
TinCaps Game Information: August 16 vs. Dayton
August 16, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
Fort Wayne TinCaps (17-25, 44-64) vs. Dayton Dragons (12-28, 51-55)
Tuesday, Aug. 16 (6:35 p.m.) | Parkview Field | Fort Wayne, IN | Game 1 of 6 in Series | Home Game 55 of 66 | Game 109 of 132
RHP Efraín Contreras (Padres No. 13 Prospect) vs. RHP Thomas Farr
Video: Comcast 81 & MiLB.TV (John Nolan & Justin Libey) / Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM (Mike Maahs & Ben Shulman)
LAST GAME: The TinCaps lost, 13-7, on Sunday afternoon at the Lake County Captains. Olivier Basabe homered twice, while Adam Kerner and Joshua Mearsalso went deep - tying a season-high for HR as a team (4), but Lake County homered 5 times to lock in the series sweep.
PROSPECT WATCH: Dayton shortstop Noelvi Marte is MLB.com's top-rated Reds prospect and ranked as the No. 17 prospect overall in baseball. The 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic was the key return piece for big league pitcher Luis Castillo in a trade with the Mariners on July 30. MLB.com's scouting report says, "Marte has ridiculous raw power, as the young shortstop can go toe-to-toe with just about anyone in batting practice displays."
ROSTER TURNOVER: The TinCaps have used 24 position players and 31 pitchers this season, for 55 players total.
JARRYD DALE: Ranks 4th in the MWL in games (103), 5th in walks (61), and 8th in stolen bases (25).
JOSHUA MEARS: Since returning to Fort Wayne on July 26 (17 games), he's slashed .317 / .348 / .667 (1.015 OPS) with 6 homers, 4 doubles, and 14 RBIs, while also becoming the primary center fielder on defense.
OLIVIER BASABE: In 12 games since the MLB All-Star break, he's slashing .395 / .477 / .684 (1.161 OPS), all team-highs minimum 40 PA. He's currently riding a 6-game hit streak, tied for his longest in 2022.
PATIENT: The TinCaps lead the MWL in walks drawn (4.6 per game).
CAUGHT 'EM: The TinCaps lead the MWL in throwing runners out trying to steal (40 CS). Brandon Valenzuela leads the league with 25, while Anthony Vilar has nabbed 12, and Adam Kerner has caught 3.
MISCELLANEOUS: The TinCaps are 34-19 when scoring first (64% win rate) and 10-45 when they don't (18%)... Fort Wayne is 13-14 in 1-run games, 6-16 in 2-run games, and 1-3 in extra-innings.
260 TO THE SHOW: Since Fort Wayne's franchise was established in 1993, there've been 208 alumni who've gone on to appear in the majors, including 53 this season. That list grew Friday as Wynton Bernard was called up to the Rockies from Triple-A Albuquerque. Bernard, a 31-year-old outfielder, played for the TinCaps in 2013... The alumni list also features 5 players who were selected to this year's MLB All-Star Game: Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner (2014), Mariners first baseman Ty France (2016), Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (2013-14), Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (2010), and Pirates reliever David Bednar (2016-17).
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: Tonight is a Peanut-Free game for those with severe allergies, as well as a US Foods Family Feast Night ($2 concessions)... Wednesday is a Paws & Claws Night with paw passes available to purchase for pets, plus discounted White Claw... Thirsty Thursday means discounted drinks... Friday is Star Wars Night with character appearances, as the team will wear Baby Yoda jerseys that are being auctioned off at TinCapsJersey.com with proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation... There will be postgame fireworks both Friday and Saturday... The homestand concludes with a Sunday matinee when fans have a chance to win a San Diego Padres-style TinCaps jersey
Midwest League Stories from August 16, 2022
- Captains' Winning Streak Dissolves at Nine, Whitecaps Prevail 6-4 - Lake County Captains
- Winning Streak Ends in Tight 2-1 Loss - Lansing Lugnuts
- Beloit Pulls into First-Place Tie, Takes Series Opener with South Bend - Beloit Sky Carp
- Whitecaps Win, Back in First-Place Tie - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Kernels Hold Rattlers in Check - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Great Lakes' Pitching Staff Continues Stellar Run to Defeat Lansing - Great Lakes Loons
- TinCaps Start Homestand with Win - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Fort Wayne Breaks 2-2 Tie in 8th to Top Dragons in Series Opener - Dayton Dragons
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