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Single A Whitecaps nurture young Tigers

Whitecaps outfielder Jose Azocar in the dugout in the second inning.
Whitecaps outfielder Jose Azocar in the dugout in the second inning.
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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.
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.
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Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile, left, talks with pitcher Matt Hall in the first inning.
Whitecaps catcher Shane Zeile, left, talks with pitcher Matt Hall in the first inning.
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Whitecaps outfielder Cam Gibson cracks up about something in the dugout. He is the son of former Tiger great Kirk Gibson.
Whitecaps outfielder Cam Gibson cracks up about something in the dugout. He is the son of former Tiger great Kirk Gibson.
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Whitecaps outfielder Derek Hill, who is on the disabled list, fixes a glove in the dugout.
Whitecaps outfielder Derek Hill, who is on the disabled list, fixes a glove in the dugout.
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Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, right, gets ready to bat in the first inning.
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, right, gets ready to bat in the first inning.
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Whitecaps' Jose Azocar doubles in the first inning. He has dazzled on a couple of highlight shows.
Whitecaps' Jose Azocar doubles in the first inning. He has dazzled on a couple of highlight shows.
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Whitecaps' Jose Azocar runs on his double in the first inning.
Whitecaps' Jose Azocar runs on his double in the first inning.
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Whitecaps outfielders Cam Gibson, left, and Derek Hill watch the action from the dugout.
Whitecaps outfielders Cam Gibson, left, and Derek Hill watch the action from the dugout.
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Whitecaps' Cam Gibson warms up on deck in the second inning.
Whitecaps' Cam Gibson warms up on deck in the second inning.
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Whitecaps pitchers Trent Szkutnik, second from right in navy, and Jake Shull, further left wearing navy hoody, in the bullpen.
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.
Whitecaps pitcher Beau Burrows, left, and outfielder Cam Gibson in the fifth inning.
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Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox warms up to bat in the second inning.
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox warms up to bat in the second inning.
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Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, left, bumps fists with outfielder Rashad Brown, who is coaching first base, in the third inning.
Whitecaps designated hitter Will Maddox, left, bumps fists with outfielder Rashad Brown, who is coaching first base, in the third inning.
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Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the fourth inning.
Whitecaps' Cam Gibson flies out in the fourth inning.
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Whitecaps center fielder Jose Azocar makes a running catch in the sixth inning.
Whitecaps center fielder Jose Azocar makes a running catch in the sixth inning.
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Whitecaps left fielder Cam Gibson throws the ball during the sixth inning.
Whitecaps left fielder Cam Gibson throws the ball during the sixth inning.
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Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
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Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
Whitecaps pitcher Gerson Moreno works in the ninth inning.
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The sun sets during the seventh inning.
The sun sets during the seventh inning.
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