{"id":132134,"date":"2026-08-06T21:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=132134"},"modified":"2026-08-07T01:35:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:35:42","slug":"fort-wayne-tincaps-recap-fort-wayne-3-west-michigan-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/08\/06\/fort-wayne-tincaps-recap-fort-wayne-3-west-michigan-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne TinCaps ReCap: Fort Wayne 3, West Michigan 0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Fort Wayne TinCaps completed the 19th one-hitter in franchise history on Thursday night in a 3-0 shutout win over the West Michigan Whitecaps.<\/p>\n

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

TinCaps Complete 19th One-Hitter in Franchise History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 6, 2026) \u2013 The Fort Wayne TinCaps completed the 19th one-hitter in franchise history on Thursday night in a 3-0 shutout win over the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers affiliate).<\/p>\n

TinCaps (46-57, 19-18) starting pitcher Carson Montgomery (No. 30 Padres prospect) earned the win after a career-long six innings in the first quality start of his professional career. The seventh quality start by a Fort Wayne pitcher this season, Montgomery gave up just one hit and two walks while striking out three. He tossed 35 of 64 pitches for strikes.<\/p>\n

West Michigan (45-58, 21-18) starter Lucas Elissalt (No. 22 Tigers prospect) was tabbed with the loss despite retiring the first 13 batters he faced. The 2024 13th-round pick struck out six across five innings, allowing two hits.<\/p>\n

The lone two hits came in back-to-back fashion and broke a scoreless tie in the fifth. Following a Rosman Verdugo single, Lamar King [sic] Jr. (No. 12 Padres prospect) launched his fourth home run of the season, a two-run shot to left-center field. It was King’s first home run since May 20 vs. Dayton and his first extra-base hit since May 27 at South Bend.<\/p>\n

Two innings later, Kerrington Cross went the other way with his fourth High-A home run, curling it inside the right-field foul pole to go up 3-0.<\/p>\n

Right-hander Carlos Medina earned his first Minor League save, retiring all nine batters he faced. The 21-year-old struck out a High-A high six batters, including striking out the side in the ninth inning.<\/p>\n

The win marks the TinCaps’ fifth shutout win of the season and first since July 18’s 2-0 win in 11 innings over Lansing. At one hour and 50 minutes, Thursday was the quickest nine-inning game for Fort Wayne this season.<\/p>\n

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

Next Game<\/strong>: Friday, Aug. 7 vs. West Michigan (7:05 p.m.)<\/p>\n