September 1
MSB Results – September 1, 2024
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🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Brewers Edge Rougarou 5-4 in 10-Inning Walk-Off Thriller at Busch Stadium
BUSCH STADIUM - Henderson delivered the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Brewers defeated the Rougarou 5-4 in an extra-inning classic that showcased clutch hitting and stellar pitching throughout. The Rougarou struck first with a three-run sixth inning rally highlighted by Rivera's RBI single and Ramirez's clutch hit that brought home two runs, giving them a 3-0 lead.
The Brewers answered immediately in the bottom of the sixth with a three-run outburst of their own, keyed by Altuve's RBI double and Perez's run-scoring single to tie the game at 3-3. Rivera put the Rougarou back ahead with a solo homer in the eighth, but Perez answered with a dramatic game-tying solo shot in the ninth to force extras. In the 10th, with Thomas starting on second per extra-inning rules, Ramos drew a walk before Marte advanced both runners with a sacrifice bunt, setting the stage for Henderson's heroics. "That's playoff-caliber baseball right there," said Brewers manager after the victory. "Both teams gave everything they had." Strahm earned his fourth win with two scoreless innings of relief.
Final: Brewers 5, Rougarou 4 (10 innings)
Dogs Explode for 10-Run Fifth to Demolish Sea Wolves 11-6
CITI FIELD - The Dogs erupted for 10 runs in the fifth inning to turn a 3-0 deficit into an 11-3 lead, ultimately defeating the Sea Wolves 11-6 in a wild offensive showcase. The Sea Wolves built an early 3-1 advantage behind Ward's two-run homer in the first inning and a run in the fourth, but the Dogs' historic fifth-inning explosion changed everything.
The rally was sparked by Chourio's leadoff single and featured clutch hitting from Ohtani (RBI single), Kwan (two-run double), and Diaz (two-run double), with multiple wild pitches and walks extending the carnage. Ohtani finished with three RBIs while Diaz added three more. The Sea Wolves mounted a late comeback attempt, scoring twice in the eighth and twice more in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the massive deficit. "You don't see many 10-run innings like that," said Dogs manager. "When we get going, we can really put up some crooked numbers." Williams earned his first victory with five innings of work.
Final: Dogs 11, Sea Wolves 6
Landlubbers Rally Late to Edge Thunder 3-2
TRUIST PARK - The Landlubbers overcame an early 2-0 deficit with a clutch three-run eighth inning to defeat the Thunder 3-2 in a pitchers' duel at Truist Park. The Thunder took the early lead on Nimmo's solo homer and Arozarena's RBI double, but the visitors battled back when it mattered most.
Ortiz was the hero in the eighth, delivering a crucial two-run single that broke the game open after the Landlubbers had loaded the bases. The rally began when Vest entered in relief and immediately walked in a run before Ortiz came through with the clutch hit. Brazoban was outstanding in relief for the Landlubbers, retiring all six batters he faced over the final two innings. Iglesias closed it out with a perfect ninth for his 29th save. "That's the kind of gritty win we need to make a playoff push," said Landlubbers manager after Ortiz's heroics.
Final: Landlubbers 3, Thunder 2
Hammers Hold Off Late Miners Rally for 3-2 Victory
YANKEE STADIUM - Crawford pitched seven strong innings and Happ's solo homer stood up as the Hammers defeated the Miners 3-2 in a tightly contested affair. The Hammers built their lead with single runs in the second and third innings, highlighted by Happ's 24th home run of the season and Ibanez's clutch RBI single.
The Miners made things interesting late, scoring single runs in the sixth and eighth innings to make it a one-run game. Pasquantino drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, while Pena's RBI single in the eighth brought the tying run to the plate. However, Suarez slammed the door with a perfect ninth inning to preserve the victory and earn his second save. "Crawford gave us exactly what we needed on the mound," said Hammers manager. "He competed every pitch and kept them off balance all night." The victory improved the Hammers' record as they continue their push for postseason positioning.
Final: Hammers 3, Miners 2
Sweets Shut Out Kraken 2-0 Behind Dominant Pitching
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Abbott worked seven scoreless innings and the Sweets' bullpen locked down a 2-0 victory over the Kraken in a masterful pitching performance. The contest remained scoreless through six innings before the Sweets finally broke through with two runs in the seventh on timely hitting and clutch execution.
Call's pinch-hit RBI single opened the scoring, driving home Conine who had reached on a single. Gimenez followed with another RBI single to provide insurance. The Kraken managed just four hits against the dominant Sweets pitching staff, with Abbott striking out eight while scattering hits throughout his seven-inning gem. Vesia earned his 13th save with a perfect ninth inning. "Sometimes you have to win games like this," said Sweets manager. "When the pitching is on like that, you just need to get a couple of runs and let them do their work."
Final: Sweets 2, Kraken 0
Argonauts Power Past Rattlers 5-3 Behind Alvarez's Blast
PNC PARK - Alvarez homered and drove in four runs as the Argonauts overcame a late rally to defeat the Rattlers 5-3 in an offensive showcase. The Argonauts built a 3-0 lead through five innings behind steady offensive pressure, but the Rattlers mounted a comeback attempt with a run in the fifth and two more in the ninth.
Alvarez's two-run homer in the eighth proved to be the decisive blow, giving the Argonauts breathing room after the Rattlers had closed to within 3-1. Lee drove in two runs for the Rattlers in the ninth with a clutch two-run single, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. Birdsong earned his first victory with 5.2 solid innings, while Doval survived a shaky ninth to record his first save despite allowing two runs. "Alvarez came up big when we needed him most," said Argonauts manager. "That's what good hitters do in big moments."
