The Kernels dominated the Cubs with a decisive 7-0 victory. Byron Chourio stole the spotlight, going 2-4 with a homer and 4 RBIs. Quinn McDaniel also shined, contributing a homer and 3 hits. The Kernels' pitching staff combined for a stellar shutout performance, keeping the Cubs at bay throughout the game.
The Kernels put on a show at Four Winds Field, taking down the Cubs 7-0 in a commanding performance. Byron Chourio led the charge, going 2-4 with a home run and driving in 4 runs, showcasing his power and clutch hitting.
Quinn McDaniel also made waves with a homer and 3 hits, demonstrating the Kernels' offensive depth. Meanwhile, the pitching trio of Justin Mitrovich, Cleiber Maldonado, and Brian Zeldin combined for 9 strikeouts and a shutout, leaving the Cubs searching for answers at the plate.
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 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCedar Rapids Kernels | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob McCombs RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Rodriguez DH | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel Briceno DH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasser Mercedes CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JP Smith II 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny De Andrade 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinn McDaniel 2B | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Salas SS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Chourio LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Hernandez C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Mitrovich P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleiber Maldonado P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Zeldin P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Mitrovich | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Cleiber Maldonado | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Zeldin | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | CR 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | CR 99.9 | — | |
| B9 | CR 99.9 | 0.3 | |
| B9 | CR 99.6 | 0.3 | |
| T9 | CR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | CR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | CR 99.9 | — | |
| T9 | CR 99.9 | — |
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.