Game Information

Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

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Game Status: Final

Score: 4 - 5

Summary: The Twins beat the Royals, 5 - 4.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Bloomquist LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 .266 .666
Maier CF 4 0 0 0 0 1 .246 .670
Butler, B 1B 4 0 0 0 0 0 .303 .859
Jacobs DH 4 1 2 1 0 1 .228 .701
Callaspo 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 .298 .804
Teahen RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 .270 .729
Olivo C 3 1 1 0 0 1 .249 .782
Gordon, A 3B 3 1 1 2 0 1 .231 .689
Hernandez, L SS 2 0 0 0 0 1 .186 .416
 a-Peña PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 .274 .765
 1-Hulett PR-SS 0 1 0 0 0 0 .059 .170
Totals 32 4 7 3 0 7

a - Singled for Hernandez, L in the 8th.;
1 - Ran for Peña in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Olivo (15, Blackburn).
HR Jacobs (19, 7th inning off Blackburn, 0 on, 1 out); Gordon, A (5, 8th inning off Mijares, 1 on, 0 out).
TB Bloomquist; Callaspo; Gordon, A 4; Jacobs 5; Olivo 2; Peña.
RBI Gordon, A 2 (21); Jacobs (61).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Gordon, A 2.
SAC Teahen.
GIDP Maier.
Team RISP 1-for-4.
Team LOB 2.

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Greinke 6.0 6 4 4 2 5 0 2.16
Colon, R 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.83
Hughes (L, 0-2) 0.2 1 1 1 0 0 1 4.61
Cruz, J 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.72
Totals 8.0 8 5 5 2 5 1

Minnesota Twins

Batters

Batters - MIN ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Span CF-RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 .312 .809
Cabrera, O SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 .282 .696
Mauer C 3 1 1 1 1 0 .366 1.031
Kubel RF 4 1 1 0 0 1 .296 .889
Gómez, C CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228 .623
Cuddyer 1B 3 2 1 1 0 1 .277 .860
Young, D LF 4 0 2 3 0 0 .283 .719
Morales, J DH 4 0 1 0 0 2 .325 .768
Tolbert 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .226 .597
Punto 2B 2 1 0 0 1 1 .230 .624
Totals 30 5 8 5 2 5

Batting
2B Kubel (35, Greinke); Young, D (16, Greinke).
HR Cuddyer (31, 8th inning off Hughes, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Cabrera, O 2; Cuddyer 4; Kubel 2; Mauer; Morales, J; Young, D 3.
RBI Cuddyer (92); Mauer (96); Young, D 3 (58).
2-out RBI Young, D 3; Mauer.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Tolbert.
SAC Span.
Team RISP 3-for-5.
Team LOB 5.

Baserunning
CS Young, D (5, 2nd base by Greinke/Olivo).

Fielding
DP (Punto-Cabrera, O-Cuddyer).

Pitchers

Pitchers - MIN IPHRERBBKHRERA
Blackburn 7.0 4 2 2 0 5 1 4.03
Mijares 0.0 2 2 2 0 0 1 2.34
Rauch (W, 7-3)(BS, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.65
Nathan (S, 47) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.15
Totals 9.0 7 4 4 0 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
Royals 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 4 7 0 2
Twins 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 - 5 8 0 5

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Kansas City Royals

  1. Willie Bloomquist singles on a line drive to center fielder Denard Span. Tug Hulett to 3rd. (+20.3%)
  2. Alex Gordon homers (5) on a fly ball to right field. Miguel Olivo scores. (+12.9%)
  3. Brayan Pena singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Denard Span. (+8.8%)
  4. Alberto Callaspo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jason Kubel. Mike Jacobs to 2nd. (+6.8%)
  5. Miguel Olivo hits a ground-rule double (15) on a fly ball to right-center field. (+5.3%)