Final: Argonauts 5, Rattlers 3
Yetis Edge Madmen 1-0 in Pitcher's Duel
T-MOBILE PARK - Judge's solo homer in the sixth inning was all the offense the Yetis needed as they defeated the Madmen 1-0 in a classic pitcher's duel. Jones worked seven masterful innings, allowing just two hits while striking out seven to earn his fourth victory of the season.
The contest remained scoreless through five innings as both starters dominated, but Judge broke through in the sixth with his 45th home run of the season, a towering shot that proved to be the game-winner. Eflin was nearly as impressive for the Madmen, working seven innings and allowing just one run, but he couldn't match the Yetis' pitching depth. The Yetis' bullpen was perfect over the final two innings, with Varland earning his first save. "In games like this, one swing can make all the difference," said Yetis manager after Judge's heroics.
Final: Yetis 1, Madmen 0
ACL's Survive Wild Comeback to Beat Koi 8-6
NATIONALS PARK - Turner drove in four runs and the ACL's withstood a late rally to defeat the Koi 8-6 in a back-and-forth thriller played under threatening skies. The ACL's broke open a 4-4 tie with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by Turner's clutch bases-loaded walk and Winn's go-ahead RBI.
The Koi had built a 4-0 lead through five innings behind Hernandez's two-run homer, but the ACL's roared back with a four-run sixth highlighted by Turner's three-run homer. After the ACL's extended their lead to 8-4, the Koi made one final push in the ninth with Del Castillo's two-run homer, but Kopech struck out the final batter to preserve the victory. "We showed a lot of character coming back from that early deficit," said ACL's manager. "Turner had the kind of game that can change a season." Butto earned his first win in relief.
Final: ACL's 8, Koi 6
Bums Edge Rum Runners 1-0 in Defensive Struggle
MINUTE MAID PARK - Lewis's solo homer in the fifth inning was the only run of the game as the Bums defeated the Rum Runners 1-0 in a defensive masterpiece played in sweltering 90-degree heat. Lopez dominated for the Bums, working 5.2 scoreless innings while striking out eight to earn his seventh victory.
The Rum Runners managed seven hits but couldn't push across a run against the dominant Bums pitching staff. Lodolo was nearly as impressive in defeat, allowing just four hits over seven innings but taking the tough-luck loss. The game featured several defensive gems and baserunning mistakes that kept both teams from capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Nunez closed it out with two perfect innings for his third save. "Sometimes you have to grind out wins like this," said Bums manager. "When you get pitching performances like we got tonight, you just need one run."
Final: Bums 1, Rum Runners 0
Robots Cruise Past Auk 5-2 at Windy Oracle Park
ORACLE PARK - Yastrzemski's grand slam highlighted a five-run third inning as the Robots defeated the Auk 5-2 at wind-swept Oracle Park. After a scoreless start, the Robots exploded in the third with a rally that began with Schuemann's leadoff single and culminated in Yastrzemski's bases-clearing blast.
The Auk managed single runs in the fifth and seventh innings on solo homers by Olson and an RBI single by Rojas, but they couldn't generate enough offense against Flaherty, who worked six strong innings. The 15-mph winds created challenging conditions throughout the contest, affecting several fly balls and making scoring difficult. Kerkering earned his second save with a perfect ninth inning. "Yastrzemski's grand slam was the difference," said Robots manager. "When you get a crooked number like that early, it changes the whole complexion of the game."
Final: Robots 5, Auk 2
📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Yastrzemski (grand slam), Judge (45th HR), Turner (6th HR), Rivera (7th HR), Perez (12th HR), Alvarez (45th HR), Ward (22nd HR), Ohtani (48th HR), Happ (24th HR), Nimmo (21st HR), Olson (20th HR), Del Castillo (3rd HR), Hernandez (33rd HR), Lewis (11th HR)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Rivera (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Rengifo (3 hits), Grisham (2 hits), Perez (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Freeman (4 hits), Diaz (2 hits, 3 RBIs), Chourio (2 hits), Turner (2 hits, 4 RBIs), Perkins (2 hits), and 8 others with two hits
Pitching Gems:
• Jones (7 IP, 0 ER), Abbott (7 IP, 0 ER), Lopez (5.2 IP, 0 ER), Lodolo (7 IP, 1 ER), Flaherty (6 IP, 1 ER), Crawford (7 IP, 2 ER), Strahm (2 IP, 0 ER)
Extra-Inning Drama:
• Brewers defeated Rougarou 5-4 in 10 innings on Henderson's walk-off single
Weather Conditions:
• Threatening skies at Nationals Park affected ACL's-Koi game
• 15-mph winds at Oracle Park created challenging conditions for Robots-Auk contest
• 90-degree heat at Minute Maid Park made conditions difficult for Bums-Rum Runners game
Save Situations:
• Iglesias (29th save), Suarez (2nd save), Vesia (13th save), Doval (1st save), Varland (1st save), Kopech (2nd save), Nunez (3rd save), Kerkering (2nd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Dogs' historic 10-run fifth inning highlighted by multiple clutch hits
• Three shutout victories showcasing dominant pitching performances
• Henderson's walk-off single caps thrilling extra-inning affair
• Yastrzemski's grand slam powers Robots to victory in windy conditions
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