The Cubs dominated the Kernels with a commanding 13-1 victory at Four Winds Field. Josiah Hartshorn led the charge, smashing a homer and driving in two runs. The Cubs showcased their hitting prowess with 13 hits and capitalized on defensive errors from the Kernels.
The Cubs unleashed a hitting frenzy, racking up 13 hits and making the most of the Kernels' defensive woes, committing three errors. Josiah Hartshorn was the star of the night, going 2-4 with a homer and two RBIs, solidifying his impact on the game.
Pitching played a crucial role for the Cubs, with Ethan Flanagan striking out five over four innings, allowing just one earned run. Meanwhile, the Kernels struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving six runners on base and failing to mount a serious threat.
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob McCombs LF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Rodriguez RF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Yasser Mercedes CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Eduardo Tait C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Hernandez C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JP Smith II DH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quinn McDaniel 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Danny De Andrade SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Salas SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Miguel Briceno 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayson Bass 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cesar Lares P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Becerra P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike McKenna P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yehizon Sanchez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Lares | 2.2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Christian Becerra | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mike McKenna | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Yehizon Sanchez | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B8 | SB 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T8 | SB 99.9 | — | |
| T8 | SB 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.