MWL Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Game Information: April 17 at Dayton (Reds Affiliate)

Published on April 17, 2024 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne TinCaps (4-5) @ Dayton Dragons (5-5)

Wednesday, April 17 | 7:05 p.m. | Day Air Ballpark | Dayton, Ohio

LHP Jagger Haynes (No. 24 Padres prospect) vs. RHP Johnathan Harmon

Video: Bally Live app (FREE) & MiLB.TV | Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM / TinCaps.com

LAST NIGHT: The TinCaps fell, 4-1. Devin Ortiz hit a solo homer in the fifth. But otherwise, the Dragons scored 3 in the third and 1 of their own in the fifth.

NOTABLE NUMBERS: In the MWL, Homer Bush Jr. ranks 2nd in stolen bases (5)... Tyler Robertson ranks 2nd in doubles (4) 5th in SLG (.593), and 7th in OPS (1.012)... On a 5-game hitting streak (9-for-17 with 4 2B, 1 HR, and 5 RBIs)... Griffin Doersching ranks 7th in doubles and 10th in total bases (16).

BACK AT PARKVIEW FIELD: Earlier today, in partnership with the American Red Cross, a blood drive was held at the ballpark.

TOPPS MOMENT: TinCaps Sunday home games feature post-game autographs presented by Midwest Box Breaks. The sports card-trading company also gives away thousands of cards to kids at games. Some of the cards this past weekend were quite valuable, including a card autographed by Anthony Volpe (Yankees) and an autographed rookie card for Junior Caminero (Rays). This was highlighted on social media by Topps.

2023 MEMORIES: In Fort Wayne's first visit to Dayton last year, on May 16, Jairo Iriarte, Alan Mundo, and Adam Smith combined to throw the franchise's 3rdever no-hitter... Then on the final day of the regular season, Sept. 10, the TinCaps clinched a playoff berth, the club's first since 2017... The TinCaps have 23 players who played for the team prior to this season, including 22 last year.

CARL ERSKINE: An Anderson, Indiana, native passed away Tuesday at the age of 97. As a right-handed pitcher for the Dodgers, he was an All-Star in 1954, won a World Series in '55 and threw 2 no-hitters during his 12-year big league career... He visited Parkview Field in 2013 and '14, performing the national anthem and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" on his harmonica... Erskine also has an important legacy as a champion for the Special Olympics.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: On April 16, 2009, Parkview Field hosted its first ever game. Coincidentally, the TinCaps hosted the Dragons. On a picture perfect 65-degree Thursday evening, a sell-out crowd of 8,208 packed the ballpark. In many ways, the inaugural game set the stone for a storybook season, and the great success the ballpark has achieved ever since. Third baseman James Darnell hit a 2nd-inning 2-run homer and the 'Caps never looked back on their way to a 7-nothing victory. That year's team went on to a record-setting 94 and 46 record, and ultimately won the Midwest League Championship... On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Every year on April 15, baseball honors Jackie's legacy by celebrating his life, values and accomplishments. The extensive and unified League-wide show of support has included retiring Jackie's number throughout the Majors in 1997; dedicating April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day each year since 2004; and requesting that every MLB player and all on-field personnel wear his No. 42 during games scheduled on Jackie Robinson Day since 2009. Log on to JackieRobinson.org and mlbtogether.com/42 to learn more... Robinson visited Fort Wayne several times, including July 31, 1962 for Wildcat Little League's "Progress Day," along with former Dodgers All-Star Carl Erskine and Hall of Famers Bob Feller and Ted Williams. A photo of the gentlemen at McMillen Park is featured in Parkview Field's Suite Level Lounge.

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