Snappers' Covey Outdueled by TinCaps' Ross

BELOIT, WI - Joe Ross shutout the Beloit Snappers for six innings in leading the Fort Wayne TinCaps to a 1-0 victory on Sunday afternoon with 1,239 on hand at Pohlman Field in Midwest League action.

The Snappers see their four game win streak end and they fall to 59-34 (16-7 in the second half). The TinCaps are now 51-41 (8-15 in the second half).                                                                                                            

Both pitchings staffs were on their game all day. Dylan Covey (0-1) made his Beloit debut and didn't disappoint. The 2013 fourth round pick permitted only three hits through five innings and walked two while striking out two. He also got Fort Wayne to ground into two double plays. The one negative against Covey came in the fifth when Luis Domoromo (2-3, RBI) doubled to left and Corey Adamson came in to score.

As good as Covey was, Ross (4-4) was even better. The right-hander was only tagged for three hits and two walks in six frames while striking out five. In three of his six innings, Ross retired the side in order.

When the TinCaps' bullpen entered the fray in the seventh, they kept the Snappers offense in check. Trevor Gott was handed the seventh and eighth and allowed just one hit over two scoreless frames. The ninth inning was the responsibility of Chris Nunn and he set down three in a row to garner his sixth save.

This series finishes up with a 12:00pm matinee on Monday. Beloit's tabbing RHP Andres Avila (3-1, 3.23 ERA) while Fort Wayne is relying on RHP Walker Weickel (2-4, 4.67 ERA). Snappers Summer Camp Day means summer camps may sign up in advance for discounted tickets. All fans can take advantage of WJVL/WCLO Monster Deal Monday. This entitles everyone to pick up two general admission tickets, two hot dogs, two sodas, two popcorns and two adjustable road Snappers caps for only $22, courtesy of WJVL and WCLO. Miller drafts of 12oz will be priced at just $1.50, thanks to Ott Schweitzer Distributing.