The Crawdads outlasted the Shorebirds in a high-scoring affair, winning 16-11. Pablo Guerrero powered the offense with a homer and four RBIs, helping his team navigate a wild game. Both teams battled through a flurry of hits and walks, but it was the Crawdads who capitalized just enough to secure the win.
In a thrilling offensive showdown, the Crawdads triumphed over the Shorebirds, racking up 16 runs on 11 hits while drawing 13 walks. Pablo Guerrero shone brightly, going 2-4 with a home run and four RBIs, showcasing his clutch hitting in a game full of scoring opportunities.
Despite a close contest with 12 hits for the Shorebirds, they struggled with 8 runners left on base, failing to convert chances into runs. Meanwhile, the Crawdads' ability to capitalize on their opportunities made all the difference in this back-and-forth battle. J.D.
The Crawdads are winners of 6 straight, 7-3 over their last 10. The Shorebirds are losers of 6 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Crawdads are up next at Warbirds (Aug 28-29). The Shorebirds are up next home vs Nationals (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HICHickory Crawdads | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 1 |
| DELSalisbury Shorebirds | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yolfran Castillo SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Marco Argudin LF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Paulino Santana CF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Pablo Guerrero 1B | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Noah Franklin DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Luis Marquez 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Deward Tovar RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Curley Martha 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sebastian Baquera C | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jesus Lafalaise P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.D. McReynolds P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Sanchez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wily Villar P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis Marinaro P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben DeTaeye P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Lafalaise | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| J.D. McReynolds | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Julius Sanchez | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wily Villar | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Louis Marinaro | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ben DeTaeye | 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 | HIC 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B9 | HIC 99.9 | 0.6 | |
| B9 | HIC 99.3 | 0.4 | |
| B9 | HIC 99.7 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | HIC 99.2 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | HIC 99.3 | 0.1 | |
| T9 | HIC 99.2 | 6.7 | |
| T9 | HIC 92.4 | 0.3 |
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.