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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.Sunday

Not enough offense in TinCaps' loss

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.Saturday

TinCaps win at Lake County

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

The TinCaps scored four runs in the first inning on the way an 8-3 victory against Bowling Green in front of 4,831 fans Thursday at Parkview Field.

Here are the highlights.

Key hit: Zach Kometani had a two-out, two-run single during Fort Wayne's four-run first inning. The hit gave the TinCaps a 3-0 lead.

Strong outing: Adys Portillo didn't have his best stuff, but he still gave up just one hit and one unearned run in five innings. Portillo struck out five and walked five. He improved to 6-5. Portillo lowered his league-leading ERA to 1.65.

Hits and walks: The TinCaps had 10 hits and 10 walks. Mike Gallic had two hits and walked three times. Travis Jankowski and Jace Peterson both walked twice. Matt Colantonio had three hits and two RBI.

Quotable:

"The way we're playing right now, they feel like they can't wait to get onto the field. We're having fun lately the way we're playing. We're winning and when you're winning, it's fun to play baseball."

- Fort Wayne manager Jose Valentin