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South Bend gets four-game sweep of TinCaps

Sean Morrison — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:43:51 EST

The TinCaps suffered their first four-game home sweep since 2006 with a 7-3 loss to South Bend on Friday at Parkview Field.

Notebook: South Bend 7, TinCaps 3

Sean Morrison — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:11:43 EST

Fort Wayne dropped its fourth-straight game, a season high streak, against South Bend on Friday. The 7-3 loss by the TinCaps moved them 4 1/2 games out of first place in the Midwest League Eastern Division standings.

TinCaps, Silver Hawks trade runs

Sean Morrison — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:02:26 EST

Fort Wayne and South Bend traded a pair of runs, and with three innings to go, the Silver Hawks lead the TinCaps 7-3.

Silver Hawks on a roll early, lead TinCaps 5-1 in 3rd

Sean Morrison — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:41:38 EST

Fort Wayne starter Ruben Mejia allowed seven hits in three innings, and South Bend has a 5-1 lead heading into the fourth inning.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:02:17 EST

Fort Wayne (25-20) looks to avoid its sixth-straight loss to South Bend (28-16) and prevent being swept for the first time at home this season. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Here's a look at the game.

TinCaps bats silenced in doubleheader sweep

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:01:18 EST

TinCaps starter Zach Eflin did his job. Reliever Michael Kelly did, too. The TinCaps batting order did not.

South Bend shuts down TinCaps in 1st leg

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:54 EST

Fort Wayne (25-19) dropped the first game of a doubleheader Thursday with a 5-0 loss to South Bend (27-16) at Parkview Field.

Frustration 'even worse' for Valentin now

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:46:24 EST

TinCaps manager Jose Valentin was angry after a loss Wednesday. After two Thursday, he just seemed resigned, and tired.

TinCaps' Eflin with 6 strikeouts through 3 innings

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:14:45 EST

Fort Wayne starter Zach Eflin has six strikeouts in a scoreless affair between the TinCaps and South Bend.

TinCaps trail 3-0 after 3

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:08 EST

A three-run second inning has South Bend ahead of Fort Wayne in the first game of a doubleheader today.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:01 EST

Fort Wayne (25-18) faces South Bend (26-16) in a doubleheader at Parkview Field today. The first pitch of the two seven-inning games is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Here's a look ahead at the matchups.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:39:56 EST

Fort Wayne (25-17) takes on South Bend (25-16) for a shot at second place in the Midwest League Eastern Division standings today. First pitch is scheduled for 11:05 a.m.

Tissenbaum ends lengthy drought

Sean Morrison — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:09 EST

TinCaps second baseman Maxx Tissenbaum ended a long stretch without a home run during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to South Bend.

TinCaps fall 4-2 to South Bend

Sean Morrison — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:36 EST

Fort Wayne gave up four runs in the first three innings and was unable to make a comeback in a 4-2 loss to South Bend on Wednesday.

TinCaps trail 4-1 in the 6th

Sean Morrison — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:57 EST

Fort Wayne's bats have been silent outside of Maxx Tissenbaum's solo home run in the third, and the TinCaps still trail South Bend 4-1.

Fried struggles as South Bend takes early lead

Sean Morrison — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:51:45 EST

TinCaps starter Max Fried gave up two home runs and five hits in his first three innings, and Fort Wayne trails South Bend 4-1.

Rally falls short, TinCaps lose

Justin A. Cohn — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:07:16 EST

The TinCaps had a three-run rally in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, but it wasn't enough as they lost 7-5 to the Lake County Captains in Eastlake, Ohio.

Not enough offense in TinCaps' loss

Justin A. Cohn — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:23:13 EST

Ruben Mejia and Bryan Rodriguez did well on the mound for the TinCaps, but it was squandered in a 3-2 loss to the Lake County Captains in Eastlake, Ohio, on Saturday.

TinCaps win at Lake County

Journal Gazette — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:17:02 EST

The TinCaps opened a four-game series at the Lake County Captains with a 4-3 win at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio.

TinCaps fold in series finale against Hot Rods

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:31:50 EST

After six runs in the first three innings and a six-inning shutout by starter Justin Hancock, the TinCaps looked to be cruising to a win against Bowling Green on Thursday. But the relievers crumbled, and so did Fort Wayne in a 7-6 loss to the Hot Rods.

Hot Rods flip the script in final 3 innings

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:31:06 EST

TinCaps manager Jose Valentin had little emotion after his team gave up a six-run lead and six innings of shutout ball against Bowling Green on Thursday. It was, he said, just one of those days.

TinCaps cruise into final 3 innings

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:41:37 EST

Fort Wayne pitcher Justin Hancock has held Bowling Green at bay and an explosive offense has his TinCaps leading Bowling Green 6-0 through six innings.

