MWL Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Transactions & Game Information: June 4 vs. Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals Affiliate)

Published on June 4, 2024 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


The San Diego Padres have made the following Minor League transactions:

Effective Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Left-handed starting pitcher Miguel Cienfuegos transferred to Triple-A El Paso

Left-handed starting pitcher Fernando Sanchez transferred from Single-A Lake Elsinore (uniform: No. 18)

Fort Wayne TinCaps (23-28) @ Peoria Chiefs (16-35)

Tuesday, June 4 | 7:05pm ET | Parkview Field | Fort Wayne, Ind.

RHP Enmanuel Pinales vs. LHP Brycen Mautz (No. 19 Cardinals prospect)

Video: Bally Live app (FREE) & MiLB.TV | Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM / TinCaps.com

LAST GAME & SERIES: The TinCaps topped the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Sunday afternoon, 5-4, as Griffin Doersching went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles. Fort Wayne went 2-4 on the trip.

BREW CREW: The TinCaps drove to Wisconsin on Memorial Day. They broke up the 355-mile drive with a stop at American Family Field to see the Brewers beat the Cubs. The experience was extra meaningful for outfielder Kai Murphy, whose dad (Pat) is Milwaukee's manager. It was also fitting that Robert Gasser, who pitched for the TinCaps in 2022 before being traded to the Brewers, threw 6+ scoreless innings... Milwaukee's roster this season has also included the following former TinCaps: Jake Bauers (2014); Owen Miller (2018); Colin Rea (2012-13); and Joe Ross (2012-13)... Speaking of local ties to Wisconsin, right-handed reliever Cole Paplham (MLB.com's No. 17 Padres prospect) grew up in nearby Denmark... First baseman Griffin Doersching is from Greendale, about 110 miles southeast of the Rattlers' ballpark.

TITLETOWN TOURISTS: Thursday morning, members of the TinCaps took the 30-minute trip northeast to visit Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

KNOW YOUR FOE: This is Peoria's first visit here since 2019. The teams met each of the last 2 seasons in Peoria.

CLOSE CALLS: The 'Caps have played 10 extra-inning games, tied for the most in all of Minor League Baseball... The TinCaps have played 19 one-run games (most at the High-A level) and 8 two-run games... Fort Wayne has 3 walk-off wins... Until May 18, the 'Caps hadn't won a game by more than 3 runs.

HOT CAPS: Prior to their road trip, the TinCaps had won 9 of 10.

RALLY CAPS: The TinCaps have overcome a deficit in 15 of their 22 wins. Friday's 4-3 win was the team's first when trailing after the 8th inning.

KEEPING IT IN THE YARD: TinCaps pitchers have allowed the fewest homers per 9 innings in the MWL this season (0.6, just 32 in 51 games)... The Chiefs have hit the 3rd fewest HR in the league (32).

DEFENSE: Kai Murphy ranks 2nd in the MWL in outfield assists (5)... As a team, the TinCaps are 2nd in OA (12)... Their catchers are 1st in the MWL in caught stealing % at 29% (the league average is 21%). Individually, Anthony Vilar ranks 2nd in CS (13 of 29) and Ethan Salas ranks 7th (9)... As a team, the TinCaps rank 2nd in fielding % behind only the Rattlers.

HOMER BUSH JR: 26 stolen bases, most in MWL.

KAI MURPHY: 12 doubles, 6th in MWL.

'CAPS IN THE COMMUNITY: On May 24, TinCaps players and staff volunteered with The Rescue Mission, a local non-profit organization that provides restorative care to those experiencing a homelessness crisis. One group served lunch and helped with other chores at the Life House building downtown, while others assisted at Charis House, a shelter for women and children, and yet another group offered aid at Treasure House, a thrift store.

FORT WAYNE FAITHFUL: Parkview Field hosted sellout crowds May 17-19, including May 18's season-high turnout of 8,402. That was the largest for a May game in the franchise's history. It was also the largest crowd at Parkview Field for a non-July 4th date since 2018. The weekend marked the first time the TinCaps sold out 3 consecutive games since 2018, and was the highest attendance for a Friday-Sunday stretch since 2015... The TinCaps sold out 2 more games last home series as well.

HOME RUN DERBY X: Coming to Parkview Field on Saturday, Aug. 10. Tickets on sale now.

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