Hi there!
As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation.
To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns.
Game 109, July 30: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 (62-47)
Reminder: Heroes and Goats are determined by WPA scores and are in no way subjective.
THREE HEROES:
- Superhero: Jacob Webb (.213). 1.1 IP, H
- Hero: Alex Bregman (.209). 2-4, 2 2B, 2R
- Sidekick: Aaron Civale (.116). 0.2 IP, K, SV
THREE GOATS:
- Billy Goat: Michael Conforto (-.157). 0-4.
- Goat: Caleb Thielbar (-.145). IP, R, HR
- Kid: Carson Kelly (-.133). 1-4.
Ian Happ’s RBI double in the 10th has him at .102, good for fourth place
for this game.
WPA Play of the Game: JJ Wetherholt’s game-tying homer off Caleb Thielbar in the seventh (.243).
Cubs Play of the Game: Michael Busch’s RBI single in the top of the seventh (.191).
The two plays above were the top two WPA plays of the entire game. Bregman’s RBI double in the 10th was next at .165.
Up next: The Yankees visit Wrigley Field. Shōta Imanaga will throw the series opener Friday against Yankees right-hander Will Warren.
As Thomas would say: Keep stacking wins.
