News release from the TinCaps:
TinCaps homestand preview: May 12th – 14th
Game and Broadcast Schedule
- Monday, May 12, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians)
- Tuesday, May 13, 7:05 p.m. – TinCaps vs. Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians)
- Wednesday, May 14, 11:05 a.m. – TinCaps vs. Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians)
All games are broadcast on The Fan 1380 (WKJG) and XFINITY Channel 81, with audio streamed online at TinCaps.com.
For Your Entertainment
Monday, May 12, 7:05 p.m.
- US Foods Family Feast Night ($1 Buffalo Chicken Sticks, Hot Dogs, Pop Corn, Soft Drinks, & Pizza Slices)
- Community Organization of the Game presented by Carson’s: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Tuesday, May 13, 7:05 p.m.
- Marathon Fill-Up Day (Redeem Your Fill-Up Card for a “Buy One, Get One Free” Ticket Offer)
- Community Organization of the Game presented by Carson’s: Historic Fort Wayne
Wednesday, May 14, 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)
TinCaps On The Field
Fernando Perez was named the San Diego Padres Minor League Defensive Player of the Month in April. He made only three errors during the month, despite playing three infield positions – first base (seven games), second (nine games) and third (five games). Offensively, just missed being named Hitter of the Month as well – batting .326 (30×92) with 15 runs, nine doubles, two homers and 18 RBI in 22 games. Named Midwest League Player of the Week during the month (week of 4/14)…20-year-old graduate of Otay Ranch, selected in the third round of the 2012 draft out of Central Arizona College…resides in Chula Vista.
Mallex Smith was named the San Diego Padres Minor League Baserunner of the Month in April. Centerfielder tied for third among all minor league players with 16 steals (22 attempts) in April (currently leads all of MiLB with 22 bags)…. was 21×95 with four doubles, two triples and five RBI for the month…scored 15 runs…walked 11 times…selected in the fifth round out of Santa Fe College (Fla.) in the 2012 draft…swiped 64 bases last year…turned 21 May 6.