The Comets edged the Aviators 6-5 in a thrilling matchup at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Ryan Ward's homer and three RBIs were crucial for the Comets' victory. Jack Winkler also contributed significantly with two hits and two RBIs, helping secure the win.
In a nail-biter at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, the Comets triumphed over the Aviators 6-5. Ryan Ward shone bright, smashing a homer and driving in three runs, showcasing the power and precision needed to clinch this close contest.
Jack Winkler made his mark with two hits and two RBIs, solidifying the Comets' offense. Despite leaving five runners on base, the Comets capitalized on their chances better than the Aviators, who stranded six in a tough loss.
The Comets are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Aviators are winners of 3 straight, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Comets are up next home vs Chihuahuas (Aug 27-29). The Aviators are up next home vs Space Cowboys (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVLas Vegas Aviators | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| OKCOklahoma City Comets | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Swift 2B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Max Muncy RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Darell Hernaiz SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Meneses 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brayan Buelvas CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Stefanic DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bryan Lavastida C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Winkler 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Dickey LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yunior Tur P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Hernandez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Bash P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stevie Emanuels P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunior Tur | 2.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Nick Hernandez | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Bash | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Stevie Emanuels | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | OKC 100.0 | 3.7 | |
| T9 | OKC 96.3 | 5.5 | |
| T9 | OKC 90.8 | 7.3 | |
| B8 | OKC 83.5 | 0.8 | |
| B8 | OKC 84.3 | 1.0 | |
| B8 | OKC 85.3 | 1.4 | |
| T8 | OKC 86.7 | 2.7 | |
| T8 | OKC 84.0 | 4.1 |
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.