The TinCaps edged the Loons 5-4 in a thrilling contest at Dow Diamond. Lamar King Jr. shined with 2 hits and 2 RBIs, leading the charge for Fort Wayne. Both teams battled hard, but the TinCaps capitalized on key moments to secure the win.
The TinCaps secured a nail-biting 5-4 victory over the Loons at Dow Diamond, showcasing a fierce battle on the diamond. Lamar King Jr. was instrumental in the win, contributing 2 hits and driving in 2 crucial runs as Fort Wayne capitalized on just enough opportunities to pull ahead.
Despite both teams racking up 9 hits, the TinCaps left 13 runners on base, a stark reminder of missed chances. On the mound, Luis Gutierrez and Carlos Medina were stellar, combining for 5 innings of scoreless ball, which ultimately paved the way for the victory.
The TinCaps are losers of 3 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Loons are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The TinCaps are up next home vs Dragons (Aug 27-29). The Loons are up next home vs Lugnuts (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWFort Wayne TinCaps | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| GLMidland Loons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin DeCriscio SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ryan Wideman CF | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex McCoy RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Luke Cantwell DH | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jack Costello DH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosman Verdugo 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Lamar King Jr. C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerrington Cross 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Zach Evans 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Kasen Wells LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis Gutierrez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Medina P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winyer Chourio P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Gutierrez | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Carlos Medina | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Winyer Chourio | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | FW 100.0 | 14.8 | |
| B10 | FW 85.2 | 14.2 | |
| B10 | FW 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B10 | FW 66.1 | 11.8 | |
| B10 | FW 80.6 | 9.3 | |
| T10 | FW 89.9 | 1.7 | |
| T10 | FW 91.6 | 8.8 | |
| T10 | FW 82.8 | 20.3 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.