SPORTSWest Michigan Whitecaps celebrate 25th anniversaryWest Michigan Whitecaps shortstop Cole Peterson dives safely back to first on a pickoff attempt as the Whitecaps beat the Great Lakes Loons, 10-4, on April 10, 2018, at Fifth Third Ballpark near Grand Rapids. The Whitecaps are celebrating their 25th anniversary this season.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps catcher Brady Policelli makes faces after the umpire calls him out on strikes.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps manager Lance Parrish argues about a foul ball on the first-base side as he did in the "old days" with the Tigers.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsTeammates greet Whitecaps first baseman Jordan Pearce after Pearce's grand slam in the seventh inning put the game out of reach.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps starting pitcher Jesus Rodriguez throws from the mound and goes four innings.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps pitching coach Jorge Cordova talks strategy with starting pitcher Jesus Rodriguez and catcher Brady Policelli on the mound.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps catcher Brady Poliecelli pulls in a popup for an out in the sixth inning.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps shortstop Cole Peterson throws over teammate Colby Borgles to make the out at first base.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps second baseman Alexis Garcia watches the throw from catcher Brady Policelli bounce off the baserunner's shoe.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps third baseman Colby Bortles throws to first. Bortles is the younger brother of Blake Bortles, NFL quarterback with the Jacksonville Jaguars.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps outfielder Garrett McCain grabs a fourth-inning flyball in center field.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsGreat Lakes Loons catcher Garrett Hope has no hope of getting the ball in time to tag sliding Whitecap Brady Policelli.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps third baseman Colby Bortles watches his solo home run clear the fences in the sixth inning.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps outfielder Dylan Rosa scoops up a bouncer and holds the runner at first.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps outfielder Alexis Garcia raps a base hit.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps manager Lance Parrish jokes with players in the dugout.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps outfielder Ignacio Valdez bounces one foul.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps middle reliever Brandyn Sittinger throws against the Great Lakes Loons.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps designated hitter Jose Quero chucks the bat and scrambles for first base.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps closer Max Green slams the door on the Great Lakes Loons.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsYoung Whitecaps players, particularly those from warmer climates, huddle in the weak April sunshine.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps fans were sparse and shivering during a game earlier this month.Dale G. Young, Detroit NewsWhitecaps mascot "Crash The River Rascal" entertains a sparse crowd during a game against the Great Lakes Loons.Dale G. Young, Detroit News