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RECAP: Relievers Strike Out 13 in Road Loss

April 12, 2025

Box Score DAYTON, Ohio — TinCaps relievers struck out 13 batters, but Fort Wayne lost to the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate), 6-0, on Saturday afternoon at Day Air Ballpark. Offensively, Fort Wayne (4-4) finished 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Top Padres prospect Leo De Vries recorded one of the

Box Score

DAYTON, Ohio — TinCaps relievers struck out 13 batters, but Fort Wayne lost to the Dayton Dragons (Reds affiliate), 6-0, on Saturday afternoon at Day Air Ballpark.

Offensively, Fort Wayne (4-4) finished 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Top Padres prospect Leo De Vries recorded one of the team's three hits, while center fielder Nerwilian Cedeño had the squad's only extra-base hit with a double. First baseman Jack Costello had the other knock.

Dayton (3-5) raced out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. TinCaps pitchers held the Dragons in check after that, though the home team ultimately added a pair of insurance runs in the sixth.

Out of the bullpen, Tyler Morgan retired all 10 hitters he faced, striking out seven. Luis Germán (1 2/3 innings) and Josh Mallitz (1 inning) also turned in scoreless appearances.

The 'Caps had entered the game with the lowest ERA out of all 120 teams in Minor League Baseball.

Next Game: Sunday, April 13 @ Dayton (1:05 p.m.)

- TinCaps Probable Starter: RHP Eric Yost

- Dragons Probable Starter: RHP Gabriel Aguilera

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PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE: Fireworks & Much More

Tickets on Sale with Opening Day Scheduled for April 4
February 13, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their exciting 2025 promotional schedule, including fireworks, giveaways, theme games, and special appearances. With Opening Day at Parkview Field only 50 days away on Friday, April 4, tickets are on sale, starting at just $7. Fans can purchase their seats

RECAP: De Vries Makes History in 15-14 Win on Road

Leo De Vries Makes History in Lansing
April 22, 2025

Box Score LANSING, Mich. – Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries completed the third cycle in franchise history Tuesday night, igniting a seven-run comeback as the Fort Wayne TinCaps took down the Lansing Lugnuts (A’s affiliate), 15-14. The story of the night in Minor League Baseball, De Vries combined

PSM BASEBALL CLASSIC: Tickets on Sale

Parkview Field to Host 24 Local Schools in April and May
February 25, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, will host a dozen high school and college baseball games, featuring 24 local teams, this April and May as part of the annual Parkview Sports Medicine Baseball Classic. Matchups will feature rival teams from around Northeast Indiana

TinCaps, PNC Bank Going to Bat for Small Business

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps, in collaboration with PNC Bank, will continue their “Going To Bat for Small Business” program in the 2025 season. The program will provide an opportunity for small businesses to be selected from a pool of peers for their business accomplishments and positive

260 TO THE SHOW: TinCaps Alums on Opening Day Rosters

32 Former Players on MLB Opening Day Rosters in 2025
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – As the 2025 Major League Baseball season commences, a total of 32 former TinCaps players appeared on MLB Opening Day rosters. Since Fort Wayne’s Minor League Baseball franchise was established in 1993, there have been 228 players who’ve ascended from playing in the Summit City to

Top Padres Prospect De Vries Highlights 2025 TinCaps Roster

Top Shortstop Prospect Leo De Vries Coming to Fort Wayne
March 27, 2025

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HELP WANTED: Apply to Work for 2025 Season

Team Seeks Part-Time Help for Games from April-August
January 8, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new season of Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field begins April 4, so as Opening Day approaches, the team is hiring hundreds of part-time, seasonal employees. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Available positions range from working concessions to ballpark sanitation, The Orchard Team Store, and

WHERE TO WATCH: TinCaps Announce Broadcast Schedule

April 1, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fort Wayne TinCaps fans will again get the opportunity to follow their team wherever they go during the 2025 season. For a third consecutive season, the TinCaps are partnering with 21Alive to showcase select games on MyNetworkTV in the Fort Wayne area, beginning on Friday, April

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Fresh Colors and Crisp New Design for Hispanic Heritage Games in 2025
March 13, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne TinCaps will have a new style for their Hispanic Heritage games in 2025. Playing as the Manzanas Luchadoras (“Fighting Apples” in Spanish), the new season brings a new style with fresh colors, a crisp newly designed jersey, and a vibrant new hat. As

NEW HOME JERSEY: Now on Sale

White Jersey Features New Block Wordmark & Red Front Numbers
March 7, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With Opening Day at Parkview Field less than a month away on Friday, April 4 (7:05 p.m.), the Fort Wayne TinCaps have unveiled a new home jersey for their 2025 season. The white jersey features a new block wordmark that’s dark green and outlined in bright

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No. 76 overall prospect shows dominance in first taste of pro ball
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