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The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed their home opener on Saturday with 36 degree air temperatures, random piles of snow and a loyal fan base packed in close to the field and in their suites.
It might have been cold and the Whitecaps lost 5-3, but the weather did not stop fans from enjoying the game.
However, the snow and ice has stopped the Whitecaps from playing their game today. Fans with tickets for Sunday’s game can be exchanged for any home game throughout the 2016 season at the Fifth Third Ballpark Box Office, based on availability as stated in the Club’s press release.
Though today’s weather is keeping fans inside, you can still enjoy a video and photo gallery from yesterday’s action. The video shows the first pitch, first hit, first run and a some other firsts from the home opener.
Enjoy and let’s play ball (that means you too Mother Nature)!
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- Rashad Brown (25) warms up before the first pitch of the game. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Derek Hill (21) takes a swing and makes solid contact for a base hit. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Jose Azocar (27) takes a swing, but hits a foul ball. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- David Gonzalez (10) throws the ball to first base to get the last out of the inning. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Despite the cold, fans gather to watch as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the South Bend Cubs on April 9. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Catcher Shane Zeile (9) and starting pitcher Matt Hall (22) meet briefly on the mound. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- David Gonzalez (10) returns the the Whitecaps’ dugout after closing out the inning. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Starting pitcher Matt Hall (22) throws a pitch toward home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- The West Michigan Whitecaps’ mascots storm the field at the start of the game. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- The West Michigan Whitecaps take the field and their mascots follow suit. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Despite the cold, fans gather to watch as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the South Bend Cubs on April 9. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- David Gonzalez (10) winds up and takes a swing at an incoming pitch. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Catcher Shane Zeile (9) awaits a pitch. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- With a Cubs runner heading toward home plate, Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile (9) spins too fast and loses his grip on the ball. South Bend scores. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Brett Pirtle (5) hits a high ball and runs to first base. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Despite the cold, fans gather to watch as the West Michigan Whitecaps take on the South Bend Cubs on April 9. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Starting pitcher Matt Hall (22) throws a pitch toward home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Steven Fuentes (24) throws the ball around during warm-ups. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Starting pitcher Matt Hall (22) throws a pitch toward home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Jose Azocar (27) takes a swing and hits a high fly ball. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Derek Hill (21) stands on deck as Jose Azocar (27) bats for West Michigan. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Will Allen (16) focuses on the ball and looks to swing. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Will Maddox (11) throws the ball around before the start of the match. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Will Allen (16) takes a swing at the ball. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Will Allen (16) stands ready at first base as a Cubs batter steps up to home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Rashad Brown (25) warms up before the first pitch of the match. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Steven Fuentes (24) throws the ball around during warm-ups. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Brett pirtle (5) takes a swing at the ball as it arrives at home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Starting pitcher Matt Hall (22) throws a pitch toward home plate. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- With a Cubs runner heading toward home plate, Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile (9) spins too fast and loses his grip on the ball. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- The Whitecaps line up on the field before the singing of the National Anthem. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Steven Fuentes (24) throws the ball around during warm-ups. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Brett Pirtle (5) takes a swing and hits a bouncing ball toward left field. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
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- Brett Pirtle (5) focuses on the ball and winds up for a swing. Photo/Kevin Sielaff
