The Bulls outlasted the Knights 9-6 in a thrilling contest at Truist Field. Nick Madrigal led the charge with an impressive 3 hits and 3 RBIs. The Bulls capitalized on the Knights' pitching struggles, securing the win despite both teams leaving 8 runners on base.
The Bulls showcased their offensive prowess with a balanced attack, highlighted by Nick Madrigal's stellar 3-5 performance that drove in 3 crucial runs. Despite both teams having 11 hits, it was the Bulls' ability to capitalize on the Knights' pitching missteps that made the difference.
Logan Workman struck out 5 batters in his 3 innings of work, setting the tone for the Bulls' pitching staff, which ultimately limited the Knights' scoring opportunities. Even with 8 runners left on base, the Bulls found a way to push through and secure the victory.
The Bulls are losers of 3 straight, 5-5 over their last 10. The Knights are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Bulls are up next home vs Tides (Aug 27-29). The Knights are up next home vs Redbirds (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURDurham Bulls | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
| CLTCharlotte Knights | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal 2B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre' Morgan 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jack Suwinski LF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Austin Slater RF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan Driscoll C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatem Levins DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Oliver Dunn SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Logan Davidson 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Homer Bush Jr. CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Workman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Martin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manuel Rodríguez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Wild P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Alberto P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Reifert P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Workman | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Trevor Martin | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Manuel Rodríguez | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Owen Wild | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Alexander Alberto | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Evan Reifert | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | DUR 100.0 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | DUR 95.4 | 3.0 | |
| B9 | DUR 98.4 | 3.6 | |
| B9 | DUR 95.4 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | DUR 90.8 | 4.9 | |
| T9 | DUR 95.7 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | DUR 95.9 | 1.2 | |
| T9 | DUR 97.1 | 0.5 |
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.