September 16
MSB Results – September 16, 2024
League recaps with detailed summaries
🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Thunder Dominate Rougarou 9-0 in One-Sided Affair at Truist Park
TRUIST PARK - Wheeler delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one hit over seven innings as the Thunder completely shut down the Rougarou 9-0 in a dominant display of pitching and offense. The Thunder broke the game open with a five-run seventh inning that turned a manageable 3-0 deficit into a rout. McCann was the offensive star with three RBIs, including a solo homer in the eighth inning that capped the scoring.
The Thunder offense was patient at the plate, drawing 12 walks from frustrated Rougarou pitching. The visitors managed just one hit through nine innings - a single by Lopez in the sixth - as Wheeler and reliever Irvin combined to stifle any offensive threat. The Thunder scored in five different innings, with Nimmo and Ramirez each driving in two runs during the decisive seventh-inning rally. "Wheeler was outstanding tonight," said Thunder manager after the victory. "When he's commanding his fastball like that, he's nearly unhittable." The shutout was the Thunder's third of the season.
Final: Thunder 9, Rougarou 0
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Rattlers Edge Miners 7-6 in Back-and-Forth Battle
YANKEE STADIUM - The Rattlers overcame an early deficit and held off a late Miners rally to defeat the Miners 7-6 in a thrilling contest that featured multiple lead changes. The Rattlers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning on Vargas' two-run double before the Miners answered with two runs of their own in the bottom half. The game remained tied until the Rattlers exploded for three runs in the eighth inning, highlighted by O'Hearn's clutch RBI single and Lee's two-run double.
The Miners made things interesting in the late innings, with Bregman's double in the seventh cutting the deficit and Rodgers' sacrifice fly in the eighth bringing them within one run at 6-6. However, Garver's RBI double in the ninth proved to be the game-winner for the Rattlers. Rea earned the victory with three innings of relief work, allowing two runs while keeping the Rattlers in position to win. The loss was particularly tough for the Miners, who stranded nine runners on base throughout the game.
Final: Rattlers 7, Miners 6
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Sweets Demolish Robots 9-2 Behind Turner's Explosive Night
GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK - Turner went 5-for-5 with four RBIs and two home runs as the Sweets routed the Robots 9-2 in a dominant offensive display. Turner's first homer came in the fifth inning to give the Sweets a 3-1 lead, and his three-run blast in the seventh inning blew the game wide open at 6-2. The shortstop became the story of the night, reaching base in all five plate appearances and scoring three times.
Wilson earned the victory with six strong innings, allowing just two runs while scattering seven hits. The Robots managed to keep pace early, with Adames' two-run homer in the seventh providing their only offensive highlight. Call added a solo homer in the third inning for the Sweets, while Gorman and Deluca contributed key RBIs during the decisive middle innings. "Trea was locked in from the first pitch tonight," said Sweets manager. "When he's seeing the ball like that, he's one of the best hitters in the game."
Final: Sweets 9, Robots 2
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Argonauts Rally Past Sea Wolves 9-3 Behind Late Power Surge
PNC PARK - The Argonauts overcame a 1-0 deficit with a four-run fourth inning and never looked back, defeating the Sea Wolves 9-3 in a game played under threatening skies with a 30-minute rain delay. Rodriguez's two-run homer highlighted the decisive fourth inning, while Rice added a two-run blast later in the frame to give the Argonauts a commanding 4-1 lead. The weather conditions created challenging playing conditions throughout the contest.
Lowe provided the knockout punch with a grand slam in the seventh inning, turning a 5-1 game into a rout. The Sea Wolves managed late runs from Wagner and Contreras in the ninth inning, but it was too little, too late. Nelson earned the victory despite allowing just one earned run over 5.2 innings, benefiting from strong run support. "The rain made it tough to get a good grip, but our hitters stayed aggressive," said Argonauts manager after the victory.
