Game Information

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals on Thursday, May 5th, 1977

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Game Status: Final

Score: 5 - 6

Summary: The Royals beat the White Sox, 6 - 5.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago White Sox

Batters

Batters - CWS ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Bannister SS 5 1 3 1 0 1 .326 .794
Orta 2B 4 0 0 0 1 0 .282 .765
Zisk RF 5 1 1 0 0 0 .313 .989
Soderholm DH 4 1 3 1 0 0 .346 1.039
Spencer 1B 4 0 0 1 0 2 .250 .649
Lemon CF 3 0 1 1 0 0 .293 .895
Downing LF 2 0 0 0 1 0 .294 .794
Gamble PH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267 .900
 a-Johnson PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .136 .447
Nordhagen LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Essian C 3 1 1 0 1 0 .304 .943
Brohamer 3B 2 1 1 0 1 1 .214 .778
 b-Hairston PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250 .688
Nordbrook 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .375 1.018
Totals 33 5 10 4 5 5

a - Struck out for Gamble in the 7th.;
b - Walked for Brohamer in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Soderholm 2 (4, Bird, Bird); Brohamer (2, Bird); Zisk (5, Bird).
TB Bannister 3; Brohamer 2; Essian; Lemon; Soderholm 5; Zisk 2.
RBI Bannister (7); Lemon (20); Soderholm (13); Spencer (8).
2-out RBI Bannister.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Orta; Spencer; Bannister; Zisk; Johnson.
SF Lemon; Soderholm; Spencer.
Team RISP 3-for-13.
Team LOB 9.

Baserunning
CS Lemon (2, 2nd base by Splittorff/Martinez).
PO Lemon (1st base by Splittorff).

Fielding
E Brohamer (2, fielding).
Pickoffs Brett 2 (Otis at 1st base, Zdeb at 1st base).
PB Essian (2).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CWS IPHRERBBKHRERA
Brett (L, 3-2) 5.2 10 6 5 2 1 2 5.73
Dal Canton 2.1 1 0 0 1 3 0 2.35
Totals 8.0 11 6 5 3 4 2

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Brett 3B 5 1 2 1 0 1 .330 .877
McRae DH 5 1 2 1 0 1 .343 .883
Otis CF 3 1 2 2 1 0 .264 .758
Mayberry 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .232 .679
Cowens RF 4 1 1 1 0 1 .289 .798
Zdeb LF 1 1 1 0 2 0 .273 .658
 a-Poquette PH-LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .388 .954
Patek SS 4 1 1 0 0 0 .301 .772
Martinez C 4 0 1 1 0 0 .238 .524
White 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 .205 .558
Totals 35 6 11 6 3 4

a - Batted for Zdeb in the 7th.;

Batting
2B Brett 2 (9, Brett, Brett).
3B McRae (3, Brett).
HR Otis (4, 1st inning off Brett, 0 on, 2 out); Cowens (3, 4th inning off Brett, 0 on, 0 out).
TB Brett 4; Cowens 4; Martinez; McRae 4; Otis 5; Patek; White; Zdeb.
RBI Brett (12); Cowens (17); Martinez (4); McRae (13); Otis 2 (18).
2-out RBI Brett; Otis.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Poquette; McRae 3; White.
Team RISP 4-for-13.
Team LOB 8.

Baserunning
SB Brett (3, 3rd base off Brett/Essian); Otis (3, 2nd base off Dal Canton/Essian); White (4, 2nd base off Dal Canton/Essian).
CS Otis (2, 2nd base by Brett/Essian); Zdeb (1, 2nd base by Brett/Essian).
PO Otis (1st base by Brett); Zdeb (1st base by Brett).

Fielding
E Splittorff (1, fielding).
Outfield assists Zdeb (Brohamer at home).
Pickoffs Splittorff (Lemon at 1st base).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Splittorff 3.2 5 3 2 4 2 0 4.08
Bird (W, 2-0) 3.0 5 2 2 0 0 0 4.20
Hall 0.2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Littell (S, 4) 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.30
Totals 9.0 10 5 4 5 5 0

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
White Sox 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 5 10 1 9
Royals 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 - 6 11 1 8

Most Impactful Plays Beta

Note: This is calculated by sorting by what has the highest change in win percentage.

