West Michigan Whitecaps set franchise record for home runs in win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The West Michigan Whitecaps achieved a franchise-record seven home runs in an 11-1 victory over the Fort Wayne TinCaps on August 5. Cristian Santana hit three home runs in four at-bats, leading the team’s offensive performance. Bryce Rainer, Jackson Strong, Juan Hernandez, and Luke Shliger also contributed home runs. Pitcher Ben Jacobs held Fort Wayne to one run over 5 2/3 innings, striking out five. With this win, the Whitecaps improve to 21-17 in the second half of the season.
- •West Michigan scored seven home runs, a new franchise record.
- •Cristian Santana hit three home runs in consecutive plate appearances.
- •Ben Jacobs allowed only one run in 5 2/3 innings.
- •The Whitecaps improved to 21-17 in the second half of the season.
- •Fort Wayne's loss brings their second-half record to 18-18.
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — How the West Michigan Whitecaps slugged their way into the record books with a huge win
"The West Michigan Whitecaps blasted the most home runs in a game in franchise history, including three from one slugger.
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