Game Information

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers on Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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Game Status: Final

Score: 8 - 0

Summary: The White Sox beat the Tigers, 8 - 0.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago White Sox

Batters

Batters - CWS ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Podsednik CF 4 1 3 1 0 0 .306 .771
 a-Nix, J PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 .224 .716
Beckham, G 3B 4 2 1 0 1 1 .272 .817
Pierzynski C 3 1 1 0 0 0 .303 .763
Flowers C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .188 .600
Konerko DH 3 1 0 0 1 1 .278 .844
Dye RF 3 1 1 2 1 0 .251 .796
Wise RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221 .623
Kotsay 1B 4 1 1 2 0 1 .287 .730
Quentin LF 4 1 2 2 0 1 .235 .769
Ramirez, A SS 3 0 0 1 0 1 .274 .717
Lillibridge 2B-CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .146 .424
Totals 33 8 9 8 3 7

a - Flied out for Podsednik in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Beckham, G (28, Jackson, E); Dye (19, Jackson, E); Kotsay (9, Jackson, E).
HR Podsednik (7, 1st inning off Jackson, E, 0 on, 0 out); Quentin (20, 5th inning off Jackson, E, 0 on, 0 out).
TB Beckham, G 2; Dye 2; Kotsay 2; Pierzynski; Podsednik 6; Quentin 5.
RBI Dye 2 (81); Kotsay 2 (23); Podsednik (47); Quentin 2 (55); Ramirez, A (68).
2-out RBI Dye.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Beckham, G; Kotsay.
SAC Pierzynski.
SF Ramirez, A.
Team RISP 3-for-6.
Team LOB 3.

Baserunning
CS Podsednik (13, 2nd base by Jackson, E/Laird).

Fielding
E Ramirez, A (20, fielding).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CWS IPHRERBBKHRERA
Peavy (W, 9-6) 8.0 2 0 0 2 5 0 3.45
Linebrink 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.66
Totals 9.0 3 0 0 2 5 0

Detroit Tigers

Batters

Batters - DET ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Granderson CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .249 .783
Polanco 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 .287 .735
Dlugach SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Ordonez RF 3 0 1 0 1 0 .301 .777
Cabrera, M 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .327 .946
Huff DH 3 0 0 0 1 0 .240 .694
Guillén LF 4 0 0 0 0 0 .246 .768
Inge 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .727
Kelly, D 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236 .627
Laird C 2 0 0 0 0 1 .228 .634
Avila C 1 0 1 0 0 0 .279 .965
Santiago, R SS-2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .267 .707
Totals 31 0 3 0 2 5

Batting
TB Avila; Ordonez; Polanco.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Guillén; Huff; Inge.
Team RISP 0-for-5.
Team LOB 6.

Pitchers

Pitchers - DET IPHRERBBKHRERA
Jackson, E (L, 13-9) 5.0 7 8 8 3 5 2 3.62
Fien 3.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 7.94
Rapada 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.40
Totals 9.0 9 8 8 3 7 2

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 1 1 5 0 0 0 8 9 1 3
Tigers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago White Sox

  1. Jermaine Dye doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Guillen. Gordon Beckham scores. (+10.9%)
  2. Scott Podsednik homers (7) on a line drive to right field. (+10.1%)
  3. Carlos Quentin homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field. (+8.5%)
  4. Gordon Beckham doubles (28) on a line drive to center fielder Curtis Granderson. (+6.3%)
  5. Carlos Guillen flies out to left fielder Carlos Quentin. (+5.7%)

Detroit Tigers

  1. Paul Konerko strikes out swinging. (+6.4%)
  2. Magglio Ordonez reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Alexei Ramirez. (+4.7%)
  3. Magglio Ordonez walks. Placido Polanco to 2nd. (+3.8%)
  4. Aubrey Huff walks. (+2.9%)
  5. Mark Kotsay flies out to left fielder Carlos Guillen. (+2.8%)

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

Scott Podsednik homers (7) on a line drive to right field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 60.1% (+10.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 3.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Gordon Beckham grounds out softly, second baseman Placido Polanco to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 58.1% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2244rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2148rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
A.J. Pierzynski grounds out, second baseman Placido Polanco to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.7% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2014rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 0.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2263rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Paul Konerko grounds out, first baseman Miguel Cabrera to pitcher Edwin Jackson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 55.8% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 89.7mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson

Bottom

Curtis Granderson strikes out swinging.

