The Nationals edged out the Shorebirds in a thrilling 10-8 showdown. Stiven Martinez shone brightly, going 3-4 with a homer and an RBI to lead the charge. Coy James also made waves with a homer and three RBIs, keeping the pressure on. This matchup showcased powerful hitting from both sides as they battled it out at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
In a high-scoring affair, the Nationals took the win against the Shorebirds with a final of 10-8. Stiven Martinez was a standout at the plate, going 3-4 with a home run and an RBI, propelling his team to victory.
The game featured a total of four home runs, with Coy James contributing a significant three RBIs for the Shorebirds, but ultimately, the Nationals' ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive. The Shorebirds left eight runners on base, highlighting missed opportunities that could have shifted the outcome.
The Nationals are winners of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10. The Shorebirds are losers of 6 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Nationals are up next at Shorebirds (Aug 27-29). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELSalisbury Shorebirds | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
| FBGFredericksburg Nationals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiden Lo Re 2B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Layton SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jhomnardo Reyes RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jordan Sanchez LF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Stiven Martinez CF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Tess DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Miguel Rodríguez C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Almeyda 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jemone Nuel 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan Ortega 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Esteban Mejia P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Crowder P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francisco Morao P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Downer P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eccel Correa P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Mejia | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Crowder | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Francisco Morao | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Brandon Downer | 3.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Eccel Correa | 1.0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | FBG 100.0 | 4.0 | |
| T9 | FBG 96.0 | 5.9 | |
| T9 | FBG 91.0 | 6.6 | |
| T9 | FBG 84.4 | 8.0 | |
| B8 | FBG 92.4 | 1.2 | |
| B8 | FBG 93.6 | 0.9 | |
| B8 | FBG 94.5 | 1.3 | |
| B8 | FBG 93.2 | 0.6 |
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.