Ruiz Homers in Series Opener
August 23, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
MIDLAND, Mich. - The Fort Wayne TinCaps lost, 13-2, to the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate) at Dow Diamond on Tuesday night
Fort Wayne's (18-30, 45-69) lone runs came from Agustín Ruiz. Down 4-0 in the top of the second, Ruiz clubbed his fifth home run of the year, and second in the last four games. The right fielder has five extra-base hits in his last seven contests. His two-run shot made it 4-2.The TinCaps produced just five hits, though. Cole Cummings lined a ball to center field before Ruiz's home run, Anthony Vilar singled to right field in the fourth, and new Fort Wayne center fielder Justin Farmer picked up a pair of knocks in his debut. Farmer was added to the roster today alongside infielders Charlis Aquino and Josttin Diaz.Great Lakes (30-19, 70-45) dominated, however, due to the long ball. Jose Ramos hit a three-run homer as part of the Loons four-run first. Then, Eddys Leonard and Imanol Vargas went deep three batters apart in the third to build a 7-2 Great Lakes' lead after three innings.Next Game: Wednesday, Aug. 24 @ Great Lakes (7:05 p.m.)
TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Efraín Contreras (Padres No. 27 Prospect)
Loons Probable Starter: RHP Carlos Duran (Dodgers No. 19 Prospect)
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