The Cardinals cruised to victory over the Wind Surge with a 5-1 scoreline. Jake Rucker shone bright, launching a homer and driving in a run. The Cardinals capitalized on two Wind Surge errors, while the Wind Surge left nine runners stranded on base, failing to convert opportunities.
The Cardinals took control early, scoring five runs, including two home runs from their lineup, showcasing their offensive firepower. Jake Rucker made his mark with a homer and an RBI, proving to be a key contributor in the victory.
Wind Surge pitching was solid with Cory Lewis and Spencer Bengard combining for six strikeouts and no earned runs, but the team struggled offensively, leaving nine runners on base. Errors also haunted the Wind Surge, as two miscues allowed the Cardinals to take advantage and secure the win.
The Cardinals are winners of 9 straight, 9-1 over their last 10. The Wind Surge are losers of 2 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Cardinals are up next home vs Missions (Aug 27-29). The Wind Surge are up next home vs Travelers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCHWichita Wind Surge | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| SPRSpringfield Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cossetti C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Kala'i Rosario LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tanner Schobel 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Billy Amick 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brandon Winokur SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garrett Spain CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle DeBarge 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caden Kendle RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Rucker DH | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cory Lewis P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Bengard P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulshawn Pasqualotto P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Lewis | 4.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Spencer Bengard | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Paulshawn Pasqualotto | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | SPR 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SPR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SPR 99.9 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SPR 99.8 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | SPR 99.4 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SPR 99.5 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SPR 99.6 | 0.1 | |
| T8 | SPR 99.5 | 1.0 |
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.