MWL Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Finish Homestand with Win

Published on May 29, 2022 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Behind a masterful pitching performance by Jackson Wolf, the Fort Wayne TinCaps beat the Quad Cities River Bandits (Kansas City Royals affiliate), 6-1, on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field.

The left-hander from the Columbus, Ohio, area struck out a professional career-high 11 batters over 6 2/3 two-hit innings, marking the longest outing of the season by a TinCaps (17-28) pitcher. Wolf didn't allow a hit through the first five innings, or even a walk through the first 4 1/3. Ultimately, he left after 91 pitches (65 strikes) and received a big ovation from the hearty crowd of 4,727 fans.

Meanwhile, Fort Wayne raced out to a quick lead. The TinCaps' first four batters all reached base, including left fielder Corey Rosier, who doubled in shortstop Jarryd Dale. Third baseman Olivier Basabe and right fielder Agustín Ruiz contributed sacrifice flies in the home first to make it 3-0.

The 'Caps added to their lead in the second as center fielder Robert Hassell III delivered a two-out, RBI single. Then in the sixth, Rosier provided a two-out, run-scoring single himself that upped the lead to 5-0.

The River Bandits (18-27) scored their lone run in the seventh after Wolf departed, though it was charged to his line.

The TinCaps got the tally right back though as designated hitter Brandon Valenzuela belted a home run to left field for his second of the season.

Dale, Rosier, and Valenzuela had two hits each, with Fort Wayne out-hitting Quad Cities on the day, 9-3.

Wolf's 11 strikeouts were the most for a 'Caps pitcher this season. He's one of only six pitchers in the Midwest League to strike out at least 11 in a game this year.

Next Game: Tuesday, May 31 @ Great Lakes Loons (7:05 p.m.) in Midland, Mich.

Fort Wayne Probable Starter: LHP Noel Vela

Great Lakes Probable Starter: TBD

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