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

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2296rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, 2.04)
    In the zone? No, left by 8.287 in.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1932rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Placido Polanco singles on a line drive to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 44.5% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2649rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-1.33, 3.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2298rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jake Peavy
Magglio Ordonez walks. Placido Polanco to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 48.3% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1057rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 0.65)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 86°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 0.59)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jake Peavy
Miguel Cabrera called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 43.7% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 747rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2093rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-2.36, 3.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 2.65)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.467 in.
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2105rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Aubrey Huff flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 39.2% (-4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 935rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

2nd Inning

Top

Jermaine Dye grounds out, second baseman Placido Polanco to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 58.8% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 379rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 4.43)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2207rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 1.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Mark Kotsay strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 57.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2606rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 0.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2280rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 3.83)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2433rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.58)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.351 in.
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Carlos Quentin strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1935rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 3.44)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 638rpm.
    Spin Direction: 351°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, -0.42)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson

Bottom

Carlos Guillen flies out to left fielder Carlos Quentin.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 41.2% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2235rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Brandon Inge grounds out, second baseman Brent Lillibridge to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 39.4% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 2.88)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2612rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 2.26)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.887 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (1.93, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 1.13)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2282rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Gerald Laird strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 38.3% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2459rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-1.24, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 905rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (1.64, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

3rd Inning

Top

Alexei Ramirez lines out to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 59.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2509rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Brent Lillibridge called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 58.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2420rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.85)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2433rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2661rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 3.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 3.22)
    In the zone? No, above by 1.035 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Scott Podsednik singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Brandon Inge.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 59.3% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 64.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 3364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2666rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Scott Podsednik caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Gerald Laird to second baseman Placido Polanco.

Event: Caught Stealing 2B
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 57.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson

Bottom

Ramon Santiago grounds out, second baseman Brent Lillibridge to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 40.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2368rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-1.03, 2.5)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2045rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.45)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 718rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.7mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1787rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 3.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Curtis Granderson grounds out softly, pitcher Jake Peavy to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 38.4% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1029rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2242rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1079rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Placido Polanco lines out to shortstop Alexei Ramirez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 37.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 1.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 2.4)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.655 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 2.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 71.0mph -> 66.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1110rpm.
    Spin Direction: 39°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 0.84)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2050rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 3.83)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2111rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

4th Inning

Top

Gordon Beckham doubles (28) on a line drive to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 69.2% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2175rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
A.J. Pierzynski out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Edwin Jackson to first baseman Miguel Cabrera. Gordon Beckham to 3rd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 68.3% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2244rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 3.48)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Paul Konerko strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 61.9% (-6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 2.56)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 272rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 3.28)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 0.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Jermaine Dye doubles (19) on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Guillen. Gordon Beckham scores.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 72.8% (+10.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1867rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 4.8)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 410rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 0.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 306rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 168°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2315rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1828rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.93)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Mark Kotsay flies out to left fielder Carlos Guillen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 70.0% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson

Bottom

Magglio Ordonez reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Alexei Ramirez.

Event: Field Error
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 34.7% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2206rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 568rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 832rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.6mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1024rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2083rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jake Peavy
Miguel Cabrera pops out to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 30.4% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 945rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.49, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2283rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 1.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Aubrey Huff walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 35.1% (+2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2092rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.4)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 798rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 1.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2301rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jake Peavy
Carlos Guillen flies out to left fielder Carlos Quentin.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 29.4% (-5.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2041rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Brandon Inge grounds out sharply, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 23.9% (-5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2260rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-2.22, 2.99)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2335rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

5th Inning

Top

Carlos Quentin homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 84.6% (+8.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2383rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Alexei Ramirez lines out to left fielder Carlos Guillen.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 83.5% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 74rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Brent Lillibridge called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 82.6% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2197rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 206rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson
Scott Podsednik flies out to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 82.1% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 82°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2127rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.75)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 259rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Edwin Jackson

