The Comets edged out the Bees 6-5 in a thrilling contest at The Ballpark at America First Square. Griffin Lockwood-Powell led the charge with a standout performance, driving in three crucial runs. Alek Thomas also shined with three hits, helping the Comets secure the victory despite leaving nine runners on base.
Griffin Lockwood-Powell was the star of the night, going 2-for-5 with three RBIs, including a key double that helped push the Comets ahead. The Comets managed to out-hit the Bees 11 to 9, but both teams struggled to capitalize, with the Bees leaving 11 runners stranded on base.
Alek Thomas contributed significantly, finishing 3-for-5 with an RBI, showcasing the depth of the Comets' lineup. Despite a solid performance from Christian Moore for the Bees, who went 3-for-4, the Comets' early scoring proved too much to overcome.
The Comets are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Bees are coming off a win, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Comets are up next home vs Chihuahuas (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 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKCOklahoma City Comets | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| SLSouth Jordan Bees | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Freeland DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zach Ehrhard CF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Matt Gorski 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Tibbs III RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Alek Thomas LF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyeseong Kim SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Austin Gauthier 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Griffin Lockwood-Powell C | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Miller 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Glasnow P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett McDaniels P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Romero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Casparius P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Gervase P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronan Kopp P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerming Rosario P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Griff McGarry P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Garrett McDaniels | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Romero | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Ben Casparius | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Gervase | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronan Kopp | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jerming Rosario | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Griff McGarry | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | OKC 100.0 | 17.6 | |
| B10 | OKC 82.4 | 2.8 | |
| B10 | OKC 85.2 | 14.2 | |
| B10 | OKC 71.0 | 15.8 | |
| T10 | OKC 55.2 | 11.3 | |
| T10 | OKC 66.5 | 2.1 | |
| T10 | OKC 62.5 | 3.3 | |
| T10 | OKC 59.2 | 28.2 |
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.