TinCaps Win Third in a Row

May 17, 2023 - Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release

DAYTON, Ohio - The TinCaps won their third consecutive game on Wednesday night as they defeated the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds affiliate), 5-1, at Day Air Ballpark.

A night after tossing a no-hitter, TinCaps pitchers limited the Dragons to just four hits, and no runs after the first inning.

Kervín Pichardo broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh inning with a two-run, opposite-field home run over the right-field wall. The 'Caps added two more runs in the frame, including one on a two-out, RBI single by Carlos Luis. The designated hitter went 3-for-4, recording his second consecutive three-hit game to begin the series.

Initially, Fort Wayne went up 1-0 in the top of the first inning as Lucas Dunn lined a two-out, RBI single.

Following two innings by starter Victor Lizarraga, Raul Brito (three strikeouts) and Bobby Milacki (six strikeouts) each threw three scoreless in relief, while Aaron Holiday (two strikeouts) worked the ninth.

This marks the first time this season the TinCaps have won three in a row.

Next Game: Thursday, May 18 @ Dayton Dragons (7:05 p.m.)

TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Jared Kollar

Dragons Probable Starter: RHP Javi Rivera

Watch: Bally Live app | MiLB.TV | MLB.TV

Listen: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM | TinCaps.com

Midwest League Stories from May 17, 2023

• TinCaps Win Third in a Row - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Loons Reclaim Division Lead, Down Whitecaps 4-2 - Great Lakes Loons
• Fort Wayne Scores 4 in 7th to Defeat Dragons 5-1 - Dayton Dragons
• 'Caps Fall from First Place in 4-2 Loss - West Michigan Whitecaps
• Early Offense Boosts Chiefs Past Kernels - Peoria Chiefs
• Early Offense Boosts Kernels Past Chiefs - Peoria Chiefs
• TinCaps Game Information: May 17 at Dayton Dragons - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Rattlers Drop Decision to Quad Cities - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• Chiefs Score Five in the First Three Innings, Hold on to Top Kernels 6-4 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Cubs Cruise Past Sky Carp 10-2 - Beloit Sky Carp
• Dayton Dragons GameDay Notes Pack for Wednesday (7:05 PM Game) - Dayton Dragons
• Smash Mouth to Headline Concert at Four Winds Field on August 12 - South Bend Cubs
• Cubs Gain Game On Beloit By Crushing Sky Carp 9-4 - South Bend Cubs
• Fort Wayne Throws No-Hitter at Dayton - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Peoria Rally Falls Short Despite Pounding out 13 Hits - Peoria Chiefs

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Fort Wayne TinCaps Stories

• New Starter Dominates in Debut
• De Vries Extends Streaks in Loss
• 'Caps Stay Hot, Win Again
• TinCaps Open Trip with Win
• MWL Player of the Week: Leo de Vries, Again