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TinCaps bullpen can't hold 6-0 lead

Sean Morrison — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 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.

Fried solid again as TinCaps top Hot Rods

Sean Morrison — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

TinCaps starter Max Fried wasn't satisfied with his six-inning, no-run outing in a 3-0 win against Bowling Green on Wednesday at Parkview Field. The left-handed starter wanted to throw a couple more.

Hot Rods' road win ruins run for TinCaps

Sean Morrison — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps rode a six-game winning streak and their first road series sweep into a game against Bowling Green, tied for first in the Midwest League Eastern Division. None of Fort Wayne's recent success helped on Tuesday.

'Caps right ship on road

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps are 13-3 at Parkview Field and capable of ninth-inning comebacks and extra-inning wins. On the road, they were a different team - until their most recent series.

TinCaps to offer free shuttles

Sean Morrison — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

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

TinCaps complete sweep of Loons

Sean Morrison — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:00:00 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 had his own big outing.

Walking off with no-no

Sean Morrison — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

It was a night of firsts, and oddities, for the TinCaps. A nine-inning no-hitter for the pitching staff, the first ever for the club. A walk-off walk after eight innings of shutout ball by Great Lakes.

Another home rally for TinCaps

Sean Morrison — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Tin Caps gave fans a third dose of heroics Wednesday by mounting another comeback and their third walk-off win at Parkview Field when they defeated Great Lakes 6-5.

Good headache' at catcher benefits TinCaps manager

Sean Morrison — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps have two catchers with plenty of potential. But deciding which one to play is a tough, for manager Jose Valentin. "It's a good headache to have," Valentin said after a game in April. Especially since Dane Phillips and Rodney Daal offer different perks.

Peoria sweeps anemic 'Caps

Journal Gazette — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Only Gabriel Quintana was able to cross the plate for the TinCaps as lost 4-1 to Peoria on Monday in Peoria, Ill. The Chiefs completed a three-game sweep.

Peoria shuts out TinCaps on 3 hits

Journal Gazette — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

For the first time this Midwest League season, the TinCaps were shut out Sunday. Held to only three singles, Fort Wayne fell at Peoria 1-0.

TinCaps' 3-game road winning streak halted

Journal Gazette — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps' quest for a season-best fourth straight road win ended with a 5-1 loss to the Peoria Chiefs on Saturday at O'Brien Field in Peoria, Ill. It was the opening of a three-game series between the TinCaps (16-11) and Chiefs (12-12).

Grand slam rallies 'Caps over Clinton

Sean Morrison — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

A grand slam by Alberth Martinez in the eighth inning turned a two-run deficit into a 7-5 lead, and Fort Wayne held on in the ninth to take down the Clinton LumberKings on Tuesday.

No comeback for TinCaps

Sean Morrison — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

TinCaps manager Jose Valentin knew his team's late-inning magic would end eventually. Monday was that day.

TinCaps go hard way to capture sloppy win

Sean Morrison — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

At least they keep it interesting.

Sloppy TinCaps see streak end

Steve Warden — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Because of the TinCaps' charity Saturday, the four-game winning streak that was within reach for the third time this season didn't happen - again.

TinCaps rally in 9th, win it in 10th

Sean Morrison — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

After missing major opportunities throughout the game, Fort Wayne made the most of its last shot Friday with a four-run ninth inning to force extra innings against Kane County.

TinCaps hold on, move to 8-1 at home

Sean Morrison — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

good and bad - in a 6-4 win against Kane County on Thursday at Parkview Field. From putting together a five-run third inning to giving up a three-run eighth, the TinCaps (11-8) sprinkled in moments of intrigue while bringing their home record to 8-1.

Aussie is back and having a ball

Sean Morrison — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

After two years out of the game, TinCaps reliever John Hussey has found his love of baseball again. He still isn't a fan of the weather, though. "I've been wearing two hooded sweatshirts," Hussey, a native of Australia, said with a laugh.

TinCaps sweep weekend series

Sean Morrison — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The weekend's three-game series against Lansing was full of season-bests for the TinCaps.

Hot TinCaps bats take away chill

Sean Morrison — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

On another cold afternoon at Parkview Field, the TinCaps' hands rang after every clack of the ball against their bats.

Christmas comes early as TinCaps get gift win

Ben Smith — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

There was sleet. There was snow (Really!). There were gray skies and fans in ski caps and a wind blowing the flags out to center that came straight off the steppes of Alberta, or perhaps just C.O.D. from December.

TinCaps postponed; back home today

Journal Gazette — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne's game Thursday in South Bend was postponed because of rain and will be made up May 23 in a doubleheader against the Silver Hawks at Parkview Field. The TinCaps will be the home team in both games, which will run seven innings.

Bumpy road for TinCaps

Journal Gazette — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne struggled on the mound, at the plate and in the field in a 3-2 loss to the South Bend Silver Hawks on Tuesday.

Catcher shows mettle; TinCaps take series

Sean Morrison — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne catcher Rodney Daal made a huge play at the plate defensively in the top of the eighth to save a run.

TinCaps bullpen fails to hold lead

Steve Warden — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

For much of Saturday's TinCaps game at Parkview Field, the inning-by-inning score had the look of those early moments of a basketball game. The TinCaps went up 2-0, then it was 2-2, then 4-2 and 4-4 and 6-4.

