The Lugnuts edged the Captains 3-2 in a thrilling contest at Jackson Field. Tommy Hawke's standout performance, including a home run, was crucial in securing the win. Solid pitching from Jacob Zibin and Donovan Zsak kept the Captains at bay, allowing the Lugnuts to capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
The Lugnuts took a hard-fought victory against the Captains, scoring three runs to clinch the game. Tommy Hawke led the charge with a stellar performance, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, showcasing his power at the plate.
Jacob Zibin dazzled on the mound, tossing five innings without allowing a run and striking out three, while Donovan Zsak added two scoreless innings to secure the win. With the Captains leaving four runners stranded, the Lugnuts capitalized on their chances, making every run count.
The Lugnuts are losers of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10. The Captains are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Lugnuts are up next at Loons (Aug 27-29). The Captains are up next at Kernels (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCEastlake Captains | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| LANLansing Lugnuts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Hawke LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Advincula DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jace LaViolette CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cannon Peebles C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Luis De La Cruz RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeffrey Mercedes 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Benjamin 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Howe SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Rivas 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Zibin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Zsak P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jogly García P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melkis Hernández P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Zibin | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Donovan Zsak | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jogly García | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Melkis Hernández | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | LAN 100.0 | 16.3 | |
| B9 | LAN 83.7 | 0.6 | |
| B9 | LAN 71.0 | 10.1 | |
| B9 | LAN 81.1 | 10.1 | |
| B9 | LAN 71.0 | 7.1 | |
| T9 | LAN 63.9 | 3.4 | |
| T9 | LAN 60.5 | 4.7 | |
| T9 | LAN 55.8 | 5.8 |
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.