The Express dominated the River Cats 7-1, powered by Julian Brock's big bat with a homer and three RBIs. Dalton Pence was a force on the mound, throwing five scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The Express capitalized on their chances while the River Cats struggled to convert their opportunities.
Julian Brock stole the show with a homer and three RBIs, leading the Express to a commanding 7-1 victory. Dalton Pence's stellar five-inning outing, allowing no earned runs and striking out six, set the tone for the game.
The Express showcased their offensive firepower, securing ten hits to the River Cats' three, while the River Cats left three runners stranded, failing to capitalize on their chances. Despite a late homer from Parks Harber, the River Cats couldn't keep pace with the Express' scoring onslaught.
The Express are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10. The River Cats are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Express are up next home vs Isotopes (Aug 27-29). The River Cats are up next at Aces (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRound Rock Express | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| SACSacramento River Cats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cody Freeman 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Bride 1B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan O'Hoppe DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| John Taylor LF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Diego Castillo 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Brock C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyber Rodriguez SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Orlando Martinez RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dalton Pence P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Thompson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Lobus P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michel Otañez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wilian Bormie P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Pence | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Mason Thompson | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Lobus | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michel Otañez | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Wilian Bormie | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 | RR 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | RR 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | RR 99.9 | 0.3 |
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.