FORT WAYNE – Thanks to Parkview Sports Medicine, high school baseball will be back at Parkview Field in 2015. While the TinCaps are out of town in the spring, 24 area schools will have the opportunity to play at Minor League Baseball’s top-rated ballpark as part of the Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series.

For the second year in a row, Parkview Sports Medicine is underwriting 12 high school baseball games to be played at Parkview Field in April and May. Among the games is a matchup between Three Rivers Conference rivals Southwood and Whitko, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.

This provides each participating school with not only the chance to have a “big league”-like experience, but also an excellent fundraising opportunity by selling tickets. For each ticket sold, $4.00 goes to the participating schools.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting the Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series again in 2015,” TinCaps President Mike Nutter said. “Parkview Field is about more than just the TinCaps. It’s for the entire community. This is a fantastic way to showcase the young baseball talent in our region. And it wouldn’t be possible without the underwriting of Parkview Sports Medicine.”

Kids playing in the Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series will receive pro-ball player treatment. Just like during a TinCaps game, players will have their headshots displayed on the video board in right field. In addition, all 12 games will be broadcast on TV (XFINITY Channel 81) and radio (ESPN 106.7 FM).

“After watching these young, talented athletes in action last year, it was an easy decision for Parkview Sports Medicine to sponsor this event again in 2015,” said Julie Fleck, COO, Parkview Ortho Hospital. “Supporting our student-athletes with unique opportunities like this is something we’re passionate about and we can’t wait to see this year’s group get that big-league experience at one of the best baseball parks in the country.”

Of the 24 schools on this year’s Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series schedule, 15 will be playing in the series for the first time. The complete game schedule can be found below. For more information, visit TinCaps.com.

2015 Parkview Sports Medicine High School Baseball Series Schedule

Monday, April 20
·         Leo vs. Norwell (4:30 p.m.)
·         Blackhawk Christian vs. Homestead (7:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 21
·         Eastside vs. Hamilton (4:30 p.m.)
·         Heritage vs. New Haven (7:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 22
·         Southwood vs. Whitko (4:30 p.m.)
·         DeKalb vs. Fort Wayne Snider (7:00 p.m.)

Saturday, May 2
·         Columbia City vs. Northfield (4:30 p.m.)
·         Van Wert (Ohio) vs. Crestview (Ohio) (7:00 p.m.)

Monday, May 4
·         Bluffton vs. Churubusco (4:30 p.m.)
·         West Noble vs. East Noble (7:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 5
·         Fort Wayne Concordia vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (4:30 p.m.)
·         Fort Wayne North Side vs. Fort Wayne Northrop (7:00 p.m.)