Dragons Slay TinCaps on Wednesday Night
August 17, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The TinCaps fell to the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds affiliate), 10-2, on Wednesday night at Parkview Field.
Dayton (13-29, 52-56) scored an unearned run in the top of the first inning and never looked back on a night when Fort Wayne (18-26, 45-65) committed a season-worst five errors. The Dragons scored at least one run in each of the first five frames to build a 9-0 lead.
The 'Caps finally scored in the home fifth as first baseman Cole Cummings drew a bases-loaded walk. Then in the eighth, designated hitter Carlos Luis knocked an RBI single -- one of two hits for him on the night -- to make it 9-2. However, the Dragons tacked on their third unearned run of the game in the ninth.
Next Game: Thursday, Aug. 18 vs. Dayton (7:05 p.m.)
TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Ryan Bergert (No. 21 Padres prospect)
Dragons Probable Starter: RHP Jean Correa
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