August 31
MSB Results – August 31, 2024
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Sweets Walk Off Kraken 5-4 in 11-Inning Marathon
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Gorman delivered the game-winning RBI double in the bottom of the 11th inning to cap an incredible 5-4 victory for the Sweets over the Kraken in one of the season's most thrilling extra-inning battles. The marathon contest featured dramatic lead changes, clutch hitting, and outstanding pitching from both sides over eleven tension-filled innings.
The Sweets struck first with single runs in the first and fourth innings before the Kraken responded with solo tallies in the sixth and seventh to tie the game at 2-2. The drama intensified in the ninth when the Kraken rallied for two runs behind Harris II's two-run homer to take a 4-2 lead, appearing to have the game in hand. But the Sweets refused to go quietly, answering immediately in the bottom half to force extras.
With automatic runner Martin on second base in the 11th, the stage was set for heroics. After Vientos grounded out and France struck out, Gorman came through with the clutch hit that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. "That's what October baseball feels like," said Sweets manager after the dramatic finish. Banda earned the victory with a scoreless 11th inning.
Final: Sweets 5, Kraken 4 (11 innings)
Madmen Explode for Five-Run Ninth in 6-0 Victory Over Yetis
T-MOBILE PARK - Greene delivered a dramatic three-run homer in the ninth inning to cap a stunning five-run rally as the Madmen defeated the Yetis 6-0 in a game that remained scoreless until the final frame. The visitors had managed just one run through eight innings before erupting for five runs to turn a tight pitchers' duel into a rout.
Irvin was masterful for seven innings, holding the Yetis to just one hit while striking out four to keep the game within reach. The breakthrough finally came in the ninth against Yetis reliever Neris, who walked Melendez before Heim singled to put runners in scoring position. After a balk moved both runners up, Garcia drove in the first run before Greene delivered the knockout blow with his towering three-run homer.
Final: Madmen 6, Yetis 0
Argonauts Rout Rattlers 7-2 Behind Alvarez's Four-RBI Game
PNC PARK - Alvarez homered and drove in four runs while Crochet dominated on the mound as the Argonauts overwhelmed the Rattlers 7-2 in a convincing victory. The hosts broke open a close game with a five-run fifth inning that put the contest away early.
The game remained tight through four innings before the Argonauts exploded in the fifth. Alvarez provided the decisive blow with a two-run single during the rally, while Lowe capped the outburst with a two-run homer that gave the hosts a commanding 7-1 lead. Crochet was outstanding throughout, working five innings while allowing just one run and striking out nine batters to earn his eighth victory.
Final: Argonauts 7, Rattlers 2
Dogs Edge Sea Wolves 6-5 in Back-and-Forth Battle
CITI FIELD - Varsho delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly in the seventh inning as the Dogs completed a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory over the Sea Wolves. The contest featured multiple lead changes and clutch hitting from both sides in an absolute slugfest.
The Sea Wolves jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead in the first inning behind home runs from Stanton and Walker, but the Dogs chipped away throughout the game. Ohtani's two-run homer in the fifth tied the game at 5-5 before the Dogs finally took the lead for good in the seventh. Gray earned the victory despite allowing five runs, while Joyce picked up his fifth save.
Final: Dogs 6, Sea Wolves 5
Koi Rally Past ACL's 6-4 Behind Del Castillo's Power
NATIONALS PARK - Del Castillo homered twice and drove in four runs as the Koi overcame an early deficit to defeat the ACL's 6-4 in a comeback victory. The rookie catcher provided all the offense the hosts needed with his two-homer performance that highlighted a dominant day at the plate.
The ACL's led 4-2 after four innings behind home runs from Wade and solid early hitting, but Del Castillo's second homer of the game in the eighth inning proved to be the decisive blow. The two-run shot gave the Koi a 6-4 lead they would not relinquish. Puk earned the victory with three scoreless innings of relief work.
Final: Koi 6, ACL's 4
Bums Shut Out Rum Runners 6-0 Behind Cole's Dominance
MINUTE MAID PARK - Cole threw seven shutout innings while the Bums exploded for six runs to blank the Rum Runners 6-0 in a dominant performance. The hosts broke through with three runs in the third inning and never looked back in the lopsided victory.
