The RailRiders took down the Cubs 7-4 at Principal Park, fueled by J.C. Escarra's powerful performance with a homer and three RBIs. Kenedy Corona also shined with two hits and an RBI. The RailRiders' pitching kept the Cubs in check, allowing them to secure the win.
J.C. Escarra delivered a standout performance with a homer and three RBIs, driving the RailRiders to a solid victory. The team capitalized on their power, hitting three home runs while the Cubs were held scoreless in that department.
Despite racking up ten hits, the Cubs left seven runners on base, missing crucial scoring opportunities. Kenedy Corona contributed significantly with two hits and an RBI, helping the RailRiders maintain their offensive momentum.
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 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| IOWDes Moines Cubs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Marco Luciano 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Yanquiel Fernández RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Hardman DH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernesto Martinez Jr. 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenedy Corona LF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Duke Ellis CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Kloffenstein P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kervin Castro P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Reyzelman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Hanner P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kloffenstein | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Kervin Castro | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Reyzelman | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Bradley Hanner | 1.2 | 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 | SWB 100.0 | 0.5 | |
| B9 | SWB 99.5 | 8.7 | |
| B9 | SWB 90.8 | 4.9 | |
| T9 | SWB 95.7 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | SWB 95.9 | 0.3 | |
| T9 | SWB 97.1 | 0.5 | |
| B8 | SWB 96.6 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | SWB 95.7 | 1.7 |
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.