{"id":130902,"date":"2026-06-16T23:16:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=130902"},"modified":"2026-06-20T23:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T03:24:03","slug":"fort-wayne-tincaps-recap-south-bend-4-fort-wayne-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/06\/16\/fort-wayne-tincaps-recap-south-bend-4-fort-wayne-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: South Bend 4, Fort Wayne 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In front of a crowd of over 5,000 Tuesday night at Parkview Field, the Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 4-3 in their series-opener against the South Bend Cubs.<\/p>\n

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Game recap from the Fort Wayne TinCaps:<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne Falls in Series Opener to South Bend<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 16, 2026) \u2013 In front of a crowd of over 5,000 Tuesday night at Parkview Field, the Fort Wayne TinCaps lost 4-3 in their series-opener against the South Bend Cubs (Cubs affiliate).<\/p>\n

South Bend (39-21) third baseman Matt Halbach scored each of the first three runs for the Cubs. Halbach collected a pair of doubles to lead off the second and fourth innings before scoring. He now leads the team with 13 two-baggers this season. After not having a home run in his previous 19 games, the 2024 10th-round pick tied the game in the sixth inning with a solo home run to left field to complete his night.<\/p>\n

Fort Wayne (25-39) scored each of its three runs in the second inning. Left fielder Alex McCoy (No. 19 Padres prospect) led off the frame with a solo home run to left-center field, also breaking a homerless streak of 13 games, his longest of the season.<\/p>\n

Following a double off the wall by Jake Cunningham and a walk by Rosman Verdugo, first baseman Jack Costello lined a two-run single to left field to give the ‘Caps the lead.<\/p>\n

TinCaps starter Matthew Watson tossed a career-high 5 2\/3 innings, striking out four while allowing three runs on eight hits.<\/p>\n

After the second inning, South Bend pitching did not allow a base hit to the final 25 Fort Wayne hitters in the game, surrendering two walks and a hit by pitch while striking out 10. South Bend reliever Ben Johnson earned the win, tossing three scoreless innings in relief, facing the minimum<\/p>\n

The TinCaps left runners in scoring position in the second, fourth, and eighth innings, ending the night 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. The ‘Caps are now batting .196 with runners in scoring position in their last 19 games, the worst in High-A.<\/p>\n

The Cubs took the lead for good with an RBI single by Miguel Useche in the eighth inning, scoring Josiah Hartshorn (No. 7 Cubs prospect), who escaped a pickle the batter before, diving back into first base safely after getting caught between first and second.<\/p>\n

Box Score<\/a><\/p>\n

Next Game<\/strong>: Wednesday, June 17 vs South Bend (7:05 p.m.)<\/p>\n