FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Tincaps opened their 2026 home schedule against the Lansing Lugnuts on Tuesday night. Despite the cold, fans were still lining up at the gate to get in. “I’ve been looking forward to it all week, the previous week, it’s just the best day for me is opening day in Fort Wayne,” Trish Bugajski, one fan, said. Tuesday night marked Trish and Ken Bugajski’s 16th opening day they have attended for the Tincaps. “It’s tradition, for sure,” she said.