The Dash edged the Grasshoppers 8-6 in a thrilling showdown at First National Bank Field. Kaleb Freeman shone with a stellar 2-for-3 performance, blasting a homer and driving in four runs. Axiel Plaz also made his mark, hitting two home runs in the contest. The Dash capitalized on their chances, while the Grasshoppers left too many runners stranded.
It was an electrifying night for Kaleb Freeman, who went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBIs, leading the Dash to a hard-fought victory. Freeman's big bat was crucial in a game where both teams showcased their power, with a total of five home runs combined.
The Dash had a slight edge in walks, drawing eight compared to the Grasshoppers' four, which helped them capitalize on scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the Grasshoppers struggled to convert their chances, leaving eight runners on base, a significant factor in their defeat.
On the mound, Grant Umberger delivered an impressive outing for the Dash, tossing five innings with only one earned run and racking up eight strikeouts, solidifying his team's victory.
The Dash are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Grasshoppers are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10.
The Dash are up next home vs Hot Rods (Aug 27-29). The Grasshoppers are up next home vs Spartanburgers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSWinston-Salem Dash | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| GBOGreensboro Grasshoppers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Brown CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Roch Cholowsky SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Javier Mogollon 3B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| George Wolkow RF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nick McLain LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kyle Lodise 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jeral Perez DH | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Kaleb Freeman 1B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson Appel C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Umberger P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landen Payne P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Conover P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankeli Arias P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aric McAtee P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Umberger | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Landen Payne | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drew Conover | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Frankeli Arias | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Aric McAtee | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | WS 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | WS 98.5 | 3.2 | |
| B9 | WS 95.3 | 4.8 | |
| B9 | WS 90.5 | 5.2 | |
| T9 | WS 95.7 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | WS 95.9 | 0.3 | |
| T9 | WS 96.2 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | WS 96.6 | 0.9 |
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.