FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – For the first time since 2017, the Fort Wayne TinCaps have advanced to the Midwest League Playoffs.
The team clinched its spot Sunday evening as the regular season concluded.
After finishing atop the East Division’s second-half standings, Fort Wayne will host the Great Lakes Loons in Game 1 of the best-of-three East Division Championship Series on Tuesday at Parkview Field. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. Gates will open for fans at 5:35 p.m.
The TinCaps released the following:
Like in the regular season on Tuesdays, this will be a Family Feast Night presented by US Foods with $2 concession options. Tickets start at just $7.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at Dow Diamond in Midland, Mich. If necessary, Game 3 will be Friday in Central Michigan as well.
If the TinCaps advance to the best-of-three Midwest League Championship Series, Game 1 would be at Parkview Field on Sunday, Sept. 17 with first pitch at 5:05 p.m.
Click here for more information on the 2023 Minor League Baseball Playoffs.
2023 High-A Midwest League Playoffs
East Division Championship Series
Fort Wayne TinCaps* (San Diego Padres affiliate) vs. Great Lakes Loons** (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate)
– Game 1 in Fort Wayne: Tuesday, Sept. 12 (6:35 p.m.)
– Game 2 in Midland: Thursday, Sept. 14 (7:05 p.m.)
– Game 3 in Midland: Friday, Sept. 15 (7:05 p.m.) – If necessary
Midwest League Championship Series
– Game 1 hosted by East winner: Sunday, Sept. 17
– Game 2 hosted by West winner: Tuesday, Sept. 19
– Game 3 hosted by West winner: Wednesday, Sept. 20 – If necessary
* Second-half qualifier | ** First-half qualifier
Note: The Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota Twins affiliate), who clinched in the first half, and Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate) are playing in the West Division Championship Series.
