
The TinCaps and West Michigan Whitecaps played two innings of their midweek matinee on Wednesday afternoon before rain caused a delay and eventually suspended the contest with the score tied, 1-1.
Game recap from the Fort Wayne TinCaps:
Wet Wednesday in West Michigan, Game Suspended
Comstock Park, Michigan (July 26, 2023) – The TinCaps and West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers affiliate) played two innings of their midweek matinee on Wednesday afternoon before rain caused a delay and eventually suspended the contest with the score tied, 1-1. The game will resume Thursday evening at 5:35 p.m.
The resumption of this game will be played through a regular nine innings. After the conclusion and a 30-minute intermission, the TinCaps and Whitecaps will play a second game now scheduled for seven innings (not nine).
Each side scored a run in the second inning. For Fort Wayne, shortstop Nerwilian Cedeño singled, advanced to third on a single by third baseman Carlos Luis, and scored on a sacrifice fly from catcher Colton Bender.
The Midwest League East Division-leading TinCaps won the series opener Tuesday, 4-1.
Next Games: Thursday, July 27 @ West Michigan (5:35 p.m.)
- TinCaps Game 2 Probable Starter: RHP Henry Henry
- Whitecaps Game 2 Probable Starter: RHP Troy Melton (No. 16 Tigers prospect)