TinCaps Fall in Regular Season Finale, But Move on to Playoffs
September 10, 2023 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
DAYTON, Ohio - The TinCaps fell in their regular season finale Sunday afternoon to the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds affiliate), 4-2, at Day Air Ballpark. But with West Michigan's loss, Fort Wayne (37-29, 69-63) clinched its first playoff berth since 2017 as the Midwest League East Division second-half champions.
The TinCaps will host the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate) in Game 1 of the best-of-three Midwest League East Division Championship Series on Tuesday (6:35 p.m. first pitch) at Parkview Field. Click here to purchase tickets. Great Lakes finished in first place in the first half.
After a day off Wednesday, Game 2 will be held in Midland, Mich., on Thursday. If necessary, the Loons would also host Game 3 on Friday.
On Sunday, Fort Wayne starting pitcher Victor Lizarraga (No. 15 Padres prospect) impressed, tossing six shutout innings while fanning six.
The TinCaps (37-29 second half, 69-63 overall) scored first when catcher Colton Bender singled to left field with two outs in the second inning, driving in first baseman Griffin Doersching.
In the fifth, Fort Wayne added to the lead. Second baseman Nerwilian Cedeño (No. 27 Padres prospect) hit a ground ball up the middle, scoring right fielder Tyler Robertson. The 'Caps led through five innings, 2-0.
Dayton (34-32, 67-65) rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth, highlighted by a go-ahead two-run triple by left fielder Hector Rodriguez (No. 16 Reds prospect).
Meanwhile, West Michigan fell at home to Great Lakes, 4-1.
Next Game: Tuesday, Sept. 12 vs. Great Lakes (6:35 p.m.)
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