Erie can’t win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

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Erie can’t win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

Erie can’t win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Erie can’t win 10th in a row, West Michigan can lose 13th in a row

Scores, news, and notes, from around the Detroit Tigers’ farm system for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The Erie SeaWolves came up just short of their 10th consecutive victory on Saturday, while the West Michigan Whitecaps extended their losing streak to 13 games in a tough day across the Detroit Tigers' farm system. Here's how the action unfolded.

The Toledo Mud Hens put on an offensive clinic, scoring 13 runs to defeat the Memphis Redbirds 13-6 and take control of the series. Toledo jumped out to an early lead, plating a run in the first inning before breaking the game open with a five-run second inning. Max Clark was at the center of the action, nearly hitting a grand slam, but a fan interference call resulted in a ground-rule double instead. Clark still drove in two runs on the play, and Jace Jung followed with a leadoff home run that the broadcast crew almost missed. Gage Workman added a two-run single to push the lead to 6-0.

Starter Troy Watson cruised through the first three innings, but ran into trouble in the fourth, allowing three runs—two earned—before exiting at 69 pitches. Memphis pulled within a run in the fifth on a Jimmy Crooks home run, but Toledo answered immediately. Tyler Gentry singled in Eduardo Valencia, Andrew Navigato drove in Jung on a groundout, and Cal Stevenson lined an RBI single to left, restoring the Mud Hens' lead to 9-5. Scott Effross earned a hold with two solid innings of relief, and Workman added a double later in the game to cap the scoring.

For Erie, the quest for a 10th straight win fell short, while West Michigan's struggles continued as the Whitecaps dropped their 13th consecutive game. The Tigers' farm system remains a mix of promising performances and growing pains, with Toledo's offense providing the highlight of the day.

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