TinCaps take early advantage

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:53:16 EST

Fort Wayne has a big lead and starter Justin Hancock only one hit to his name, as the TinCaps lead Bowling Green 6-0 in the third.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:26:43 EST

Fort Wayne (23-14) plays the decisive game of a series against Bowling Green (24-13) today at Parkview Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Here's a look ahead at the game.

TinCaps shut out Bowling Green 3-0

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:32 EST

Fort Wayne shut out Bowling Green, and three runs in the sixth inning helped the TinCaps even the series against the Hot Rods on Thursday at Parkview Field in a 3-0 win.

Notebook: TinCaps 3, Hot Rods 0

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:37:43 EST

Starting pitcher Max Fried didn't give up a run in his six-inning outing for the TinCaps. Center fielder Alberth Martinez played a big part in that.

Pitchers battle through 6 innings

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:36:08 EST

Fort Wayne starter Max Fried threw six innings of scoreless ball, and the result is still up for grabs as the teams head to the final three innings.

TinCaps, Hot Rods scoreless through 3

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:47:04 EST

Fort Wayne and Bowling Green are locked in another pitcher's duel through the first three innings at Parkview Field.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:16:11 EST

Fort Wayne (22-14) will try to even the three-game series against Bowling Green (24-12) today. First pitch is scheduled for 11:05 a.m. Here's a look ahead at the matchup.

Bowling Green takes Game 1

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:19:46 EST

Fort Wayne put up runs in the seventh and eighth inning, including Gabriel Quintana's home run. It was not enough for the TinCaps as they fell 3-2 to Bowling Green.

TinCaps must cool Hot Rods

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:12:22 EST

Fort Wayne (22-13) missed a chance to tie for second in the Midwest League Eastern Division against Bowling Green (24-12) on Wednesday. And while one game doesn't matter in the big picture, the TinCaps have to figure out how to cool the Hot Rods.

Bowling Green heats up, takes 3-0 lead

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:34 EST

Fort Wayne starter Joe Ross gave up five hits after three hitless innings, and Bowling Green grabbed a 3-0 lead entering the seventh inning.

Ross making quick work of Bowling Green

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:34:06 EST

Fort Wayne starter Joe Ross has a no-hitter going through the first three innings, and after just 35 minutes, we are through three innings at Parkview Field. The TinCaps and Hot Rods are scoreless.

TinCaps shake up roster

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:32:01 EST

Fort Wayne transferred three players to extended spring training and brought on two new faces and a player off the disabled list today.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:21:26 EST

Fort Wayne (22-13) starts a three-game series today with one of the Midwest League Eastern Division leaders, Bowling Green (23-12). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Here's a look at the game.

TinCaps win 6th straight, prepare for homestand

Sean Morrison — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:18:27 EST

Fort Wayne extended its season-best winning streak to six with a 5-4 victory against Dayton at Fifth Third Field in Ohio on Monday.

TinCaps test out new trolley service

Sean Morrison — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:11:25 EST

Fort Wayne will try out a free parking and trolley shuttle service during Wednesday's 11:05 a.m. game, the TinCaps announced today.

TinCaps win 5th straight

Sean Morrison — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:19:00 EST

Fort Wayne kept its season-best winning streak alive Sunday with a 13-7 win against Dayton at Fifth Third Field in Ohio.

TinCaps pick up road win

Journal Gazette — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:00:52 EST

Catcher Dane Phillips went 3 for 4 with a double and home run to help lead the TinCaps past Dayton 5-3 on Saturday in Firth Third Field at Dayton, Ohio.

Hitting, Hancock's gem spur 6-2 win

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:03:13 EST

TinCaps starter Justin Hancock watched his team put together a no-hitter Thursday. In a 6-2 win Friday against the same Great Lakes squad, Hancock built on that outing with a big one of his own.

Notebook: TinCaps 6, Great Lakes 2

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:44:08 EST

Fort Wayne earned its second home stand sweep of the season with a 6-2 win Friday against Great Lakes. The TinCaps earned the victory with some crafty pitching and disciplined hitting.

TinCaps pitching shines through 6

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:55 EST

After the first nine-inning no-hitter in franchise history Thursday, Fort Wayne has another gem going tonight.

TinCaps swipe bases, lead in first 3 innings

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:53:59 EST

Fort Wayne has five stolen bases and one run to its credit through three innings. The TinCaps lead Great Lakes 3-0.

Hussey moves up to Advanced-A squad

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:05:42 EST

TinCaps reliever John Hussey will head to San Diego's Advanced-A affiliate, Lake Elsinore, the Padres announced today.

For starters

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:59 EST

Fort Wayne (18-13) looks to build on a 12-3 record at home against Great Lakes (12-20) today. It will go for its second home series sweep of the season, as well. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.