The Kernels take down the Cubs 4-2 thanks to a stellar performance from Miguel Briceno, who went 2-2 with an RBI. JP Smith II also made his mark with a homer that set the tone early. Reed Moring shined on the mound, keeping the Cubs at bay with 6 strikeouts over 6 innings.
Miguel Briceno delivered a standout performance, going 2-2 with an RBI, helping the Kernels build an early lead.
Reed Moring was dominant on the mound, striking out 6 Cubs batters in 6 innings, showcasing his skills and keeping the opposition in check.
Despite a late charge, the Cubs struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving 6 runners stranded, which ultimately cost them the game.
The Kernels are losers of 2 straight, 1-9 over their last 10. The Cubs are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Kernels are up next home vs Captains (Aug 27-29). The Cubs are up next at Timber Rattlers (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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCedar Rapids Kernels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob McCombs CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Eduardo Tait C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny De Andrade 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JP Smith II DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jayson Bass RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Salas SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinn McDaniel 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Chourio LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel Briceno 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Reed Moring P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Peschl P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Moring | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Cole Peschl | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B7 | CR 100.0 | 4.6 | |
| B7 | CR 95.4 | 3.1 | |
| B7 | CR 98.5 | 3.2 | |
| B7 | CR 95.3 | 4.8 | |
| T7 | CR 90.5 | 0.5 | |
| T7 | CR 91.0 | 0.6 | |
| T7 | CR 91.6 | 0.8 | |
| B6 | CR 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.