Chicago White Sox

  1. Eric Soderholm doubles (4) on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Richie Zisk to 3rd. (+14.3%)
  2. Jorge Orta reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Paul Splittorff. Jack Brohamer scores. Alan Bannister to 2nd. (+13.0%)
  3. Alan Bannister singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Jim Essian scores. Jack Brohamer to 2nd. (+12.8%)
  4. Richie Zisk doubles (5) on a to center fielder Amos Otis. (+8.6%)
  5. Eric Soderholm doubles (3) on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. (+8.3%)

Kansas City Royals

  1. Buck Martinez singles on a to left fielder Brian Downing. Joe Zdeb scores. Freddie Patek to 2nd. (+15.2%)
  2. Al Cowens hits a home run (3). (+13.8%)
  3. Chet Lemon out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Mayberry. (+11.9%)
  4. George Brett doubles (9) on a to right fielder Richie Zisk. Freddie Patek scores. Buck Martinez to 3rd. (+11.0%)
  5. Amos Otis hits an inside-the-park home run (4) on a . (+10.8%)

Plays Table of Contents

  1. 1st Inning
  2. 2nd Inning
  3. 3rd Inning
  4. 4th Inning
  5. 5th Inning
  6. 6th Inning
  7. 7th Inning
  8. 8th Inning
  9. 9th Inning

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Alan Bannister singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 53.6% (+3.6%)

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Position Changes:
P: Paul Splittorff
Jorge Orta walks. Alan Bannister to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 58.8% (+5.2%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Richie Zisk out to center fielder Amos Otis. Alan Bannister to 3rd. Jorge Orta to 2nd.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 58.6% (-0.2%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Eric Soderholm out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Amos Otis. Alan Bannister scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 58.8% (+0.2%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Jim Spencer pops out to third baseman George Brett.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 55.8% (-3.0%)

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Position Changes:
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P: Paul Splittorff

Bottom

George Brett out, second baseman Jorge Orta to first baseman Jim Spencer.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 41.9% (-2.3%)

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P: Ken Brett
Hal McRae out to left fielder Brian Downing.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 40.2% (-1.7%)

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P: Ken Brett
Amos Otis hits an inside-the-park home run (4) on a .

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 51.0% (+10.8%)

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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
John Mayberry pops out to shortstop Alan Bannister.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

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Position Changes:
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P: Ken Brett

2nd Inning

Top

Chet Lemon out, pitcher Paul Splittorff to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
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Position Changes:
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P: Paul Splittorff
Brian Downing walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 50.3% (+2.6%)

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Position Changes:
P: Paul Splittorff
Jim Essian walks. Brian Downing to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 54.0% (+3.7%)

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Position Changes:
P: Paul Splittorff
Jack Brohamer strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 49.5% (-4.5%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Alan Bannister out, shortstop Freddie Patek to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.0% (-4.5%)

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P: Paul Splittorff

Bottom

Al Cowens grounds out to first baseman Jim Spencer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.7% (-2.3%)

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Position Changes:
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P: Ken Brett
Joe Zdeb walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 55.3% (+2.6%)

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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Freddie Patek singles on a to right fielder Richie Zisk. Joe Zdeb to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 59.0% (+3.7%)

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P: Ken Brett
Buck Martinez out to left fielder Brian Downing.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 54.5% (-4.5%)

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P: Ken Brett
Frank White out to left fielder Brian Downing.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-4.5%)

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P: Ken Brett

3rd Inning

Top

Jorge Orta pops out to shortstop Freddie Patek.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
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P: Paul Splittorff
Richie Zisk out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.7% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
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Position Changes:
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P: Paul Splittorff
Eric Soderholm singles on a to right fielder Al Cowens.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 47.2% (+1.5%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Jim Spencer strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 44.6% (-2.6%)

