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Kernels at CubsCedar Rapids
Kernels
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atKernels at CubsThe Cubs dominated the Kernels with a resounding 6-0 victory at Four Winds Field. Jose Escobar led the charge with a homer, showcasing the Cubs' power at the plate. The pitching staff also shined, with Kolten Smith's stellar 4.0 innings allowing just one earned run, setting the tone for the game.
The Cubs flexed their muscles with three home runs, showcasing their offensive firepower against the Kernels. Jose Escobar, Michael Hallquist, and Josiah Hartshorn each went deep, contributing to a commanding 6-run outing.
Kolten Smith was a standout on the mound, tossing 4.0 innings with only one earned run and five strikeouts, leading a pitching effort that kept the Kernels off the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the Kernels struggled with runners left on base, stranding nine while the Cubs capitalized on their opportunities.
The Cubs are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Kernels are losers of 2 straight, 1-9 over their last 10.
The Cubs are up next at Timber Rattlers (Aug 27-29). The Kernels are up next home vs Captains (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.
Cubs to winHitRuns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCedar Rapids Kernels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasser Mercedes RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Rodriguez CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eduardo Tait C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny De Andrade 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob McCombs LF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayson Bass DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JP Smith II 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jose Salas SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andy Lugo 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kolten Smith P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Dunn P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike McKenna P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Becerra P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Smith | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Ross Dunn | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike McKenna | 1.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Christian Becerra | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | SB 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | 0.2 | |
| B8 | SB 99.7 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.7 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SB 99.8 | — | |
| T8 | SB 99.8 | 0.5 | |
| T8 | SB 99.3 | 0.3 |
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.
