The Mighty Mussels edged the Cardinals in a thrilling 8-7 contest! Jonathan Mejía shined with a homer and three RBIs, leading the charge. Isaiah Lane also delivered a standout performance with three RBIs to keep the game close. Both teams showed grit, but it was the Mussels who came out on top at Lee Health Sports Complex.
In a nail-biter at Lee Health Sports Complex, the Mighty Mussels topped the Cardinals 8-7, showcasing a blend of power and precision. Jonathan Mejía was the star of the show, going 1-2 with a homer and three RBIs, making crucial contributions to the Mussels' offense.
The Mussels capitalized on their chances with a 10-hit performance, while the Cardinals left six runners stranded, highlighting missed opportunities. Despite both teams committing three errors, it was the Mussels' timely hitting and Mejía's standout day that secured the victory.
The Mighty Mussels are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Cardinals are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Mighty Mussels are up next home vs Marauders (Aug 27-29). The Cardinals are up next at Blue Jays (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 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMBJupiter Cardinals | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| FTMFort Myers Mighty Mussels | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Dos Santos 2B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yairo Padilla DH | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan Mitchell CF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Brayden Smith RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Miguel Hernández SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jonathan Mejía 3B | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cristofer Lebrón LF | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Birge C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Trevor Haskins 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cade Crossland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Watts P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph King P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yadiel Batista P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zeke Wood P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Crossland | 3.2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Anthony Watts | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joseph King | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yadiel Batista | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Zeke Wood | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | FTM 100.0 | 46.4 | |
| B10 | PMB 85.2 | 14.2 | |
| B10 | PMB 71.0 | 15.8 | |
| T10 | PMB 55.2 | 9.2 | |
| T10 | PMB 63.6 | 2.2 | |
| T10 | PMB 61.4 | 5.1 | |
| T10 | FTM 57.0 | 3.9 | |
| T10 | FTM 60.9 | 10.9 |
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.