Everett Williams went 3 for 3 with one RBI in the TinCaps' 3-2 loss to Great Lakes.

The TinCaps won six of eight during their homestand to move within shouting distance of Great Lakes in the race for the Eastern Division wild card.

Fresh off a double-header sweep of the Great Lakes Loons -- Fort Wayne won 9-6 and 6-0 Wednesday -- the stereo was blaring and the mood was light in the Parkview Field locker room.

The opening game of the TinCaps' doubleheader today, a 9-5 victory, was highlighted by the resiliency of Stiven Osuna and the power of Jeudy Valdez.

The TinCaps added left-handed pitcher Jose De Paula to the roster Tuesday. He replaces pitcher Drew Miller, who retired Monday.

TinCaps manager Jose Flores says Miles Mikolas has "carried the bullpen." It's easy to see why.

Relievers Miles Mikolas, Pedro Hernandez and Hayden Beard pitched six scoreless innings, helping the TinCaps stay close in a game they eventually won 3-2 in 10 innings.

Right-handed pitcher Drew Miller retired Monday. Miller joined the TinCaps from extended spring training May 18. He made two appearances, giving up four earned runs in 3 1/3 innings.

The TinCaps went over the 100,000 mark for season attendance with Saturday's doubleheader split with the Whitecaps.

Justin Glass of Carroll won the third preliminary round of the "hometown hitter" contest. Glass hit two home runs.

Every TinCap who batted Sunday had a hit. Except Jeudy Valdez. The second baseman changed that in his final at-bat, singling to center.

Everett Williams had a two-run home run and later doubled and scored in Fort Wayne's 4-1 win against West Michigan in game two of a doubleheader Saturday.

Jerry Sullivan pitched six strong innings for Fort Wayne in a 4-1 victory in the second game of a doubleheader with West Michigan. Sullivan gave up one run on five hits.

The TinCaps collected a season-high 17 hits in the 12-10 loss to West Michigan in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday. Jason Hagerty had two two-run home runs.

Dexter Carter entered as a relief pitcher for the first time this season during the seventh inning of the TinCaps' 12-10 loss in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday against West

Because of the rain in the area, Stiven Osuna made the start in place Nick Greenwood on Friday.

Randy Smith, San Diego's Director of Player Development, was in attendance for Friday's game.

The TinCaps and Whitecaps will resume Friday's suspended game at 5:05 p.m. Saturday as part of a doubleheader.

Jerry Sullivan wanted to pitch inside and force Lake County off the plate.

Spencer Burns of Garrett won the second preliminary round of the "hometown hitter" home run derby.

The TinCaps had 12 hits, but struck out 11 times in an 8-6 loss to Lake County on Saturday. The TinCaps have struck out 58 times in their last six games.

Fort Wayne hasn't been swept in a four-game home series since 2006. Beloit last accomplished the feat against the then-Wizards Aug. 10-13, 2006.

The TinCaps made four errors in Friday's 6-1 loss to Lake County. Fort Wayne has 60 errors this season.

Fort Wayne lost a season-high fifth straight Friday, falling to Lake County 6-1. The TinCaps were limited to five hits, two by Jon Alia.

Everett Williams left the game in the sixth inning. But it was only because manager Jose Flores wanted to give the outfielder a rest.

Fort Wayne came back from four-run deficits in its previous two home games to win against Lansing.

Kristian Gayday of Elmhurst won the SAC's round of the "hometown hitter" home run derby. No player hit a home run, but Gayday had the furthest hit in the second round of the contest.

One hit landed just out of the reach of TinCaps shortstop Jonathan Galvez. Nate Freiman nearly corralled another hit.

Jonathan Galvez scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning, giving the TinCaps a 5-4 win against Lansing.

Fort Wayne had just four hits through eight innings Saturday against Lansing.

The TinCaps came within an out of getting no hits in a game for the first time in franchise history Thursday. It took some time for the bats to warm up Friday. By then, it was too late.

The TinCaps provided further details for the "hometown hitter" contest.

Here is what is in store for the Midwest League All-Star game at Parkview Field. June 21 (Gates open at 5:05 p.m.) - Autograph session (5:05 p.m.

Two more former Fort Wayne players made their Major League Baseball debuts when right-handed pitcher Jon Link and infielder Lance Zawadzki hit the show.