The Loons edged out the Dragons with an 8-7 victory thanks to a standout performance from Emil Morales, who went 2-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Eduardo Quintero also shined with a homer of his own, contributing to the offensive explosion. Despite a strong showing from John Michael Faile, the Dragons fell just short in a thrilling contest at Day Air Ballpark.
The Loons clinched a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Dragons, fueled by an explosive offensive display. Emil Morales led the charge, going 2-4 with a home run and three RBIs that proved vital in securing the win.
On the mound, Tyler Gough was dominant, striking out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while allowing just one earned run. The Dragons, despite their effort, left nine runners on base, which ultimately held them back in this high-scoring affair.
The Loons showcased their power with two home runs, while the Dragons struggled to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, leaving the door open for the Loons to take control late in the game.
The Loons are winners of 3 straight, 6-4 over their last 10. The Dragons are winners of 2 straight, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Loons are up next home vs Lugnuts (Aug 27-29). The Dragons are up next at TinCaps (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLMidland Loons | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| DAYDayton Dragons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Davalan DH | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eduardo Quintero CF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Emil Morales SS | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Chase Harlan 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nico Perez 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaron Elkins RF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Meza 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Munoz LF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Victor Rodrigues C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Tyler Gough P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilan Figueredo P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Morse P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reynaldo Yean P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Chambers P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Chastain P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Gough | 5.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Dilan Figueredo | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody Morse | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reynaldo Yean | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Chambers | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis Chastain | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | GL 100.0 | 16.9 | |
| B9 | GL 83.1 | 12.9 | |
| B9 | GL 70.2 | 18.0 | |
| B9 | GL 88.2 | 7.5 | |
| B9 | GL 80.7 | 9.7 | |
| B9 | GL 90.4 | 4.9 | |
| B9 | GL 95.3 | 2.8 | |
| B9 | GL 98.1 | 1.1 |
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.