The Warbirds soared to an 8-3 victory over the Howlers, powered by Handelfry Encarnacion's stellar performance with a home run and two RBIs. Strong pitching from Hayden Robinson, who struck out three in five innings, kept the Howlers at bay. The Warbirds capitalized on their chances, while the Howlers left nine runners stranded, unable to convert opportunities into runs.
The Warbirds took control of the game early, scoring consistently and showcasing their offensive firepower with two home runs, including a standout performance from Handelfry Encarnacion, who went 2-4 with a home run and two RBIs.
Pitching was a key factor as Hayden Robinson delivered a solid outing with five innings pitched, allowing just two earned runs while striking out three, setting the tone for the Warbirds' success.
Despite a decent offensive effort, the Howlers struggled to convert with nine runners left on base, highlighting missed opportunities that ultimately cost them the game.
The Warbirds are losers of 2 straight, 4-6 over their last 10. The Howlers are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The Warbirds are up next home vs Crawdads (Aug 28-29). The Howlers are up next home vs Cannon Ballers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILWilson Warbirds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| HCLynchburg Howlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handelfry Encarnacion LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brady Ebel SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Ortuno 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brailyn Antunez CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rylan Mills DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| José Anderson RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Filippo Di Turi 2B | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Frederi Montero 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Garcia C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayden Robinson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miqueas Mercedes P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Robinson | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Miqueas Mercedes | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | WIL 100.0 | 1.5 | |
| B9 | WIL 98.5 | 1.0 | |
| B9 | WIL 99.5 | 0.3 | |
| B9 | WIL 99.8 | 0.5 | |
| B9 | WIL 99.3 | 0.4 | |
| B9 | WIL 99.7 | 0.5 | |
| B9 | WIL 99.2 | 0.5 | |
| T9 | WIL 99.7 | — |
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.