The Indians edged out the Cubs with a 3-2 victory at Victory Field! Billy Cook was the star of the show, driving in two crucial runs to propel his team forward. Despite a strong performance from Hayden Cantrelle, who went 3-4, the Cubs fell just short in this tight contest.
In a thrilling matchup at Victory Field, the Indians secured a 3-2 win over the Cubs. Billy Cook shined with a pair of RBIs, showcasing clutch hitting that made all the difference in this nail-biter.
The Cubs had a solid day at the plate with Hayden Cantrelle racking up three hits, but they left eight runners stranded, unable to capitalize on their opportunities. Meanwhile, the Indians' pitching staff stepped up, with Brandon Neeck throwing three scoreless innings to help seal the victory.
The Indians are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10. The Cubs are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The win pulls the Indians back to .500 at 64-64. The Indians are up next home vs Clippers (Aug 27-29). The Cubs are up next home vs Storm Chasers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOWDes Moines Cubs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| INDIndianapolis Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Cowles 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Owen Ayers C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| BJ Murray 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Owen Miller SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chas McCormick CF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ethan Hearn DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Nwogu RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ed Howard 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hayden Cantrelle LF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Noland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Roberts P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Murray P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wantz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Klobosits P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Noland | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ethan Roberts | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jayden Murray | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andrew Wantz | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Gabe Klobosits | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | IND 100.0 | 36.6 | |
| B9 | IND 63.7 | 0.6 | |
| B9 | IND 63.1 | 9.5 | |
| B9 | IND 53.6 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | IND 58.2 | 5.7 | |
| T9 | IND 63.9 | 11.7 | |
| T9 | IND 52.2 | 5.2 | |
| T9 | IND 57.4 | 7.4 |
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.