Final: Argonauts 9, Sea Wolves 3
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Landlubbers Overcome Early Deficit to Beat Dogs 8-4
CITI FIELD - The Landlubbers rallied from a 3-0 deficit with a three-run second inning and never looked back, defeating the Dogs 8-4 in a game that featured a 34-minute rain delay in the first inning. Gonzales provided the early heroics with a three-run homer that tied the game at 3-3, while Tovar's solo shot in the fourth inning gave the visitors their first lead at 4-3.
The Landlubbers pulled away with four runs over the seventh and eighth innings, highlighted by Gurriel's two-run homer in the seventh and Herrera's solo blast in the eighth. Castro capped the scoring with an RBI double that made it 8-4. King earned the victory with six innings of work, allowing four runs while keeping the Landlubbers in position to rally. Brazoban earned the save with three scoreless innings of relief. The wet field conditions from the early rain created challenging footing throughout the game.
Final: Landlubbers 8, Dogs 4
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Rum Runners Edge Yetis 5-2 in Pitcher's Duel
T-MOBILE PARK - Rogers pitched 5.2 strong innings and the Rum Runners' bullpen shut the door as they defeated the Yetis 5-2 in a well-pitched contest. Merrill's solo homer in the second inning gave the Rum Runners an early 1-0 lead, and they gradually built on that advantage throughout the game. The turning point came in the sixth inning when Hays delivered a two-run single that broke a 3-2 tie and gave the Rum Runners breathing room.
Both teams struggled to generate consistent offense, with the Rum Runners managing just 10 hits despite scoring five runs. Martinez's RBI double in the fourth inning provided the Yetis' first run, while Rocchio added another RBI single in the sixth to keep the game close. The Rum Runners' bullpen was excellent, with four different relievers combining for 3.1 scoreless innings. Morel capped the scoring with a solo homer in the ninth inning off Beck. "It was a grind-it-out type of game," said Rum Runners manager. "Our pitching staff did a great job keeping us in position to win."
Final: Rum Runners 5, Yetis 2
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Koi Hold Off Madmen 4-2 in Tight Contest
NATIONALS PARK - Ashcraft pitched six strong innings and the Koi bullpen held firm as they defeated the Madmen 4-2 in a pitcher's duel at Nationals Park. The game remained scoreless through four innings before the Koi broke through with three runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Baty's two-run homer and Naylor's solo shot that gave them a 3-0 lead.
The Madmen answered in the sixth inning when McMahon's groundout scored a run, and Garcia's solo homer in the seventh made it a 4-2 game and set up a tense finish. Ortiz earned the save with three innings of relief work, striking out three while allowing just one run. The Madmen had several opportunities to tie the game late but couldn't capitalize with runners in scoring position. "Ashcraft gave us exactly what we needed," said Koi manager. "He kept them off balance all night long."
Final: Koi 4, Madmen 2
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Kraken Survive Late Rally to Beat Bums 6-5
MINUTE MAID PARK - Caballero's go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner as the Kraken held off the Bums 6-5 in a back-and-forth contest. The game featured multiple lead changes, with the Bums taking an early 3-0 lead behind Pillar's two-run double in the second inning before the Kraken rallied to tie it 3-3 by the fifth inning.
Burger's solo homer in the sixth inning gave the Kraken a 5-3 lead, but the Bums answered with two runs in the bottom half to tie the game at 5-5. The decisive moment came when O'Neill doubled to lead off the eighth inning and scored on Caballero's clutch single to center field. Law earned the victory with two scoreless innings of relief, while Santana picked up the save despite allowing a double to Carroll in the ninth inning. "We showed a lot of character coming back like that," said Kraken manager after the victory.
Final: Kraken 6, Bums 5
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Brewers Rout Hammers 9-4 Behind Vaughn's Power Display
BUSCH STADIUM - Vaughn homered twice and drove in three runs as the Brewers dominated the Hammers 9-4 in a high-scoring affair at Busch Stadium. The Brewers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on Thomas's RBI double and Santana's RBI single, then extended their advantage with two more runs in the fourth inning. Vaughn's first homer came in the fourth inning, a two-run shot that gave the Brewers a 4-0 lead.
