The Cubs cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Timber Rattlers at Four Winds Field! Justin Stransky powered the offense with a homer and three RBIs. Meanwhile, Braylon Payne shined with three hits, showcasing the Cubs' offensive depth in this decisive win.
The Cubs took control early and never looked back, scoring in six different innings to secure an 8-3 victory. Justin Stransky was the star of the show, blasting a homer and driving in three runs, providing a huge boost to the Cubs' lineup.
On the other side, Braylon Payne was a force at the plate, going 3-for-4 and getting on base another time with a walk. The Timber Rattlers struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving eight runners on base while the Cubs efficiently converted their opportunities.
The Cubs are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Timber Rattlers are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Cubs are up next at Timber Rattlers (Aug 27-29). The Timber Rattlers are up next home vs Cubs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISAppleton Timber Rattlers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| SBSouth Bend Cubs | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Peña DH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgardo Ordonez DH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Braylon Payne CF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daniel Dickinson 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tayden Hall 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Luis Castillo RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daniel Guilarte SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tyler Rodriguez LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Luis Lameda 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yannic Walther C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ethan Dorchies P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Woodward P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Nova P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Dorchies | 4.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Jason Woodward | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Nova | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | SB 99.9 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | SB 99.4 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | SB 99.8 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | SB 99.4 | — | |
| B8 | SB 99.4 | 2.2 | |
| B8 | SB 97.2 | 0.3 | |
| B8 | SB 97.5 | 0.2 |
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.