Chiefs Top TinCaps
Published on July 29, 2022 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Fort Wayne TinCaps fell to the Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate), 4-2, on Friday night at Dozer Park. The 'Caps brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning, but their rally fell short.
The Chiefs (12-16, 40-54) built a 4-0 lead with a run in the first, another in the fourth, and two in the sixth.
The TinCaps (13-15, 40-54) chipped into their deficit with a run in the eighth. Then in the ninth, catcher Anthony Vilar came through with a two-out RBI double to plate right fielder Joshua Mears, who reached with a single. Mears went 2-for-4 in the game, the only TinCap with more than one hit.
Both teams were just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position, and both left nine runners on base.
Despite the outcome, Fort Wayne has won four of its last six games and has a chance to win its third consecutive series. This set is tied, 2-2, with two games left.
Next Game: Saturday, July 30 @ Peoria (7:35 p.m.)
- TinCaps Probable Starter: LHP Noel Vela (No. 30 Padres prospect)
- Chiefs Probable Starter: RHP Zane Mills
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