Weathers Shines in Start at South Bend
Published on August 11, 2019 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - The TinCaps fell in the middle game of a three-game series at the South Bend Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate), 8-3, on Sunday afternoon.
Ryan Weathers kept the Cubs (27-22, 64-53) in check during his start, tossing five innings of one-run ball with 0 walks. The 7th overall pick in the 2018 Draft has not issued a walk in his last three starts (16 innings). Weathers retired 13 of the final 16 batters he faced.
The TinCaps (20-29, 53-64) then raced ahead on the back of one run in the fourth and two more runs in the fifth. Justin Lopez's RBI double brought home the game-tying run in the fourth. During his last 19 games (dating back to July 21), the 19-year-old is batting .324 with five doubles and 11 RBIs. The fifth inning featured two runs scored on two hits, an error, and three stolen bases (two by Tucupita Marcano).
South Bend surged late to take the lead for good, plating two runs in the sixth, three runs in the seventh, and two more runs in the eighth. Nelson Velazquez provided the pivotal blow of the game, smacking a double with the bases loaded in the seventh to unknot a 3-3 tie and give the Cubs a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Next Game
Monday, August 11 @ South Bend (7:05 p.m.)
- TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Edwuin Bencomo
- Cubs Probable Starter: RHP Cam Sanders
Listen: ESPN Radio 1380 & 100.9 FM | TinCapsRadio.com | TuneIn
Watch: MiLB.TV
Midwest League Stories from August 11, 2019
- Season High 19 Hits Leads to 3rd Straight Win - Clinton LumberKings
- Shutout Seals Series for Bees in Second Game against KC - Burlington Bees
- Chiefs Score Six Runs in Sunday Loss - Peoria Chiefs
- Strong Start Not Enough as Beloit falls 4-2 to Cedar Rapids - Beloit Sky Carp
- Qsar Homers in 7-4 Loss to Loons on Sunday - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Comeback Cubs Strike Again and Beat TinCaps 8-3 - South Bend Cubs
- Snyder, Celestino Launch Kernels to 4-2 Win - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Rodriguez, Conine Power 10-6 Victory - Lansing Lugnuts
- Lansing Enjoys Big Inning as They Top Dragons 10-6 on Sunday - Dayton Dragons
- Cougars Lose First Series Since Early July - Kane County Cougars
- Bandits Get By Rattlers 3-2 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Bandits Edge Timber Rattlers on Sunday Afternoon - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Weathers Shines in Start at South Bend - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Historic Grand Slam Lifts Great Lakes - Great Lakes Loons
- Erik Cha joins Kernels from Elizabethton - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- TinCaps Game Notes: August 11 at South Bend (Game 117) - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Dragons Notes for Sunday - Dayton Dragons
- Bats Quiet for 'Caps in Road Trip Opener - Fort Wayne TinCaps
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
- Garrett Hawkins Named Padres Minor League Pitcher of the Year
- Micah Gerhart Named Midwest League Athletic Trainer of the Year
- Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins Named Midwest League All-Stars
- Five 2025 TinCaps Selected for the Arizona Fall League
- Parkview Field Ranked No. 1 Minor League Ballpark in High-A