Bottom

Gerald Laird grounds out, third baseman Gordon Beckham to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 15.4% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Ramon Santiago grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 13.8% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 3.08)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.555 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Curtis Granderson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 12.8% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2536rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 1.65)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2142rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2123rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 3.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

6th Inning

Top

Gordon Beckham walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 88.8% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 327rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 1.8)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2122rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1862rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 3.94)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
A.J. Pierzynski singles on a line drive to right fielder Magglio Ordonez. Gordon Beckham to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 92.7% (+3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Paul Konerko walks. A.J. Pierzynski to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 93.9% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 79°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 667rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 3.84)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 3.39)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1850rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (1.27, 3.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Jermaine Dye walks. Gordon Beckham scores. A.J. Pierzynski to 3rd. Paul Konerko to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 96.5% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1890rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 323rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 1.43)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 613rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 209rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 1.42)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1939rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Mark Kotsay doubles (9) on a line drive to right fielder Magglio Ordonez. A.J. Pierzynski scores. Paul Konerko scores. Jermaine Dye to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 98.9% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Edwin Jackson
Carlos Quentin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Guillen. Jermaine Dye scores. Mark Kotsay to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 7 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 99.4% (+0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 1.41)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Casey Fien
Alexei Ramirez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Magglio Ordonez. Mark Kotsay scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.4% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1982rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 1.93)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.959 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 846rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2185rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Casey Fien
Brent Lillibridge flies out to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.3% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2122rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien
Scott Podsednik singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Guillen. Carlos Quentin to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 99.3% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1948rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-2.39, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1856rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-1.53, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 3.26)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.071 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2168rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 692rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (-2.65, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 2.44)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Casey Fien
Gordon Beckham strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.2% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 737rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2130rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 4.3)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien

Bottom

Placido Polanco lines out to center fielder Scott Podsednik.

Event: Lineout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.5% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2187rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 2.3)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.607 in.
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Magglio Ordonez grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.4% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2478rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 1.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Miguel Cabrera pops out to second baseman Brent Lillibridge.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.4% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1977rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

7th Inning

Top

A.J. Pierzynski grounds out, shortstop Ramon Santiago to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.6% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2217rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-2.03, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2214rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1872rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien
Paul Konerko flies out to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.6% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2015rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 3.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1863rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2169rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien
Jermaine Dye flies out to center fielder Curtis Granderson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.6% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1901rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 14°.
    Plate Position: (1.39, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 864rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (1.38, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2259rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2136rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1581rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien

Bottom

Aubrey Huff flies out to center fielder Scott Podsednik.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.3% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1413rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 3.33)
    In the zone? No, above by 2.343 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1972rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.0mph -> 70.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 895rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Carlos Guillen flies out to right fielder Jermaine Dye.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.2% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2281rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.93, 3.08)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1185rpm.
    Spin Direction: 158°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.92)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1428rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 0.18)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2235rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Brandon Inge grounds out, shortstop Alexei Ramirez to first baseman Mark Kotsay.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.2% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2268rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

8th Inning

Top

Mark Kotsay flies out to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.8% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1934rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-1.73, 2.48)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1788rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2118rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-2.98, 4.77)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien
Carlos Quentin grounds out sharply, third baseman Don Kelly to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.8% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien
Alexei Ramirez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.8% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.4mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 904rpm.
    Spin Direction: 101°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (1.61, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2064rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-1.24, 2.98)
    In the zone? No, left by 5.455 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1979rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, 2.69)
    In the zone? No, left by 8.323 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Casey Fien

Bottom

Alex Avila singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dewayne Wise.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 0.4% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2068rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 3.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 852rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 775rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jake Peavy
Ramon Santiago flies out to center fielder Scott Podsednik.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.2% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2288rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 1.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2037rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Curtis Granderson pops out to third baseman Gordon Beckham.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.1% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 799rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 854rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy
Placido Polanco strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jake Peavy

9th Inning

Top

Brent Lillibridge flies out to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 100.0% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1898rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Clay Rapada
Jayson Nix flies out to right fielder Magglio Ordonez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 100.0% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2131rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2114rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.7)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Clay Rapada
Gordon Beckham grounds out, pitcher Clay Rapada to first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 99.9% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1839rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 84°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Clay Rapada

