TinCaps Defeat Lugnuts in Series Finale

Clutch hitting and power surge propel Fort Wayne to victory

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:46pm

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The Fort Wayne TinCaps defeated the Lansing Lugnuts 5-3 in the final game of their series on Sunday. Dylan Grego hit a go-ahead double to break out of a slump, while Jack Costello and Alex McCoy each hit home runs to power the TinCaps' offense.

Why it matters

This win allows the TinCaps to take the series against their division rivals, the Lugnuts, and builds momentum as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Midwest League.

The details

Trailing 3-2 in the 7th inning, Dylan Grego came through with a clutch go-ahead double to give the TinCaps the lead. Jack Costello and Alex McCoy then added insurance runs with solo home runs later in the game to secure the victory for Fort Wayne.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Dylan Grego

A TinCaps infielder who hit the go-ahead double in the 7th inning to break out of a slump.

Jack Costello

A TinCaps outfielder who hit a solo home run to extend the team's lead.

Alex McCoy

A TinCaps infielder who also hit a solo home run to add insurance runs for Fort Wayne.

Lansing Lugnuts

The TinCaps' division rival who they defeated in the series finale.

Fort Wayne TinCaps

The minor league baseball team that won the game against the Lansing Lugnuts.

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What’s next

The TinCaps will look to build on this series win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Midwest League.

The takeaway

The TinCaps showed their offensive firepower in the series finale, getting key hits from Grego, Costello, and McCoy to secure the victory over their division rivals, the Lugnuts.