The Cyclones edged past the Blue Rocks with a thrilling 3-2 victory. Aidan Smith shined with a homer and two hits, driving the team’s offense. Joel Díaz also made a mark on the mound, allowing just one run in three innings. Despite having more hits, the Blue Rocks struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving 11 runners stranded.
Aidan Smith led the charge for the Cyclones, going 2-3 with a home run and a key RBI, solidifying his role as a clutch performer in this tight contest.
The Cyclones' pitching was stellar, with Joel Díaz striking out three batters while giving up only one earned run in three innings, helping to secure the win.
Despite out-hitting the Cyclones 6-1, the Blue Rocks left 11 runners on base, showcasing their struggles to convert opportunities into runs.
The Cyclones are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Blue Rocks are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Cyclones are up next at Renegades (Aug 27-29). The Blue Rocks are up next at BlueClaws (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKBrooklyn Cyclones | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| WILWilmington Blue Rocks | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Stafura SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan Smith LF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Snyder RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ronald Hernandez C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yonatan Henriquez 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| John Spikerman CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Baylor 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daiverson Gutierrez DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Meggers 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Joel Díaz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elwis Mijares P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ziegler P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Hodges P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Scarborough P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Arnaud P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Díaz | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Elwis Mijares | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Calvin Ziegler | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hunter Hodges | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Joe Scarborough | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Juan Arnaud | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | BRK 100.0 | 24.2 | |
| B9 | BRK 79.8 | 3.3 | |
| B9 | BRK 90.1 | 5.2 | |
| B9 | BRK 95.3 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | BRK 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | BRK 79.6 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | BRK 80.6 | 5.3 | |
| T9 | BRK 85.9 | 2.4 |
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.