Bottom

Magglio Ordonez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Quentin.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 0.1% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 2.08)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.159 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 728rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Scott Linebrink
Miguel Cabrera pops out to third baseman Gordon Beckham in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.74, 3.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Linebrink
Aubrey Huff grounds out, pitcher Scott Linebrink to first baseman Mark Kotsay. Magglio Ordonez to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Forkball
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-2.12, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 841rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.8, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2257rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-1.76, 1.92)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.79, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Scott Linebrink
Carlos Guillen flies out to left fielder Carlos Quentin.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2093rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-1.54, 2.81)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Linebrink

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: Tim Tschida. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 84 balls, 13 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 1st - Jake Peavy to Magglio Ordonez - Pitch 2
  2. Top 3rd - Edwin Jackson to Scott Podsednik - Pitch 1
  3. Top 3rd - Edwin Jackson to Gordon Beckham - Pitch 2
  4. Bottom 3rd - Jake Peavy to Placido Polanco - Pitch 1
  5. Top 4th - Edwin Jackson to Jermaine Dye - Pitch 5
  6. Bottom 4th - Jake Peavy to Aubrey Huff - Pitch 3
  7. Bottom 4th - Jake Peavy to Aubrey Huff - Pitch 4
  8. Bottom 4th - Jake Peavy to Carlos Guillén - Pitch 1
  9. Top 6th - Edwin Jackson to Gordon Beckham - Pitch 1
  10. Bottom 6th - Jake Peavy to Placido Polanco - Pitch 1
  11. Bottom 6th - Jake Peavy to Magglio Ordonez - Pitch 1
  12. Top 7th - Casey Fien to Paul Konerko - Pitch 1
  13. Top 7th - Casey Fien to Jermaine Dye - Pitch 4

Strikes

Of the 45 called strikes, 14 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Bottom 1st - Jake Peavy to Curtis Granderson - Pitch 2
  2. Bottom 1st - Jake Peavy to Miguel Cabrera - Pitch 4
  3. Top 2nd - Edwin Jackson to Mark Kotsay - Pitch 4
  4. Bottom 2nd - Jake Peavy to Brandon Inge - Pitch 2
  5. Top 3rd - Edwin Jackson to Brent Lillibridge - Pitch 6
  6. Bottom 3rd - Jake Peavy to Placido Polanco - Pitch 2
  7. Bottom 5th - Jake Peavy to Ramon Santiago - Pitch 1
  8. Top 6th - Casey Fien to Alexei Ramirez - Pitch 1
  9. Top 6th - Casey Fien to Scott Podsednik - Pitch 3
  10. Bottom 6th - Jake Peavy to Placido Polanco - Pitch 3
  11. Bottom 7th - Jake Peavy to Aubrey Huff - Pitch 1
  12. Top 8th - Casey Fien to Alexei Ramirez - Pitch 3
  13. Top 8th - Casey Fien to Alexei Ramirez - Pitch 4
  14. Bottom 9th - Scott Linebrink to Magglio Ordonez - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago White Sox

Jake Peavy

IP: 8.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.62

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 17
  2. 12
  3. 16
  4. 20
  5. 9
  6. 10
  7. 8
  8. 13
Single - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 6 Pop Out - 3
Scott Linebrink

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
Single - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 1

Detroit Tigers

Edwin Jackson

IP: 5.0
Walks: 3
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 6
Hits: 7
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.38

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 81
  • Called Strike: 15
    Foul Tip: 1
    Foul: 15
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
    Foul Bunt: 1
    Swinging Strike: 2
  • Ball: 28
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, run(s): 4
    In play, out(s): 9
    In play, no out: 3
  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 13
  4. 17
  5. 11
  6. 19
Single - 2 Double - 3 Home Run - 2 Walk - 3 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 2 Caught Stealing 2B - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
Casey Fien

IP: 3.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 2 (2 unearned)
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.64

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
  2. 14
  3. 10
Single - 2 Strikeout - 2 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 4 Sac Fly - 1
Clay Rapada

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 5
Groundout - 1 Flyout - 2

Player Breakdown

White Sox

Jayson Nix

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Second Base

Results:

Tigers