TinCaps Game Information - May 6, 2021 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
May 6, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
Fort Wayne TinCaps (2-0) vs West Michigan Whitecaps (0-2)
Parkview Field / Fort Wayne, Ind. Game 3 of 120 / Home Game 3 of 60
RHP Anderson Espinoza vs. RHP Chance Kirby
TV: Comcast Network 81 / MiLB.TV (John Nolan & Jack McMullen) | Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM (Mike Maahs)
LAST NIGHT: Fort Wayne improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2013 with a 4-2 win. Pitching dominated again, with the staff combining for 16 K's (paced by RHP Edwuin Bencomo's 9) and just 1 BB.
WHAT'S AT STAKE: Fort Wayne hasn't started a season 3-0 since 2013 (that team won its first 3 games before a loss).
ESPY'S RETURN: Tonight will be a special one for RHP Anderson Espinoza. The No. 12 prospect in the Padres organization will make his first MiLB appearance since 2016, after dealing with a slew of injuries, including having Tommy John surgery twice. This is Anderson's first pitching appearance in 1,709 days.
See below for more:
Game Timeline for Wednesday (7:05 1st pitch)
Gates Open to Fans - 6:05PM
National Anthem (Ross Kinsey from WANE 15) - 7:03PM
First Pitch - 7:05PM
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- TinCaps Game Information - May 6, 2021 vs. West Michigan Whitecaps - Fort Wayne TinCaps
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