Toledo Mud Hens (AAA · International League) — W 17-7 at Syracuse · 2-4
The Toledo Mud Hens pounded out 17 runs in a road blowout of the Syracuse Mets, with the offense firing on all cylinders from top to bottom.
Gage Workman led all hitters with three hits and two doubles, while Max Clark continued to show why he is one of the most watched prospects in the system, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. Wenceel Pérez, Jace Jung, and Trei Cruz each crossed the plate three times, and Eduardo Valencia and Corey Julks each added a pair of hits to keep the crooked numbers coming.
Bryan Sammons got the start and worked into the fourth before giving way to a bullpen that locked it down. Cole Waites was the standout out of the pen, spinning two clean innings to close out the laugher.
Hitter of the night: Gage Workman, 3-for-5, 1 R, 2 2B Also: Max Clark, 2-for-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 2B | Wenceel Pérez, 2-for-5, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 2B | Jace Jung, 2-for-4, 3 R, 2 2B | Eduardo Valencia, 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 2B | Trei Cruz, 1-for-5, 3 R, 1 RBI
Pitching: Bryan Sammons 3.2IP/6H/3ER/1BB/3K | Tanner Rainey 1.1IP/2H/1ER/1BB/1K | Jack Little 1IP/1H/2ER/1BB/0K | Woo-Suk Go 1IP/1H/0ER/2BB/2K | Cole Waites 2IP/3H/1ER/0BB/1K
There was a lot going on with this play, and a lot going on in this game. But what a catch by Mud Hens center fielder and Tigers No. 2 prospect Max Clark to start a double play. pic.twitter.com/9MKaqtrTOC
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) April 2, 2026
Max Clark sneaks an RBI double down the right field line to put Toledo up 9-3. It’s his 2nd double of the game, and his 5th already this season. pic.twitter.com/Hp3V8MGpuj
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 2, 2026
West Michigan Whitecaps (High-A · Midwest League) — W 1-0 at Lake County · 1-0
The defending Midwest League champions made it four straight season-opening shutouts, blanking the Lake County Captains 1-0 in front of 2,289 fans at Classic Park on Thursday night. The ‘Caps have now outscored opponents 11-0 in their last four openers — the last time anyone scored against West Michigan on Opening Day was back in 2022, per the Whitecaps PR department.
Woody Hadeen was the offensive story, going 4-for-5 as the only multi-hit performer from either side all night. The lone run came in the fifth when Garrett Pennington punched a two-out RBI single into the outfield to score Hadeen and give West Michigan all it would need.
Woody Hadeen kicks off West Michigan’s season with a sharp oppo single on the first pitch of the game. He also stole 2nd base. pic.twitter.com/qjEVUk4OXe
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 2, 2026
Hayden Minton was untouchable yet again against Lake County, spinning four hitless innings with five strikeouts to open his 2026 account. Carlos Lequerica — who went 8-0 last season — earned his first win of the year, and Logan Berrier capped his Whitecaps debut by striking out the side in a clean ninth to lock up the save.
Hitter of the night: Woody Hadeen, 4-for-5, 1 R — only multi-hit player on either side Also: Garrett Pennington, 1-for-4, 1 RBI — game-winning two-out single in the 5th
Pitching: Hayden Minton 4IP/0H/0R/0BB/5K | Luke Stofel 2IP/2H/0ER/1BB/3K | Carlos Lequerica 2IP/0H/0R/3BB/5K (W, 1-0) | Logan Berrier 1IP/0H/0R/1BB/3K (SV)
Up Next — Friday, April 4
Toledo Mud Hens at Syracuse: 4:05pm
Erie SeaWolves (AA · Eastern League) — Home opener vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels-6:05 PM-UPMC Park, Erie PA
West Michigan Whitecaps at Lake County-6:35pm. Right-hander Lucas Ellisalt makes his High-A debut for the Whitecaps
Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A · Florida State League) — Season opener at Tampa Tarpons -6:35 PM-George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa FL
TMLR standouts for April 2
Woody Hadeen (West Michigan) — 4-for-5, 1 R
Gage Workman (Toledo) — 3-for-5, 1 R, 2 2B
Max Clark (Toledo) — 2-for-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2 2B
Hayden Minton (West Michigan) — 4IP/0H/0R/5K
Wenceel Pérez (Toledo) — 2-for-5, 3 R, 1 RBI, 1 2B
Logan Berrier (West Michigan) — 1IP/0H/0R/3K
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