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Post Game SummaryStat Savant
atShorebirds at NationalsThe Nationals edged out the Shorebirds in a thrilling contest, 9-8! Juan Ortega's explosive performance, featuring a grand slam and five RBIs, propelled the team to victory. Coy James and Sir Jamison Jones shined for the Shorebirds, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.
In a wild showdown at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, the Nationals narrowly defeated the Shorebirds, 9-8, thanks to Juan Ortega's standout performance. Ortega delivered a grand slam and five RBIs, turning the tide in a game filled with offensive fireworks.
Despite the loss, the Shorebirds showcased their power with three home runs, but they left 14 runners stranded on base, a missed opportunity that ultimately cost them the game. Esteban Mejia's stellar pitching for the Nationals, with no earned runs over two innings, also played a crucial role in securing the win.
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.
Nationals to winHitRuns 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 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| FBGFredericksburg Nationals | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiden Lo Re SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jemone Nuel 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stiven Martinez CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jordan Sanchez 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jhomnardo Reyes RF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Elvin Garcia DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Joshua Liranzo 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joephillip Guzman LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Miguel Rodríguez 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Layton 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Ortega C | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Esteban Mejia P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zac Lampton P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brayan Orrantia P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brendan Parks P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Crowder P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kailen Hamson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Mejia | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Zac Lampton | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brayan Orrantia | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Brendan Parks | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jack Crowder | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kailen Hamson | 0.0 | 2 | 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 | FBG 100.0 | 38.6 | |
| B9 | FBG 61.4 | 5.1 | |
| B9 | FBG 56.3 | 7.2 | |
| B9 | FBG 63.5 | 5.3 | |
| B9 | FBG 58.2 | 5.7 | |
| T9 | FBG 63.9 | 11.7 | |
| T9 | FBG 52.2 | 5.2 | |
| T9 | FBG 57.4 | 7.4 |
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.
