Tincaps rally for victory

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Silver Hawks on a roll early, lead TinCaps 5-1 in 3rd

Fort Wayne starter Ruben Mejia allowed seven hits in three innings, and South Bend has a 5-1 lead heading into the fourth inning.Today 8:04 pm

For starters

Fort Wayne (25-20) looks to avoid its sixth-straight loss to South Bend (28-16) and prevent being swept for the first time at home this season. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Here's a look at the game.Today 5:12 pm

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Fort Wayne scored twice in the ninth inning to rally and beat Wisconsin 4-3 in front of 7,411 fans Saturday at Parkview Field.

Duanel Jones led off the ninth with a double to left field. Austin Hedges followed with a single to left field. Ben McMahan bobbled the ball, but Jones stayed at third.

Lee Orr came through with a single to center field. Jones scored to tie the game at 3.

Kyle Gaedele moved the runners to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.

Tyler Stubblefield was intentional walk. Travis Jankowski then singled to right to give the TinCaps the victory.

For more on this game, read Sunday's Journal Gazette or return to www.journalgazette.net after 3 a.m.