The Indians edged the Bats 5-4 in a thrilling contest! Enmanuel Valdez shined with 2 RBIs, leading the charge. Despite a strong showing from the Bats with 11 hits, they couldn't convert when it mattered most, stranding 10 runners on base.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Indians emerged victorious over the Bats, 5-4, showcasing their resilience. Enmanuel Valdez was the standout performer, racking up 2 RBIs and providing crucial support in a game where both teams battled hard.
Despite the Bats out-hitting the Indians 11 to 5, they struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving 10 runners on base. The Indians' pitchers, notably CD Pelham and Derek Diamond, held firm in relief, combining for 3 scoreless innings to secure the win.
The Indians are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10. The Bats are losers of 3 straight, 4-6 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 Bats are up next home vs Stripers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIndianapolis Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| LOULouisville Bats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Termarr Johnson 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitch Jebb CF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ronny Simon RF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Enmanuel Valdez 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Duce Gourson 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Brannigan SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominic Fletcher LF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derek Berg C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joshua Palacios DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Noah Davis P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CD Pelham P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Diamond P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Burrows P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Davis | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| CD Pelham | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Diamond | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau Burrows | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | IND 100.0 | 20.2 | |
| B9 | IND 79.8 | 14.1 | |
| B9 | IND 65.7 | 12.9 | |
| B9 | IND 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B9 | IND 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T9 | IND 79.6 | 55.7 | |
| T9 | LOU 76.1 | 3.8 | |
| T9 | LOU 85.4 | 6.7 |
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.