TinCaps to extend protective netting

FORT WAYNE — Fans of the Fort Wayne TinCaps will be a little safer when attending games this season.
The TinCaps will be extending the protective netting at Parkview Field after receiving approval Monday from Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission.
“This is something we’ve been researching and planning for months,” TinCaps president Mike Nutter said in a statement. “By further expanding the netting at Parkview Field, we’ll increase the area of protection for fans at the ballpark.
“Fan experience is our No. 1 priority. Keeping people safe while they enjoy a TinCaps game should always be a part of that experience.”
The current netting, which was expanded four years ago, protects fans sitting in sections from one dugout to the other. More netting will protect all spectators sitting in foul territory.
“We’ve researched this extensively,” Nutter said. “We know that expanding the protective netting at Parkview Field will best benefit our fans and their experience at the ballpark. When we expanded netting in 2016, we heard from so many fans thanking us for providing peace of mind when sitting in areas that were better protected from foul balls.
“We know the same will continue to be true for even more fans now in 2020.”
Opening Day at Parkview Field is set for 6:05 p.m. April 13 against the Dayton Dragons, a Cincinnati Reds affiliate.
Individual game tickets go on sale Wednesday. To purchase tickets or to find out more information on the TinCaps, call (260) 482-6400 or visit TinCaps.com.