The Cubs outlast the Captains in a thrilling contest, 8-6, driven by Jonah Advincula's standout performance with 2 hits, including a homer and 3 RBIs. Kane Kepley also shone with a home run and 3 RBIs, helping the Cubs secure the win. Both teams had their chances, but the Captains left 17 runners on base, ultimately falling short.
Jonah Advincula was the star of the night for the Cubs, going 2-2 with a home run and 3 RBIs, showcasing his power and consistency at the plate.
The Captains struggled to convert their opportunities, leaving a staggering 17 runners on base, which proved costly in their pursuit of victory.
Despite the Captains' efforts, including a solid performance from Kane Kepley with a home run and 3 RBIs, they couldn't overcome the Cubs' offensive edge.
The Cubs are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Captains are winners of 2 straight, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Cubs are up next at Timber Rattlers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| LCEastlake Captains | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Kepley CF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Josiah Hartshorn DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Jose Escobar 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Southisene 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Angel Cepeda SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Kade Snell LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Michael Hallquist 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Michael Carico 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Geuri Lubo RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Stransky C | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jostin Florentino P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Romero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JP Wheat P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Flanagan P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jostin Florentino | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Jose Romero | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JP Wheat | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Ethan Flanagan | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | SB 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | SB 98.5 | 3.2 | |
| B9 | SB 95.3 | 4.8 | |
| T9 | SB 90.5 | 1.6 | |
| T9 | SB 92.1 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | SB 91.4 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | SB 91.0 | 0.6 | |
| T9 | SB 91.6 | 0.8 |
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.