Salas Hits RBI Triple, But Peoria Wins
June 5, 2024 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Ethan Salas (No. 1 Padres prospect) hit an RBI triple, but the Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals affiliate) topped the TinCaps, 7-3, at Parkview Field on Wednesday night.
Fort Wayne (23-30) built a 3-0 lead with two runs in the first, including the run-scoring triple by Salas, and another in the fifth. Right fielder Tyler Robertson added an RBI single in the first. Later, shortstop Jay Beshears (No. 27 Padres prospect) provided a sacrifice fly in the fifth.
TinCaps starting pitcher Jagger Haynes turned in a quality start. He kept the Chiefs scoreless through 5 2/3 innings before Leonardo Bernal (No. 7 Cardinals prospect) belted a game-tying, three-run homer. Over six innings, the left-hander struck out six and only walked one.
Peoria (18-35) pushed in front with two runs in the seventh and then one each in the eighth, on a Bernal solo home run, and ninth.
Robertson had a team-high two hits, extending his hitting streak to seven games and on-base streak to 10. Meanwhile, center fielder Homer Bush Jr. (No. 8 Padres prospect) reached base for a 13th consecutive game as he was hit by a pitch, singled, and walked. He also stole his Midwest League-leading 27th base of the season.
Next Game: Thursday, June 6 vs. Peoria (7:05pm)
- TinCaps Probable Starter: LHP Fernando Sanchez (Fort Wayne debut)
- Chiefs Probable Starter: LHP Cooper Hjerpe (No. 6 Cardinals prospect)
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