September 4
MSB Results – September 4, 2024
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Thunder Explode for Six-Run First Inning, Shutout Madmen 10-0
COMERICA PARK - The Thunder erupted for six runs in the first inning and never looked back, dominating the Madmen 10-0 in a game that featured two rain delays totaling 65 minutes. Arozarena's three-run homer and Smith's two-run blast highlighted the decisive opening frame that effectively ended the contest before it began. The Thunder collected 12 hits in the blowout victory, with Busch adding a solo homer and Smith contributing four RBIs total.
Fedde was masterful on the mound for the Thunder, working five scoreless innings while scattering just two hits to earn his eleventh victory of the season. The right-hander showed excellent command throughout his outing, consistently challenging hitters in the strike zone. "When you get a lead like that in the first inning, it makes everything easier," said Thunder manager after the victory. "Our guys stayed focused despite the weather delays and really put together a complete performance." The Madmen managed just three hits against the dominant Thunder pitching staff, with starter Parker lasting only two-thirds of an inning.
Final: Thunder 10, Madmen 0
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Yetis Rally Past Rattlers 10-5 Despite Early Five-Run Deficit
ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS - The Yetis overcame a 5-3 deficit with seven runs over the fourth through seventh innings to defeat the Rattlers 10-5 in a game delayed 81 minutes by rain in the first inning. Judge led the comeback charge with two home runs and five RBIs, including a crucial three-run blast in the third and a two-run shot in the seventh. The contest was played under threatening skies with wet field conditions throughout.
After Garver's grand slam in the third inning gave the Rattlers a 5-3 lead, the Yetis methodically chipped away with consistent offensive pressure. Rogers and Cowser provided key contributions during the rally, with Rogers driving in two runs and Cowser adding an RBI double. Varland earned his second victory of the season with three scoreless innings in relief after Flexen struggled early. "Judge really carried us tonight," said Yetis manager after the comeback victory. "When he's locked in like that, he can take over a game."
Final: Yetis 10, Rattlers 5
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Dogs Blank ACL's 7-0 Behind Pepiot's Dominance
TROPICANA FIELD - Pepiot delivered 6.2 scoreless innings and the Dogs broke the game open with four runs in the second inning to cruise past the ACL's 7-0. Diaz led the offensive charge with a three-run homer in the decisive second-inning rally, while Devers added a three-run blast in the fifth to put the contest away. The Dogs collected just seven hits but made the most of their opportunities against the struggling ACL's pitching.
The veteran right-hander was outstanding for the Dogs, allowing just two hits while walking three and striking out three to earn his third victory of the season. Pepiot consistently attacked the strike zone and kept the ACL's off balance throughout his outing. The ACL's managed only three hits in the shutout loss, failing to mount any sustained offensive threats. "Pepiot gave us exactly what we needed," said Dogs manager. "When he's commanding his stuff like that, he's tough to beat."
Final: Dogs 7, ACL's 0
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Kraken Outlast Miners 8-6 in High-Scoring Affair
YANKEE STADIUM - The Kraken built an early lead and held off a late Miners rally to defeat their hosts 8-6 in an entertaining back-and-forth contest. Suzuki homered in the first inning to get the visitors on the board before Harris drove in four runs with two doubles during a decisive sixth-inning rally. The Kraken took advantage of five walks and two errors by the Miners to build their advantage.
Nola earned his fourteenth victory of the season with 6.1 innings of work, allowing five earned runs while scattering eight hits. The Miners made things interesting with four runs in the seventh inning highlighted by Bregman's two-run homer and Peralta's two-run double, but the Kraken bullpen held firm down the stretch. Akin earned his eighth save despite allowing a solo homer to Rodgers in the ninth. "We had to battle tonight," said Kraken manager after the victory. "They kept coming at us, but our guys found a way to get it done."
Final: Kraken 8, Miners 6
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Landlubbers Edge Sweets 5-2 Behind Rojas Homer
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Rojas homered in the fourth inning and the Landlubbers added insurance runs in the late innings to defeat the Sweets 5-2 in a well-played contest. Javier earned his first victory of the season with 5.1 strong innings, allowing just one earned run while striking out five. The visitors took control with an early run in the first inning before Rojas' solo blast extended their lead.
The Sweets managed eight hits but left 13 runners on base, failing to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities throughout the game. Conine provided their best offensive threat with two doubles, including an RBI double in the fourth that cut the deficit to 4-1. Iglesias earned his 30th save with two scoreless innings, striking out four while navigating traffic on the basepaths. "We had our chances but couldn't get the big hit when we needed it," said Sweets manager after the loss.
Final: Landlubbers 5, Sweets 2
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Rum Runners Walk Off Brewers 2-1 on Balk
FENWAY PARK - The Rum Runners scored the winning run on a balk by reliever Adam in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Brewers 2-1 in a classic pitcher's duel. Vaughn homered in the third inning to give the Brewers a 1-0 lead, but Fry's RBI double in the second had tied the game at 1-1 before the dramatic finish. The contest remained deadlocked until the final frame.
Sears was excellent for the Rum Runners, working six innings while allowing just one run and striking out six to keep his team in the contest. Darvish matched him pitch for pitch, lasting 6.2 innings while scattering four hits. The game featured outstanding pitching performances throughout, with both bullpens holding firm until the decisive ninth inning. Martinez earned his sixth victory of the season with a perfect ninth inning that set up the walk-off opportunity.
Final: Rum Runners 2, Brewers 1
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Hammers Edge Koi 2-1 in Pitcher's Duel
ANGEL STADIUM - Kikuchi worked five strong innings and Happ's solo homer in the third inning proved to be the difference as the Hammers defeated the Koi 2-1 in another classic pitcher's duel. The contest remained tight throughout, with both teams managing just seven hits combined. Helsley earned his 24th save with 1.2 scoreless innings to preserve the narrow victory.
