Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ Houston Astros on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

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Game Status: Final

Score: 8 - 3

Summary: The Cubs beat the Astros, 8 - 3.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Baker, J 2B 3 3 1 0 1 0 .272 .736
 a-Barney PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 .227 .551
Castro, S SS 3 2 2 0 1 1 .300 .755
Byrd CF 5 1 2 3 0 1 .295 .780
Ramirez, Ar 3B 3 1 1 4 1 0 .242 .751
Scales 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 .333 .912
Nady 1B 5 0 1 0 0 1 .252 .655
Soriano, A LF 4 0 2 1 1 1 .256 .816
Hoffpauir, M RF 5 0 1 0 0 1 .173 .477
Hill, K C 4 0 1 0 1 1 .217 .556
Zambrano P 3 1 0 0 1 1 .231 .543
Russell, J P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Berg P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Maine P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 b-Snyder, B PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .217 .511
Mateo P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 38 8 12 8 6 9

a - Struck out for Baker, J in the 8th.;
b - Struck out for Maine in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Castro, S (31, Happ, J); Soriano, A (40, Happ, J); Hill, K (13, Happ, J).
HR Ramirez, Ar (25, 4th inning off Happ, J, 3 on, 0 out).
TB Baker, J; Byrd 2; Castro, S 3; Hill, K 2; Hoffpauir, M; Nady; Ramirez, Ar 4; Scales; Soriano, A 3.
RBI Byrd 3 (66); Ramirez, Ar 4 (83); Soriano, A (79).
2-out RBI Soriano, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Hoffpauir, M 2; Zambrano; Nady; Snyder, B 2.
GIDP Hoffpauir, M.
Team RISP 4-for-12.
Team LOB 10.

Fielding
E Scales (3, throw).
DP (Castro, S-Baker, J-Nady).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Zambrano (W, 11-6) 6.1 3 3 2 3 5 0 3.33
Russell, J 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.96
Berg 0.2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.18
Maine 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.08
Mateo 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.91
Totals 9.0 3 3 2 3 6 0

Houston Astros

Batters

Batters - HOU ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Hernandez, A 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 .220 .552
Sanchez, A SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 .277 .656
Paulino P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292 .679
 c-Bourgeois PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .220 .562
Pence RF 4 1 0 0 0 1 .284 .791
Lee, Ca LF 2 0 0 0 1 0 .244 .698
Bogusevic CF 2 1 0 0 1 1 .208 .629
 d-Keppinger PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .288 .746
Lindstrom P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Johnson, C 3B 4 1 1 1 0 1 .309 .822
Wallace 1B 4 0 1 2 0 1 .221 .604
Castro C 2 0 1 0 0 0 .205 .573
 b-Michaels PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .254 .782
Quintero C 1 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .580
Happ, J P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .037
Villar, H P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Fulchino P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Downs PH-SS 1 0 0 0 0 1 .216 .614
Totals 29 3 3 3 3 6

a - Struck out for Fulchino in the 6th.;
b - Flied out for Castro in the 7th.;
c - Grounded out for Paulino in the 8th.;
d - Popped out for Bogusevic in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Wallace (6, Zambrano).
TB Castro; Johnson, C; Wallace 2.
RBI Johnson, C (52); Wallace 2 (13).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Hernandez, A.
SAC Happ, J.
GIDP Sanchez, A.
Team RISP 1-for-5.
Team LOB 5.

Fielding
E Johnson, C (18, throw).
DP 2 (Sanchez, A-Wallace; Wallace).

