Lansing Lugnuts Crush Fort Wayne TinCaps 15-1

Second baseman Casey Yamauchi hits two home runs and drives in six runs in the blowout victory.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:19am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with players and the field abstracted into bold, angular shapes and planes of vibrant colors.Lansing Lugnuts second baseman Casey Yamauchi's power display shatters the geometric planes of a Minor League Baseball game.Fort Wayne Today

The Lansing Lugnuts (3-1) overwhelmed the Fort Wayne TinCaps (1-4) by a score of 15-1 on Wednesday night at Parkview Field. Second baseman Casey Yamauchi led the offensive onslaught, hitting two home runs and driving in six runs.

Why it matters

The win was the Lugnuts' third straight, and the third consecutive game in which Lansing pitching has held the opposition to just one run. Yamauchi's breakout performance highlighted the Lugnuts' consistent offensive attack throughout the game.

The details

Yamauchi hit a solo home run in the first inning, added an RBI double in the third, and capped an eight-run eighth inning with a three-run blast. The Lugnuts scored at least one run in the first six innings and added two more in the ninth. Leadoff hitter Bobby Boser scored four runs and added an RBI double, while Carlos Franco and Justin Riemer also drove in multiple runs.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Lugnuts and TinCaps will play the third game of their six-game series on Thursday, April 10 at 7:05 PM.

The players

Casey Yamauchi

The Lansing Lugnuts' second baseman had the game of his life, hitting two home runs and driving in six runs.

Bobby Boser

The Lugnuts' leadoff hitter scored four runs and added an RBI double in the victory.

Carlos Franco

The Lansing outfielder drove in three runs with a double and a single.

Justin Riemer

The Lugnuts' infielder had a two-run single and drew two walks.

Steven Echavarria

The Lansing starting pitcher threw five scoreless, one-hit innings with six strikeouts.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Casey Yamauchi had the game of his life tonight. His power display was incredible to watch.”

— Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts beat writer

What’s next

The Lugnuts will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they send Samuel Dutton to the mound against the TinCaps on Thursday night.

The takeaway

The Lansing Lugnuts' offensive explosion, led by Casey Yamauchi's heroics, showcased the team's depth and ability to overwhelm opponents, even on the road. This win highlights the Lugnuts' potential to be a force in the league this season.