MWL1 West Michigan Whitecaps

Tincaps Even Series, Beat Whitecaps 7-5

Published on April 22, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


FORT WAYNE, IN- A two out, four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh helped the Fort Wayne Tincaps defeat the West Michigan Whitecaps, 7-5, in the first morning game of the 2009 season. Each team has now won a game in the four game series. The loss drops the ‘Caps overall record to 8-3 while the Tincaps improve to 11-1.

A sunny, cool morning greeted the teams at Parkview Field as the first pitch sailed across at 11:05 a.m. Just like the temperature, it took a little while for both teams to heat up offensively.

The Whitecaps would be the first to score, putting 4 runs across in the top of the fourth. Bryan Pounds delivered an RBI single to score Brent Wyatt, Billy Nowlin drew a bases-loaded walk, and Joe Bowen sliced a RBI single to right with two outs for a 4-0 lead.

But Fort Wayne countered with three runs themselves, combining four walks and two hits together with an RBI ground-out to make the score 4-3.

In the seventh, The Whitecaps would add another run when Gustavo Nunez scampered home on a well executed bunt from Brent Wyatt.

Down 5-3, the Tincaps had their first two hitters of the seventh fly out to center. But the next 5 hitters would reach base safely, two on walks, and Fort Wayne scored 4 times to go ahead, 7-5.

Whitecaps starter Luke Putkonen lasted 3.1 innings, surrendering 4 hits, 4 walks, and striking out 4.

Relief pitcher Anthony Shawler took the loss. He's now 1-1.

Six different Whitecaps had a hit. Bryan Pounds, Billy Nowlin, Joe Bowen, and Brent Wyatt all had a RBI.

Game three of the series is set for Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. at Parkview Field.

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