Ornelas and Pitching Power TinCaps to a Series-Finale Win
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. - TinCaps right fielder Tirso Ornelas and starting pitcher Nick Margevicius both dazzled on Thursday night to surge Fort Wayne to a 3-0 shutout victory against the West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers) at Fifth Third Ballpark. The win marks the first shutout of the season for the TinCaps.
Margevicius tied a Fort Wayne season-long throwing seven scoreless frames, scattering five hits and walking only one while striking out seven batters. The 21-year-old southpaw out of Rider University now holds a 7.38 K/BB ratio, which is the best in the Midwest League.
At the plate, Ornelas led the way going 3-for-4 with two doubles, his first triple of the season, an RBI, and a run scored. Third baseman
Fort Wayne (21-25) started the scoring early. In the top of the first inning, catcher Luis Campusano drove in Ornelas from second to collect an RBI double and put the TinCaps on top, 1-0.
The TinCaps added onto their lead in the top of the second. Shortstop
Fort Wayne was not finished as they extended on their lead in the top of the fifth inning. A leadoff double from center fielder Jeisson Rosario put a runner in scoring position for Ornelas who delivered with a triple down the right-field line to score Rosario and extend the TinCaps lead to 3-0.
West Michigan (26-20) could only muster five hits on the night against the great pitching from Margevicius and reliever
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Friday, May 25 @ Lansing Lugnuts (7:05 p.m.)
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