The Koi scored first on Hernandez's RBI single in the second inning, but the Hammers answered with single runs in the first and third innings to take control. Diaz drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning after the Hammers loaded the bases. Ashcraft pitched effectively in a losing effort, working 5.2 innings while allowing two earned runs. The Koi left ten runners on base in the narrow defeat, failing to capitalize on several scoring opportunities.
Final: Hammers 2, Koi 1
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Sea Wolves Rally Past Bums 3-2 on Walk-Off Single
WRIGLEY FIELD - Ward delivered the game-winning RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Sea Wolves rallied to defeat the Bums 3-2. The Bums took an early 2-0 lead on Witt's two-run homer in the first inning, but Stanton's two-run homer in the seventh tied the game at 2-2 before Ward's heroics ended the contest. The Sea Wolves overcame strong pitching from Curry, who allowed just one hit through six innings.
The dramatic finish capped a pitcher's duel that featured outstanding performances from both starting rotations. Springs worked six innings for the Sea Wolves, allowing two earned runs while striking out nine. Hader earned his seventh victory of the season with a perfect ninth inning. "That's why we play nine innings," said Sea Wolves manager after the walk-off victory. "Our guys never gave up and found a way to get it done when it mattered most."
Final: Sea Wolves 3, Bums 2
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Argonauts Power Past Robots 6-2 Behind Alvarez Blast
ROGERS CENTRE - Alvarez homered and drove in two runs as the Argonauts broke open a close game with four runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Robots 6-2. Kelly went the distance for the visitors, allowing nine hits but limiting the damage to earn his first victory of the season. Jansen added a solo homer in the sixth inning during the decisive rally that put the contest away.
The Robots took an early 1-0 lead on Schuemann's solo homer in the second inning, but the Argonauts methodically built their advantage with consistent offensive pressure. Reynolds contributed two RBIs with a pair of doubles, including the go-ahead hit in the sixth inning. The complete-game victory was Kelly's first of the season and came despite allowing nine hits to the persistent Robots lineup. Springer homered in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 6-2, but that was as close as the Robots would get.
Final: Argonauts 6, Robots 2
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Rougarou Edge Auk 3-2 Behind Morton's Strong Start
CITIZENS BANK PARK - Morton worked 6.2 effective innings and the Rougarou held off a late Auk rally to win 3-2 in a tightly contested pitchers' duel. Goodman's two-run homer in the second inning gave the home team the early lead before Rivera added an RBI single in the third that proved to be the game-winner. The Auk scored both their runs in the third inning on Correa's RBI double but couldn't sustain the offensive pressure.
Morton struck out twelve batters while allowing four hits to earn his first victory of the season. The veteran right-hander showed excellent command throughout his outing, consistently challenging hitters and getting ahead in counts. Weathers pitched effectively in defeat, working all eight innings while allowing three earned runs. Marsh earned his second save with a scoreless ninth inning despite allowing two hits. The Auk left six runners on base in the narrow defeat.
Final: Rougarou 3, Auk 2
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Judge (2 HRs, 5 RBIs), Arozarena (16th HR, 3 RBIs), Busch (17th HR), Smith,WD (14th HR, 2 RBIs), Alvarez,Y (47th HR, 2 RBIs), Jansen,D (3rd HR), Devers,R (14th HR, 3 RBIs), Diaz,Yai (15th HR, 3 RBIs), Suzuki (21st HR), Bregman (26th HR), Peralta,D (6th HR), Rodgers (4th HR), Witt Jr (21st HR, 2 RBIs), Stanton (10th HR, 2 RBIs), Rojas,Joh (3rd HR), Vaughn (1st HR), Happ (25th HR), Garver (13th HR, 4 RBIs), Springer (9th HR), Schuemann (1st HR), Goodman (2 HRs, 4 RBIs)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Gonzalez,R (2 hits, 1 RBI), Arozarena (3 hits, 3 RBIs), Busch (2 hits, 1 RBI), Smith,WD (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Abreu,W (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Bogaerts (2 hits), Caballero (2 hits), Meyers (2 hits, 3 RBIs), Reynolds,B (2 hits, 2 RBIs), Steer (2 hits, 1 RBI), Jansen,D (2 hits, 1 RBI), and 12 others with multiple hits
Pitching Gems:
• Pepiot (6.2 IP, 0 ER), Fedde (5 IP, 0 ER), Kelly,Me (9 IP, 2 ER complete game), Morton (6.2 IP, 2 ER, 12 K), Kikuchi (5 IP, 1 ER), Curry (6 IP, 0 ER), Sears (6 IP, 1 ER)
Weather-Affected Games:
• 81-minute rain delay in Baltimore for Yetis-Rattlers game
• Two rain delays totaling 65 minutes in Detroit for Thunder-Madmen contest
• Wet field conditions reported at multiple venues
Walk-Off and Dramatic Finishes:
• Rum Runners win on balk in bottom of ninth inning
• Sea Wolves rally for walk-off single with two outs in ninth
• Multiple come-from-behind victories throughout the day
Save Situations:
• Helsley (24th save), Iglesias,R (30th save), Akin (8th save), Hader (7th win), Martinez,J (6th win), Marsh,A (2nd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Judge's two-homer, five-RBI performance leads Yetis comeback
• Thunder's six-run first inning sets tone for shutout victory
• Kelly's complete-game victory his first of the season
• Morton strikes out twelve in victory over Auk
• Multiple pitchers' duels decided by single runs
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