The Cubs took down the Stripers with a 7-3 victory, fueled by Brett Bateman's stellar 3-for-4 performance and key contributions from Jonathon Long. The Cubs capitalized on their chances, scoring six runs in a crucial fourth inning. Despite the Stripers' efforts, they left nine runners on base, unable to convert opportunities into runs.
Brett Bateman was the star of the show, going 3-for-4 with an RBI, leading the Cubs to a powerful offensive display. The Cubs exploded for six runs in the fourth inning, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities while the Stripers struggled to do the same.
On the mound, Grant Kipp was solid for the Cubs, tossing five innings with just one earned run, while the Stripers' pitching faced challenges, allowing a total of seven runs. Despite their 12 hits, the Stripers left nine runners stranded, highlighting missed opportunities that ultimately cost them the game.
The Cubs are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Stripers are winners of 3 straight, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Cubs are up next home vs Storm Chasers (Aug 27-29). The Stripers are up next at Bats (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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
| GWNLawrenceville Stripers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bateman CF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Long 1B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Moisés Ballesteros DH | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| BJ Murray 3B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Miller 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Alcántara RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Owen Ayers C | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chas McCormick LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Cowles SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Grant Kipp P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince Reilly P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Campbell P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zac Leigh P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Collin Snider P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Kipp | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Vince Reilly | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Paul Campbell | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Zac Leigh | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Collin Snider | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | IOW 100.0 | 0.5 | |
| B9 | IOW 99.5 | 1.6 | |
| B9 | IOW 98.2 | 1.1 | |
| B9 | IOW 99.3 | 1.2 | |
| T9 | IOW 98.1 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | IOW 98.3 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | IOW 98.2 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | IOW 98.3 | 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.