The Drillers powered past the Hooks with a 9-4 win, thanks to a stellar performance from Frank Rodriguez, who went 4-for-5 with a homer. Jake Gelof also contributed with a grand slam that solidified the victory. The Drillers showcased their offensive firepower, hitting four home runs and benefiting from eight walks.
The Drillers took control of the game from the start, highlighted by Frank Rodriguez's impressive 4-for-5 night that included a home run and an RBI. They capitalized on their chances, hitting four home runs compared to the Hooks' one, showcasing their offensive might.
Zach Root was a force on the mound, striking out 10 batters over six innings, which helped limit the Hooks' scoring opportunities. Despite leaving nine runners on base, the Drillers' ability to draw eight walks proved crucial in their offensive success.
The Drillers are coming off a win, 4-6 over their last 10. The Hooks are losers of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Drillers are up next at RockHounds (Aug 27-29). The Hooks are up next at Sod Poodles (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULTulsa Drillers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| CCCorpus Christi Hooks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josue De Paula DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mike Sirota CF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Logan Wagner 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Gelof 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Kole Myers LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Frank Rodriguez C | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Newell RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jose Izarra SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sam Mongelli 2B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Root P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Shaw P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Day P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Wepf P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Root | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Evan Shaw | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Day | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Lucas Wepf | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | TUL 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | TUL 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| B9 | TUL 99.7 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | TUL 99.2 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | TUL 99.3 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | TUL 99.5 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | TUL 99.4 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | TUL 99.3 | 0.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.