The Space Cowboys soared to a commanding 9-2 victory over the Bees, fueled by Shay Whitcomb's grand slam. With strong pitching from Josh Hendrickson, who struck out seven, the Cowboys showcased their dominance. This win solidifies their momentum as they continue their quest in the regular season.
Shay Whitcomb's grand slam set the tone early, driving in four runs and igniting the Space Cowboys' offense against the Bees. Meanwhile, Josh Hendrickson delivered a stellar performance on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings, keeping the Bees at bay.
The Space Cowboys capitalized on their opportunities, while the Bees struggled with just three runners left on base, highlighting a significant difference in execution. Despite a solid effort from Gustavo Campero, who went 2-3 with a home run, the Bees couldn't keep pace with the Cowboys' powerful lineup.
The Space Cowboys are losers of 4 straight, 4-6 over their last 10. The Bees are coming off a win, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Space Cowboys are up next at Aviators (Aug 27-29). The Bees are up next at Rainiers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLSouth Jordan Bees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| SUGSugar Land Space Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore 2B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Gustavo Campero LF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyren Paris CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jeimer Candelario 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Gobbel 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yolmer Sánchez SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Niko Kavadas DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Logan Porter C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cade Marlowe RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alek Manoah P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Harding P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Huascar Ynoa P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah | 3.1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Houston Harding | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Huascar Ynoa | 2.0 | 1 | 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 | SUG 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SUG 99.9 | — | |
| T8 | SUG 99.9 | 0.2 |
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.