The RailRiders dominated the Cubs with a 13-3 victory at Principal Park. J.C. Escarra shined with a homer and three RBIs, leading the charge offensively. Oswaldo Cabrera also impressed, going 4-for-6 with a home run and two RBIs. The RailRiders' pitching staff held strong, limiting the Cubs to just three runs.
The RailRiders put on a hitting clinic, racking up 20 hits to the Cubs' 7, showcasing their offensive firepower throughout the game. J.C. Escarra led the charge with a stellar 3-for-5 performance, including a home run and three driven in, making him a key player in this lopsided affair.
Oswaldo Cabrera also had a standout game, going 4-for-6 with a home run and two RBIs, contributing significantly to the team's offensive onslaught. The RailRiders' pitching was equally impressive, with Dom Hamel tossing three scoreless innings to set the tone early on.
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 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 1 |
| IOWDes Moines Cubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. SS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| J.C. Escarra DH | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Marco Luciano 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera 3B | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Yanquiel Fernández RF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Bethancourt C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ernesto Martinez Jr. 1B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kenedy Corona LF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Duke Ellis CF | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dom Hamel P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Kean P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Montero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Brian P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Watson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bird P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Coleman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dom Hamel | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Chris Kean | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rafael Montero | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Brian | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Danny Watson | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Bird | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Coleman | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | — | |
| B9 | SWB 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SWB 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SWB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SWB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SWB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SWB 99.9 | — |
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.