September 10
MSB Results – September 10, 2024
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Thunder Rally Past Rattlers 8-5 in 10-Inning Walk-Off Thriller
TRUIST PARK - Busch delivered the walk-off blow with a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Thunder completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Rattlers 8-5 in extra innings. The Rattlers appeared in control early, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning before adding two more runs in the seventh to take a 5-2 advantage. The Thunder refused to go quietly, however, scoring three runs in the seventh to tie the game and send it to extras.
With Nimmo starting the 10th on second base per extra-inning rules, Busch came through in the clutch with his 19th home run of the season, a towering blast that scored three runs and sent the home crowd into a frenzy. "That's baseball at its finest," said Thunder manager after the victory. "Our guys never gave up and found a way to get it done when it mattered most." Wheeler earned his first win despite allowing five runs over seven innings, while Jax picked up the victory with two perfect innings of relief.
Final: Thunder 8, Rattlers 5 (10 innings)
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Landlubbers Cruise Past Miners 10-1 Behind Offensive Explosion
YANKEE STADIUM - The Landlubbers broke open a close game with a five-run sixth inning and never looked back, routing the Miners 10-1 in a dominant performance. Gonzales,N set the tone early with a leadoff home run in the first inning, and the visitors never trailed after taking a 4-1 lead in the opening frame. The decisive sixth inning featured clutch hitting throughout the lineup, with Tovar driving in two runs and Fitzgerald adding an RBI single.
Javier was masterful on the mound for the Landlubbers, allowing just one run over seven strong innings while striking out seven. The right-hander kept the Miners off balance all night, inducing weak contact and working efficiently through his outing. "When Javier's on like that, he's nearly unhittable," said Landlubbers manager. "He gave us exactly what we needed tonight." The victory was a testament to the team's depth, as nine different players contributed hits in the balanced offensive attack.
Final: Landlubbers 10, Miners 1
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Sweets Pummel Madmen 10-2 in Offensive Showcase
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Tucker went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and Encarnacion drove in four runs as the Sweets demolished the Madmen 10-2 in a one-sided affair. The home team exploded for eight runs over the third and fourth innings to turn a close game into a rout. Tucker's two home runs, including a three-run blast in the third, highlighted the offensive barrage that saw the Sweets collect 18 hits.
The Madmen managed just six hits against the dominant Sweets pitching staff, with Canning lasting only three innings while allowing six runs. "We couldn't get anything going offensively tonight," said Madmen manager after the loss. "Credit to their pitching staff for keeping us off balance." Houck earned his ninth win of the season with 6.1 strong innings, while the Sweets improved their playoff positioning with the convincing victory.
Final: Sweets 10, Madmen 2
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Rougarou Outlast Argonauts 12-10 in High-Scoring Affair
PNC PARK - Frazier drove in three runs and the Rougarou survived a late rally to defeat the Argonauts 12-10 in a back-and-forth slugfest played in threatening weather conditions. The visitors broke open a close game with a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by Chisholm's three-run homer that put them ahead 12-6. The Argonauts refused to go quietly, scoring four runs over the final three innings to make things interesting.
Both teams combined for 23 hits in the wild contest that featured multiple rain delays and dramatic momentum swings throughout. "Games like this are why you play baseball," said Rougarou catcher after the victory. "Both teams kept fighting and it made for an exciting finish." Morton struggled early for the Rougarou but Pearson and the bullpen held on for the victory, with Marsh earning his third save despite allowing two runs in the ninth.
Final: Rougarou 12, Argonauts 10
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Hammers Edge Dogs 5-2 Behind Strong Pitching
CITI FIELD - The Hammers overcame an early deficit with a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to defeat the Dogs 5-2 in cool, windy conditions. After falling behind 1-0 in the fourth inning on Kwan's solo homer, the Hammers responded with steady pressure throughout the middle innings. Alvarez drove in two runs with a double in the first inning that proved to be the difference in the contest.
Lowder and the Hammers bullpen combined to limit the Dogs to just seven hits, with Cousins earning his first win of the season with a perfect seventh inning. The victory was built on small ball and situational hitting, as the Hammers manufactured runs throughout the lineup. "We did a lot of little things right tonight," said Hammers manager. "Sometimes that's what it takes to win these close games."
Final: Hammers 5, Dogs 2
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Robots Control Yetis 7-3 Behind Adames' Power Display
T-MOBILE PARK - Adames homered twice and drove in three runs as the Robots pulled away from the Yetis 7-3 in a game that was closer than the final score indicated. The visitors took control with a three-run first inning and added two more in the third to build a 5-0 cushion before the Yetis mounted their comeback attempt. Judge's 51st homer of the season highlighted a brief rally in the seventh.
Criswell earned his first win of the season with six strong innings, allowing just two runs while keeping the Yetis off balance with his changeup and location. The Robots showed patience at the plate, working deep counts and capitalizing on scoring opportunities throughout the contest. "We had good at-bats all night," said Robots manager. "When you make the pitcher work like that, good things usually happen."
