Former 2006 Whitecap and current Detroit Tiger Matt Joyce, was recently named American League Player of the Week. From July 7 -13, Joyce was 9-22, hit four homers, four doubles, and drove in six runs. Joyce was he was called up to the Majors from AAA Toledo for the second time this season while Magglio Ordoñez was on the disabled list.
Congratulations Matt!!
Sorry about the lack of updates. There really hasn't been much to write about.
There is some HUGE news right now. While the Detroit Tigers are resting up during the All-Star break, right fielder Magglio Ordoñez will be rehabbing with the 'Caps tonight at Fifth Third Ballpark. This will be the second time this season that a current Detroit Tiger will rehab with the Whitecaps.
For more info, go to the Whitecaps official website.
The West Michigan Whitecaps recently split their 4 game series in Fort Wayne with the Wizards.
On Monday the 'Caps lost 7-0. They only managed 4 hits. Whitecaps pitching allowed 11 walks.
Tuesday night the Whitecaps won 7-6. Ronnie Bourquin had a great game. He was 2-4, scored 2 runs, and drove in 3 runs.
Once again the Whitecaps were shut out, losing to the Wizards 8-0 on Wednesday. West Michigan batters only had 3 hits in the game.
Thursday afternoon West Michigan won 6-5. Justin Henry and Jordan Newton each drove in 2 runs. Ronnie Bourquin doubled twice. Starting pitcher Alfredo Figaro won for the ninth time this season. Noah Krol saved his tenth game.
The Whitecaps are back at Fifth Third Ballpark tonight. The Lansing Lugnuts will be in town for a four game series. Game time tonight is 7:00pm eastern.
After clinching a playoff spot in the first half, the West Michigan Whitecaps are off to a crummy start in the second half. They have lost 4 of their first 5 games so far.
I won't go into any details because there's not a whole lot to say about these games.
The 'Caps lost 3 of 4 from the South Bend Silver Hawks. On Thursday they lost 6-1, 5-4 on Saturday, and 9-1 on Sunday. West Michigan's lone victory came on Friday night, 8-5.
The road trip continued for West Michigan in Fort Wayne. In game one, the 'Caps lost again, this time 7-0. They only managed 4 hits. They also committed 3 errors. Whitecaps pitching also allowed 11 walks as well. Game two of the series is 7:00 pm eastern tonight.
The Whitecaps announced that Joe Tucker is back from AA Erie. They've also announced that catcher Adrian Casanova is going to Erie. Catcher Angel Flores is back with the 'Caps after a brief stint at Erie.
