Anthony Contreras Sets Franchise Managerial Wins Record
MIDLAND, Mich. - The TinCaps rallied with six runs in the top of the ninth inning, busting open a scoreless game in route to a 6-0 win over the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers) at Dow Diamond. With the victory, Anthony Contreras now owns the record for wins by a
MIDLAND, Mich. - The TinCaps rallied with six runs in the top of the ninth inning, busting open a scoreless game in route to a 6-0 win over the Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers) at Dow Diamond. With the victory, Anthony Contreras now owns the record for wins by a Fort Wayne manager in franchise history (228).
In a game highlighted by stellar pitching for eight innings,
After the first eight innings didn't produce a single run, Fort Wayne broke the scoreless seal with six runs in the top of the ninth. First, three runs came home on a little league home run.
The TinCaps (1-0, 33-35), who've now won six of their last seven games, all of which have come against teams with winning records, thought they had opened the scoring in the top of the third on a curious play. With two on base and two outs, Marcano lined a ball into shallow right field that
The 'Caps nearly scored again in the fourth.
Contreras, 35, is in his fourth season as Fort Wayne's manager. Contreras is also the only manager in franchise history who once played for the organization as he was an infielder for the Fort Wayne Wizards in 2008. Prior to his time leading the TinCaps, Contreras managed the 2014 Arizona League Padres and the 2015 Tri-City Dust Devils.
Next Game
Friday, June 21 @ Great Lakes (7:05 p.m.)
- TinCaps Probable Starter: LHP
- Loons Probable Starter: RHP
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