The Cubs cruised to a 10-3 victory over the Captains at Classic Auto Group Park, powered by Michael Hallquist's two home runs and three RBIs. Hallquist's explosive performance highlighted a dominant offensive display, as the Cubs racked up 17 hits. Angel Cepeda also shined, going 3-for-6 with an RBI, contributing to the Cubs' offensive onslaught.
Michael Hallquist was the star of the night, blasting two home runs and driving in three runs, showcasing his power at the plate.
The Cubs' offense overwhelmed the Captains, racking up a staggering 17 hits while the Captains managed just 4, emphasizing the Cubs' dominance.
Despite drawing 11 walks, the Captains stranded 10 runners, a missed opportunity that ultimately cost them in this matchup.
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 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 1 |
| LCEastlake Captains | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Kepley DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Angel Cepeda SS | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Escobar LF | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Halbach 3B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kade Snell CF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Logan Poteet C | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Michael Carico 1B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Geuri Lubo RF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Hallquist 2B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Alfredo Romero P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Stone P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Brockett P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Rujano P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Romero | 3.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Adam Stone | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson Brockett | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Luis Rujano | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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 | 0.2 | |
| B9 | SB 99.8 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | SB 99.9 | 0.3 | |
| B9 | SB 99.6 | 0.4 | |
| B9 | SB 99.2 | 0.4 | |
| B9 | SB 99.6 | 0.3 | |
| 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.