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Hot Rods at GrasshoppersBowling Green
Hot Rods
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atHot Rods at GrasshoppersThe Grasshoppers edged the Hot Rods 5-4 in a thrilling showdown at First National Bank Field. Jhon Diaz led the charge with a stellar 3-for-4 performance, driving in a key run to secure the victory. The teams were evenly matched with nine hits each, but the Grasshoppers capitalized on their chances just enough to pull ahead.
Jhon Diaz shined with a 3-for-4 day at the plate, contributing a vital RBI that helped the Grasshoppers secure a tight win. The Hot Rods' Connor Hujsak and Larry Martinez both went deep, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Grasshoppers' late-game surge.
Both teams left nine runners on base, showcasing missed opportunities on both sides, but it was the Grasshoppers who ultimately made the most of their chances. Grasshoppers' pitchers Jack Kartsonas, Kodi Whitley, and Ryan Andrade combined for a stellar performance, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings.
The Grasshoppers are coming off a loss, 7-3 over their last 10. The Hot Rods are coming off a win, 2-8 over their last 10.
The Grasshoppers are up next home vs Spartanburgers (Aug 27-29). The Hot Rods are up next at Dash (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.
Hot Rods to winMissRuns 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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGBowling Green Hot Rods | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| GBOGreensboro Grasshoppers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Santa Maria 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nathan Flewelling C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Connor Hujsak CF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Narciso Polanco SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nicandro Aybar 3B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Martinez 1B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Broecker DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jhon Diaz LF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kartsonas P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kodi Whitley P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Andrade P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Nichols P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Gainey P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Citelli P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kartsonas | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kodi Whitley | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ryan Andrade | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mason Nichols | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Garrett Gainey | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cade Citelli | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | GBO 100.0 | 29.7 | |
| B10 | GBO 70.3 | 10.2 | |
| T10 | GBO 80.5 | 10.0 | |
| T10 | GBO 70.5 | 9.6 | |
| T10 | GBO 60.9 | 10.9 | |
| B9 | GBO 50.0 | 16.5 | |
| B9 | GBO 66.5 | 38.3 | |
| B9 | BG 71.8 | 8.0 |
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.
