Multi-Hit Night for Rosario, But TinCaps Fall 3-2
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Center fielder Jeisson Rosario recorded his team-high 20th multi-hit game of the season, but the TinCaps fell short in front of a sell-out crowd of 7,462 at Parkview Field on Saturday night 3-2 against the West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers).
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Center fielder
West Michigan (2-0, 38-34) scored first in the top of the first inning. After
In the top of the fourth, West Michigan's
Fort Wayne (0-2, 32-39) cracked through in the bottom of the fourth. The inning started with a single from center fielder
Rosario struck again in the bottom of the sixth inning with a leadoff double down the right-field line. Later, a wild pitch allowed Rosario to score and cut into the Whitecaps edge at 3-2.
In the bottom of the eighth, three walks loaded up the bases for Fort Wayne, but the home team was unable to score. The TinCaps were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position with six left on base.
Fort Wayne starting pitcher Luis Patiño, 18, showed off his talent again tonight. Patiño pitched four inning with seven strikeouts and didn't walk anyone.
The TinCaps' bullpen was solid. The combination of relievers
West Michigan starter
The Whitecaps have won the first two matchups in the series. The two teams will play a doubleheader Sunday afternoon.
Next Game
Sunday, June 24 vs. West Michigan (1:05 p.m.)
- TinCaps Game 1 Probable Starter: RHP
- Whitecaps Game 1 Probable Stater: RHP
- TinCaps Game 2 Probable Starter: LHP Tom Cosgrove
- Whitecaps Game 2 Probable Starter: RHP
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