Brady Smith leaves West Michigan game with arm injury, Rainer homers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Brady Smith exited the West Michigan Whitecaps’ game against the Lansing Lugnuts in the second inning due to an apparent arm injury. West Michigan scored 10 runs early in the game, with Bryce Rainer contributing a solo home run. Lansing responded with three runs in the third inning on a Little League home run. The game is still in progress with West Michigan holding a commanding lead.
- •Brady Smith left the game with an apparent arm injury.
- •Bryce Rainer hit a solo home run in the first inning.
- •West Michigan scored nine runs in the first three innings.
- •Lansing responded with three runs in the third on an error.
- •Game is ongoing with West Michigan leading.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brady Smith leaves start with injury, Rainer goes deep again
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