Pitchers

Pitchers - HOU IPHRERBBKHRERA
Happ, J (L, 6-4) 3.0 8 8 7 5 3 1 3.40
Villar, H 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.50
Fulchino 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.51
Paulino 2.0 1 0 0 0 4 0 5.11
Lindstrom 1.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 4.39
Totals 9.0 12 8 7 6 9 1

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Cubs 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 12 1 10
Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 3 1 5

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago Cubs

  1. Alfonso Soriano doubles (40) on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Lee. Starlin Castro scores. Aramis Ramirez to 3rd. (+10.5%)
  2. Starlin Castro hits a ground-rule double (31) on a fly ball to right field. Jeff Baker to 3rd. (+10.4%)
  3. Marlon Byrd singles on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Lee. Carlos Zambrano scores. Jeff Baker scores. Starlin Castro to 2nd. (+9.0%)
  4. Angel Sanchez grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to second baseman Jeff Baker to first baseman Xavier Nady. Anderson Hernandez out at 2nd. Angel Sanchez out at 1st. (+7.3%)
  5. Starlin Castro walks. Carlos Zambrano to 3rd. Jeff Baker to 2nd. (+4.4%)

Houston Astros

  1. Micah Hoffpauir strikes out swinging. (+4.3%)
  2. Xavier Nady called out on strikes. (+3.8%)
  3. Jason Castro singles on a line drive to center fielder Marlon Byrd. (+3.2%)
  4. Micah Hoffpauir grounds into a double play, shortstop Angel Sanchez to first baseman Brett Wallace. Alfonso Soriano out at 2nd. Micah Hoffpauir out at 1st. (+3.0%)
  5. Brett Wallace doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Alfonso Soriano. Brian Bogusevic scores. Chris Johnson scores. (+2.3%)

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

Jeff Baker walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:41.000
Win Probability: 53.6% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2615rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 4.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2955rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.64)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.57)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3032rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 1.47)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Starlin Castro hits a ground-rule double (31) on a fly ball to right field. Jeff Baker to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:46.000
Win Probability: 64.0% (+10.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (-1.57, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 3.68)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.591 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1289rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Marlon Byrd grounds out, shortstop Angel Sanchez to first baseman Brett Wallace. Jeff Baker scores.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:51.496
Win Probability: 61.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 56.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2933rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1837rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2864rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.42)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Aramis Ramirez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:04.000
Win Probability: 63.4% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1302rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 4.08)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2021rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 4.86)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2824rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2527rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-1.46, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Xavier Nady called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:15.000
Win Probability: 59.6% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.9mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 157rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2590rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 3.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2719rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.95)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1590rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 3115rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 2.13)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.579 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ
Alfonso Soriano doubles (40) on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Lee. Starlin Castro scores. Aramis Ramirez to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 70.1% (+10.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3248rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-1.42, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 2.35)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.859 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1067rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Micah Hoffpauir strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.000
Win Probability: 65.8% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 3158rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-1.25, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 999rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 71.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ

Bottom

Anderson Hernandez grounds out, second baseman Jeff Baker to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.000
Win Probability: 32.0% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1557rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1161rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (-1.41, 1.7)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1425rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-1.47, 2.42)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Angel Sanchez flies out to right fielder Micah Hoffpauir.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.000
Win Probability: 30.4% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Hunter Pence grounds out, pitcher Carlos Zambrano to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.000
Win Probability: 29.4% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1941rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1567rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano

2nd Inning

Top

Koyie Hill grounds out, first baseman Brett Wallace to pitcher J. A. Happ.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:35.000
Win Probability: 68.9% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2801rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.43)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.259 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2195rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 1.98)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ
Carlos Zambrano walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:08.501
Win Probability: 70.8% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 3.39)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 3.0)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 206rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 0.05)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (2.01, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3186rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.42)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2948rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 0.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Jeff Baker singles on a line drive to center fielder Brian Bogusevic. Carlos Zambrano to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:35.000
Win Probability: 73.4% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1926rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Starlin Castro walks. Carlos Zambrano to 3rd. Jeff Baker to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:04.000
Win Probability: 77.8% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2987rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 2.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2302rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 3.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1805rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 4.23)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Marlon Byrd singles on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Lee. Carlos Zambrano scores. Jeff Baker scores. Starlin Castro to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:46.000
Win Probability: 86.8% (+9.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2369rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.42, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.8mph -> 69.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 558rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Aramis Ramirez lines out to right fielder Hunter Pence.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.000
Win Probability: 85.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 55.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (1.86, 3.18)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ
Xavier Nady flies out to right fielder Hunter Pence.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.000
Win Probability: 83.1% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2901rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 1.69)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ

Bottom

Carlos Lee grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:05.000
Win Probability: 15.1% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1535rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.63)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1627rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-1.59, 3.8)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.6mph -> 63.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1744rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1857rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brian Bogusevic grounds out, pitcher Carlos Zambrano to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.000
Win Probability: 13.9% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1427rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1723rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Chris Johnson singles on a line drive to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:41.000
Win Probability: 14.8% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1859rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (1.34, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1669rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brett Wallace flies out to right fielder Micah Hoffpauir.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.000
Win Probability: 13.2% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.24)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.751 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1048rpm.
    Spin Direction: 271°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 457rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 0.73)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1940rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (1.42, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2035rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano

3rd Inning

Top

Alfonso Soriano walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:49.000
Win Probability: 88.3% (+1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2850rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 2.74)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.335 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2779rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2694rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 4.17)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2992rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 0.68)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.0mph -> 71.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 41°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 0.35)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (-1.7, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Micah Hoffpauir grounds into a double play, shortstop Angel Sanchez to first baseman Brett Wallace. Alfonso Soriano out at 2nd. Micah Hoffpauir out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 00:38.494
Win Probability: 85.3% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1173rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2722rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Koyie Hill doubles (13) on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Pence.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:38.000
Win Probability: 86.3% (+1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2129rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2389rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2440rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.9mph -> 71.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3082rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Carlos Zambrano called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:09.000
Win Probability: 84.8% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.3mph -> 70.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 75°.
    Plate Position: (-1.33, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 71.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 267rpm.
    Spin Direction: 13°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 0.8)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2095rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 6.05)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (2.41, 2.44)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 2.94)
    In the zone? No, right by 4.099 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.A. Happ

Bottom

Jason Castro singles on a line drive to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:42.000
Win Probability: 18.4% (+3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1729rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1711rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
J.A. Happ out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Koyie Hill to second baseman Jeff Baker. Jason Castro to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.000
Win Probability: 16.5% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1707rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 2.19)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.355 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1786rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.13, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Anderson Hernandez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:21.000
Win Probability: 18.7% (+2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1792rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 816rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.49)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.327 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1631rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1793rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-1.19, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1588rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 3.35)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Angel Sanchez grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to second baseman Jeff Baker to first baseman Xavier Nady. Anderson Hernandez out at 2nd. Angel Sanchez out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:08.000
Win Probability: 11.4% (-7.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1889rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 1.98)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.443 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano

4th Inning

Top

Jeff Baker reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Chris Johnson.

Event: Field Error
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:41.000
Win Probability: 89.9% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (1.81, 1.94)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1017rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 1.63)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Starlin Castro singles on a ground ball to pitcher J. A. Happ. Jeff Baker to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:55.000
Win Probability: 91.7% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2833rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2743rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.8)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.4mph -> 69.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 432rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 1.93)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.311 in.
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.4mph -> 70.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 73rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Marlon Byrd singles on a fly ball to center fielder Brian Bogusevic. Jeff Baker to 3rd. Starlin Castro to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:43.000
Win Probability: 94.1% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 71.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1789rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 3.87)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.2mph -> 71.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 7rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Aramis Ramirez hits a grand slam (25) to left field. Jeff Baker scores. Starlin Castro scores. Marlon Byrd scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:41.000
Win Probability: 98.5% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1058rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.A. Happ
Xavier Nady singles on a ground ball to shortstop Angel Sanchez.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:11.000
Win Probability: 98.7% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1654rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2000rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 3.04)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Henry Villar
Alfonso Soriano lines out to shortstop Angel Sanchez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 98.5% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (1.46, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 692rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 3.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Henry Villar
Micah Hoffpauir lines into an unassisted double play, first baseman Brett Wallace. Xavier Nady out at 1st.

