August 15
MSB Results – August 15, 2025
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Kraken Demolish Auk 11-5 with 20-Hit Offensive Explosion at Oracle Park
ORACLE PARK - The Kraken unleashed a historic offensive barrage, collecting 20 hits in an 11-5 rout of the Auk in a game that saw the visitors take control early and never look back. Abreu led the charge with a leadoff homer in the first inning, setting the tone for what would become a masterclass in hitting. The Kraken jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the opening frame behind Abreu's blast and O'Hoppe's two-run homer that capped a four-run rally.
The Auk briefly threatened with a two-run homer from Bohm in the bottom of the first, but the Kraken answered every challenge. Quintana earned his 10th win of the season despite allowing five runs, while the offense provided more than enough support with contributions from throughout the lineup. Suzuki drove in three runs with four hits, while O'Hoppe matched that RBI total with three hits of his own. The visitors sealed the victory with a four-run seventh inning that turned a manageable 7-5 deficit into an insurmountable lead. "When we're swinging the bats like that, we're tough to beat," said Kraken manager after the convincing victory.
Final: Kraken 11, Auk 5
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Rougarou Stun Miners 6-5 with Five-Run Ninth Inning Comeback
YANKEE STADIUM - In one of the most dramatic comebacks of the season, the Rougarou overcame a 5-1 deficit entering the ninth inning to defeat the Miners 6-5 in a thriller that featured rain delays and clutch hitting. The Miners appeared to be cruising behind a solid performance from Falter, who held the Rougarou scoreless through seven innings. But the ninth inning belonged entirely to the visitors, who sent 10 batters to the plate against Treinen.
The rally began innocuously with Schanuel's leadoff homer, but quickly escalated when the Rougarou loaded the bases with two outs. Margot's clutch walk forced home the second run, setting the stage for Grisham's heroic grand slam that completed the stunning comeback. "That's why you play all nine innings," said Rougarou manager after the victory. "Our guys never gave up and found a way to get it done when it mattered most." The comeback overshadowed strong performances by both starting pitchers, as the game was delayed 18 minutes by rain in the fourth inning.
Final: Rougarou 6, Miners 5
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Hammers Explode for 12 Runs in Dominant Victory Over Argonauts
PNC PARK - Machado homered twice and drove in five runs as the Hammers overwhelmed the Argonauts 12-4 in a power-packed performance that saw the visitors collect 16 hits. The third baseman was the catalyst for a relentless offensive attack that broke the game open with a three-run third inning and never let up. Alvarez also had a monster day at the plate, going 5-for-5 with four RBIs and a home run.
The Argonauts tried to keep pace early behind Alvarez's three home runs, but the Hammers' depth proved too much to overcome. Lively earned his eighth win of the season by holding the Argonauts to just three runs over six innings, benefiting from stellar run support. "When we're clicking on all cylinders like that, we can score runs in bunches," said Hammers manager after the victory. The 92-degree heat with winds gusting out to left field created favorable hitting conditions that both teams took advantage of, but the Hammers were clearly superior.
Final: Hammers 12, Argonauts 4
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Rattlers Edge Dogs 6-5 in 11-Inning Marathon at Citi Field
CITI FIELD - Davis delivered the game-winning RBI single in the 11th inning as the Rattlers outlasted the Dogs 6-5 in an epic extra-inning battle that tested both bullpens. The contest remained close throughout, with multiple lead changes and clutch hitting from both sides. The Dogs took a 4-0 lead in the seventh inning behind Tonkin's struggles, but the Rattlers answered with two runs in the eighth to tie the game.
Both teams had their chances in the late innings, with the Dogs loading the bases in the 10th only to see Arenado ground into a double play to end the threat. The Rattlers finally broke through in the 11th when Davis lined a single past the infield to score Merrifield from second base. Harvey earned his second win of the season with two scoreless innings of relief. "Games like this are what baseball is all about," said Rattlers manager. "Both teams fought hard, but we found a way to get that big hit when we needed it."
Final: Rattlers 6, Dogs 5 (11 innings)
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Rum Runners Cruise Past Sweets 7-3 Behind Pages' Power
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Pages homered and drove in three runs as the Rum Runners built an early lead and held off a late Sweets rally to win 7-3. The visitors exploded for five runs in the first inning, highlighted by Pages' three-run blast that broke the game open early. Rogers earned his fifth win of the season by limiting the Sweets to just two runs over six strong innings.
The Sweets managed to make things interesting with a run in the seventh, but Diaz shut the door with 2.1 innings of scoreless relief to earn his third save. Schwarber provided insurance with a ninth-inning homer that sealed the victory for the Rum Runners. "We got off to a great start and our pitching staff did the rest," said Rum Runners manager. The victory was played under clear skies with a strong 17-mph wind blowing in from right field that kept some fly balls in the park.
Final: Rum Runners 7, Sweets 3
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Bums Overpower Madmen 8-1 with Dominant Pitching Performance
MINUTE MAID PARK - Cole and the Bums pitching staff combined to shut down the Madmen offense in an 8-1 victory that was never in doubt after a four-run third inning. Alonso powered the attack with a three-run homer that broke open what had been a tight game, while McCutchen added a two-run blast in the eighth inning for insurance.
