News release from the TinCaps:
Fort Wayne TinCaps Homestand Preview
April 28 – May 4, 2014Game and Broadcast Schedule
- Monday, April 28, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Tuesday, April 29, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Wednesday, April 30, 11:05 a.m. – TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Thursday, May 1, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. Great Lakes Loons (Los Angeles Dodgers)
- Friday, May 2, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks (Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Saturday, May 3, 5:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks (Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Sunday, May 4, 3:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. South Bend Silver Hawks (Arizona Diamondbacks)
All games are broadcast on The Fan 1380 (WKJG) and XFINITY Channel 81, with audio streamed online at TinCaps.com.
For Your Entertainment
Monday, April 28, 7:05 p.m.
- US Foods Family Feast Night ($1 Chicken Sticks, Hot Dogs, Pop Corn, Soft Drinks, & Pizza Slices)
Tuesday, April 29, 7:05 p.m.
- Marathon Fill-Up Day (Redeem Your Fill-Up Card for a “Buy One, Get One Free” Ticket Offer)
- Pregame Performance: Faith In Motion (Dance Group from Saint Joseph United Methodist Church)
Wednesday, April 30, 11:05 a.m.
- TinCaps Reading Program Day presented by Longe Optical
- Marathon Fill-Up Day (Redeem Your Fill-Up Card for a “Buy One, Get One Free” Ticket Offer)
Thursday, May 1, 7:05 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursdayâ„¢ ($1 Domestic Draft Beer & Other Drink Specials)
- Community Organization of the Game: SAVE
Friday, May 2, 7:05 p.m.
- Family Game Night Theme
- Women’s Night Out (Wine Tasting)
- Community Organization of the Game: Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, May 3, 5:05 p.m.
- Johnny’s Birthday Bash
- Community Organization of the Game: Fort Wayne Dance Collective
Sunday, May 4, 3:05 p.m.
- Postgame Autographs presented by Sky Zone
- Community Organization of the Game: Association of Letter Carriers
TinCaps On The Field
- Fernando Perez is the reigning Midwest League Offensive Player of the Week. The infielder hit .458 in six games last week with one home run and three doubles. Perez, who carried a 10-game hitting streak into the week, leads the TinCaps with 13 runs batted in this season.
- Dane Phillips sports the best batting average in the Midwest League at .383. Fort Wayne’s catcher has five doubles, two triples, a home run, and eight RBI.
- In their first 18 games of the season, the TinCaps have averaged 5.6 runs per game – 2nd most in the Midwest League.