West Michigan Whitecaps Aim for Playoff Success
Located just north of Grand Rapids, the West Michigan Whitecaps, the high-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, are poised to convert their remarkable regular season into playoff success. The team begins its playoff journey with a best-of-three series against Lake County, starting Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. The second game will take place at LMCU Ballpark on Thursday, with a potential third game scheduled for Friday if necessary.
West Michigan concluded the regular season with an impressive 92-39 record, marking the highest winning percentage for a full-season Minor League Baseball affiliate since 1997. Despite losing key prospects to double-A promotions in July, the Whitecaps maintained their winning momentum, finishing the season with a .740 winning percentage under manager Tony Cappuccilli.
Notable players include third baseman Izaac Pacheco, who led the league in home runs and slugging percentage, and shortstop John Peck, who achieved a league-high batting average. As the team prepares for the postseason, they aim to secure their first Midwest League title since 2015, adding to their six championship titles since their establishment in 1994.
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