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Cubs at LoonsSouth Bend
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Post Game SummaryStat Savant
atCubs at LoonsThe Loons outlasted the Cubs in a back-and-forth contest, with Charles Davalan going deep twice to pace the offense. The Cubs couldn't overcome a hit deficit on the road, falling in a game that saw both teams trade momentum throughout. The clubs stay with each other Friday night, with the Cubs visiting the Loons for another shot at closing the gap.
The Loons took down the Cubs 8-6, using depth at the plate to outshoot their opponents and secure the win.
Davalan went 3-for-4 with two home runs and two RBIs, shouldering the offensive load for the Loons and proving to be the difference maker when it mattered.
The Cubs managed nine hits but couldn't find the same formula, while the Loons' 12 hits translated into the winning margin. The loss dropped the Cubs to 63-44 while the Loons improved to 62-45.
The Loons are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10. The Cubs are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Loons are up next home vs Lugnuts (Aug 27-29). The Cubs are up next at Timber Rattlers (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.
Loons to winHitRuns 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
| GLMidland Loons | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kade Snell LF | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Angel Cepeda SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Josiah Hartshorn 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Escobar 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Halbach 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexey Lumpuy CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Logan Poteet C | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brennan Hudson DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Geuri Lubo RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nazier Mulé P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yoendris Gonzalez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Bell P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazier Mulé | 3.2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Yoendris Gonzalez | 2.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ethan Bell | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | GL 100.0 | 4.0 | |
| T9 | GL 96.0 | 7.1 | |
| T9 | GL 88.9 | 7.0 | |
| T9 | GL 81.9 | 10.3 | |
| T9 | GL 92.2 | 4.4 | |
| T9 | GL 96.6 | 1.9 | |
| B8 | GL 98.5 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | GL 98.8 | 0.4 |
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.