Event: Double Play
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 02:31.000
Win Probability: 98.2% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2128rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1951rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 2.41)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.051 in.
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 663rpm.
    Spin Direction: 84°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Henry Villar

Bottom

Hunter Pence grounds out, second baseman Jeff Baker to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.000
Win Probability: 1.4% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1647rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 1.65)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Carlos Lee pops out to third baseman Aramis Ramirez.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.000
Win Probability: 1.1% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1703rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 3.69)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brian Bogusevic strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 1.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1885rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 3.89)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 654rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1735rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1135rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (-2.97, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.3mph -> 63.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1922rpm.
    Spin Direction: 86°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1501rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (-1.51, 1.92)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano

5th Inning

Top

Koyie Hill grounds out, first baseman Brett Wallace to pitcher Henry Villar.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 98.9% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1951rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1620rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.81)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Henry Villar
Carlos Zambrano grounds out, shortstop Angel Sanchez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.000
Win Probability: 98.8% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 2.08)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1992rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Henry Villar
Jeff Baker flies out to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.000
Win Probability: 98.8% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1025rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2015rpm.
    Spin Direction: 179°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 3.63)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Henry Villar

Bottom

Chris Johnson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.513
Win Probability: 0.9% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1978rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.6mph -> 70.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1856rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1764rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1629rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1648rpm.
    Spin Direction: 168°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 761rpm.
    Spin Direction: 262°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 0.22)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 272°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 0.44)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brett Wallace strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.000
Win Probability: 0.7% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1659rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1663rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2079rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Plate Position: (1.58, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 0.96)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Jason Castro grounds out, second baseman Jeff Baker to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.000
Win Probability: 0.6% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.8mph -> 63.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1723rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (1.61, 0.68)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano

6th Inning

Top

Starlin Castro hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:22.000
Win Probability: 99.4% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1756rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.73)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1896rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 3.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-2.14, 4.07)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Fulchino
Marlon Byrd strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:28.000
Win Probability: 99.4% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (1.22, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2092rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.78)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.723 in.
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 82°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2074rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (1.38, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Fulchino
Aramis Ramirez flies out to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.000
Win Probability: 99.3% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2206rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Fulchino
Xavier Nady grounds out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.000
Win Probability: 99.2% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1860rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 3.19)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1816rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Fulchino

Bottom

Matt Downs strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 0.5% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1688rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 3.88)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2032rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1641rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 4.29)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 71.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Anderson Hernandez lines out to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

Event: Lineout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:45.000
Win Probability: 0.4% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1685rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 1.8)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 182rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1472rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (-2.21, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.5mph -> 71.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1759rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano
Angel Sanchez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.000
Win Probability: 0.4% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1720rpm.
    Spin Direction: 166°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.0mph -> 63.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 83°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.08)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1375rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 1.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1799rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 3.02)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1914rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Zambrano

7th Inning

Top

Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:35.000
Win Probability: 99.6% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1851rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1888rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 4.1)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1756rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 3.9)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino
Micah Hoffpauir singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:30.510
Win Probability: 99.7% (+0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1594rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 1.71)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1577rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-1.33, 2.0)
    In the zone? No, left by 6.571 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1762rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1971rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Felipe Paulino
Koyie Hill strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:22.545
Win Probability: 99.6% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.8mph -> 70.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1187rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 3.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 71.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (1.73, 2.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1611rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 71.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 972rpm.
    Spin Direction: 41°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1396rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino
Carlos Zambrano grounds out, shortstop Matt Downs to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.000
Win Probability: 99.6% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1748rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2096rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino

Bottom

Hunter Pence reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Bobby Scales. Hunter Pence to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:29.000
Win Probability: 0.8% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1851rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Carlos Lee walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:30.000
Win Probability: 1.4% (+0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 460rpm.
    Spin Direction: 282°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1382rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 341°.
    Plate Position: (-1.73, 2.95)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 754rpm.
    Spin Direction: 291°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1354rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1170rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brian Bogusevic walks. Carlos Lee to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:53.000
Win Probability: 2.6% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 821rpm.
    Spin Direction: 292°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 166°.
    Plate Position: (2.03, 3.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1686rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-1.19, 1.69)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1808rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-1.71, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Chris Johnson grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Bobby Scales. Hunter Pence scores. Carlos Lee out at 3rd. Brian Bogusevic to 2nd. Chris Johnson to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 8 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:14.000
Win Probability: 1.5% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2098rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (1.73, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2241rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 609rpm.
    Spin Direction: 294°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Brett Wallace doubles (6) on a fly ball to left fielder Alfonso Soriano. Brian Bogusevic scores. Chris Johnson scores.

Event: Double
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:46.000
Win Probability: 3.8% (+2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1458rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 2.24)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Zambrano
Jason Michaels flies out to center fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:16.000
Win Probability: 2.4% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: James Russell
Matt Downs hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:30.000
Win Probability: 3.1% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2588rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 3.02)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.295 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1958rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-1.58, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: James Russell
Anderson Hernandez grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:59.000
Win Probability: 1.5% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2938rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (1.54, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2815rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 2.65)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2107rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (1.61, 3.05)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3054rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.8, 2.36)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2865rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.23, 2.92)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: James Russell

8th Inning

Top

Darwin Barney called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.000
Win Probability: 98.3% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1931rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 83°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2122rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino
Starlin Castro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.000
Win Probability: 98.2% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2049rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2034rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1496rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino
Marlon Byrd flies out to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.000
Win Probability: 98.2% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1038rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 1.42)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2058rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Felipe Paulino

Bottom

Jason Bourgeois grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.447
Win Probability: 1.1% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 3.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 261°.
    Plate Position: (-1.46, 2.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 2.54)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.859 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 814rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.32, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Berg
Hunter Pence called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.000
Win Probability: 0.7% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1139rpm.
    Spin Direction: 274°.
    Plate Position: (-1.41, 3.28)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 736rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1611rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 927rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1457rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Berg
Carlos Lee hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:09.000
Win Probability: 1.0% (+0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.24)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1472rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-1.05, 2.24)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 983rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-3.21, 4.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Justin Berg
Jeff Keppinger pops out to catcher Koyie Hill in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.000
Win Probability: 0.5% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2653rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.22, 2.91)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Maine

9th Inning

Top

Bobby Scales singles on a ground ball to right fielder Hunter Pence.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:12.000
Win Probability: 99.5% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1756rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Matt Lindstrom
Xavier Nady flies out to right fielder Hunter Pence.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.000
Win Probability: 99.5% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Matt Lindstrom
Alfonso Soriano singles on a fly ball to right fielder Hunter Pence. Bobby Scales to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 99.5% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 1.58)
    In the zone? No, below by 1.083 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Matt Lindstrom
Micah Hoffpauir grounds into a force out, second baseman Anderson Hernandez to shortstop Matt Downs. Bobby Scales to 3rd. Alfonso Soriano out at 2nd. Micah Hoffpauir to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:59.000
Win Probability: 99.5% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 2.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1121rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1775rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1026rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.9)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1961rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.59)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Matt Lindstrom
Koyie Hill walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:33.000
Win Probability: 99.5% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1740rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (1.37, 1.82)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1755rpm.
    Spin Direction: 62°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 0.43)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1716rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1926rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (2.0, 0.87)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1713rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 4.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Matt Lindstrom
Brad Snyder called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.000
Win Probability: 99.3% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 2.28)
    In the zone? No, right by 4.231 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1956rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2137rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Matt Lindstrom

Bottom

Chris Johnson grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.000
Win Probability: 0.2% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 3.51)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1109rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Marcos Mateo
Brett Wallace grounds out, pitcher Marcos Mateo to first baseman Xavier Nady.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:56.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1966rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 4.41)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2004rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (-1.37, 4.19)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1118rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1105rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1905rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1399rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1289rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Marcos Mateo
Humberto Quintero pops out to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 8 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1676rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1332rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Marcos Mateo

