The Saints cruised to a 15-5 victory over the Bats at CHS Field, fueled by a powerful offense. Ben Ross shone brightly, going 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, leading the way for St. Paul. The Saints' pitching also held firm, limiting the Bats to just 10 hits while racking up a solid performance.
The Saints exploded for 17 hits, showcasing a potent offensive effort with four home runs, including a stellar performance from Ben Ross, who went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. This offensive barrage overwhelmed the Bats, who could only muster 10 hits and struggled against an effective Saints pitching staff.
Edwin Arroyo made his mark for the Bats, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Saints' relentless attack. The Bats left four runners stranded, failing to capitalize on opportunities, while the Saints were efficient at the plate, leading to a decisive win.
The Saints are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Bats are losers of 3 straight, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Saints are up next home vs Mud Hens (Aug 27-29). The Bats are up next home vs Stripers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOULouisville Bats | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| STPSt. Paul Saints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Urbaez LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwin Arroyo SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Balcazar 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Toglia 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Benson CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Michael Chavis 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| P.J. Higgins DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Banfield C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Haggerty RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Harmon P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Lavallee P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Farr P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Harmon | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Johnathan Lavallee | 1.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas Farr | 1.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | STP 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | STP 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | STP 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | STP 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | STP 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | STP 99.9 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | STP 99.8 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | STP 99.9 | 0.1 |
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.