The Cardinals edged out the Wind Surge 4-3 in a thrilling contest. Marek Houston shone with a home run and two RBIs, leading the charge for the Cardinals. Despite a strong effort from the Wind Surge, including Ryan Campos’ homer, they fell just short in the end.
The Cardinals secured a tight victory over the Wind Surge, showcasing their resilience in a game filled with action. Marek Houston's standout performance, going 2-5 with a home run and two RBIs, was crucial in propelling the Cardinals to this hard-fought win.
The Wind Surge out-hit the Cardinals 10 to 6 but struggled to convert their opportunities, leaving seven runners stranded. Meanwhile, Ty Langenberg delivered a stellar 4.0 innings of shutout ball, solidifying the Cardinals' lead and sealing the game in a nail-biting finish.
The Cardinals are winners of 8 straight, 8-2 over their last 10. The Wind Surge are coming off a loss, 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| SPRSpringfield Cardinals | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marek Houston SS | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Khadim Diaw C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Winokur CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kala'i Rosario DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Spain RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Andrew Cossetti 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Caden Kendle LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle DeBarge 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jake Rucker 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Quick P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Mueller P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Langenberg P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Quick | 2.2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mitch Mueller | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Langenberg | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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 | 11.6 | |
| T9 | SPR 88.4 | 11.7 | |
| T9 | SPR 76.7 | 13.1 | |
| T9 | SPR 63.6 | 19.9 | |
| B8 | SPR 83.5 | 1.5 | |
| B8 | SPR 85.0 | 1.7 | |
| B8 | SPR 86.7 | 1.4 | |
| B8 | SPR 85.3 | 1.4 |
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.