McNeely’s grand slam spark Mumbai Cobras win over Arabia Wolves

In a night packed with fireworks, momentum swings, and Baseball United drama, the Mumbai Cobras roared to a commanding 13–6 victory over the Arabia Wolves—powered almost entirely by the explosive bats of Caleb McNeely and Lou Helmig, who combined to drive in an astonishing 12 of Mumbai’s 13 runs.

The turning point came in the sixth inning, when McNeely stepped into the batter’s box with the bases loaded and the Wolves clinging to hope. With one thunderous swing, he launched a towering grand slam, sending the crowd—and Mumbai’s dugout—into a frenzy. But the American slugger wasn’t done making history.

Two innings later, with Mumbai seeking to put the game out of reach, the Money Ball was activated. McNeely seized the moment again, crushing a two-run homer that doubled in value, delivering another surge of momentum and sealing an extraordinary eight-RBI performance that will be talked about for weeks.

Earlier in the game, it was Lou Helmig who lit the fuse. Facing Arabia starter Gillian Wernet in the third inning, Helmig unleashed a ruthless swing on a Money Ball pitch, turning a routine at-bat into a devastating blow—a two-run Money Ball homer that plated four runs and set the tone for Mumbai’s offense.

But the game had no shortage of drama elsewhere.

In a rare Baseball United first, the Money Ball and Fire Ball were both called during the same at-bat. With the bases loaded and one out, Arabia slugger Jacob Teter had a golden opportunity to flip the script. But Karan Patel, Baseball United’s No. 1 overall draft pick, rose to the moment. With the pressure soaring, Patel fired a blistering final pitch past Teter for a critical strikeout that silenced Arabia’s rally and preserved Mumbai’s edge.

On the mound, the win belonged to Akshay More, who delivered a steady and composed 3.2 innings of relief, allowing only one earned run—a solo homer—and striking out three to keep the Wolves at bay.

Despite the loss, Arabia found bright spots. Taylor Darden turned in a solid night at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBIs, offering flashes of the offensive spark the Wolves needed.

But on this night, the spotlight belonged firmly to McNeely and Helmig—and to a Mumbai Cobras team .