The Madmen managed just six hits against the dominant Bums pitching, with Cole earning the victory by allowing only one run over 4.1 innings. Kahnle was particularly impressive in relief, tossing three scoreless innings to earn his third save of the season. "Our pitching staff was outstanding tonight," said Bums manager. "They kept their hitters off balance all game long." The victory was played under perfect 70-degree conditions with no wind, creating ideal baseball weather.
Final: Bums 8, Madmen 1
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Koi Demolish Robots 11-4 Behind Five-Homer Attack
NATIONALS PARK - The Koi exploded for 11 runs on 15 hits, powered by five home runs including two each from Lindor and Suarez in a dominant 11-4 victory over the Robots. Lindor drove in three runs while Suarez matched that total with four RBIs in a performance that saw the home team take control early and never look back.
The Robots briefly threatened with a two-run fourth inning, but the Koi answered with five runs in the sixth inning to blow the game wide open. Civale earned his fourth win of the season despite allowing four runs, benefiting from tremendous offensive support. "When we're swinging the bats like that, it makes pitching a lot easier," said Koi manager after the victory. The 84-degree clear conditions provided an ideal environment for the offensive fireworks display.
Final: Koi 11, Robots 4
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Yetis Hold Off ACL's 4-3 in Defensive Battle
T-MOBILE PARK - Cowser's two-run double in the first inning proved to be the difference as the Yetis edged the ACL's 4-3 in a pitching-dominated affair that featured excellent defense from both sides. Corbin earned his first win of the season by scattering seven hits over six innings, while the Yetis bullpen held firm despite some late pressure from the visitors.
The ACL's made things interesting with two runs in the fourth inning, highlighted by Betts' solo homer, but could never quite catch up. The Yetis added an insurance run in the fifth on Cowser's RBI single that proved crucial when the ACL's threatened in the late innings. Mlodzinski earned his ninth save with a perfect ninth inning. "It was a well-played game by both teams," said Yetis manager. "Our guys made the plays when they had to."
Final: Yetis 4, ACL's 3
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Brewers Shut Out Landlubbers 7-0 with Rain-Shortened Dominance
BUSCH STADIUM - Ober threw six scoreless innings as the Brewers blanked the Landlubbers 7-0 in a game delayed twice by rain for a total of 75 minutes. Rooker powered the offense with a homer and double while driving in a run, while Chapman provided the biggest blow with a three-run double in the fourth inning that broke the game open.
The Landlubbers managed just four hits against the dominant Brewers pitching staff, with Ober striking out three while walking only one to earn his 13th victory of the season. The wet field conditions and threatening skies didn't deter the home team, who built a 6-0 lead before adding an insurance run in the eighth. "Bailey was outstanding tonight," said Brewers manager. "He gave us exactly what we needed on a tough weather night."
Final: Brewers 7, Landlubbers 0
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Thunder Complete Sweep with 3-1 Victory Over Sea Wolves
TRUIST PARK - Pfaadt scattered six hits over seven strong innings as the Thunder defeated the Sea Wolves 3-1 to complete a successful series sweep. McCann's two-run homer in the first inning provided all the offense the Thunder would need, while the pitching staff did the rest in limiting the Sea Wolves to just one run.
Semien provided the lone bright spot for the Sea Wolves with a fifth-inning homer, but they could never mount a sustained rally against the dominant Thunder pitching. Jax earned his 20th save of the season with a perfect ninth inning that sealed the victory. "Our pitching staff has been our strength all year," said Thunder manager. "When they're throwing strikes like that, we're tough to beat." The 94-degree heat with clear skies provided challenging conditions for both teams.
Final: Thunder 3, Sea Wolves 1
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Alvarez,Y (3 HRs, 4 RBIs), Machado (2 HRs, 5 RBIs), Lindor (2 HRs, 3 RBIs), Suarez,E (2 HRs, 4 RBIs), Abreu,W, O'Hoppe, Pages,P (grand slam), Grisham (grand slam), Schwarber, Alonso, McCutchen, Bohm, Pages,A, Hill,D, Betts, Rooker, Chapman,M, Ramos,H, McCann,K, Schanuel, Semien
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Alvarez,F (5 hits, 4 RBIs), Suzuki (4 hits, 3 RBIs), Abreu,W (3 hits), Harris II (3 hits), O'Hoppe (3 hits, 3 RBIs), Neto (3 hits), Machado (3 hits, 5 RBIs), Chapman,M (3 hits, 3 RBIs), Rooker (3 hits), Hernandez,T (3 hits), and 15 others with two hits
Pitching Gems:
• Ober (6 IP, 0 ER), Pfaadt (7 IP, 1 ER), Corbin (6 IP, 3 ER), Rogers,Tr (6 IP, 2 ER), Civale (7 IP, 2 ER), Quintana (6 IP, 5 ER)
Extra-Inning Drama:
• Rattlers defeated Dogs 6-5 in 11 innings on Davis' clutch RBI single
Weather Conditions:
• 75-minute rain delays (33 and 42 minutes) at Busch Stadium for Brewers-Landlubbers game
• 18-minute rain delay at Yankee Stadium during Rougarou-Miners contest
• Wet field conditions affected play in St. Louis
Save Situations:
• Jax (20th save), Mlodzinski (9th save), Harvey (2nd win), Diaz,Ed (3rd save), Kahnle (3rd save), Thompson,R (1st save)
Notable Achievements:
• Kraken's 20-hit performance ties season high for most hits in a game
• Rougarou's six-run ninth inning comeback largest of the season
• Multiple weather-affected contests throughout the day
• Five games decided by three runs or fewer
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