Final: Robots 7, Yetis 3
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Koi Top Kraken 3-1 in Pitcher's Duel
NATIONALS PARK - Ashcraft worked seven strong innings and the Koi scored just enough runs to defeat the Kraken 3-1 in a classic pitcher's duel played in perfect conditions. The home team took control with single runs in the third and fourth innings, highlighted by Lindor's solo homer and Sanchez's blast that provided the margin of victory. The Kraken managed just five hits against the dominant Koi pitching staff.
The contest remained scoreless through two innings before both teams finally broke through in the third. Meyers provided the lone bright spot for the Kraken with his eighth homer of the season, but it wasn't enough against the stellar Koi pitching. "Sometimes you tip your cap to the other guy," said Kraken manager after Ashcraft's performance. Yates earned his 19th save with a perfect ninth inning to close out the victory.
Final: Koi 3, Kraken 1
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Bums Edge ACL's 3-2 Behind Garcia's Heroics
MINUTE MAID PARK - Garcia,Ad delivered the game-winning home run in the eighth inning as the Bums held off a late rally to defeat the ACL's 3-2 in a tightly contested pitcher's duel. Valdez was masterful for the home team, working eight innings while allowing just one run and striking out nine batters. The ACL's managed only one hit through the first eight innings before mounting a desperate ninth-inning rally.
Witt Jr provided early offense for the Bums with a solo homer in the eighth inning before Garcia's blast proved to be the difference. The ACL's scored twice in the ninth inning on a passed ball and error to make things interesting, but Jimenez closed the door for his 24th save of the season. "That's the kind of clutch hitting we need from our veterans," said Bums manager after Garcia's game-winner.
Final: Bums 3, ACL's 2
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Brewers Shut Out Sea Wolves 4-0 Behind Darvish's Gem
BUSCH STADIUM - Darvish threw seven shutout innings and Henderson homered as the Brewers blanked the Sea Wolves 4-0 in a dominant pitching performance. The veteran right-hander was in complete control throughout his outing, scattering four hits while striking out just two but inducing weak contact all night. The Sea Wolves managed six hits but couldn't string together any meaningful rallies against the stellar Brewers pitching.
Henderson's 34th home run of the season in the sixth inning broke a 1-0 game open and provided all the cushion Darvish needed. The Brewers added two insurance runs in the eighth inning to put the game away and complete the shutout victory. "When Darvish is commanding the strike zone like that, he's nearly impossible to hit," said Brewers catcher after the victory. McGreevy earned his first save with two perfect innings of relief.
Final: Brewers 4, Sea Wolves 0
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Auk Rout Rum Runners 9-4 in Wind-Swept Oracle Park
ORACLE PARK - Correa homered twice and the Auk overcame early deficits with a six-run third inning to defeat the Rum Runners 9-4 in windy conditions at Oracle Park. After falling behind 1-0 in the second inning, the home team exploded for eight runs over the third and fourth innings to take control of the contest. The 17-mph winds created challenging conditions throughout, but the Auk hitters adjusted and took advantage.
Hill drove in three runs with a three-run homer in the decisive third inning, while Albies added three RBIs including a sacrifice fly. The Rum Runners mounted a late rally with a two-run triple by Merrill in the eighth, but it was too little, too late against the dominant Auk offense. "Playing in conditions like these isn't easy, but our guys stayed focused," said Auk manager. Miller earned his 16th win of the season with 7.2 solid innings.
Final: Auk 9, Rum Runners 4
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Adames (2 HRs, 20th & 21st), Correa (2 HRs, 16th & 17th), Tucker (2 HRs, 31st & 32nd), Gonzales,N (5th), Encarnacion (4th), Witt Jr (23rd), Garcia,Ad (15th), Henderson (34th), Chisholm (11th), Judge (51st), Lindor (28th), Sanchez,J (9th), Kwan (14th), Lowe,N (20th), Morel (8th), Meyers (8th)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Tucker (3 hits, 4 RBIs), Gonzales,N (2 hits), Diaz,Yan (4 hits), Donovan (3 hits), Frazier (2 hits, 3 RBIs), Chisholm (2 hits, 3 RBIs), Adames (3 hits, 3 RBIs), Correa (3 hits, 2 RBIs), and 15 others with multiple hits
Pitching Gems:
• Valdez,F (8 IP, 1 ER), Darvish (7 IP, 0 ER), Javier (7 IP, 1 ER), Ashcraft (7 IP, 1 ER), Wheeler (7 IP, 5 ER), Houck (6.1 IP, 1 ER), Criswell,C (6 IP, 2 ER)
Extra-Inning Drama:
• Thunder defeated Rattlers 8-5 in 10 innings on Busch's walk-off three-run homer
Weather Conditions:
• Threatening skies and wet field conditions in Pittsburgh for Rougarou-Argonauts game
• Cool 55-degree temperature and 9-mph winds at Citi Field for Hammers-Dogs contest
• Strong 17-mph winds at Oracle Park created challenging hitting conditions
Save Situations:
• Jimenez,J (24th save), Yates (19th save), Jax (6th save), Suarez,Ro (4th save), McGreevy (1st save), Marsh,A (3rd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Busch's walk-off three-run homer caps dramatic 10-inning thriller
• Darvish tosses seven-inning shutout in dominant performance
• Tucker's four-RBI night leads Sweets offensive explosion
• Multiple weather-affected contests throughout the day
• Judge reaches 51st homer milestone in losing effort
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