September 7
MSB Results – September 7, 2024
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Yetis Rally Past Robots 7-2 Behind Freeman's Power Display
T-MOBILE PARK - Freeman drove in two runs and Langford homered twice as the Yetis overcame an early deficit to defeat the Robots 7-2 in a convincing victory. The Robots struck first with a run in the fifth inning when Rutschman's RBI single plated Bart, but the Yetis responded immediately in the bottom half with Freeman's two-run homer capping a four-run rally that also featured Langford's first blast of the game.
The visitors managed to tie things up briefly at 2-2 with Clement's sacrifice fly in the sixth, but the Yetis pulled away for good with Crow-Armstrong's RBI triple in the sixth and Langford's second homer highlighting a two-run eighth inning. "This is the kind of offensive explosion we've been looking for," said Yetis manager after the victory. "When our guys get locked in like that, we're tough to beat." Ragans earned his 13th win with six strong innings, allowing just two runs while striking out eight. Peterson closed it out with three scoreless frames for his third save.
Final: Yetis 7, Robots 2
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Sweets Rally for Wild 7-4 Victory Over Madmen
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Vientos delivered a crushing grand slam in a five-run eighth inning as the Sweets overcame a 3-2 deficit to defeat the Madmen 7-4 in dramatic fashion. The visitors led 3-2 entering the bottom of the eighth before the Sweets exploded for five runs, highlighted by Vientos' game-changing blast off reliever Leclerc that cleared the bases and gave the home team a 6-3 advantage.
Tucker added a solo homer later in the inning to cap the decisive rally. The Madmen had taken their lead behind Greene's homer and Melendez's solo shot in the seventh, but their bullpen couldn't hold the advantage. "That's why you play all nine innings," said Sweets manager after Vientos' heroics. "Big hits like that can change everything in a hurry." Lopez earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, while Smith picked up his third save despite allowing a run in the ninth.
Final: Sweets 7, Madmen 4
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Argonauts Edge Rougarou 6-5 in Wild Slugfest
PNC PARK - The Argonauts survived a late rally to defeat the Rougarou 6-5 in a back-and-forth contest that featured multiple lead changes and clutch hitting from both sides. The home team jumped out to a commanding 5-0 lead in the first inning behind Reynolds' leadoff homer and Newman's two-run single, but the Rougarou chipped away throughout the game to make things interesting.
Naylor's solo homer in the fourth and Alvarez's RBI double extended the Argonauts' lead to 6-2, but the Rougarou mounted a dramatic ninth-inning comeback that fell just short. Rivera's two-run double highlighted a three-run rally that cut the deficit to 6-5, but Doval struck out Renfroe to end the threat and secure his third save. "We knew they weren't going to go away quietly," said Argonauts manager. "Credit to our guys for holding on when things got tense."
Final: Argonauts 6, Rougarou 5
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Thunder Defeat Rattlers 5-2 Behind Ramirez's Power
TRUIST PARK - Ramirez homered twice and drove in two runs as the Thunder defeated the Rattlers 5-2 in a game they controlled from the early innings. The home team took a 1-0 lead in the first on Ramirez's first homer and never trailed, adding insurance runs throughout the contest to build a comfortable margin.
The Thunder broke things open with a two-run sixth inning that extended their lead to 4-1, before Ramirez's second homer in the seventh provided the final cushion. The Rattlers managed single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to keep things respectable, but Williams was outstanding for the Thunder, working 6.2 innings while allowing just one earned run. "Trevor gave us exactly what we needed tonight," said Thunder manager. "When he's throwing strikes like that, our offense just needs to give him a little support."
Final: Thunder 5, Rattlers 2
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Landlubbers Edge Miners 3-2 in Tight Contest
YANKEE STADIUM - Gonzales drove in two runs with a clutch second-inning single as the Landlubbers held off the Miners 3-2 in a low-scoring affair that featured strong pitching from both sides. The visitors overcame an early 2-0 deficit with a two-run second inning rally, then added the go-ahead run in the sixth on a wild pitch to secure the victory.
Gausman was masterful for the Landlubbers, working seven innings while allowing just two runs on four hits. The right-hander struck out eight and walked only one to earn his seventh win of the season. The Miners managed to score twice in the first inning on Pasquantino's RBI groundout and a wild pitch, but their offense managed just four hits against the Landlubbers' pitching staff. Ferguson closed it out with a perfect ninth inning for his third save.
Final: Landlubbers 3, Miners 2
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Dogs Shut Out Hammers 2-0 Behind Williams' Gem
CITI FIELD - Williams worked 5.2 scoreless innings and the Dogs bullpen was dominant as they blanked the Hammers 2-0 in a pitcher's duel. The home team managed just five hits but made them count, with Chourio's RBI single in the fifth breaking a scoreless tie and Ohtani's eighth-inning homer providing the insurance run.
