Six-Run Eighth Propels 'Caps
April 8, 2025 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
DAYTON, Ohio - For the first time since 2021, the Fort Wayne TinCaps are 3-1 to start the season, after defeating the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate) 8-4 on Tuesday night at Day Air Ballpark.
The TinCaps struck first in the second inning. Following an opposite-field double by Braedon Karpathios, Ethan Long drove him in on an RBI single to center. Dayton (0-4) answered with four of its own, including a three-run home run in the fifth by Ariel Almonte.
Fort Wayne added another run in the seventh before unloading in the eighth. Following a walk, Karpathios launched his second extra-base hit of the game, smacking an RBI triple into right-center field. Following an RBI double by Nerwilian Cedeño the next at-bat, an RBI infield single by Leo De Vries (Padres No. 1 prospect), and a two-run double by Brendan Durfee, the TinCaps sent 10 men to the plate, scoring six to go up 8-4.
TinCaps relievers Xavier Ruiz and Tyson Neighbors (Padres No. 15 prospect) shut the door over the final two frames, handing Dayton its fourth straight loss.
Next Game: Wednesday, April 9 @ Dayton (7:05 p.m.)
- TinCaps Probable Pitcher: RHP Clark Candiotti (Padres No. 20 prospect)
- Dragons Probable Pitcher: RHP Jose Montero
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