The Pelicans soared past the Fireflies with a commanding 14-3 victory, fueled by Derniche Valdez's explosive 3-for-5 performance, including a home run and 3 RBIs. Strong pitching from Noah Edders and Luke Alwood kept the Fireflies in check, allowing the Pelicans to capitalize on their chances and dominate the scoreboard.
Derniche Valdez was the star of the show, going 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBIs, showcasing his power and clutch hitting. The Pelicans' offense exploded for 13 hits while the Fireflies stranded 12 runners, illustrating missed opportunities for the visitors.
Noah Edders and Luke Alwood combined for 5 strikeouts and only 1 earned run, providing a solid foundation for the Pelicans' dominant performance. With 6 walks drawn by the Pelicans, their ability to get on base contributed significantly to their high-scoring affair.
The Pelicans are coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10. The Fireflies are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Pelicans are up next at GreenJackets (Aug 27-29). The Fireflies are up next home vs RiverDogs (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 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBMyrtle Beach Pelicans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| COLColumbia Fireflies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caden Sorrell CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Alexis Hernandez SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Ethan Conrad LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Eli Lovich RF | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derniche Valdez 3B | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jose Silva C | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fernando Cruz 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Cespedes DH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan Luis Reyes 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Noah Edders P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Alwood P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hayden Frank P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Edders | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Luke Alwood | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Hayden Frank | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B7 | MB 100.0 | 0.1 | |
| B7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| B7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| B7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| T7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| T7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| T7 | MB 99.9 | — | |
| T7 | MB 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.