MWL1 Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps' Record Among Best in Country

Published on June 26, 2009 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Fort Wayne, IN - The Fort Wayne TinCaps, fresh off winning a first-half division title, are in the midst of one of the best seasons in team history. They are also one of the hottest teams in all of Minor League Baseball. The TinCaps, 46-25 on the year, are tied for the third-most wins in the minor leagues. "It is a privilege to watch this team every night," TinCaps president Mike Nutter said. "They have already put us into the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and it seems like they've fed off the big crowds at Parkview Field. It's an incredible atmosphere in downtown Fort Wayne." Only the Birmingham Barons (Double-A Chicago White Sox) and Akron Aeros (Double-A Cleveland Indians) have more wins than the TinCaps. Birmingham is 49-24 in the Southern League while Akron is 48-23 in the Eastern League. Like the TinCaps, both squads are stocked with potential major-leaguers. "To be in the same conversation as those two clubs is a great compliment to our players," Nutter said. "Birmingham has already sent Gordon Beckham to the big leagues with the White Sox and we expect several of our players to do the same with the Padres before long." The TinCaps opened their second-half slate with an 8-4 win over the South Bend Silver Hawks, Thursday at Parkview Field. Fort Wayne never trailed as Blake Tekotte and Drew Cumberland, two of the San Diego Padres' top prospects, launched home runs. The TinCaps continue their weekend series, Friday at 7:05pm against the South Bend Silver Hawks (Class-A Arizona Diamondbacks). INF Justin Parker, a Bluffton, Ind. native, was activated off the Disabled List by the Silver Hawks and should be in action during the series. Fort Wayne RHP Stiven Osuna (2-6) goes to the hill Friday against South Bend LHP Wade Miley (3-5), one of the top prospects in the Arizona organization. Friday is Salute to Superhero Night and fans are encouraged to wear their favorite superhero attire to Parkview Field. Post-game fireworks shows are on tap for Friday and Saturday's games, both slated to begin at 7:05pm.

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