The Naturals edge the Wind Surge in a thrilling 7-6 contest at Arvest Ballpark. Carson Roccaforte shines with a homer and three RBIs, driving the offense forward. Despite the Wind Surge's strong effort, they left 12 runners stranded, proving costly in the end.
The Naturals triumphed over the Wind Surge in a tight showdown, finishing 7-6. Carson Roccaforte was the standout, launching a homer and driving in three runs, showcasing his clutch hitting throughout the game.
The Naturals capitalized on their offensive opportunities, racking up 12 hits and two homers, while the Wind Surge struggled with 12 runners left on base. Despite a solid outing from Preston Johnson, who pitched four scoreless innings, the Wind Surge couldn't recover from their missed chances.
The Naturals are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Wind Surge are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Naturals are up next home vs RoughRiders (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 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCHWichita Wind Surge | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| NWASpringdale Naturals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marek Houston SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Khadim Diaw C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Winokur 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Cossetti DH | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Garrett Spain CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Caden Kendle RF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Graham Brown RF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle DeBarge LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jaime Ferrer 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Rucker 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chris Vallimont P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulshawn Pasqualotto P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Johnson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Bischoff P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Vallimont | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Paulshawn Pasqualotto | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Johnson | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kyle Bischoff | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | NWA 100.0 | 7.2 | |
| B10 | NWA 92.8 | 0.1 | |
| B10 | NWA 92.7 | 12.2 | |
| T10 | NWA 80.5 | 15.6 | |
| T10 | NWA 64.9 | 21.2 | |
| T10 | WCH 56.3 | 1.2 | |
| T10 | WCH 55.1 | 5.1 | |
| B9 | NWA 50.0 | 11.0 |
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.