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P: Paul Splittorff

Bottom

George Brett out, second baseman Jorge Orta to first baseman Jim Spencer.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.9% (-2.5%)

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Position Changes:
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P: Ken Brett
Hal McRae triples (3) on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Triple
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 61.2% (+8.3%)

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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Amos Otis singles on a to left fielder Brian Downing. Hal McRae scores.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 67.5% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
John Mayberry strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Win Probability: 62.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 1
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    4. Count: 0 - 2
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    5. Count: 0 - 3
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Position Changes:
    • Details: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 2
    Credits:
    • Ken Brett - Pitcher
    • Jim Spencer - First Base
    • Alan Bannister - Shortstop
P: Ken Brett

4th Inning

Top

Chet Lemon singles on a to center fielder Amos Otis.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 41.8% (+4.7%)

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Position Changes:
P: Paul Splittorff
Brian Downing flies out to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+2)
Win Probability: 32.3% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
    • Details: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 1
    Credits:
    • Paul Splittorff - Pitcher
    • John Mayberry - First Base
    • Frank White - Second Base
    • John Mayberry - First Base
P: Paul Splittorff
Jim Essian singles.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 33.9% (+1.6%)

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Position Changes:
P: Paul Splittorff
Jack Brohamer walks. Jim Essian to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 36.5% (+2.6%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Alan Bannister singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Jim Essian scores. Jack Brohamer to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 49.3% (+12.8%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Jorge Orta reaches on a fielding error by pitcher Paul Splittorff. Jack Brohamer scores. Alan Bannister to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 62.3% (+13.0%)

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P: Paul Splittorff
Richie Zisk grounds into a force out, shortstop Freddie Patek to second baseman Frank White. Jorge Orta out at 2nd. Richie Zisk to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 57.9% (-4.4%)

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Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird

Bottom

Al Cowens hits a home run (3).

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 55.9% (+13.8%)

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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Joe Zdeb walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 60.2% (+4.3%)

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    5. Count: 4 - 0
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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Freddie Patek pops out to second baseman Jorge Orta.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 2 (+2)
Win Probability: 51.3% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
    • Details: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 1
    Credits:
    • Ken Brett - Pitcher
    • Jim Spencer - First Base
    • Alan Bannister - Shortstop
P: Ken Brett
Buck Martinez out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
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P: Ken Brett

5th Inning

Top

Eric Soderholm doubles (3) on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

Event: Double
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 58.3% (+8.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
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Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Jim Spencer out to center fielder Amos Otis. Eric Soderholm to 3rd.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 3 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 57.1% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Chet Lemon out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Amos Otis. Eric Soderholm scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 4 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 60.4% (+3.3%)

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    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Brian Downing out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 59.3% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
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P: Doug Bird

Bottom

Frank White out to right fielder Richie Zisk.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 37.3% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
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P: Ken Brett
George Brett doubles (8) on a to right fielder Richie Zisk.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 3
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 43.7% (+6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Hal McRae singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon. George Brett scores.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 56.9% (+8.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 0
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Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Amos Otis out to right fielder Richie Zisk.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 53.1% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ken Brett
John Mayberry out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ken Brett

6th Inning

Top

Jim Essian pops out to second baseman Frank White.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 46.7% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Doug Bird
Jack Brohamer doubles (2) on a to right fielder Al Cowens.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 53.1% (+6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Alan Bannister singles on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Jack Brohamer out at home on the throw, left fielder Joe Zdeb to catcher Buck Martinez. Alan Bannister to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.9% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Jorge Orta out to left fielder Joe Zdeb.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 42.6% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Doug Bird

Bottom

Al Cowens lines out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 54.1% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ken Brett
Joe Zdeb singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 57.7% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Freddie Patek reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Jack Brohamer. Joe Zdeb to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 62.6% (+4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Buck Martinez singles on a to left fielder Brian Downing. Joe Zdeb scores. Freddie Patek to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 77.8% (+15.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Frank White out to center fielder Chet Lemon. Freddie Patek to 3rd.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 74.6% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
George Brett doubles (9) on a to right fielder Richie Zisk. Freddie Patek scores. Buck Martinez to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 6
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 85.6% (+11.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Ken Brett
Hal McRae strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 82.4% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bruce Dal Canton

