The Wind Surge edged out the Naturals 7-6 in a thrilling contest! Graham Brown's grand slam propelled the Surge to victory, showcasing his power with 4 RBIs. Despite a strong effort from Canyon Brown, who went 2-4, the Naturals fell just short in a nail-biter.
In a high-octane matchup, the Wind Surge triumphed over the Naturals 7-6, with Graham Brown delivering the decisive blow with a grand slam that racked up 4 RBIs. Brown's explosive swing was the highlight of a game that saw both teams battling fiercely for every run.
The Wind Surge capitalized on their chances, leaving just 7 runners on base compared to the Naturals' 5, showcasing a more efficient offensive effort. Khadim Diaw's solid performance, going 2-3 with 2 walks, also helped set the stage for their victory.
The Wind Surge are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Naturals are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Wind Surge are up next home vs Travelers (Aug 27-29). The Naturals are up next home vs RoughRiders (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 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| NWASpringdale Naturals | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marek Houston SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khadim Diaw DH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Winokur 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Cossetti C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Garrett Spain CF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle DeBarge 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jay Thomason LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaime Ferrer 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Graham Brown RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Armstrong P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Gregory P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Webb P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitch Mueller P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Armstrong | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hunter Gregory | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Jacob Webb | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitch Mueller | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | WCH 100.0 | 4.7 | |
| B9 | WCH 95.3 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | WCH 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | WCH 79.6 | 3.4 | |
| T9 | WCH 83.0 | 5.1 | |
| T9 | WCH 85.2 | 3.0 | |
| T9 | WCH 85.9 | 2.4 | |
| B8 | WCH 83.5 | 12.5 |
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.