August 23
MSB Results – August 23, 2025
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Dogs Rally for Walk-Off Victory 5-4 Over Rougarou at Citi Field
CITI FIELD - Seager delivered the ultimate clutch performance, launching a walk-off solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a thrilling 5-4 comeback victory for the Dogs over the Rougarou. The drama reached its peak when the Rougarou staged a stunning three-run rally in the top of the ninth, turning a 4-1 deficit into a 4-4 tie on Grisham's two-run single that scored Lopez and Ramirez. The comeback appeared complete until Seager stepped to the plate with one swing left to deliver.
The Dogs had controlled most of the contest behind solid pitching from Kirby, who worked seven scoreless innings before giving way to the bullpen. The home team built their lead methodically with Ohtani's solo homer in the fourth and a series of clutch hits from Seager and Marte. But baseball's unpredictable nature took center stage in the ninth when the Rougarou refused to go quietly. "That's why they play nine innings," said Dogs manager after the dramatic finish. "You never know what's going to happen until that final out." Megill earned a blown save but picked up the win when Seager's heroics bailed him out.
Final: Dogs 5, Rougarou 4
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Thunder Dominate Hammers 8-0 Behind Fedde's Masterpiece
TRUIST PARK - Fedde threw six shutout innings and McNeil drove in four runs as the Thunder delivered a dominant 8-0 victory over the Hammers in a game that was never in doubt after a seven-run first two innings. The Thunder jumped on Gray early, with Pederson and McCann launching back-to-back homers to open the scoring before McNeil's two-run double highlighted a seven-run second inning that put the contest away.
The Hammers managed just five hits against Thunder pitching and never mounted a serious threat, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Gray lasted just 1.2 innings and was charged with seven earned runs in one of the worst starts of his season. "Sometimes you just run into a buzzsaw," said Hammers manager after the lopsided defeat. "They came out swinging and we couldn't get anything going." Fedde improved to 9-11 with the complete domination, striking out three while walking just one.
Final: Thunder 8, Hammers 0
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Miners Power Past Sea Wolves 6-1 Behind Three Home Runs
YANKEE STADIUM - Torkelson belted a two-run homer and Bregman added a solo shot as the Miners used the long ball to defeat the Sea Wolves 6-1 in a convincing victory. Bassitt was outstanding on the mound for the home team, working seven innings while allowing just one run to earn his eighth victory of the season. The right-hander kept the Sea Wolves off balance throughout his outing, scattering seven hits while striking out seven.
The Sea Wolves' lone bright spot came in the sixth inning when Walker homered to cut the deficit to 3-1, but the Miners quickly answered with two more runs in their half of the frame. Rodgers contributed a two-run homer in the fifth inning during a decisive rally that broke open what had been a tight contest. "Our pitching staff has been outstanding lately," said Miners manager after Bassitt's gem. "When you get that kind of performance, it makes everything else easier." The victory completed a successful homestand for the Miners.
Final: Miners 6, Sea Wolves 1
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Sweets Cruise Past ACL's 5-1 Behind Littell's Strong Outing
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Littell worked seven shutout innings and Turner delivered a two-run homer as the Sweets defeated the ACL's 5-1 in a game dominated by pitching and timely hitting. The right-hander was in complete control throughout his outing, allowing just four hits while striking out six to earn his seventh victory of the season. The Sweets took control early with a four-run fourth inning highlighted by Turner's blast and Vientos' solo homer.
The ACL's managed just six hits against Sweets pitching and didn't score until Mountcastle's RBI single in the eighth inning broke up the shutout bid. Bradley lasted five innings for the visitors but was charged with all five runs in the loss. "Littell was outstanding tonight," said Sweets manager after the victory. "He attacked the strike zone and kept them off balance all night." The win moved the Sweets above .500 for the first time since early in the season.
Final: Sweets 5, ACL's 1
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Argonauts Edge Landlubbers 5-3 in Back-and-Forth Battle
PNC PARK - Reynolds delivered the game-winning RBI double in the seventh inning as the Argonauts overcame a late deficit to defeat the Landlubbers 5-3 in a contest that featured multiple lead changes. The Landlubbers appeared to seize control with two runs in the seventh inning to tie the game at 3-3, but the Argonauts answered immediately with Reynolds' clutch hit and Alvarez's RBI double that provided the eventual winning margin.
Olson's solo homer in the second inning got the Argonauts on the board first, but the Landlubbers answered with single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to create drama. Tovar's solo blast in the sixth tied the game at 1-1 before Gurriel's two-run double in the seventh appeared to give the visitors control. "That's the kind of back-and-forth game that makes baseball great," said Argonauts manager after the victory. Kelly earned the win despite allowing the late runs, while Munoz picked up his 19th save with a perfect ninth inning.
Final: Argonauts 5, Landlubbers 3
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Kraken Defeat Yetis 5-2 Behind Manaea's Solid Outing
T-MOBILE PARK - Manaea worked five strong innings and Neto homered twice as the Kraken defeated the Yetis 5-2 in a game that was closer than the final score indicated. The Kraken took control with a two-run second inning highlighted by Neto's first homer before adding single runs in the fifth and seventh innings to pull away. Moreno and Suzuki also contributed key RBIs during the victory.
The Yetis made things interesting with Martinez's RBI double in the second inning and Crow-Armstrong's sacrifice fly in the sixth, but they couldn't generate enough consistent offense against the Kraken pitching staff. Freeman and Judge reached base multiple times for the visitors but were stranded in key situations. "We had our chances but couldn't come through when it mattered," said Yetis manager after the loss. Santana earned his second save with a scoreless ninth inning despite allowing two baserunners.
