The Grasshoppers edged the Emperors 3-2 in a thrilling matchup at AdventHealth Stadium. Camden Janik's standout performance with 2 hits and an RBI helped secure the win. Both teams struggled to capitalize on chances, leaving 11 runners on base each, but the Grasshoppers came out on top with timely hits.
Camden Janik delivered a solid performance, going 2-for-5 with 1 RBI, proving crucial in the Grasshoppers' narrow victory. Bryan Mena set the tone on the mound, tossing 6 innings with just 2 earned runs, showcasing his ability to keep the Emperors at bay.
Despite the close score, both teams left a staggering 11 runners on base, highlighting missed opportunities that could have changed the game. The Grasshoppers managed to push across the runs when it mattered most, while the Emperors struggled to find that same timely hitting.
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 | 10 | 11 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBOGreensboro Grasshoppers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| ROMRome Emperors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyatt Sanford DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Yordany De Los Santos SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edward Florentino CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Jones 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jhonny Severino LF | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Josh Tate RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Shalin Polanco RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tony Blanco Jr. PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Caro 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Camden Janik C | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Palmer 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryan Mena P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlson Reed P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adolfo Oviedo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Mena | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Carlson Reed | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adolfo Oviedo | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | GBO 100.0 | 16.9 | |
| B11 | GBO 83.1 | 12.1 | |
| B11 | GBO 71.0 | 15.8 | |
| T11 | GBO 55.2 | 4.0 | |
| T11 | GBO 59.2 | 29.7 | |
| T11 | ROM 70.5 | 9.6 | |
| T11 | ROM 60.9 | 10.9 | |
| B10 | ROM 50.0 | 33.7 |
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.