The BlueClaws pulled ahead in the top of the fifth with a two-run rally to beat the Cyclones 2-1. An error by Cyclones first baseman Ronald Hernandez on a fielder's choice opened the door, allowing Nathan Humphreys and Devin Saltiban to score. Juan Villavicencio went 1 for 4 in the BlueClaws' lineup. The BlueClaws improved to 42-68 while the Cyclones dropped to 48-62, setting up a rematch on Saturday.
The BlueClaws edged the Cyclones 2-1 in a tightly contested matchup that turned on a single sequence in the fifth inning.
With runners in motion, Kodey Shojinaga reached on a fielder's choice to first base. Ronald Hernandez fielded the ball, but his throw was off the mark—an error that allowed Humphreys and Saltiban to score the go-ahead runs.
Juan Villavicencio recorded the BlueClaws' only hit among its order, going 1 for 4 in support of the winning effort.
The BlueClaws are coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10. The Cyclones are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The BlueClaws are up next home vs Blue Rocks (Aug 27-29). The Cyclones are up next at Renegades (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSLakewood BlueClaws | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| BRKBrooklyn Cyclones | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Phelps SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryson Ware 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeli Espinosa 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Villavicencio DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TJayy Walton LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nathan Humphreys CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Saltiban RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Scott Mudler C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kodey Shojinaga 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daunte Stuart 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ryan Dromboski P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Warunek P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Amarante P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Dromboski | 4.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Kevin Warunek | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Juan Amarante | 3.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | JS 100.0 | 9.9 | |
| B9 | JS 90.1 | 11.5 | |
| B9 | JS 78.6 | 9.9 | |
| B9 | JS 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | JS 79.6 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | JS 80.6 | 1.3 | |
| T9 | JS 81.9 | 1.6 | |
| B8 | JS 83.5 | 11.6 |
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.