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TinCaps Game Notes: July 4 vs. Great Lakes (Game 83)

July 4, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
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Fort Wayne TinCaps (9-4, 41-41) vs. Great Lakes Loons (1-12, 25-56)

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Andre Jackson

Wednesday, July 4 - Parkview Field - 6:05 PM (Game 83)

LISTEN: ESPN Radio 1380 & 100.9 FM / TuneIn / TinCapsRadio.com

WATCH: Comcast Network 81

TUESDAY NIGHT: The TinCaps blanked the Loons, 2-0, as starter Osvaldo Hernandez threw 6 scoreless innings. With the victory, the TinCaps have won 9 of their last 11 games. After Fort Wane began the season 0-6 and slipped to as many as 8 games below .500 in June, the team is .500 for the first time this season after the win last night.

HOT CAPS: The TinCaps have won 9 of their last 11 games, with their only Fort Wayne has outscored its opponents 54-29 during this stretch.

LARGEST CROWDS IN PARKVIEW FIELD HISTORY:

1. July 4, 2017: 9,266

2. July 4, 2015: 9,193

3. July 4, 2014: 9,182

4. July 4, 2016: 9,026

5. June 26, 2014: 9,015

6. July 4, 2013: 8,780

7. July 14, 2016: 8,735

8. July 30, 2015: 8,727

9. June 20, 2013: 8,643

10. April 5, 2012: 8,577

BIG STAGE: Past July 4 TinCaps starters at Parkview Field who've reached the big leagues: Anthony Bass (2009), Jose De Paula (2010), Frank Garces (2012), and Max Fried (2013). Top prospects: Jake Nix (2016) and Michel Baez (2017).

EVEN-STEVEN: Not only do the TinCaps have a .500 record now at 41-41, they also have an even run differential of 361 runs scored and 361 runs allowed.

SPENDING SPREE: The Padres were the most active team in the MLB yesterday in terms of the international signing period. According to MLB.com, the Padres have signed 16 prospects, 9 more than any other team in the MLB (Pirates signed 7). The Padres could not sign any individual prospect for more than $300,000 as they are 1 of 8 teams in the penalty for exceeding their international bonus pool under the previous CBA. San Diego has reaped success in the international signing period as 16 of its top 30 prospects are international signings. There are currently 9 international prospects on the TinCaps roster.

SMOETHING ABOUT THE LOONS: Robbie Podorsky has raked against the Loons this season. In 6 games against Great Lakes, Robbie is slashing .556/.586/.741 with a double, 2 triples, 9 runs scored, 6 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases. Podorsky went 5-for-5 and 4-for-5 in games earlier this season vs. the Loons. Podorsky went 3-for-5 last night with 2 RBIs, a walk, and a run scored.

SUWINSKI IN STRIDE: In 10 games in the 2nd half, Jack Suwinski is 11-for-32 (.344) with a double, 2 triples, a homer, 3 RBIs, and 5 walks.

LEAGUE LEADERS: Jeisson Rosario is tied for 4th in runs (52), tied for 6th in walks (45), and 9th in OBP (.390)... Esteury Ruiz 3rd in SB (28)... Travis Radke is 3rd in saves (11).

ADVANCED STATS LEAGUE LEADERS: Jeisson Rosario is 8th in BB% (15%) and 10th in BB/K (0.75)... Tirso Ornelas has the 9th lowest Swing & Miss% (7%).

BULLPEN BOOMERANG: TinCaps relievers have posted a 2.91 ERA over the last 64 games since April 25. In this time, the 'pen has been led by Travis Radke, Caleb Boushley, Evan Miller, and Ben Sheckler. Through the first 19 games of the year, the bullpen had allowed 60 ER in 72.1 IP for a 7.47 ERA.

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