The Blue Rocks edged the Keys 4-3 in a thrilling contest at Nymeo Field. Eli Willits powered the offense with a homer and an RBI, showcasing his hitting prowess. The Blue Rocks capitalized on key opportunities, while the Keys left too many runners stranded, unable to convert their chances into runs.
Eli Willits delivered a standout performance with a homer and an RBI, leading the Blue Rocks to victory. The Blue Rocks took advantage of the Keys' pitching struggles, scoring four runs despite only three hits, while the Keys left six runners on base, failing to capitalize on their opportunities.
Tucker Biven was a force on the mound, tossing two scoreless innings with four strikeouts, providing a solid foundation for the Blue Rocks' win. The Blue Rocks' ability to execute in key moments, especially with Luis Vázquez and Ronny Cruz contributing crucial runs, proved decisive in this close matchup.
The Blue Rocks are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Keys are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Blue Rocks are up next at BlueClaws (Aug 28-29). The Keys are up next home vs Tourists (Aug 28-30).
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 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILWilmington Blue Rocks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| FREFrederick Keys | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Willits SS | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ronny Cruz 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Yeremy Cabrera CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Angel Feliz 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Walsh 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Moroknek DH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Teo Banks RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Rombach C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Nunez LF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tucker Biven P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Euri Montero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Polanco P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Roberts P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eiker Huizi P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Dannelley P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Biven | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Euri Montero | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Polanco | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Jacob Roberts | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Eiker Huizi | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson Dannelley | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | WIL 100.0 | 9.9 | |
| B11 | WIL 90.1 | 11.5 | |
| B11 | WIL 78.6 | 8.3 | |
| B11 | WIL 86.9 | 8.0 | |
| T11 | WIL 78.9 | 3.9 | |
| T11 | WIL 82.8 | 44.1 | |
| T11 | FRE 61.3 | 3.6 | |
| T11 | FRE 66.7 | 2.3 |
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.