TinCaps continue to freeze Captains' bats

Greg Jones — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Max Fried and the cold weather stymied the Lake County Captains for a second straight night.

Opener shortened, but sweet

Sean Morrison — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

It was cold. It was rainy. It was nasty. But for Fort Wayne starting pitcher Joe Ross, it was a gem.

As Parkview Field hits 5, it's grown into a star

Sean Morrison — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne TinCaps groundskeeper Keith Winter first stepped into Parkview Field in 2009 - a time when the venue was "nothing special."

TinCaps come home on losing streak

Journal Gazette — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

A rousing start to the season ended with a thud Wednesday as the TinCaps ended a seven-game road trip with a 9-7 loss to West Michigan before 1,134 fans at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Mich.

Rain delays debut of TinCaps pitcher

Sean Morrison — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne's newest pitching addition, Walker Weickel, was set for his first start in a TinCaps uniform Tuesday at West Michigan after joining the team that morning. Then, the rain came.

TinCaps handed 2nd straight big loss

JOURNAL GAZETTE — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps opened their three-game series against West Michigan the same way they ended their four-game set at Great Lakes - with a one-sided loss. The TinCaps (3-2) lost to West Michigan 11-4 at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Mich., on Monday, a day after falling 8-3 at Great Lakes.

TinCaps handed 1st loss of season by Loons

JOURNAL GAZETTE — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

After a start to the Midwest League season that saw them win their first three games, the TinCaps finally lost Sunday.

TinCaps pitchers silence Loons again

Journal Gazette — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps arms vs. the Great Lakes bat rack continues to be a mismatch. For the third straight night Saturday, TinCaps pitching kept the Loons' bats in solitary confinement. Justin Hancock, Taylor Guerrero and Matthew Shepherd combined for a four-hit, 13-0 shutout at Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio.

'Caps win with 6 in 9th

Journal Gazette — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

On the cusp of being shut out in their second game of the season, the TinCaps scored six runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat the Great Lakes Loons 6-2 Friday night in Midland, Mich.

TinCaps open season with victory over Great Lakes

Journal Gazette — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

TinCaps designated hitter Mallex Smith started the season on the right note. Smith had a home run and an RBI in Fort Wayne's 5-2 season-opening win over the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday night.

TinCaps trot out teen idols

Steve Warden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Somebody's gotta come up with a catchy nickname for this particular boy band, but what's it gonna be? New Kids on the Mound? NSinkers? Won Direction.

Brothers loosen up as teammates

Justin A. Cohn — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Step on into a Spanish-speaking corner of the clubhouse at Parkview Field, and they might mess with you a little bit, if they know you don't habla espa�ol.

Hancock home schooled

Justin A. Cohn — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Justin Hancock doesn't remember a lot about those elementary school field trips to Memorial Stadium to see the Wizards play. "Well, I do remember the free hot dogs," he said.

Outfielder's simple goal: Stay healthy for season

Steve Warden — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

TinCaps center fielder Mallex Smith is quite the hitter - or, shall we say, was quite the hitter.

Show time

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

There are 27 Wizards/TinCaps alumni who appeared on the 2013 opening day major league baseball rosters.

In a rush for opening day

Steve Warden — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Scare 'em. They're kids. Scare 'em.

'Caps roster loaded with top prospects

Ben Smith — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Arms carried the 2012 TinCaps to within two wins of the Midwest League title last season. And if past is prologue, arms will again carry a fair share of the load in 2013.

Time to get vocal

Ben Smith — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:36:21 EST

TinCaps announce National Anthem tryouts

TinCaps to add buffet club in center field

Dan Stockman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:17:37 EST

FORT WAYNE -- The Fort Wayne TinCaps on Wednesday announced an $800,000 investment at Parkview Field, unveiling plans for an all-you-can eat and drink buffet on the center-field wall.

TinCaps name Hooton as new pitching coach

LaMond Pope — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

in a sense - go to the bullpen when pitching coach Willie Blair got the call-up to San Diego to join the Padres staff as the bullpen coach. They were able to land a former All-Star with a no-hitter on his resume.

Valentin set to return as TinCaps manager

LaMond Pope — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Jose Valentin guided the TinCaps to the Midwest League championship series in his first year as a professional manager. Not bad for a rookie.

Ex-Wizard Hunter has deal with Tigers, source says

NOAH TRISTER — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:17:27 EST

DETROIT - A person with knowledge of the negotiations says free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a two-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. The person, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made, says the deal is pending a physical.

TinCaps, Padres extend affiliation

LaMond Pope — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps are the only team in the Midwest League to make the playoffs each of the last four years.

TinCaps impress Padres' brass

LaMond Pope — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

The TinCaps made the playoffs for the fourth straight year. And nearly took home their second championship in that span. Fort Wayne reached the Midwest League championship, falling to Wisconsin 3-1.

Tip your caps to Wisconsin

LaMond Pope — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

Lee Orr stood at home plate, frozen for a moment, as Wisconsin players celebrated just behind Parkview Field's pitcher's mound.

Rocked, rattled, rolled

LaMond Pope — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne pitchers kept falling behind in the count. And Wisconsin hitters made them pay.