MWL Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Game Information: August 27 at Great Lakes Loons (Dodgers Affiliate)

Published on August 27, 2023 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne TinCaps (29-24, 61-58) @ Great Lakes Loons (25-28, 70-48)

Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1:05 p.m. | Dow Diamond | Midland, MI | Game 54 of 66, 120 of 132

RHP Victor Lizarraga (No. 15 Padres prospect) vs. LHP Benony Robles / RHP Hyun-il Choi

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POSTSEASON RACE: With 13 games left in the regular season, the TinCaps trail West Michigan (DET) by 1.5 games for first place in the Midwest League East Division 2nd-half standings. Great Lakes won the 1st half. The regular season wraps Sunday, Sept. 10.

FORT WAYNE FAITHFUL: The TinCaps have averaged 5,245 fans per game so far this year across 58 openings, including 14 sellouts (season high of 8,516 on the 4th of July). Fort Wayne's average attendance ranks 3rd out of 60 Single-A and High-A clubs, and is greater than 22 Double-A teams and 8 in Triple-A.

HOT CAPS: Fort Wayne has won 6 of its last 10 games... after an 0-5 and 10-22 start, the TinCaps are 51-36 since May 14... From mid-May to mid-July, they were 6-0-2 over 8 series... The 'Caps had a 6-game winning streak from July 2-7 -- the team's first 6-game winning streak since 2018.

POWER PERSPECTIVE: The TinCaps are 2nd in the MWL in home runs with 119. They're on pace to hit 132 homers in this 132-game season... The franchise record is 127, set in 2017 (when the schedule was 140 games)... TinCaps pitchers have allowed the fewest HR (73) out of 90 High-A, Double-A and Triple-A teams.

STARTING PITCHING: TinCaps starters have the 4th lowest ERA of 120 MiLB clubs (3.55). Their relievers have the 2nd highest ERA (4.82) in the MWL.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK: After throwing 6 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts in last Sunday's win versus Dayton, Victor Lizarraga earned the Midwest League's Pitcher of the Week Award.

NERWILIAN CEDEÑO: Last 27 G since July 25: .265 / .362 / .425 (.787 OPS) with 7 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, and 14 RBIs... had a 14-game on-base streak earlier this month... walk-off 3-R HR last Wednesday.

SAMMY ZAVALA: With Single-A Lake Elsinore, hit 14 homers, 22 doubles, and had 20 stolen bases. Since 2006, only 14 minor leaguers, as a teenager, have hit 15+ HR with 20+ 2B and 20+ SB. The list includes former TinCap Fernando Tatis Jr. in 2017, along with the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr. (2017), Bryce Harper (2011), Christian Yelich (2011), and Andrew McCutcheon (2006). Only one of those prospects (Adael Amador, last year with Single-A Fresno - Rockies) also drew 80+ walks, as Zavala has... He ranks 7th in all of MiLB in walks (91)... Juan Soto leads MLB in walks (106).

DAY RIPPIN': In 27 day games this season, the TinCaps have a .264 batting average and a .783 OPS, compared to a .239 AVG and .722 OPS in their 92 night games. Individually, in day games, Lucas Dunn has hit .333 with a .910 OPS... Carlos Luis is batting .276 with a .772 OPS in day games.

COLTON BENDER: The TinCaps are 17-8 in games he's caught this season.

ROSTER NOTES: The TinCaps have now had 26 different position players this season and 36 pitchers, for a total of 62 on the roster. (The franchise record for most players used in a season is 63, set in 2016 and equaled last year.) Catcher Colton Bender and infielder Carlos Luis are the only position players who've remained on the active roster all year. The only remaining Opening Day starters are infielder Nerwilian Cedeño (2B) and Luis (DH). Relievers Ethan Routzahn, and Adam Smith are the only pitchers who've remained active all season.

FARM SYSTEM RANKINGS: The latest Baseball America farm system rankings have the Padres at No. 7. MLB.com ranks them 9th and ESPN has San Diego at No. 10.

ELSEWHERE IN BASEBALL: Earlier this week the Mets announced that next season they're retiring the numbers of Doc Gooden (No. 16) and Darryl Strawberry (No. 18), who led them to the 1986 World Series title. Coincidentally, here at Dow Diamond, former Mets manager, Terry Collins, who grew up in Midland, is recognized with "Collins' Corner" in left field, accompanied by No. 10... The Loons have also retired the number 2 (for Tommy Lasorda), 42 (for Jackie Robinson), and 47 (for the "47 Building," which was once Dow Chemical's headquarters, previously located where the ballpark is now).

ON THIS DAY: In 1988, Tommy LaSorda won his 1,000th game was a big league manager as the Dodgers beat the Phillies. LaSorda finished his MLB managerial career with 1,599 victories, which ranks 23rd all-time. He managed the Dodgers from 1976-96, winning the World Series in 1981 & '88.

ON DECK: The final homestand of the season at Parkview Field against the South Bend Cubs, Tuesday-Sunday.

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