The Hammers managed only three hits against the Dogs' pitching staff and never seriously threatened to score. Williams struck out four and walked three to earn his second win, while Joyce earned his sixth save with a perfect ninth inning. "That's the kind of pitching performance that wins games," said Dogs manager. "When our staff is locked in like that, we don't need much offense to win." The shutout was the Dogs' first since early August.
Final: Dogs 2, Hammers 0
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Kraken Rout Koi 7-3 Behind Offensive Explosion
NATIONALS PARK - The Kraken exploded for seven runs in the first six innings and cruised to a 7-3 victory over the Koi in a game that was decided early. Moreno went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases, while Suzuki added a triple and two RBIs to pace the offensive attack.
The visitors took control with a four-run third inning that broke open what had been a scoreless game. O'Hoppe's solo homer in the sixth capped the scoring for the Kraken, who pounded out 12 hits against the Koi pitching staff. Cease was outstanding for the Kraken, working eight innings while allowing just one run to earn his 11th victory. The Koi managed a late rally with Suarez's two-run homer in the ninth, but it was too little, too late.
Final: Kraken 7, Koi 3
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ACL's Top Bums 4-1 Behind Solid Pitching
MINUTE MAID PARK - Bibee worked 7.1 strong innings and the ACL's scored early and often to defeat the Bums 4-1 in a well-played contest. The visitors took a 1-0 lead in the first on Turner's RBI single, then added single runs in the second and third innings to build a comfortable advantage.
Soto's solo homer in the third and Jeffers' blast in the sixth provided the cushion, while Bibee dominated on the mound. The right-hander allowed just three hits while striking out seven to earn his 10th victory of the season. The Bums managed their only run in the fourth on Casas' RBI single, but their offense struggled against the ACL's pitching staff all night. "Logan gave us exactly what we needed," said ACL's manager after Bibee's performance.
Final: ACL's 4, Bums 1
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Brewers Walk Off Sea Wolves 1-0 in Ninth
BUSCH STADIUM - Perez delivered a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Brewers a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Sea Wolves in a classic pitcher's duel. The game remained scoreless through eight innings before Chapman's leadoff single and stolen base set up the game-winning sequence.
Gilbert was outstanding for the Brewers, working seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits. The left-hander struck out seven and walked only one in a dominant performance. Bradish matched him pitch for pitch through 6.2 innings for the Sea Wolves, but the Brewers' bullpen was able to close out the victory. "That's the kind of game that makes baseball special," said Brewers manager. "Both pitchers were incredible tonight."
Final: Brewers 1, Sea Wolves 0
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Auk Edge Rum Runners 3-2 in 11 Innings
ORACLE PARK - Carroll delivered a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Auk defeated the Rum Runners 3-2 in an extra-inning thriller played in windy conditions at Oracle Park. The contest remained tied at 2-2 after nine innings before both teams traded chances in the extra frames.
The Rum Runners took a 2-1 lead into the ninth on Pages' solo homer, but the Auk tied it on McCarthy's clutch RBI single. Both teams had opportunities in the 10th inning but couldn't capitalize before Carroll came through with the game-winner. "That's why they play extra innings," said Auk manager after the marathon victory. "Our guys never gave up and found a way to get it done." Miller earned the win with three innings of relief, while the 20-mph winds created challenging conditions throughout the contest.
Final: Auk 3, Rum Runners 2 (11 innings)
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Ramirez (2 HRs, 2 RBIs), Langford (2 HRs, 3 RBIs), Vientos (grand slam), Tucker, Greene, Melendez, Reynolds, Naylor, Soto, Jeffers, O'Hoppe, Ohtani (51st HR), Schwarber (31st), Pages, Correa (15th), Freeman (23rd)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Moreno (3 hits), Suzuki (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Polanco (3 hits), Schanuel (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Gonzales (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Rosario (3 hits), Betts (2 hits), Lux (2 hits), and 8 others with two hits
Pitching Gems:
• Williams (5.2 IP, 0 ER), Bibee (7.1 IP, 1 ER), Ragans (6 IP, 2 ER), Cease (8 IP, 1 ER), Gilbert (7 IP, 0 ER), Gausman (7 IP, 2 ER)
Extra-Inning Drama:
• Auk defeated Rum Runners 3-2 in 11 innings on Carroll's walk-off single
Clutch Performances:
• Vientos' grand slam highlights five-run eighth inning for Sweets
• Freeman's two-run homer sparks four-run rally for Yetis
• Carroll's walk-off single caps 11-inning thriller
Shutout Special:
• Dogs blank Hammers 2-0 behind Williams and dominant bullpen
• First shutout for Dogs since early August
Save Situations:
• Peterson (3rd save), Smith (3rd save), Doval (3rd save), Ferguson (3rd save), Joyce (6th save), Butto (2nd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Langford's two-homer game powers Yetis comeback victory
• Vientos' grand slam caps dramatic five-run eighth inning
• Multiple extra-base hits in high-scoring Argonauts-Rougarou contest
• Dominant pitching performances across multiple games
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