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TinCaps Game Information: August 17 vs. Dayton

August 17, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
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Fort Wayne TinCaps (18-25, 45-64) vs. Dayton Dragons (12-29, 51-56)

Wednesday, Aug. 17 (6:35 p.m.) | Parkview Field | Fort Wayne, IN | Game 2 of 6 in Series | Home Game 56 of 66 | Game 110 of 132

RHP Dwayne Matos vs. RHP Chase Petty (No. 9 Reds Prospect)

Video: Comcast 81 & MiLB.TV (John Nolan & Ben Shulman) / Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM (Mike Maahs & Brett Rump)

LAST NIGHT: The TinCaps won, 4-2, over the Dayton Dragons. Cole Cummings hit a two-run homer in the 8th to give Fort Wayne its first lead. Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-tying solo shot in the 6th. Gabe Morales pitched four hitless innings of relief with eight strikeouts.

PROSPECT WATCH: Dayton shortstop Noelvi Marte is MLB.com's second-rated Reds prospect and ranked as the No. 18 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.

JOSHUA MEARS: Since returning to Fort Wayne on July 26 (18 games), he's slashed .313 / .353 / .656 (1.009 OPS) with 6 homers, 4 doubles, 14 RBIs, and 12 runs scored, while also becoming the primary center fielder on defense.

OLIVIER BASABE: In 13 games since the MLB All-Star break, he's slashing .400 / .489 / .675 (1.164 OPS), all team-highs minimum 40 PA. He's currently riding a 7-game hit streak, his longest of 2022, with 3 HR and 8 RBI over this stretch.

PATIENT: The TinCaps lead the MWL in walks drawn (4.5 per game).

CAUGHT 'EM: The TinCaps lead the MWL in throwing runners out trying to steal (41 CS). Brandon Valenzuela leads the league with 26, 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 11-45 when they don't (20%)... Fort Wayne is 13-14 in 1-run games, 7-16 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 Law's Country Kennel Paws & Claws Night with paw passes available to purchase for pets, plus discounted White Claw... Rudy's 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 (Michael Kinder and Sons) and Saturday (1-800-Got-Junk)... The homestand concludes with a Sunday matinee when fans have a chance to win a San Diego Padres-style TinCaps jersey.

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