Minnesota Twins

  1. Michael Cuddyer homers (31) on a fly ball to left field. (+29.9%)
  2. Delmon Young doubles (16) on a fly ball to right fielder Mark Teahen. Joe Mauer scores. Jason Kubel scores. Michael Cuddyer scores. (+19.0%)
  3. Joe Mauer singles on a line drive to right fielder Mark Teahen. Nick Punto scores. (+16.1%)
  4. Mitch Maier grounds into a double play, second baseman Nick Punto to shortstop Orlando Cabrera to first baseman Michael Cuddyer. Tug Hulett scores. Willie Bloomquist out at 2nd. Mitch Maier out at 1st. (+11.8%)
  5. Miguel Olivo grounds out, third baseman Matt Tolbert to first baseman Michael Cuddyer. (+10.5%)

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

Willie Bloomquist flies out to right fielder Jason Kubel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2029rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 794rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 3.51)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mitch Maier grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2495rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1106rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Billy Butler flies out to center fielder Denard Span.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2171rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2580rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 2.41)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.279 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2715rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1667rpm.
    Spin Direction: 179°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 0.31)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2138rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2216rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 4.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Denard Span flies out to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1817rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Orlando Cabrera grounds out to first baseman Billy Butler.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.4mph -> 64.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.21)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Joe Mauer walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 52.2% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.37)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.371 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3023rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 355rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.64, 1.04)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (1.52, 2.81)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 692rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 0.4)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2420rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-2.01, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Jason Kubel flies out to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2268rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.37, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2694rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2692rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke

2nd Inning

Top

Mike Jacobs grounds out, first baseman Michael Cuddyer to pitcher Nick Blackburn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 1.98)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.471 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 3.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 3.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 744rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.64)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 639rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Alberto Callaspo flies out to center fielder Denard Span.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 46.0% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (-1.24, 3.26)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1807rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2279rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 2.83)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mark Teahen grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2007rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Michael Cuddyer lines out to second baseman Alberto Callaspo.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.5mph -> 64.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 47°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2469rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 1.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2747rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2119rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.54, 3.22)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Delmon Young grounds out to first baseman Billy Butler.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2945rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2792rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 3.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 71.4mph -> 66.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2787rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Jose Morales called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2614rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3064rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2633rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2694rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 2.5)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.459 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke

3rd Inning

Top

Miguel Olivo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 693rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 3.44)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Alex Gordon called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.7% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2295rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.13, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2898rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2066rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 0.97)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Luis Hernandez grounds out to pitcher Nick Blackburn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 44.6% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 2.29)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.571 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Matt Tolbert grounds out, second baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Billy Butler.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.9% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Nick Punto called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 51.2% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2317rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2733rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Denard Span flies out to right fielder Mark Teahen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 70.1mph -> 65.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 956rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke

4th Inning

Top

Willie Bloomquist called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 47.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2049rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 3.79)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mitch Maier pops out to shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 45.4% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1753rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Billy Butler grounds out, second baseman Nick Punto to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 44.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2722rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 1.98)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 724rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2052rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 3.37)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Orlando Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mitch Maier.

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

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 63.1mph -> 59.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 16.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2998rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 3.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2895rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Joe Mauer flies out to left fielder Willie Bloomquist.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.2% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 2.87)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Jason Kubel called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 52.8% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1994rpm.
    Spin Direction: 261°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.28)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2644rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2490rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 3.8)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1850rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2681rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Michael Cuddyer strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 65.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1404rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 4.43)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke

5th Inning

Top

Mike Jacobs singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jason Kubel.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 54.7% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2066rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Blackburn
Alberto Callaspo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jason Kubel. Mike Jacobs to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 61.5% (+6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-1.28, 3.32)
    In the zone? No, left by 5.899 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Blackburn
Mark Teahen out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Matt Tolbert to first baseman Michael Cuddyer. Mike Jacobs to 3rd. Alberto Callaspo to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 61.7% (+0.2%)

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.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Blackburn
Miguel Olivo grounds out, third baseman Matt Tolbert to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 51.2% (-10.5%)

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.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Alex Gordon pops out to second baseman Nick Punto.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 43.5% (-7.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 449rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Delmon Young singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 61.2% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Jose Morales strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.9% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2443rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-2.96, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2460rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 2.21)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 528rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 1.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke
Matt Tolbert grounds out, third baseman Alex Gordon to first baseman Billy Butler.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2819rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-1.8, 2.05)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-1.59, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2041rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2135rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2778rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.12)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.607 in.
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 2.13)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke

