RECAP: Denz Strikes Out Seven, But 'Caps Blanked

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- TinCaps starting pitcher Danny Denz struck out seven batters over five innings, but it was the Lansing Lugnuts (Oakland A's affiliate) that won, 2-0, at Parkview Field on Friday night.

Lansing (54-58) scored both runs in the fifth inning as third baseman Brett Harris delivered a two-run double to right-center field.

Otherwise, Denz K-ed a Minor League Baseball career high, as the left-hander limited the Lugnuts to four hits and three walks.

Righties Austin Smith (two innings), Sam Keating (one inning), and Wen-Hua Sung (one inning) combined for four innings of scoreless relief.

However, Fort Wayne (52-60) went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, stranding six runners on base.

For a second game in a row, the TinCaps didn't manage an extra-base hit. On Friday, the 'Caps had five singles and a hit batter, but were unable to draw a walk. Lefty David Leal went the first four innings, followed by right-hander Shohei Tomioka. Garrett Acton closed it out in the ninth.

Next Game: Saturday, Sept. 11 vs. Lansing (6:35 p.m.)

• Fort Wayne Probable Starter: LHP Noel Vela
• Lansing Probable Starter: RHPJeff Criswell (No. 14 A's prospect)

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