The Cubs took down the Kernels 4-1 in a strong showing at Four Winds Field. Adrian Bohorquez was dazzling on the mound, throwing five scoreless innings and racking up six strikeouts. Josiah Hartshorn contributed with two hits and two RBIs, leading the offense with relentless energy.
Adrian Bohorquez was the star of the night, tossing five innings of shutout ball while fanning six batters, showcasing his dominance on the mound.
The Cubs capitalized on their offensive opportunities, with Josiah Hartshorn driving in two runs and making key contributions to secure the victory.
Despite their efforts, the Kernels left eight runners stranded, struggling to convert their chances into runs, which ultimately cost them the game.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCedar Rapids Kernels | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasser Mercedes CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Rodriguez DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Danny De Andrade SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob McCombs RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JP Smith II 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinn McDaniel 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andy Lugo 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Chourio LF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis Hernandez C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Carpenter P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Bohorquez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yehizon Sanchez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carpenter | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Adrian Bohorquez | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Yehizon Sanchez | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 9.0 | |
| T9 | SB 91.0 | 5.3 | |
| T9 | SB 96.3 | 2.2 | |
| T9 | SB 98.5 | 1.9 | |
| B8 | SB 96.6 | 0.6 | |
| B8 | SB 97.2 | 1.4 | |
| B8 | SB 95.8 | 1.1 | |
| B8 | SB 94.7 | 3.3 |
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.