The Hammers made things interesting with a four-run seventh inning rally that tied the game at 4-4, highlighted by Santander's three-run homer off Adam. However, the Brewers responded immediately with three runs in the bottom half, with Vaughn delivering the knockout punch with his second homer of the game, a three-run blast that made it 7-4. Thomas added a two-run homer in the eighth inning to complete the rout. "Vaughn was seeing the ball really well tonight," said Brewers manager. "When he gets locked in like that, he can carry the offense."
Final: Brewers 9, Hammers 4
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ACL's Edge Auk 3-1 in Windy Conditions at Oracle Park
ORACLE PARK - Boyd pitched six scoreless innings and Wade's fourth-inning home run provided the decisive blow as the ACL's defeated the Auk 3-1 in challenging windy conditions at Oracle Park. The 20-mph winds created difficult playing conditions throughout the game, but both teams managed to play solid defense despite the elements. Turner's RBI double in the first inning gave the ACL's an early 1-0 lead, while Cruz added a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning to extend the advantage.
The Auk managed just one run despite outhitting the ACL's 7-6, finally breaking through in the eighth inning when Bohm's sacrifice fly scored Fortes to make it 3-1. Boyd was masterful through six innings, allowing just three hits while striking out eight batters. The ACL's bullpen was solid down the stretch, with Butto earning the save by striking out Fortes with runners on base in the ninth inning. "The wind made it tough for both teams," said ACL's manager. "Boyd did a great job adjusting his approach and keeping them off balance."
Final: ACL's 3, Auk 1
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📈 Statistical Highlights
Home Run Leaders:
• Turner,T (2 HRs, 4 RBIs), Vaughn (2 HRs, 3 RBIs), Rodriguez,Ju (15th HR), Rice (2nd HR), Lowe,B (5th HR, 4 RBIs), Gonzales,N (6th HR), Tovar (24th HR), Gurriel,L (13th HR), Herrera,I (4th HR), Merrill (30th HR), Morel (10th HR), Burger (21st HR), Baty (1st HR), Naylor,J (21st HR), Garcia,LV (15th HR), Adames (22nd HR), Call (3rd HR), Santander (34th HR), Thomas,L (5th HR), Wade,L (5th HR)
Multi-Hit Performances:
• Turner,T (5 hits, 4 RBIs), McCann,K (3 hits, 3 RBIs), Vaughn (3 hits, 3 RBIs), McNeil (2 hits), Realmuto (2 hits), Morel (3 hits), McMahon (2 hits), Harris II (2 hits), Neto (2 hits), Meyers (2 hits), and 15 others with two hits
Pitching Gems:
• Wheeler (7 IP, 0 ER), Boyd (6 IP, 0 ER), Wilson,B (6 IP, 2 ER), Nelson,R (5.2 IP, 1 ER), Ashcraft (6 IP, 1 ER), Rogers,Tr (5.2 IP, 2 ER)
Shutout Performance:
• Thunder defeated Rougarou 9-0 behind Wheeler's dominant one-hit performance
Weather Conditions:
• 34-minute rain delay at Citi Field for Landlubbers-Dogs game
• 30-minute rain delay at PNC Park for Argonauts-Sea Wolves contest
• 20-mph winds at Oracle Park created challenging conditions for ACL's-Auk game
• Wet field conditions reported at multiple venues throughout the day
Save Situations:
• Brazoban (1st save), Faucher (3rd save), Ortiz,LL (1st save), Santana,D (3rd save), Hamilton,I (perfect 9th), Butto (3rd save)
Notable Achievements:
• Turner's perfect 5-for-5 performance with 2 HRs headlines offensive explosion
• Wheeler's one-hit shutout dominates Thunder victory
• Multiple weather-affected games create challenging playing conditions
• Four games decided by three runs or fewer showcase competitive balance
• Lowe's grand slam provides dramatic seventh-inning knockout punch
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