The Chiefs edged the Kernels 6-5 in a thrilling matchup! Luis Pino shone with a 3-for-5 day, driving in two runs to help secure the win. Despite a strong effort from Dameury Pena, who went 3-for-5, the Kernels couldn't overcome the Chiefs' late scoring surge.
The Chiefs narrowly defeated the Kernels 6-5 in a gripping contest at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Luis Pino was the star of the show, going 3-for-5 at the plate with two RBIs, playing a crucial role in the Chiefs' victory.
Despite out-hitting the Chiefs 13 to 10, the Kernels stranded 12 runners, failing to capitalize on their opportunities. Gerardo Salas delivered a solid performance on the mound for the Chiefs, allowing just one earned run in 3.2 innings of relief, keeping the game within reach for his team.
The Chiefs are winners of 2 straight, 3-7 over their last 10. The Kernels are losers of 2 straight, 1-9 over their last 10.
The Chiefs are up next at Whitecaps (Aug 27-29). The Kernels are up next home vs Captains (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 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPeoria Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| CRCedar Rapids Kernels | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Peete CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jack Gurevitch 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jalin Flores 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Kross 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cade McGee DH | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ian Petrutz RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Anyelo Encarnación SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Chase Heath C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Pino LF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Martinez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerardo Salas P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Olsen P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Worley P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Martinez | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Gerardo Salas | 3.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Bobby Olsen | 1.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Christian Worley | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | PEO 100.0 | 24.2 | |
| B10 | PEO 75.8 | 30.6 | |
| B10 | PEO 53.5 | 18.2 | |
| B10 | CR 64.7 | 19.9 | |
| T10 | PEO 55.2 | 7.2 | |
| T10 | PEO 59.2 | 4.6 | |
| T10 | PEO 63.8 | 15.1 | |
| T10 | CR 51.3 | 1.3 |
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.