The Blue Rocks edged the Cyclones 6-5 in a thrilling contest! Aidan Smith powered the offense with a homer and three RBIs, leading the charge. The game featured a wild finish, with the Cyclones battling back but ultimately falling short.
The Blue Rocks pulled off a nail-biter against the Cyclones, securing a 6-5 victory at Frawley Stadium. Aidan Smith stood out with a strong performance, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs that made a significant impact on the scoreboard.
Despite the loss, the Cyclones had their moments, with Eli Willits driving in three runs and Jorgelys Mota going a perfect 3-for-3. However, they struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving six runners on base, which proved costly in the tight matchup.
The Blue Rocks are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Cyclones are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Blue Rocks are up next at BlueClaws (Aug 27-29). The Cyclones are up next at Renegades (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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKBrooklyn Cyclones | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| WILWilmington Blue Rocks | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Stafura SS | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Smith LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Snyder RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cole Mathis 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ronald Hernandez 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| John Spikerman CF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carter Dierdorf DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Antonio Jimenez 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chase Meggers C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Gabrysh P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Carlson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Scarborough P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Gabrysh | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Parker Carlson | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Joe Scarborough | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B7 | WIL 100.0 | 33.5 | |
| B7 | WIL 66.5 | 17.2 | |
| B7 | WIL 83.7 | 29.2 | |
| B7 | WIL 54.5 | 18.5 | |
| B7 | WIL 73.0 | 1.2 | |
| B7 | WIL 64.7 | 8.6 | |
| B7 | BRK 66.1 | 13.5 | |
| T7 | BRK 79.6 | 1.9 |
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.