MWL1 Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Game Notes: June 2 at Great Lakes (Game 54)

Published on June 2, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne TinCaps (25-28, T5th MWL East) @ Great Lakes Loons (18-35, 8th)

LHP Osvaldo Hernandez vs. RHP Alfredo Tavarez

Saturday, June 2 - Dow Diamond (Midland, Mich.) - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. (Game 54)

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FRIDAY NIGHT: The Loons raced out to a 6-0 led through 2 innings, but the TinCaps stormed back to win, 7-6. Fort Wayne put up 4 runs in the 3rd, including a 3-run homer from Tirso Ornelas. The 'Caps added 3 more in the 7th, with 2 runs scoring on an error and Jeisson Rosario providing a go-ahead sac fly. Fort Wayne's bullpen threw 7.2 scoreless innings.

BIGGEST COMEBACK SINCE: The TinCaps hadn't overcome a deficit of more than 5 runs to win a game since Aug. 7, 2014, when Fort Wayne erased an 11-2 deficit against the Lake County Captains in an eventual 12-11 win in 10 innings. Fernando Perez hit a game-tying grand slam in the 8th. The TinCaps had major leaguers Trea Turner (Nationals), Franmil Reyes (Padres), and Dustin Peterson (Braves) in the lineup that night, plus Jake Bauers (Rays, Triple-A Durham) and Josh VanMeter (Reds, Triple-A Louisville). Lake County had Clint Frazier (Yankees, Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre).

BRUSH WITH FAME: ESPN anchor/host Adnan Virk tweeted a photo this morning of himself wearing a TinCaps hat managing his young son's little league team. The TinCaps of the West Hartford Youth Baseball League won first place in the regular season. The WHYBL postseason begins Sunday.

DONATION: Along with their parent club, the Padres, the TinCaps are donating $1,000 to provide bats and helmets to the Little League Challenger Division of Fort Wayne. The Challenger Baseball League is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges (ages 4-22). Johnny TinCap and members from the front office staff will help deliver the donation on Sunday at Hamilton Park/Northcrest Little League.

ALUMNI NEWS: Former TinCaps starting pitcher Walker Lockett made his MLB debut Friday for the Padres as their starter at Petco Park against the Reds. The 24-year-old made 1 start for the 'Caps in 2014, 4 in 2015, and 8 in 2016. He is the 164th former Fort Wayne Wizard/TinCap to reach The Show. Earlier this week, Dustin Peterson, who was with Fort Wayne throughout '14, also joined that club with Atlanta. See the next page for more alumni news.

BURGEONING BULLPEN: After 7.2 scoreless innings Friday, TinCaps relievers have posted a 3.13 ERA over their last 34 games. In this time, the 'pen has been led by Travis Radke, Caleb Boushley, Evan Miller, Jordan Guerrero, and Ben Sheckler. Through the first 19 games of the year, the bullpen had a 7.47 ERA.

MILLER TIME: TinCaps reliever Evan Miller once again didn't allow a run on Thursday night against Bowling Green. The LaPorte, Ind., native who went to IPFW has posted a 0.42 ERA across 12 outings this year (22.2 IP). Miller has had 6 consecutive scoreless appearances dating to May 11 when he allowed an unearned run @ Kane County in extras innings. The only time Miller gave up an earned run this year was May 9 @ Quad Cities.

FEELING EXTRA: The TinCaps have 29 extra-base hits over their last 8 games. Fort Wayne matched a season high with 7 extra-base hits on May 24 @ West Michigan and again last Saturday night @ Lansing. (The team also tallied 7 XBHs on April 13 @ Bowling Green.) Over the last 8 games, the 'Caps have hit 6 triples, 19 doubles, and 4 home runs.

TWICE AS NICE: After going 45 games without a shutout, Fort Wayne has posted 2 shutouts over its last 8 games. The TinCaps blanked West Michigan, 3-0, last Thursday, and did the same at Lansing on Monday.

LEAGUE LEADERS: Jeisson Rosario is 7th in OBP (.404), 8th in walks (34), tied for 5th in runs (35)... Esteury Ruiz is tied for 4th in SB (16).

ADVANCED STATS LEAGUE LEADERS: Jeisson Rosario is 6th in Line Drive % (26%), and 8th in BB% (17%)... Luis Campusano has the 7th lowest K% (13%).

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