The River Cats soared past the Express with a commanding 9-2 victory, fueled by Jonah Cox's explosive performance, including a homer and three RBIs. The Cats' offense pounded out 13 hits, showcasing their power and precision. Meanwhile, Diego Castillo stood out for the Express, going 2-for-4, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback.
Jonah Cox was the star of the show, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, leading the River Cats to a decisive win. His bat was instrumental in a game that saw the Cats score nine runs on 13 hits, showcasing their offensive strength.
The River Cats capitalized on the Express's pitching struggles, while the Express left six runners stranded, failing to convert chances into runs. Despite Diego Castillo's solid 2-for-4 showing, the Express couldn't keep pace with the Cats' relentless attack.
The River Cats are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Express are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10.
The River Cats are up next at Aces (Aug 27-29). The Express are up next home vs Isotopes (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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| SACSacramento River Cats | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Freeman 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Taylor 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Logan O'Hoppe C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diego Castillo 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Zavala LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Brock DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trevor Hauver RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Keyber Rodriguez SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Davalillo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Roberts P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Santos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Curvelo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Davalillo | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Austin Roberts | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Winston Santos | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Luis Curvelo | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | SAC 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SAC 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SAC 99.9 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SAC 99.8 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SAC 99.7 | 0.7 | |
| B8 | SAC 99.0 | 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.