The RailRiders powered past the Cubs with a 9-5 victory, fueled by Marco Luciano's impressive 4-for-6 performance and 2 RBIs. J.C. Escarra also made a splash, driving in 3 runs. Despite leaving 14 runners on base, the RailRiders' offense shined at Principal Park.
The RailRiders clinched a 9-5 win over the Cubs, showcasing a potent offense with 16 hits. Marco Luciano stood out with a stellar 4-for-6 night at the plate, driving in 2 runs to propel his team forward.
Despite the victory, the RailRiders left a staggering 14 runners on base, highlighting missed opportunities. J.C. Escarra contributed significantly with 3 RBIs, while Elmer Rodríguez delivered a solid start, tossing 4.2 scoreless innings.
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 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| IOWDes Moines Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Marco Luciano 2B | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Yanquiel Fernández DH | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Hardman 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ernesto Martinez Jr. LF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenedy Corona LF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Gabrielson RF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Duke Ellis CF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Elmer Rodríguez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Messinger P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Hendry P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yerry De los Santos P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Watson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Coleman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Rodríguez | 4.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Zach Messinger | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Brian Hendry | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yerry De los Santos | 0.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Danny Watson | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Coleman | 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 | SWB 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | SWB 99.9 | 0.8 | |
| B9 | SWB 99.1 | 1.2 | |
| B9 | SWB 97.9 | 1.3 | |
| T9 | SWB 99.2 | — | |
| T9 | SWB 99.2 | 0.3 | |
| T9 | SWB 98.9 | 0.6 | |
| T9 | SWB 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.