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August 17, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Newcomers Reece Hampton and Wenceel Perez combined for six hits in their Midwest League debuts and Wilkel Hernandez tossed six scoreless innings to help the West Michigan Whitecaps blank the Lansing Lugnuts 5-0 in front of 7.386 happy fans Friday night at Fifth Third Ballpark.
On Harry Potter Night, Whitecaps starter Wilkel Hernandez weaved a magic start in six outstanding innings, surrendering only two hits and striking out six Lugnuts. Hernandez worked just one inning where he had more than one Lugnu... Full Story
August 16, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - A late-inning fielding error by the West Michigan Whitecaps resulted in a go-ahead Lansing Lugnuts run and spelled defeat in a 3-2 loss in front of 8,767 fans Thursday at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Brady Policelli opened the scoring started for the "Caps off Lugnuts starter Graham Spraker by launching a leadoff solo home run in the first inning and giving the Whitecaps a 1-0 advantage. Whitecaps starter Brad Bass entered the game not allowing an earned run in his last 21.2 innings of work and stretched it t... Full Story
August 15, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Brady Policelli enjoyed a perfect night at the plate and provided a late-inning run-saving catch as the West Michigan Whitecaps rallied to take a come-from-behind 7-6 win over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 8,456 fans Wednesday at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Policelli, a native of Georgetown DC, and Towson University product, contributed a double as part of a three-hit night in which the Whitecaps broke a three-game losing streak. The Lugnuts produced four runs through the first three innings off "Caps star... Full Story
August 14, 2018 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The West Michigan Whitecaps offensive struggles continued as part of a 5-1 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Tuesday night at Parkview Field.
The Whitecaps offense, which ranks last in the Midwest League in runs scored, plated only 11 runs during a seven-game road trip, and never managed more than three runs in any contest. West Michigan finishes their week away from home with a 2-5 record, losing sole possession of the top spot in the Midwest League Eastern Division second-half playoff race.
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Wilkel, Wenceel, Whitecaps Win
August 17, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Newcomers Reece Hampton and Wenceel Perez combined for six hits in their Midwest League debuts and Wilkel Hernandez tossed six scoreless innings to help the West Michigan Whitecaps blank the Lansing Lugnuts 5-0 in front of 7.386 happy fans Friday night at Fifth Third Ballpark.
On Harry Potter Night, Whitecaps starter Wilkel Hernandez weaved a magic start in six outstanding innings, surrendering only two hits and striking out six Lugnuts. Hernandez worked just one inning where he had more than one Lugnu... Full StoryMore West Michigan Whitecaps stories below
Late Run Costly in Whitecap Loss
August 16, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - A late-inning fielding error by the West Michigan Whitecaps resulted in a go-ahead Lansing Lugnuts run and spelled defeat in a 3-2 loss in front of 8,767 fans Thursday at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Brady Policelli opened the scoring started for the "Caps off Lugnuts starter Graham Spraker by launching a leadoff solo home run in the first inning and giving the Whitecaps a 1-0 advantage. Whitecaps starter Brad Bass entered the game not allowing an earned run in his last 21.2 innings of work and stretched it t... Full StoryRally 'Caps Fight Back for 7-6 Win
August 15, 2018 - COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Brady Policelli enjoyed a perfect night at the plate and provided a late-inning run-saving catch as the West Michigan Whitecaps rallied to take a come-from-behind 7-6 win over the Lansing Lugnuts in front of 8,456 fans Wednesday at Fifth Third Ballpark.
Policelli, a native of Georgetown DC, and Towson University product, contributed a double as part of a three-hit night in which the Whitecaps broke a three-game losing streak. The Lugnuts produced four runs through the first three innings off "Caps star... Full Story'Caps Drop Series Finale
August 14, 2018 - FORT WAYNE, IN - The West Michigan Whitecaps offensive struggles continued as part of a 5-1 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Tuesday night at Parkview Field.
The Whitecaps offense, which ranks last in the Midwest League in runs scored, plated only 11 runs during a seven-game road trip, and never managed more than three runs in any contest. West Michigan finishes their week away from home with a 2-5 record, losing sole possession of the top spot in the Midwest League Eastern Division second-half playoff race.
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- Wilkel, Wenceel, Whitecaps Win - August 17, 2018
- Late Run Costly in Whitecap Loss - August 16, 2018
- Rally 'Caps Fight Back for 7-6 Win - August 15, 2018
- 'Caps Drop Series Finale - August 14, 2018
- Bats Quiet in Monday Defeat - August 13, 2018
- 'Caps Miss Chances in Loss - August 12, 2018
- Bortles Buries Fort Wayne in 3-1 Win - August 11, 2018
- Pearce Powers 'Caps to Thrilling Win - August 10, 2018
- Bats Remain Quiet in 3-1 Loss - August 9, 2018
- 'Caps Blanked in Bowling Green - August 8, 2018
- Whitecaps Steal Series Finale - August 7, 2018
- 'Caps Burned by Dragons - August 5, 2018
- 'Beer City' Hammers Dragons - August 4, 2018
- Bass off the Hook in 2-0 Win - August 3, 2018
- Loons, Mother Nature Drowns 'Caps - August 2, 2018
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West Michigan Whitecaps Minor League Baseball
League: Midwest LeagueHome: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Class: A
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Website: West Michigan Whitecaps site
Schedule: Full West Michigan Whitecaps Schedule
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West Michigan Whitecaps Scoreboard
| Sun., Aug 19 | West Michigan at Lake County | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Sat., Aug 18 | West Michigan at Lake County | 7:00 p.m. | |
| Fri., Aug 17 | W | Lansing 0 at West Michigan 5 | Final |
| Thu., Aug 16 | L | Lansing 3 at West Michigan 2 | Final |
| Wed., Aug 15 | W | Lansing 6 at West Michigan 7 | Final |
| Tue., Aug 14 | L | West Michigan 1 at Fort Wayne 5 | Final |
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West Michigan Whitecaps Headlines
- Wilkel, Wenceel, Whitecaps Win - MWL Grand Rapids Press (August 18)
- Prospect Kody Clemens has short stay with Whitecaps - MWL Grand Rapids Press (August 17)
- Whitecaps edged by Lugnuts after error - MWL Holland Sentinel (August 17)
- Late run costly in Whitecaps loss - MWL Grand Rapids Press (August 17)
- Whitecaps rally past Lugnuts in eighth - MWL Holland Sentinel (August 16)
- Photos: PHOTO GALLERY: West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts - MWL Holland Sentinel (August 16)
- Whitecaps, nearing crunch time for playoffs, get a much-needed boost - MWL Grand Rapids Press (August 16)
- Pitching prospect's new approach sparks impressive streak with Whitecaps - MWL Grand Rapids Press (August 16)
- Gore gets right as TinCaps win - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (August 15)
- TinCaps win third straight, Gore bounces back - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (August 15)
- Caps drop series finale to TinCaps - MWL Holland Sentinel (August 15)
- TinCaps beat West Michigan, 5-1, win series - MWL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (August 15)
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