The Emperors took down the Spartanburgers 5-2 at Fifth Third Park, thanks to a stellar performance by Cam Caminiti, who struck out 14 batters over 6.2 innings. The Emperors capitalized on Spartanburgers' errors and made the most of their scoring opportunities. John Gil also made his mark with an RBI that helped secure the victory.
The Emperors claimed a solid 5-2 victory over the Spartanburgers, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess. Cam Caminiti was the standout, dominating on the mound with 14 strikeouts over 6.2 innings, allowing only 1 earned run.
Despite a respectable showing, the Spartanburgers left 5 runners stranded, failing to convert opportunities into runs. John Gil contributed with an RBI single, while the Emperors capitalized on their chances, putting together a solid offensive performance.
The Emperors are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Spartanburgers are coming off a win, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Emperors are up next at Drive (Aug 27-29). The Spartanburgers are up next at Grasshoppers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMRome Emperors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| HCSSpartanburgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gil 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Hartman DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Lodise SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Owen Carey LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dixon Williams CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mason Guerra 1B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dallas Macias RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Colby Jones 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Colin Burgess C | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cam Caminiti P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathieu Curtis P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Caminiti | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Mathieu Curtis | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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 | ROM 100.0 | 1.6 | |
| B9 | ROM 98.5 | 1.0 | |
| B9 | ROM 99.5 | 1.3 | |
| B9 | ROM 98.2 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | ROM 95.7 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | ROM 96.1 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | ROM 96.6 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | ROM 96.2 | 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.