Team Takes on New Identity for Hispanic Heritage Celebration
August 5, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Fort Wayne TinCaps will become the Manzanas Luchadoras de Fort Wayne this weekend at Parkview Field. The team's alternate identity change, which translates to "Fighting Apples" in Spanish, is part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" (or "Fun Cup") event series specifically designed to embrace the culture and values that resonate most with the local Hispanic/Latino community.
Manzanas Luchadoras will be hosting the South Bend Cubs, who will also take on their alternate identity as Los Calbritos Maldichos (the Cursed Goats), alluding to the Chicago Cubs' infamous Curse of the Billy Goat.
Both teams will wear special jerseys and hats for this weekend's games, in addition to other promotions. See below for more details on the weekend's festivities, and click here for more background.
"We're excited to give an extra embrace to the culture and values of our local Hispanic and Latino community this weekend," said Morgan Olson, the team's Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions.
Friday, Aug. 5 (7:05 p.m. Game, gates open at 6:05 p.m.)
Amaneceres de Mexico dance group will perform outside of the home plate entrance from 6:05-6:35 p.m.)
Pregame interviews with players in Spanish on video board
Special edition hype video on board at 7 p.m.
International players will take field with flags from native nations
Fernando Zapari from El Mexicano News news will be the public address announcer in Spanish for innings 3-5
In-game promotions include Musical Chairs with contestants wearing Luchadoras masks at end of 1st inning... Amaneceres de Mexico on-field performance at end of 2nd... Catcher Brandon Valenzuela teaching baseball terms in Spanish in middle of 6th inning
Latin music
Saturday, Aug. 6 (Doubleheader beginning at 5:35 p.m., gates open at 5:05 p.m.)
Pregame dance performance by Unify Ballroom DanceSport Center from 5:05-5:35 p.m.
Between games performance by Melisa's Latin Beat band
Note: Games are scheduled for 7 innings with approximately 30 minutes in between
Sunday, Aug. 7 (1:05 p.m. Game, gates open at 12:05 p.m.)
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