6th Inning

Top

Luis Hernandez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 46.7% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 390rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 3.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 829rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 3.47)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1961rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 3.69)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Willie Bloomquist grounds out, shortstop Orlando Cabrera to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 44.2% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 3.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (1.46, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2656rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mitch Maier strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 42.6% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 248rpm.
    Spin Direction: 35°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1729rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 420rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Nick Punto walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 62.5% (+5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2507rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 1.44)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2136rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.62, 2.46)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 799rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 2.04)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.53)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 930rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 3.78)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1878rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Denard Span out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Zack Greinke to first baseman Billy Butler. Nick Punto to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 60.6% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2495rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Orlando Cabrera grounds out, third baseman Alex Gordon to first baseman Billy Butler. Nick Punto to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 56.1% (-4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2788rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, 2.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2163rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.7mph -> 64.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1000rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 4.5)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2602rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Joe Mauer singles on a line drive to right fielder Mark Teahen. Nick Punto scores.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 72.2% (+16.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2679rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 3.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 994rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 0.99)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 95°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.27)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 3.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Jason Kubel hits a ground-rule double (35) on a fly ball down the left-field line. Joe Mauer to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 75.3% (+3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2469rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2739rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.49)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.311 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (1.37, -0.51)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2525rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Michael Cuddyer hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 76.4% (+1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 70.6mph -> 66.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1066rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2420rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-3.03, 3.14)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Delmon Young doubles (16) on a fly ball to right fielder Mark Teahen. Joe Mauer scores. Jason Kubel scores. Michael Cuddyer scores.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 95.4% (+19.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2402rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Jose Morales singles on a ground ball to shortstop Luis Hernandez. Delmon Young to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 95.6% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zack Greinke
Matt Tolbert lines out to shortstop Luis Hernandez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 94.7% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zack Greinke

7th Inning

Top

Billy Butler grounds out, shortstop Orlando Cabrera to first baseman Michael Cuddyer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 3.9% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2153rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mike Jacobs homers (19) on a fly ball to right field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 7.6% (+3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1803rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 3.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Blackburn
Alberto Callaspo flies out to right fielder Jason Kubel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 6.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2742rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn
Mark Teahen pops out to shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 5.4% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2269rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 4.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-1.31, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 3.25)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Blackburn

Bottom

Nick Punto flies out to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 94.1% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Roman Colon
Denard Span flies out to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 93.7% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2533rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-1.64, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1957rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Roman Colon
Orlando Cabrera singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 2
Win Probability: 94.0% (+0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 3.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2765rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 0.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 70.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1110rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (-1.2, 5.05)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.4mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 4.24)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2459rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Roman Colon
Joe Mauer flies out to left fielder Willie Bloomquist.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 93.5% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 66.2mph -> 61.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 16.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1531rpm.
    Spin Direction: 301°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dusty Hughes

8th Inning

Top

Miguel Olivo hits a ground-rule double (15) on a fly ball to right-center field.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 11.8% (+5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 580rpm.
    Spin Direction: 30°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1153rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Blackburn
Alex Gordon homers (5) on a fly ball to right field. Miguel Olivo scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 24.7% (+12.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 2.74)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2039rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jose Mijares
Brayan Pena singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Denard Span.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 33.5% (+8.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2242rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jose Mijares
Willie Bloomquist singles on a line drive to center fielder Denard Span. Tug Hulett to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 0
Win Probability: 53.8% (+20.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2348rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 3.81)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jon Rauch
Mitch Maier grounds into a double play, second baseman Nick Punto to shortstop Orlando Cabrera to first baseman Michael Cuddyer. Tug Hulett scores. Willie Bloomquist out at 2nd. Mitch Maier out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 2 (+2)
Win Probability: 42.0% (-11.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.57)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.051 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1912rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jon Rauch
Billy Butler flies out to right fielder Jason Kubel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 39.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jon Rauch

