The Grasshoppers edge the Emperors 6-4 in a thrilling matchup! Dylan Palmer shines with a 2-for-4 performance, driving in two crucial runs. Despite the Emperors hitting two home runs, their missed chances left them stranded, unable to catch up.
The Grasshoppers snagged a 6-4 victory over the Emperors, showcasing their offensive prowess with 13 hits compared to 6 for their opponents. Dylan Palmer led the charge with a stellar 2-for-4 performance, bringing home two vital runs and making a significant impact on the scoreboard.
Despite hitting two home runs, the Emperors struggled with missed opportunities, leaving 5 runners on base while the Grasshoppers stranded 9. Adolfo Oviedo's stellar 3.0 innings of scoreless relief helped secure the win for the Grasshoppers, stifling any late-game momentum from the Emperors.
The Grasshoppers are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10. The Emperors are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Grasshoppers are up next home vs Spartanburgers (Aug 27-29). The Emperors are up next at Drive (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBOGreensboro Grasshoppers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| ROMRome Emperors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Florentino CF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yordany De Los Santos SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Jones 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Axiel Plaz C | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhonny Severino LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tony Blanco Jr. DH | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carlos Caro 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Palmer 2B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Tate RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Bimbi P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adolfo Oviedo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlson Reed P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cain P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bimbi | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Adolfo Oviedo | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlson Reed | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Brandon Cain | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | GBO 100.0 | 5.0 | |
| B9 | GBO 95.0 | 7.4 | |
| B9 | GBO 87.6 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | GBO 80.8 | 9.7 | |
| T9 | GBO 90.5 | 1.9 | |
| T9 | GBO 92.4 | 0.8 | |
| T9 | GBO 91.6 | 0.8 | |
| B8 | GBO 92.4 | 1.7 |
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.