Thursday was a tough night overall for the Tigers’ minor league system, but the West Michigan Whitecaps provided the lone bright spot with a thrilling extra-inning win.
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Toledo Mud Hens 1, Columbus Clippers 3
Joe Miller made his Triple-A debut for Toledo, giving up three runs across six innings in a solid first outing. The Mud Hens’ offense couldn’t get much going, managing just four hits total. Akil Baddoo scored their only run on a Jace Jung RBI single in the first inning.
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Akron RubberDucks 7, Erie SeaWolves 3
Austin Bergner struck out seven over 5.2 innings, but the bullpen fell apart late as Erie dropped its third straight. Carlos Mendoza homered in the seventh, but Erie’s offense failed to keep pace.
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West Michigan Whitecaps 2, Great Lakes Loons 1 (F/10)
Max Clark played hero for the Whitecaps, delivering a walk-off single in the 10th inning to score Seth Stephenson and secure the win. Colin Fields impressed on the mound, striking out seven over four innings while allowing just one run. The Whitecaps drew several walks but struggled to cash in until late.
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Lakeland Flying Tigers at Dunedin Blue Jays – Postponed
Rain washed out Thursday’s game in Dunedin. The series will resume Friday evening in Lakeland.
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FCL Yankees 2, FCL Tigers 0 (F/5)
The Florida Complex League Tigers managed just one hit in a rain-shortened five-inning loss. Starter Jatnk Diaz allowed two runs in the fourth inning, and the Tigers’ offense never got going.
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Up Next:
The Mud Hens will look to even their series Friday evening.
The SeaWolves aim to end their skid against Akron.
The Whitecaps head to Midland for the next game of their series with Great Lakes.
Clark’s Walk-Off Caps Whitecaps’ Thrilling Win on Rough Night for Tigers’ Minors