Final: Kraken 5, Yetis 2
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Koi Blank Rum Runners 5-0 Behind Ashcraft's Gem
NATIONALS PARK - Ashcraft threw seven shutout innings and Lindor stole three bases while driving in two runs as the Koi dominated the Rum Runners 5-0 in a complete team victory. The left-hander was outstanding throughout his outing, allowing just three hits while striking out six to earn his first victory of the season. The Koi took control with two runs in the fourth inning before adding three more in the sixth to put the game away.
The Rum Runners managed just six hits against Koi pitching and never mounted a serious scoring threat, going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. Snell lasted 5.2 innings for the visitors but was charged with all five runs in the loss. "Ashcraft was in complete command tonight," said Koi manager after the shutout victory. "When he's locating like that, he's very tough to hit." Lindor's aggressive baserunning and clutch hitting set the tone for the Koi offense throughout the contest.
Final: Koi 5, Rum Runners 0
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Bums Rally Past Robots 6-2 Behind Late Surge
MINUTE MAID PARK - Witt Jr. delivered three hits and two RBIs as the Bums overcame an early deficit with six unanswered runs to defeat the Robots 6-2. The home team took control with a three-run fourth inning highlighted by Witt Jr.'s two-run homer before adding three more runs in the eighth to put the game away. Alonso's two-run blast in the eighth provided the knockout punch after Witt Jr. and Barnes set the table.
The Robots took an early 1-0 lead on Witt Jr.'s solo homer in the first inning and extended it to 2-1 on Adames' blast in the seventh, but they couldn't generate enough offense against Curry and the Bums bullpen. Kremer lasted 5.2 innings for the visitors but was charged with three runs in a losing effort. "We got good pitching tonight and our offense came through when we needed it," said Bums manager after the victory. The win completed a successful homestand for the Bums.
Final: Bums 6, Robots 2
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Brewers Rout Rattlers 10-5 Behind Offensive Explosion
BUSCH STADIUM - Perez launched two home runs and drove in five runs as the Brewers exploded for 10 runs in a dominant victory over the Rattlers. The catcher's heroics highlighted a six-run second inning that broke the game open early, with Altuve's triple and multiple RBI singles contributing to the offensive outburst. Marte and Henderson also homered in what became a showcase of power hitting.
The Rattlers made things interesting with single runs in the second, fourth, and fifth innings, but they couldn't keep pace with the Brewers' offensive onslaught. Elder lasted just 1.2 innings for the visitors and was charged with six earned runs in one of the worst starts of his season. "Sometimes you just have one of those nights where everything goes right," said Brewers manager after the lopsided victory. Skenes earned his 11th victory of the season with six solid innings despite allowing four runs.
Final: Brewers 10, Rattlers 5
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Auk Defeat Madmen 6-2 Behind Candelario's Grand Slam
ORACLE PARK - Candelario launched a grand slam in the sixth inning to break open a scoreless game as the Auk defeated the Madmen 6-2 in a contest dominated by pitching until the late innings. Rasmussen was outstanding for the home team, working 5.2 shutout innings while striking out 12 batters to set up the victory. The right-hander was in complete command, allowing just four hits while keeping the Madmen off balance throughout his outing.
The Madmen finally broke through with two runs in the seventh inning on Carpenter's pinch-hit double, but it was too little, too late against the Auk bullpen. Berrios worked 5.2 innings for the visitors but was charged with four runs in the loss. "Rasmussen was dominant tonight," said Auk manager after the victory. "When he's striking out batters like that, it gives our offense confidence." The grand slam was Candelario's 10th homer of the season and came with the bases loaded after consecutive walks.
Final: Auk 6, Madmen 2
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Seager (walk-off HR), Pederson (25th HR), McCann (2nd HR), Ohtani (44th HR), Turner (20th HR), Vientos (27th HR), Gorman (22nd HR), Walker (26th HR), Bregman (21st HR), Torkelson (HR), Rodgers (2nd HR), Tovar (19th HR), Olson (19th HR), Neto (2 HRs), Martinez (HR), Marte (31st HR), Henderson (30th HR), Perez (2 HRs), Witt Jr. (18th HR), Alonso (35th HR), Adames (16th HR), Candelario (grand slam)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Witt Jr. (4 hits), Pena (3 hits), Alvarez (3 hits), Suzuki (3 hits), Lindor (3 hits), Seager (3 hits), Gurriel (2 hits), McNeil (2 hits), Turner (2 hits), Newman (2 hits), and 8 others with two hits
Pitching Gems:
• Fedde (6 IP, 0 ER), Ashcraft (7 IP, 0 ER), Littell (7 IP, 0 ER), Bassitt (7 IP, 1 ER), Manaea (5 IP, 1 ER), Rasmussen (5.2 IP, 0 ER, 12 K)
Clutch Performances:
• Seager's walk-off homer caps dramatic ninth-inning rally
• McNeil drives in 4 runs in Thunder's dominant victory
• Candelario's grand slam breaks open scoreless contest
• Perez homers twice with 5 RBIs in Brewers' rout
Shutout Victories:
• Thunder blank Hammers 8-0 with 15-hit attack
• Koi shut out Rum Runners 5-0 behind Ashcraft's gem
Notable Achievements:
• Rasmussen strikes out 12 in dominant performance
• Lindor steals 3 bases in Koi victory
• Multiple players with 3+ hit games across the league
• Two grand slams and multiple multi-homer games
Save Situations:
• Megill (blown save, win), Jimenez (22nd save), Munoz (19th save), Santana (2nd save), Hanifee (2nd save)
Weather Conditions:
• Clear skies and pleasant temperatures across most venues
• 16 MPH winds at Oracle Park affected play
• Perfect baseball weather for most contests
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