| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
 IOW | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Inning | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| STP | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| IOW | 8 | 11 | 0 |
The Cubs dominate the Saints with an 8-2 victory at Principal Park! A standout offensive display, fueled by strong hitting and pitching, led the way. This win keeps the Cubs competitive in the standings, showcasing their powerful lineup. The Cubs exploded for eight runs, showcasing their offensive might and leaving the Saints scrambling on defense all night. With a significant edge in hits, Chicago’s lineup was relentless, putting pressure on the Saints from the first inning to the last. The pitching staff kept the Saints at bay, limiting them to just two runs and maintaining control throughout the game. This victory not only boosts the Cubs’ confidence but also tightens the race in the standings, proving they are a force to be reckoned with.
The Cubs are losers of 4 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Saints are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
Every run in the order it was scored, with the running score beside it.
Chas McCormick singles on a fly ball to right fielder Matt Wallner. Moisés Ballesteros scores. Owen Miller scores.Single0-2Brett Bateman triples (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyler Fedko. James Triantos scores. Scott Kingery scores.Score0-4Scott Kingery singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Gabriel Gonzalez. Chas McCormick scores. James Triantos to 2nd.Single0-5Orlando Arcia singles on a fly ball to center fielder James Triantos. Matt Wallner scores. Aaron Sabato to 3rd. Hendry Mendez to 2nd.Single1-6Gabriel Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Scott Kingery to first baseman Jonathon Long. Aaron Sabato scores. Hendry Mendez to 3rd. Orlando Arcia to 2nd.Score2-6Ben Cowles homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field. James Triantos scores.Score2-8Each side's next fixtures, with the date and who travels.
St. Paul SaintsDes Moines CubsEvery plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | IOW 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | IOW 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | IOW 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| B8 | IOW 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | IOW 99.8 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | IOW 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | IOW 99.8 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | IOW 98.9 | 0.1 |
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.
