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Single A Whitecaps nurture young Tigers
![Whitecaps outfielder Jose Azocar in the dugout in the second inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/651c3b26b2447d6a96c72c6c9d469df5cd82edcb/c=0-199-3400-2120/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996406941541568-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps154.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps outfielder Jose Azocar in the dugout in the second inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the second inning against the Fort Wayne Tincaps during their game in Comstock Park, Mich. on May 12, 2016. The Single A Tigers affiliate offers fans inexpensive tickets and concessions, and the young Tigers players invaluable experience on the field.](/gcdn/-mm-/56a85815087ea78d9ed38cacc9db11b62b8b71f3/c=0-465-3392-2382/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996413407200460-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps230.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the second inning against the Fort Wayne Tincaps during their game in Comstock Park, Mich. on May 12, 2016. The Single A Tigers affiliate offers fans inexpensive tickets and concessions, and the young Tigers players invaluable experience on the field.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile, left, talks with pitcher Matt Hall in the first inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/ad72b8224216b1947856cb959a9f13b9fcb794c1/c=316-0-2866-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996398977483466-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps019.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile, left, talks with pitcher Matt Hall in the first inning.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News![Whitecaps outfielder Cam Gibson cracks up about something in the dugout. He is the son of former Tiger great Kirk Gibson.](/gcdn/-mm-/4e7cb88deff331f318dd8a7af9d436cfdc7e8c56/c=220-0-2770-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996398992147654-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps051.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps outfielder Cam Gibson cracks up about something in the dugout. He is the son of former Tiger great Kirk Gibson.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps outfielder Derek Hill, who is on the disabled list, fixes a glove in the dugout.](/gcdn/-mm-/5cd587a438035eac950bf85b8cccca4e7b7b7b62/c=31-0-2581-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996398991523646-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps079.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps outfielder Derek Hill, who is on the disabled list, fixes a glove in the dugout.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News![Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, right, gets ready to bat in the first inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/aec4b58269c06e694066390f82c3a7d3d5df5c0e/c=0-370-3400-2291/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996402556637352-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps084.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, right, gets ready to bat in the first inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps' Jose Azocar doubles in the first inning. He has dazzled on a couple of highlight shows.](/gcdn/-mm-/08f894c464d75375a503790b41e44a68738133e2/c=181-0-2731-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996402563657442-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps125.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps' Jose Azocar doubles in the first inning. He has dazzled on a couple of highlight shows.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps' Jose Azocar runs on his double in the first inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/796b0b28ee552e9d65d0d6ab9110cc44ed75c70c/c=0-98-3400-2019/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996406941697570-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps132.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps' Jose Azocar runs on his double in the first inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps outfielders Cam Gibson, left, and Derek Hill watch the action from the dugout.](/gcdn/-mm-/91e9fda999a92f49d9e07b94457e1b9fba2a62e3/c=0-105-2392-3294/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996408246498298-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps145.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps outfielders Cam Gibson, left, and Derek Hill watch the action from the dugout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps' Cam Gibson warms up on deck in the second inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/ff89ec12092c04dd95dcd7a663fcbdfc1ada4d47/c=0-151-2324-3250/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996409907919598-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps173.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps' Cam Gibson warms up on deck in the second inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps pitchers Trent Szkutnik, second from right in navy, and Jake Shull, further left wearing navy hoody, in the bullpen.](/gcdn/-mm-/c7817738ae351522ef37502d870e3d5052ecee8c/c=0-31-3395-1949/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996413386140190-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps214.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps pitchers Trent Szkutnik, second from right in navy, and Jake Shull, further left wearing navy hoody, in the bullpen.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps pitcher Beau Burrows, left, and outfielder Cam Gibson in the fifth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/690b3c4696cce8f7b5f1294ad683c19d2c94d687/c=28-0-2428-3200/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996421582329268-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps340.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps pitcher Beau Burrows, left, and outfielder Cam Gibson in the fifth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox warms up to bat in the second inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/9aa35b3fcbaf2bf74a699d5848b738419910e18e/c=0-185-3398-2105/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996420277372538-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps238.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox warms up to bat in the second inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, left, bumps fists with outfielder Rashad Brown, who is coaching first base, in the third inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/a7eb3ed136e7b14369e3d86b3b047ec7e2da378a/c=348-0-2898-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996420280960584-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps259.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, left, bumps fists with outfielder Rashad Brown, who is coaching first base, in the third inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the fourth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/9119abc1cb8c8faa9c8a938293d8537bf57faa5e/c=0-198-3396-2117/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996421581081252-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps308.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the fourth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps center fielder Jose Azocar makes a running catch in the sixth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/ce1b0f067751a469a1aa703b261ba70159713b63/c=334-0-2734-3200/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996426118711426-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps384.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps center fielder Jose Azocar makes a running catch in the sixth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps left fielder Cam Gibson throws the ball during the sixth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/4c61570ed123a1e639ea78130e1e34edb5faf393/c=208-0-2758-3400/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996427106672092-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps401.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps left fielder Cam Gibson throws the ball during the sixth inning.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News![Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/bb9fc84efb9068bfd39e3425b74a1aa1cec62f0b/c=0-158-3400-2079/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996433427717130-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps507.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/54566503189c6b790ec360094e5d67910bcdced1/c=0-51-2473-3348/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996434223171328-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps510.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News![The sun sets during the seventh inning.](/gcdn/-mm-/57e6a17ddd986cff46a5a5b87a351b8be997e929/c=0-171-3400-2092/local/-/media/2016/05/23/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/635996429216599142-2016-0512-rb-sp-whitecaps436.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The sun sets during the seventh inning.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News