Pacheco Homers in Defeat
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps offense was quieted Saturday as part of an 8-1 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of 4,680 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps amassed just five base hits in the contest and have scored just five times in their last
‘Caps Soaked by Captains, 7-1
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn’t string multiple hits together as two momentum-swinging homers took their toll in a rain-soaked 7-1 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of a season-high 5,619 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. The ‘Caps advanced just three runners into scoring
‘Caps Fall to Lake County, 4-1
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps had a base runner 90 feet from scoring in five separate innings but couldn't find the big swing when needed, as they fell to the Lake County Captains 4-1 Thursday evening at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps saw multiple run-scoring opportunities come and
Captains Capsize ‘Caps, 4-2
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn't collect clutch hits late as part of a 4-2 loss to the Lake County Captains in front of a season-high 4,269 fans Wednesday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan squandered a bases-loaded opportunity in the seventh inning while finishing 3-for-11 with
‘Caps Play Longball in Series-Clinching Win
MIDLAND, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps blasted a season-high three home runs to defeat the Great Lakes Loons Sunday afternoon at Dow Diamond to win their six-game series, four games to two. Austin Murr, Danny Serretti, and Luke Gold, the heroes of the day, ignited the West Michigan offense
‘Caps Lose Big Lead in 9-8 Loss
MIDLAND, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps bullpen lost a lead for the fourth time in five days as part of a 9-8 loss to the Great Lakes Loons Saturday afternoon at Dow Diamond. The Whitecaps started strong, enjoying a 5-0 advantage after two innings and a 6-4 advantage entering
Whitecaps Fall to Loons, 5-4
MIDLAND, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps carried a lead into the seventh inning but couldn’t hold it as part of a 5-4 loss to the Great Lakes Loons Friday night at Dow Diamond. The ‘Caps finished the seventh inning stretch with a 4-2 lead, but a three-run Great Lakes
‘Caps Down Loons, 12-0
MIDLAND, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps put on a power display in Midland, launching two home runs while compiling a season-high in runs en route to a 12-0 shutout victory over the Great Lakes Loons Thursday evening at Dow Diamond. Luke Gold added his second home run of the
New Friends, Familiar Faces Help ‘Caps Rally, 7-5
MIDLAND, MI—The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a big night from one of their newest players and another from a familiar returnee as part of a 7-5, come-from-behind win over the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Wednesday night. The night began with the first of four hits for outfielder
‘Caps Take First Game at Great Lakes
MIDLAND, MI—The West Michigan Whitecaps took advantage of a late-inning miscue to score the go-ahead run as part of a 4-3 win over the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond on Tuesday night. The ‘Caps, who maintained a 3-0 lead for most of the game, demonstrated their resilience in the
‘Caps Silenced on Sunday
COMSTOCK PARK, MI—The West Michigan Whitecaps committed a season-high five errors and managed just two runs in a 5-2 loss to the Quad Cities River Bandits on Sunday in front of a 2024-best 4,179 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps drop the six-game series, four games to two, while only
Whitecaps Drop Two to Quad Cities
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps bats struggled to find their rhythm on Saturday, scoring just one run in 15 innings as part of a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Quad Cities River Bandits by scores of 2-1 and 2-0 at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan’s offense
‘Caps One-Hit by Bandits
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps broke up a no-hitter in the ninth inning as part of an 8-1 loss to the Quad Cities River Bandits on a windy Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. In the ‘Caps first home loss of the 2024 season, West Michigan watched Quad
‘Caps and Quad Cities Postponed
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — Thursday’s ballgame between the West Michigan Whitecaps and Quad Cities River Bandits at LMCU Ballpark has been postponed due to inclement weather. Due to steady rain showers falling throughout the early morning on Thursday, the decision was made to postpone the contest. Thursday’s game becomes part
Jenkins Blasts Away Bandits
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps saw a clutch home run carry them to a 4-3 victory over the Quad Cities River Bandits 4-3 on Wednesday evening at LMCU Ballpark. For the second night in a row, the 'Caps staged a comeback in the bottom of the seventh
‘Paint the Park Pink’ with the Whitecaps and Corewell Health
‘Paint the Park Pink’ with the Whitecaps and Corewell Health The Whitecaps and Corewell Health are teaming up this Mother’s Day to fight breast cancer. Wear your pinkest outfit to LMCU Ballpark this Mother’s Day, May 12th, as the Whitecaps look to ‘Paint the Park’ pink in honor and celebration
Whitecaps Open ’24 at LMCU Ballpark with 10-6 Win
COMSTOCK PARK, MI — The West Michigan Whitecaps rode a hot start from pitcher Colin Fields and got some timely offense late to defeat the Quad Cities River Bandits 10-6 in the 2024 home opener in front of 4,002 fans on Tuesday evening at LMCU Ballpark. Fields struck out the
‘Caps Open 2024 With a Win
EASTLAKE, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps opened the 2024 season by splitting a doubleheader with the Lake County Captains Saturday evening at Classic Park – shutting out the Captains 2-0 in the first game before falling 3-1 in the nightcap. Whitecaps pitchers dominated, posting 14 strikeouts and allowing just
Familiar Faces Headline Whitecaps ’24 Roster
Five Top-30 Prospects head to West Michigan - CLICK HERE FOR FULL ROSTER Comstock Park, MI - - Saturday, March 30, 2024 - - The West Michigan Whitecaps return 23 players to the club, including five members of Detroit Tigers Top 30 prospect lists to highlight the clubs’ initial 2024
Whitecaps Announce 2024 Coaching Staff
Cappuccilli Named Whitecaps Manager Mud Hens Bench Coach Heads to West Michigan COMSTOCK PARK, MI (JANUARY 22, 2024) – The West Michigan Whitecaps will have several new faces in their 2024 dugout, led by Tony Cappuccilli, named the 15th manager in club history, in a move announced with the Detroit
‘Caps Season Ends in Defeat
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps fell short of their first postseason berth since 2018 as part of a 4-1 loss to the Great Lakes Loons Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd of 8,414 fans at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps entered the day needing to beat
‘Caps Keep Hopes Alive in 5-3 Win
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps kept the hopes for their first postseason appearance since 2018 alive as part of a 5-3 victory over the Great Lakes Loons in a must-win scenario with 8,007 fans present Saturday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: WHITECAPS TAKE MUST-WIN GAME ON SATURDAY
Pena Propels ‘Caps to 4-1 Victory
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Pitcher Carlos Pena wielded six outstanding innings while Luke Gold added a huge home run as the West Michigan Whitecaps topped the Great Lakes Loons 4-1 in front of 6,162 fans Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. Pena tossed six scoreless innings for the second time this
‘Caps Fall Just Short, 5-4
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn’t come up with the big hit they needed as part of a 5-4 loss to the Great Lakes Loons in front of 5,313 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. Despite 'Caps pitching holding the Loons to a 2-for-12 mark with runners
Allen’s Heroics Rally ‘Caps, 6-5
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Brady Allen's go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning kept the West Michigan Whitecaps postseason hopes alive as part of a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Great Lakes Loons in front of 5,005 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. Despite finishing just 1-for-10 with runners in