The RockHounds outlasted the Travelers 8-6 in a thrilling contest. Felnin Celesten shined brightly, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Devin Taylor also made waves for the Travelers, driving in three runs, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
Felnin Celesten's explosive performance, featuring a home run and three RBIs, was crucial in leading the RockHounds to victory.
Despite the Travelers' 11 hits, they left 13 runners stranded, showcasing missed opportunities that cost them dearly.
Devin Taylor's strong showing with a homer and three RBIs kept the game close, but it was the RockHounds' timely hitting that ultimately secured the win.
The RockHounds are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10. The Travelers are coming off a win, 2-8 over their last 10.
The RockHounds are up next home vs Drillers (Aug 27-29). The Travelers are up next at Wind Surge (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKNorth Little Rock Travelers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| MIDMidland RockHounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonny Farmelo CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Felnin Celesten SS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Pagliarini 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hunter Fitz-Gerald 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Connor Charping DH | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Caron C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jared Sundstrom RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Hood 3B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Rambusch LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Michael Morales P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Ruffcorn P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Cleveland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Morales | 3.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Jason Ruffcorn | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tyler Cleveland | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | MID 100.0 | 1.2 | |
| T9 | MID 98.8 | 0.8 | |
| T9 | MID 99.6 | 1.1 | |
| T9 | MID 98.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | MID 99.4 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | MID 98.5 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | MID 99.4 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | MID 99.5 | — |
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.