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: Lance Barrett. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 103 balls, 10 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 1st - J.A. Happ to Jeff Baker - Pitch 4
  2. Top 2nd - J.A. Happ to Starlin Castro - Pitch 4
  3. Bottom 3rd - Carlos Zambrano to Anderson Hernandez - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 3rd - Carlos Zambrano to Anderson Hernandez - Pitch 4
  5. Top 4th - J.A. Happ to Aramis Ramirez - Pitch 1
  6. Top 4th - Henry Villar to Xavier Nady - Pitch 1
  7. Bottom 4th - Carlos Zambrano to Carlos Lee - Pitch 1
  8. Bottom 5th - Carlos Zambrano to Chris Johnson - Pitch 4
  9. Top 7th - Felipe Paulino to Koyie Hill - Pitch 2
  10. Bottom 8th - Justin Berg to Jason Bourgeois - Pitch 1

Strikes

Of the 56 called strikes, 18 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - J.A. Happ to Starlin Castro - Pitch 2
  2. Top 1st - J.A. Happ to Xavier Nady - Pitch 7
  3. Top 1st - J.A. Happ to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 2
  4. Top 2nd - J.A. Happ to Koyie Hill - Pitch 1
  5. Bottom 2nd - Carlos Zambrano to Brett Wallace - Pitch 1
  6. Top 3rd - J.A. Happ to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 1
  7. Top 3rd - J.A. Happ to Carlos Zambrano - Pitch 6
  8. Bottom 3rd - Carlos Zambrano to J.A. Happ - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 3rd - Carlos Zambrano to Anderson Hernandez - Pitch 2
  10. Bottom 3rd - Carlos Zambrano to Angel Sanchez - Pitch 1
  11. Top 4th - J.A. Happ to Starlin Castro - Pitch 3
  12. Top 4th - Henry Villar to Micah Hoffpauir - Pitch 2
  13. Top 6th - Jeff Fulchino to Marlon Byrd - Pitch 2
  14. Top 7th - Felipe Paulino to Micah Hoffpauir - Pitch 2
  15. Bottom 7th - James Russell to Matt Downs - Pitch 1
  16. Bottom 8th - Justin Berg to Jason Bourgeois - Pitch 3
  17. Top 9th - Matt Lindstrom to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 1
  18. Top 9th - Matt Lindstrom to Brad Snyder - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Carlos Zambrano

IP: 6.1
Walks: 3
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 3 (1 unearned)
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.68

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 92
  • Called Strike: 14
    Foul: 17
    Swinging Strike: 8
    Foul Tip: 2
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
  • Ball: 30
    Ball In Dirt: 3
  • In play, out(s): 12
    In play, no out: 3
    In play, run(s): 2
  1. 9
  2. 15
  3. 13
  4. 11
  5. 13
  6. 14
  7. 17
Single - 2 Double - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 3 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 6 Flyout - 2 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
James Russell

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
Hit By Pitch - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1
Justin Berg

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1
Scott Maine

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 2
Pop Out - 1
Marcos Mateo

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Groundout - 2 Pop Out - 1

Houston Astros

J.A. Happ

IP: 3.0
Walks: 5
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 8 (1 unearned)
Hits: 8
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.05

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 34
  2. 22
  3. 19
  4. 14
Single - 4 Double - 3 Home Run - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 5 Strikeout - 3 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Henry Villar

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.17

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
  2. 8
Single - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1 Double Play - 1
Jeff Fulchino

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 17
Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1
Felipe Paulino

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 4
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
  2. 12
Single - 1 Strikeout - 4 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1
Matt Lindstrom

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 21
Single - 2 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1

Player Breakdown

Cubs

Darwin Barney

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Second Base

Results:
Brad Snyder

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:

Astros

Jason Michaels

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results: