TinCaps Blank Dragons, Force Decisive Game 3
DAYTON, Ohio -- The TinCaps shut out the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds), 6-0, on Sunday night at Fifth Third Field to force a decisive Game 3 in the Midwest League's Eastern Division Championship Series.
DAYTON, Ohio -- The TinCaps shut out the Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds), 6-0, on Sunday night at Fifth Third Field to force a decisive Game 3 in the Midwest League's Eastern Division Championship Series.
First baseman
For Zunica, it was his first at-bat of the series after he didn't start on Saturday. For Greene, it was his second homer in the last three games. His ninth-inning, walk-off shot against Bowling Green on Thursday clinched a 2-0 sweep of that first round series.
The TinCaps added to their lead with three more runs in the third as Zunica and Greene drew bases-loaded walks. Blandino departed after walking Zunica and was replaced by Lucas Benenati. After Greene's walk, designated hitter
On the mound, Fort Wayne starter
Lefty
Center fielder
Seven TinCaps reached base and six had a hit, including second baseman
This was the franchise's first shutout victory in a playoff game since a 1-0 win against Great Lakes on Sept. 8, 2010, in the EDCS.
The winner of Monday night's Game 3 will advance to the best-of-five Midwest League Championship Series against the winner of the Western Division Championship Series between Quad Cities (Houston Astros) and the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota Twins). Those two will also play a Game 3 on Monday night, with Cedar Rapids hosting.
If the TinCaps were to move on, Game 1 of the MWLCS would be at Parkview Field on Wednesday with Game 2 there on Thursday.
Next Game
Monday, Sept. 11 @ Dayton, 7 p.m.
- TinCaps Probable Starter: RH
- Dragons Probable Starter: RH Andrew Jordan (4.66)
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