Garcia's RBI double highlighted the decisive third-inning rally that put the Bums in control early. Torres added two RBIs during the game while Alonso contributed a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Cole was outstanding throughout, allowing just three hits while striking out five to earn his seventh victory of the season.
Final: Bums 6, Rum Runners 0
Auk Cruise Past Robots 6-1 Behind Lugo's Excellence
ORACLE PARK - Lugo worked eight strong innings while Correa homered as the Auk defeated the Robots 6-1 in a convincing victory. The hosts took control with a three-run fourth inning and added insurance runs throughout to pull away for the comfortable win.
Correa's two-run homer highlighted the decisive fourth-inning rally that broke the game open. Winker, Nootbaar, and Wisely all contributed RBI doubles during the offensive outburst. Lugo was masterful on the mound, allowing just four hits while striking out six to earn his 13th victory of the season.
Final: Auk 6, Robots 1
Rougarou Rally Past Brewers 3-2 in Ninth-Inning Comeback
BUSCH STADIUM - Grisham delivered a dramatic two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback victory for the Rougarou over the Brewers. The visitors overcame a 2-0 deficit with clutch hitting in the final two innings.
The Brewers appeared in control after taking a 2-0 lead in the second inning on RBIs from Lowe and Kelenic, but the Rougarou chipped away with a run in the seventh before Grisham's heroics in the ninth. Sanchez got the rally started with a solo homer before Grisham delivered the knockout blow. Spiers earned the victory with two scoreless innings of relief.
Final: Rougarou 3, Brewers 2
Hammers Hold Off Miners 5-3 in Wild Affair
YANKEE STADIUM - Profar homered and drove in two runs as the Hammers overcame a late rally to defeat the Miners 5-3 in a back-and-forth contest. The visitors took control with a four-run outburst in the seventh and eighth innings before holding off a late charge.
The game remained close throughout before the Hammers broke it open with two runs in the seventh on Ibanez's two-run double, then added two more in the eighth highlighted by Profar's two-run homer. The Miners made things interesting with a run in the eighth, but the Hammers held on for the victory. Lively earned the win with seven innings of work.
Final: Hammers 5, Miners 3
Landlubbers Weather Rain Delay to Beat Thunder 3-1
TRUIST PARK - Cabrera homered and drove in two runs as the Landlubbers overcame a 28-minute rain delay to defeat the Thunder 3-1 in a weather-affected contest. The visitors broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the eighth inning to pull away for the victory.
The game was delayed early by rain but both teams settled in for a pitchers' duel once play resumed. Vierling's solo homer in the fifth gave the Landlubbers a 1-1 tie before Cabrera's clutch two-run shot in the eighth provided the decisive blow. Cortes worked effectively through 6.2 innings while Lovelady earned the victory in relief.
Final: Landlubbers 3, Thunder 1
📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Del Castillo (2 HRs, 4 RBIs), Greene (3-run HR), Correa, Grisham (2-run HR), Profar (2-run HR), Sanchez, Cabrera (2-run HR), Vierling, Alvarez, Lowe, Stanton, Walker, Ohtani (2-run HR), Arenado, Wade
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Del Castillo (3 hits), Suarez (3 hits), Casas (3 hits), Ozuna (2 hits), Winker (2 hits), Nootbaar (2 hits), Wisely (2 hits), Garcia (2 hits), Devers (3 hits), Rojas (2 hits)
Pitching Gems:
• Cole (7 IP, 0 ER), Lugo (8 IP, 1 ER), Irvin (7 IP, 0 ER), Crochet (5 IP, 1 ER), Lively (7 IP, 2 ER)
Extra-Inning Drama:
• Sweets defeat Kraken 5-4 in 11 innings on Gorman's walk-off double
Weather Conditions:
• 28-minute rain delay at Truist Park affected Landlubbers-Thunder game
• High winds (22-23 MPH) at Oracle Park and Citi Field
Save Situations:
• Banda (W), Joyce (5th save), Hodge (3rd save), Suter (35th save), Contreras (2nd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Two shutouts on the day (Madmen, Bums)
• Multiple comeback victories highlighted by clutch late-inning hitting
• Del Castillo's breakout two-homer performance leads Koi rally
• Gorman's walk-off double caps 11-inning thriller
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