The Cubs powered past the Captains with a 15-7 victory, fueled by a sensational performance from Jose Escobar, who went 3-6 with 3 RBI. The Cubs showcased their offensive prowess with four home runs, while the Captains struggled defensively with four errors. This win highlights the Cubs' ability to capitalize on the Captains' missteps, leaving them with 15 runners stranded.
The Cubs soared to a 15-7 victory over the Captains, showcasing an explosive offense with four home runs. Jose Escobar was a driving force, delivering a stellar 3-6 night at the plate with 3 RBI, leading the way for the Cubs.
The Captains faced challenges on the mound and in the field, committing four errors and leaving 15 runners stranded, which ultimately hampered their chances. Despite Garrett Howe's impressive 3-5 performance with a home run and 4 RBI, the Captains couldn't keep pace with the Cubs' relentless offense.
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 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| LCEastlake Captains | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Kepley CF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Ty Southisene 2B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Josiah Hartshorn 1B | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jose Escobar LF | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kade Snell RF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Angel Cepeda SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Matt Halbach 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Logan Poteet DH | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Stransky C | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Kohl Franklin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Williams P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Jerzembeck P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Reynolds P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl Franklin | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Nate Williams | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Eli Jerzembeck | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Cole Reynolds | 2.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — |
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.