Ferguson Doubles and Homers in Series Finale
July 3, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost, 13-4, to the West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers affiliate) on Sunday evening at LMCU Ballpark. Fort Wayne center fielder Max Ferguson recorded his first home run, and second multi-hit game, for the TinCaps in the defeat.Ferguson started strong with a double to left field to leadoff the game. It was the 2021 fifth round pick's first double at the High-A level and second game in a row with an extra-base hit. Ferguson came around to score on a single from Lucas Dunn in the top of the first, but Fort Wayne (2-7, 29-46) trailed 2-1 after the inning.The center fielder came to the plate again in the third and launched a solo home run to right-center field. It was Ferguson's first with Fort Wayne, following three home runs with Single-A Lake Elsinore earlier this year. The left-handed hitter's blast made it a 6-2 game in favor of West Michigan (6-3, 37-38), but the Whitecaps opened it up to 12-2 by the end of the frame.Ferguson also picked up a walk in the ninth inning. He had two multi-hit games and three extra-base hits in his first series with the TinCaps.Next Game: Monday, July 4 vs. Lake County (6:05 p.m.)
TinCaps Probable Starter: LHP Jackson Wolf
Captains Probable Starter: TBD
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