The Naturals took down the Cardinals 15-8 in a thrilling offensive showcase. Justin Johnson shined bright with two home runs and four RBIs, leading the charge for the Naturals. Javi Vaz also contributed significantly with a homer and four RBIs, helping secure the victory.
The Naturals unleashed a hitting frenzy, racking up 17 hits while the Cardinals managed only 8. Justin Johnson was the star of the show, going 2-5 with two homers and four RBIs, proving to be a major force at the plate.
Despite the offensive fireworks, the Cardinals struggled with errors, finishing with three compared to the Naturals' single misstep. Meanwhile, the Naturals left nine runners on base, indicating missed opportunities that could have widened their lead even more.
The Naturals are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Cardinals are winners of 8 straight, 8-2 over their last 10.
The Naturals are up next home vs RoughRiders (Aug 27-29). The Cardinals are up next home vs Missions (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWASpringdale Naturals | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 1 |
| SPRSpringfield Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Pelzer LF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Kulasingam 3B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carson Roccaforte CF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Spencer Nivens RF | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Vazquez SS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Javi Vaz DH | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar Hernandez C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Connor Scott 1B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Johnson 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Drew Beam P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Johnson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Mozzicato P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Jessee P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachary Cawyer P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Beam | 3.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Brandon Johnson | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Frank Mozzicato | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Chase Jessee | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zachary Cawyer | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | NWA 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | NWA 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | NWA 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | NWA 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | NWA 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | NWA 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | NWA 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | NWA 99.7 | — |
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.