Bottom

Jason Kubel grounds out, first baseman Billy Butler to pitcher Dusty Hughes.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 55.9% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 0.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 71.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2076rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2306rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dusty Hughes
Michael Cuddyer homers (31) on a fly ball to left field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 1
Win Probability: 85.8% (+29.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 3.21)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dusty Hughes
Delmon Young grounds out, second baseman Alberto Callaspo to first baseman Billy Butler.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 84.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.7mph -> 70.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1465rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Plate Position: (-2.31, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 75.5mph -> 69.9mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1698rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Juan Cruz
Jose Morales flies out to center fielder Mitch Maier.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 84.2% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2048rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-2.58, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2008rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Juan Cruz

9th Inning

Top

Mike Jacobs strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Win Probability: 8.7% (-7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 3.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 4.05)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 3129rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 1.94)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.171 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 373rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2761rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-2.72, 3.63)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 895rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 168°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 3.51)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Nathan
Alberto Callaspo lines out to right fielder Denard Span.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Win Probability: 3.5% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1265rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Nathan
Mark Teahen strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Win Probability: 0.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 850rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1061rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 0.32)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2618rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.79)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 3.91)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joe Nathan

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: Mark Wegner. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 79 balls, 7 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 2nd - Nick Blackburn to Mike Jacobs - Pitch 3
  2. Bottom 3rd - Zack Greinke to Nick Punto - Pitch 2
  3. Bottom 4th - Zack Greinke to Orlando Cabrera - Pitch 3
  4. Top 5th - Nick Blackburn to Alex Gordon - Pitch 1
  5. Top 7th - Nick Blackburn to Billy Butler - Pitch 1
  6. Bottom 7th - Roman Colon to Nick Punto - Pitch 1
  7. Top 9th - Joe Nathan to Mark Teahen - Pitch 1

Strikes

Of the 47 called strikes, 12 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Nick Blackburn to Billy Butler - Pitch 2
  2. Bottom 1st - Zack Greinke to Joe Mauer - Pitch 1
  3. Top 2nd - Nick Blackburn to Mike Jacobs - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 2nd - Zack Greinke to Jose Morales - Pitch 5
  5. Top 3rd - Nick Blackburn to Luis Hernandez - Pitch 1
  6. Top 5th - Nick Blackburn to Alberto Callaspo - Pitch 1
  7. Top 5th - Nick Blackburn to Alex Gordon - Pitch 2
  8. Top 5th - Nick Blackburn to Alex Gordon - Pitch 4
  9. Bottom 5th - Zack Greinke to Matt Tolbert - Pitch 5
  10. Bottom 6th - Zack Greinke to Jason Kubel - Pitch 3
  11. Top 8th - Jon Rauch to Mitch Maier - Pitch 1
  12. Top 9th - Joe Nathan to Mike Jacobs - Pitch 3

Pitcher Breakdown

Kansas City Royals

Zack Greinke

IP: 6.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 4
Hits: 6
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.69

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 96
  • Called Strike: 19
    Foul: 17
    Swinging Strike: 8
    Foul Tip: 1
  • Ball: 31
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 12
    In play, no out: 4
    In play, run(s): 2
  1. 15
  2. 16
  3. 8
  4. 14
  5. 14
  6. 29
Single - 4 Double - 2 Walk - 2 Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 4 Sac Bunt - 1
Roman Colon

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Single - 1 Flyout - 2
Dusty Hughes

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 2
  2. 9
Home Run - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1
Juan Cruz

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 5
Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1

Minnesota Twins

Nick Blackburn

IP: 7.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 1
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.52

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
  2. 13
  3. 10
  4. 11
  5. 15
  6. 15
  7. 9
  8. 2
Single - 2 Double - 1 Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 5 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 4 Pop Out - 3 Sac Bunt - 1
Jose Mijares

IP: 0.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 2
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
Single - 1 Home Run - 1
Jon Rauch

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 7
Single - 1 Flyout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Joe Nathan

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Strikeout - 2 Lineout - 1

Player Breakdown

Royals

Twins