The TinCaps needed to start playing better at home if they wanted to make a return trip to the playoffs. This nine-game series definitely helped.
Closer Nick Schumacher got promoted to San Diego's Advanced A team in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
Former Fort Wayne Wizards pitcher Wynn Pelzer was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Miguel Tejada. Pelzer went 9-6 with a 3.
Right-handed pitcher Jason Adams was placed on the disabled list retroactive to July 22 with a back injury.
Nick Schumacher entered Wednesday tied for the Midwest League lead in saves with 21.
The TinCaps will play against the East Division the rest of the season.
The TinCaps and Wellspring Interfaith Social Services will hold "Hitting for Hunger" at 1 p.m. Aug. 15 at Parkview Field.
Fort Wayne completed just its second sweep of the season by beating Burlington 6-1 Monday.
Jonathan Galvez pulled his right hamstring in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Burlington. He did not play Monday.
Edinson Rincon had two of Fort Wayne's four hits in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Burlington.
The TinCaps collected their fourth shutout of the season, topping Burlington 3-0 Sunday. The Bees had 10 hits, but left 11 batters on base.
Jose De Paula recovered from a rough outing last week against Quad Cities, going five strong Saturday in a 2-1 victory against Burlington.
Jeff Ibarra had one of his best outings in relief, throwing two scoreless innings in Fort Wayne's 2-1 win against Burlington Saturday.
Jedd Gyorko continues to impress since joining the TinCaps.
Jason Hagerty went 2 for 4 with two RBI in Fort Wayne's 8-7 win against Peoria.
Catcher Jason Hagerty went 3 for 4 with one RBI in Fort Wayne's 8-3 victory against Peoria on Thursday.
Matt Lollis was added to Fort Wayne's roster Thursday morning.
Jonathan Galvez called it a "beautiful, wonderful" night. It was also historic.
For the third time in seven starts, Jerry Sullivan failed to make it to the fourth inning.
Pitcher Daniel Sarria on the disabled list, retroactive July 18.
Jason Hagerty went 1 for 4 in the TinCaps' 10-0 loss to Peoria Wednesday.
TinCaps manager Jose Flores served the first of a three-game suspension Wednesday.
The TinCaps placed outfielder Rico Noel on the disabled list with a thigh injury. Fort Wayne activated outfielder Everett Williams.
Hayden Beard pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the victory in Fort Wayne's 10-6 win against South Bend on Monday.
TinCaps center fielder Rico Noel left Sunday's game with South Bend with a right thigh injury.
Edinson Rincon has a team-leading 29 errors. But the TinCaps third baseman has played considerably better at the position in the last two or three homestands.
Mike Watt matched a career-high with nine strike outs in Saturday's 6-4 loss to South Bend. Watt allowed one run on three hits in five innings.
Heading into Saturday's game with South Bend, five of Fort Wayne's last six games were decided by one run.
TinCaps designated hitter Jason Hagerty doubled in the second inning. He has reached base in 30 consecutive games.
The TinCaps have seen a lot of Bowling Green. Tuesday's game, a 3-2 Hot Rods win in 11 innings, marked the sixth straight game between the teams.
TinCaps designated hitter Jason Hagerty went 2 for 3 with two walks in Fort Wayne's 8-7 loss to Bowling Green Monday.
TinCaps manager Jose Flores will likely hear from the Midwest League office after bumping into field umpire Matt Jones while arguing a ninth-inning call in a game Fort Wayne lost 8-7 to