Jason Goorman

Muskegon Clippers leave ducks on the pond, fall to Irish Hills
By Jason Goorman on July 1, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The Muskegon Clippers had their chances against the visiting Irish Hills Leprechauns on Saturday night. But luck did not go in Muskegon’s favor, falling 8-4...
Whitecaps offense struggles in extra inning loss, lose third straight overall
By Jason Goorman on July 1, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps fell in extra innings on Saturday, 3-1 to Bowling Green, marking the third straight loss for the Whitecaps.

Trailing 1-0 in the...
Whitecaps start home series with a night for pitching staff to forget
By Jason Goorman on June 29, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps returned home on Thursday night and were greeted rudely by Bowling Green who defeated the whitecaps 13-1.

The Whitecaps pitching staff surrendered...
Whitecaps use ninth inning rally for comeback win, sweeping South Bend
By Jason Goorman on June 28, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

A three run ninth inning gave the West Michigan Whitecaps a 3-2 victory over South Bend on Wednesday night.

With the victory, the Whitecaps swept the...
Clippers score early, then hang on through a scary ninth to claim another victory
By Jason Goorman on June 27, 2018
By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON – It was an ugly but exciting game at Marsh Field on Wednesday night.

The Muskegon Clippers jumped out to a comfortable 9-4 lead...

Clippers end four-game skid with a come-from-behind walk-off win
By Jason Goorman on June 27, 2018
By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON – A comeback walk-off win is the sort of thing that can help a struggling team turn things around.

The Muskegon Clippers...
Matt Manning dazzles once again while Whitecaps offense explodes in win
By Jason Goorman on June 26, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps used a strong offensive effort to win on the road once again, defeating South Bend 10-3.

Eight of the nine starters for...
Whitecaps take advantage of South Bend error to steal a road victory
By Jason Goorman on June 26, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps opened up their three game series in South Bend on Monday with a 4-2 victory. The win also came for the...
Whitecaps struggle, drop both games of series final doubleheader on Sunday
By Jason Goorman on June 24, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps lost both games of a doubleheader in Fort Wayne on Sunday, falling 8-3 and 6-3.

In Game 1, Jordan Pearce led the...
Early home runs doom Clippers in 7-3 loss to South Ohio Cooperheads at Marsh
By Jason Goorman on June 24, 2018
By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com

MUSKEGON- It was the long ball in the early innings that hurt the Muskegon Clippers on Saturday night.

Muskegon fell behind after giving up a...

Whitecaps start second half with strong starting pitching in road win
By Jason Goorman on June 23, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The West Michigan Whitecaps opened the second half of their season on Friday night with a 5-3 road victory over Fort Wayne.

Jose Azocar led the...
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Three area high school baseball players named first-team All-State by MHSBCA
By Jason Goorman on June 20, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

Three area players have been named first-team All-State selections by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Matt Felt of Shelby was a first-team pick in...
Seven local prep softball players earn first-team All-State honors
By Jason Goorman on June 20, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association honored the state’s top softball stars by naming its first-team All-State players. Seven area athletes made the grade...
Whitecaps’ Matt Manning starting to show why the Tigers made him a top draft pick
By Jason Goorman on June 18, 2018
By Andrew Johnson
LocalSportsJournal.com

COMSTOCK PARK – Being a top prospect for a Major League Baseball team comes with a lot of pressure.

And when you’re only...
Muskegon Clippers takes two games at home in a doubleheader against Lake Erie
By Jason Goorman on June 18, 2018
LocalSportsJournal.com

The Muskegon Clippers won both games of their games of a doubleheader on Sunday at Marsh Field.

The Clippers defeated the Lake Erie Monarchs 7-4 in...