The RailRiders take down the Cubs 6-3, powered by Ernesto Martinez Jr.'s standout performance with 3 hits and 4 RBIs. Oswaldo Cabrera also shined with 3 hits of his own, while the pitching staff kept the Cubs at bay. A solid showing from the RailRiders sets the stage for their next matchup.
The RailRiders clinched a 6-3 victory over the Cubs, fueled by an explosive performance from Ernesto Martinez Jr., who went 3-for-4 with 4 RBIs. It was a game where the RailRiders capitalized on their chances, while the Cubs struggled to convert their opportunities, leaving 8 runners stranded on base.
Despite a solid outing from Cubs pitcher Jace Beck, who tossed 5 scoreless innings, the RailRiders' offense came alive late, scoring 3 runs in the 8th inning. Oswaldo Cabrera's 3 hits were crucial in maintaining the momentum and ensuring the win for the RailRiders.
The RailRiders are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10. The Cubs are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The RailRiders are up next at Red Sox (Aug 28-30). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWBMoosic RailRiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 0 |
| IOWDes Moines Cubs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Luciano 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera 3B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanquiel Fernández RF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Hardman 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ernesto Martinez Jr. DH | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenedy Corona LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Duke Ellis CF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dom Hamel P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Kean P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Coleman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Watson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yerry De los Santos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kervin Castro P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dom Hamel | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Chris Kean | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Coleman | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Danny Watson | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yerry De los Santos | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kervin Castro | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 | SWB 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | SWB 98.5 | 3.1 | |
| B9 | SWB 95.4 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | SWB 90.8 | 4.9 | |
| T9 | SWB 95.7 | 1.1 | |
| T9 | SWB 96.8 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | SWB 96.6 | 11.8 | |
| T9 | SWB 84.8 | 1.8 |
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.