps allowed just two hits through the first five frames before the Rattlers offense exploded with nine runs spanning the last four innings of the contest, compiling four doubles while finishing 6-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Detroit Tigers pitcher and former Whitecap Beau Brieske e... Full Story

Rattlers Bite 'Caps in 4-2 Loss

June 7, 2023 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI -The West Michigan Whitecaps struggled to generate offensive momentum, failing to rally in a 4-2 defeat to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in front of 5,183 fans Tuesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps hitters couldn't capitalize on several run-scoring opportunities, finishing just 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position while leaving ten runners on base in the defeat. Over their last five games, the 'Caps hold a record of 1-4 and are hitting .167 (10-for-60) with runners on second or third base. Wis... Full Story

Larry Murhpy, Former Red Wing, at LMCU Ballpark Wednesday, June 7

June 5, 2023 - What: Former Detroit Red Wing, Larry Murphy, will hold an autograph signing session at LMCU Ballpark. When: Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Why:The West Michigan Whitecaps promotion Made in Michigan Wednesday - is for former celebrity athletes who either played in Michigan or were born in Michigan, to greet fans and sign autographs. Larry Murphy Larry Murphy is known as one NHL's great defensemen over the past 50 years. During his career, he played for various teams, including the Los Angeles Kings, W... Full Story

Skubal Sharp in '23 Return

June 4, 2023 - DAYTON, OH - The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a short-and-sweet return to professional baseball for Detroit Tigers Pitcher Tarik Skubal, who tossed two scoreless innings and just 12 pitches before departing, but a six-run fourth inning led to a 12-5 loss to the Dayton Dragons on Sunday in front of 7,497 fans at Day Air Ballpark. Skubal, ten months removed from a left forearm injury, began a Major League Rehab Assignment with the Whitecaps on Sunday, running his fastball up to 96mph while striking out Cincinnati Reds pr... Full Story

• Brieske, Melton Sharp in 9-4 Defeat - June 8, 2023
  
• Rattlers Bite 'Caps in 4-2 Loss - June 7, 2023
  
• Larry Murhpy, Former Red Wing, at LMCU Ballpark Wednesday, June 7 - June 5, 2023
  
• Skubal Sharp in '23 Return - June 4, 2023
  
• Whitecaps Take Tough Loss, 3-2 - June 3, 2023
  
• 'Caps Fall on Friday, 7-5 - June 2, 2023
  
• Meyers Saves the Day in 6-5 Win - June 2, 2023
  
• Six-Run Ninth Propels 'Caps, 6-3. - June 1, 2023
  
• 'Caps' Win Streak Ends at Four - May 30, 2023
  
• Whitecaps Wash Away Captains in Series Win - May 28, 2023
  
• O'Loughlin Caps Dominant May with 1-0 Win - May 27, 2023
  
• 'Caps Capsize Captains, 9-8 - May 26, 2023
  
• 'Caps Demote Captains, 4-0 - May 25, 2023
  
• Whitecaps Drop Third Straight - May 24, 2023
  
• 'Caps Homer Off Each Foul Pole in Loss - May 23, 2023
  
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Infielder Jose King and the West Michigan Whitecaps celebrate a walk-off win
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League: Midwest League
Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: High A
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Website: West Michigan Whitecaps site
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Fri., Jun 9		Wisconsin at West Michigan	6:35 p.m.
Thu., Jun 8	L	Wisconsin 4 at West Michigan 1	Final
Wed., Jun 7	L	Wisconsin 9 at West Michigan 4	Final
Tue., Jun 6	L	Wisconsin 4 at West Michigan 2	Final
Sun., Jun 4	L	West Michigan 5 at Dayton 12	Final
Sat., Jun 3	L	West Michigan 2 at Dayton 3	Final
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• Nelson cracks two HRs, Dragons rout Whitecaps - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 5)
• Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal sharp for Whitecaps in rehab start - MWL Holland Sentinel (June 5)
• Shaky bullpen leads to late collapses for the Whitecaps, losing four of six to Dayton - MWL Grand Rapids Press (June 5)
• Dragons rally past Whitecaps - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 4)
• Dragons rally to top Whitecaps - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 3)
• Dragons comeback falls short vs. West Michigan - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 2)
• Whitecaps end Dragons' six-game winning streak - MWL Dayton Daily News (June 1)
• Mammoth home run leads Dragons to sixth straight win - MWL Dayton Daily News (May 31)
• Whitecaps' broadcaster reaches milestone, team takes four of six from Lake County - MWL Grand Rapids Press (May 29)
• Rocchio continues strong hitting with Columbus | Guardians minors roundup for May 28 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (May 29)
• Frias hits three-run HR, but Captains drop fourth in a row - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (May 29)
• Captains drop 1-0 decision to West Michigan, fall to .500 - MWL Willoughby News-Herald (May 28)
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