West Michigan’s Joe Miller pitches during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Izaac Pacheco dives for the ball during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Poncho Ruiz waves to the dugout after hitting a double during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Ty Langenberg pitches during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Kyle DeBarge attempts to tag out West Michigan’s Jackson Strong as he steals second base xduring a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Danny De Andrade makes contact during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Izaac Pacheco throws to first during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Misael Urbina reacts after the Kernels failed to score with runners on base during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Poncho Ruiz dives to tags out West Michigan’s Jackson Strong during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Danny De Andrade (8) high fives Eduardo Tait (13) during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Colin Fields (18) high fives Bennett lee Bennett Lee (22) during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Marek Houston fields the ball during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Marek Houston throws to first during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Spencer Bengard pitches during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Fans look on during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Kernels fans sing take me out to the ballgame during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Billy Amick high fives teammates after scoring during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Kernels fans look on during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Wet Michigan’s Woody Hadeen makes a barehanded play during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Andrew Jenkins makes a catch during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Dariel Fregio pitches during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids’ Ruddy Gomez pitches during a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan players rush the field following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Kernels players look on as Whitecaps players celebrate following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan manager Tony Cappuccilli sprays players with non alcoholic sparkling wine following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan players spray each other with non alcoholic sparkling wine following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Peyton Graham sprays teammates with non alcoholic sparkling wine as they celebrate following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Michigan’s Peyton Graham, Moises Rodriguez, and Patrick Lee celebrate following a game between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the West Michigan Whitecaps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The Whitecaps defeated the Kernels 3-1 to win the Midwest League Title. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)