7th Inning

Top

Richie Zisk doubles (5) on a to center fielder Amos Otis.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 6
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 26.2% (+8.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Eric Soderholm doubles (4) on a to left fielder Joe Zdeb. Richie Zisk to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 6
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 40.5% (+14.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Jim Spencer out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Al Cowens. Richie Zisk scores. Eric Soderholm to 3rd.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 39.7% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Doug Bird
Chet Lemon out, third baseman George Brett to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 27.8% (-11.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Doug Bird
Lamar Johnson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 20.6% (-7.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tom Hall

Bottom

Amos Otis walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 82.2% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Bruce Dal Canton
John Mayberry out, second baseman Jorge Orta to first baseman Jim Spencer. Amos Otis to 3rd.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 84.5% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Bruce Dal Canton
Al Cowens strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 78.8% (-5.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bruce Dal Canton
Tom Poquette out, shortstop Alan Bannister to first baseman Jim Spencer.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 75.3% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bruce Dal Canton

8th Inning

Top

Jim Essian out to left fielder Tom Poquette.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 19.3% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tom Hall
Jerry Hairston walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 25.5% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Tom Hall
Alan Bannister strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 18.7% (-6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Littell
Jorge Orta out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 12.9% (-5.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Littell

Bottom

Freddie Patek out to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 85.8% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bruce Dal Canton
Buck Martinez out, shortstop Alan Bannister to first baseman Jim Spencer.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 84.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bruce Dal Canton
Frank White singles on a to center fielder Chet Lemon.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 85.6% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Bruce Dal Canton
George Brett strikes out swinging. Frank White to 3rd. George Brett to 1st. Passed ball by catcher Jim Essian.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 87.1% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
P: Bruce Dal Canton
Hal McRae grounds into a force out, shortstop Alan Bannister to second baseman Jorge Orta. George Brett out at 2nd. Hal McRae to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 84.2% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
P: Bruce Dal Canton

9th Inning

Top

Richie Zisk flies out to catcher Buck Martinez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 8.7% (-7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Littell
Eric Soderholm out, second baseman Frank White to first baseman John Mayberry.

Event: Batter Out
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 3.5% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Littell
Jim Spencer strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Littell

Umpire Blunders Beta

A breakdown of all balls and called strikes to determine if they were accurate or not.

Note: As I have to draw the strike-zone myself, these may be inaccurate. If it is, let me know!
Another note: You may see more blunders here than you would on other sites. On here, I am counting every single blunder, but most sites/tools have a 1-inch margin of error.

This game's HP Umpire: Dave Phillips. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 32 balls, 0 were actually in the zone:

Strikes

Of the 0 called strikes, 0 were actually out of the zone:

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago White Sox

Ken Brett

IP: 5.2
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 6 (1 unearned)
Hits: 10
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.29

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 6
  4. 7
  5. 5
  6. 6
Single - 5 Double - 2 Triple - 1 Home Run - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1 Pop Out - 2 Batter Out - 10
Bruce Dal Canton

IP: 2.1
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.9

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 3
  2. 9
  3. 7
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 3 Forceout - 1 Batter Out - 4

Kansas City Royals

Paul Splittorff

IP: 3.2
Walks: 4
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 2
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.8

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 8
  2. 13
  3. 6
  4. 9
Single - 5 Field Error - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeout - 2 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 2 Batter Out - 4 Sac Fly - 1
Doug Bird

IP: 3.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 2
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 1
  2. 4
  3. 4
  4. 4
Single - 1 Double - 4 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 1 Batter Out - 4 Sac Fly - 2
Tom Hall

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 3
  2. 5
Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Batter Out - 1
Mark Littell

IP: 1.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.8

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
  2. 5
Strikeout - 2 Flyout - 1 Batter Out - 2

Player Breakdown

White Sox

Lamar Johnson

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:
Jerry Hairston

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:

Royals