PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The West Michigan Whitecaps popped the Cedar Rapids Kernels 3-1 on Tuesday to claim their seventh Midwest League championship.

The game was tight all night at Cedar Rapids’ Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Whitecaps outhit the Kernels 9-8 but were able to cash in on more opportunities.

The Whitecaps got the scoring started in the third. With runners at first and third, Brett Callahan hit a grounder to shortstop Marek Houston. Houston wanted to throw home and try to get Woody Hadeen at the plate, but he bobbled the ball and ended up throwing to first. The bobble and his indecision allowed the run to score and allowed Callahan to reach safely.

The Caps added another in the sixth when Jack Penney hit a two-out triple to left field. Two batters later, Benne

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