News release from the TinCaps:
TinCaps Homestand Preview: May 22nd – 24th
Game and Broadcast Schedule
- Wednesday, May 22 – Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 11:05 a.m.
- Thursday, May 23 – Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 6:05 p.m. *Doubleheader*
- Friday, May 24 – Fort Wayne TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 7:05 p.m.
All games broadcast on The Fan 1380-AM (WKJG) and XFINITY Digital Cable Channel 81, with audio streamed online at TinCaps.com.
For Your Entertainment
Wednesday, May 22
- Marathon Fill-Up Day
- Jake the Diamond Dog
- Community Organization of the Game: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Thursday, May 23
- Doubleheader (two seven inning games)
- Thirsty Thursday
- Turn the Park Pink & Pink Jersey Auction (proceeds will go to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer)
- Kiosk: Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography
- Giveaway: Vera Bradley Shopper’s Tote
- Performing: Turtle Town Turners & Churubusco Chimers
- Community Organization of the Game: Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer
Friday, May 24
- Prom Night Theme
- Tuxedo Jersey Auction (proceeds to Cinderella Dress Day)
- TinCaps Beer Tasting in the Suite Level Lounge
- Postgame: Fireworks
- Community Organization of the Game: SCAN, Inc.
- Note: Fans are encouraged to bring gently used prom dresses for donation to Cinderella Dress DayTinCaps~ On The Field
At 24-16, the TinCaps entered the week in the playoff hunt, trailing the Bowling Green Hot Rods by two games for first place in the Eastern Division and a half game behind the South Bend Silver Hawks for a wild card spot.
Fort Wayne boasts the best home winning percentage in the Eastern Division (14-6, .737).
The TinCaps sport the second-best team ERA and fourth-best batting average in the Midwest League.