Game Information

Houston Astros @ Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

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Game Status: Final

Score: 3 - 0

Summary: The Astros beat the Cubs, 3 - 0.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Houston Astros

Batters

Batters - HOU ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Altuve 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .290 .739
Lowrie SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 .246 .774
Moore, S RF 1 0 0 0 0 1 .259 .778
Barnes, B CF 2 0 0 0 1 1 .213 .537
Martinez, F LF 3 0 0 0 0 2 .237 .766
 b-Laird PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .290 .752
Fick P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Wright, W P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Lopez, W P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Dominguez, M 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 .292 .803
Wallace 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 .254 .749
Castro C 4 1 1 1 0 1 .257 .735
Maxwell CF-RF-LF 4 1 0 0 0 1 .224 .745
Greene SS-2B 3 0 2 1 0 0 .230 .679
Norris P 1 0 0 0 0 1 .100 .235
Cedeño P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Bogusevic PH-RF 0 1 0 0 1 0 .203 .596
Totals 30 3 5 2 3 8

a - Walked for Cedeño in the 8th.;
b - Popped out for Martinez, F in the 8th.;

Batting
HR Castro (6, 2nd inning off Volstad, 0 on, 2 out).
TB Castro 4; Dominguez, M; Greene 2; Wallace.
RBI Castro (29); Greene (30).
2-out RBI Greene; Castro.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Barnes, B.
SAC Norris.
GIDP Wallace.
Team RISP 1-for-4.
Team LOB 4.

Baserunning
SB Greene (12, 3rd base off Volstad/Castillo).
CS Barnes, B (1, 2nd base by Beliveau/Castillo).
PO Barnes, B (1st base by Beliveau).

Fielding
E Wright, W (1, throw).
Pickoffs Castro (Jackson, B at 2nd base).

Pitchers

Pitchers - HOU IPHRERBBKHRERA
Norris (W, 7-13) 6.0 4 0 0 2 4 0 4.65
Cedeño (H, 6) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.77
Fick (H, 2) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.38
Wright, W (H, 19) 0.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.27
Lopez, W (S, 10) 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2.17
Totals 9.0 4 0 0 3 8 0

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
DeJesus RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 .263 .753
Barney 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .254 .653
Rizzo 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 .285 .805
Soriano, A LF 4 0 1 0 0 1 .262 .821
Castro, S SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 .285 .757
Valbuena 3B 3 0 0 0 1 2 .219 .650
Castillo C 4 0 0 0 0 1 .265 .755
Jackson, B CF 2 0 1 0 1 1 .179 .654
Volstad P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .179 .358
Cabrera, A P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Beliveau P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Sappelt PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .277 .818
Bowden P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 29 0 4 0 3 8

a - Grounded out for Beliveau in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Castro, S 2 (29, Norris, Norris).
TB Castro, S 4; Jackson, B; Soriano, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Castillo 3; Barney 2.
SAC Volstad 2.
Team RISP 0-for-7.
Team LOB 7.

Baserunning
CS Jackson, B (3, 3rd base by Norris/Castro).
PO Jackson, B (2nd base by Castro).

Fielding
E Castro, S (27, fielding); Cabrera, A (1, pickoff).
Pickoffs Beliveau (Barnes, B at 1st base).
DP (Rizzo-Castro, S).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Volstad (L, 3-12) 7.0 5 2 1 0 6 1 6.31
Cabrera, A 0.1 0 1 0 2 0 0 5.40
Beliveau 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4.58
Bowden 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2.95
Totals 9.0 5 3 1 3 8 1

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Houston Astros

  1. Jason Castro homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field. (+11.3%)
  2. Luis Valbuena strikes out swinging. (+9.9%)
  3. Tyler Greene singles on a line drive to right fielder David DeJesus. Justin Maxwell scores. (+9.2%)
  4. Welington Castillo strikes out swinging. (+7.5%)
  5. Darwin Barney grounds out, shortstop Jed Lowrie to first baseman Brett Wallace. (+4.7%)

Chicago Cubs

  1. Starlin Castro doubles (29) on a fly ball to center fielder Brandon Barnes. Alfonso Soriano to 3rd. (+10.9%)
  2. Brett Jackson singles on a line drive to right fielder Justin Maxwell. (+5.3%)
  3. Brett Jackson walks. (+4.4%)
  4. Starlin Castro doubles (28) on a fly ball to first baseman Brett Wallace, deflected by right fielder Scott Moore. (+4.4%)
  5. Brett Wallace grounds into a double play, first baseman Anthony Rizzo to shortstop Starlin Castro. Matt Dominguez out at 2nd. Brett Wallace out at 1st. (+3.8%)

Plays Table of Contents

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

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Jose Altuve grounds out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1621rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-2.07, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1638rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Scott Moore strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.700
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1640rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-2.01, 2.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1851rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (1.12, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1981rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 1.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1880rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1803rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 2.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Fernando Martinez grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.634
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1690rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (-1.05, 2.77)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.151 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.24)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

David DeJesus flies out to left fielder Fernando Martinez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.000
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2111rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 3.18)
    In the zone? No, left by 5.839 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2264rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-2.42, 3.04)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 0.46)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 532rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Darwin Barney grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:33.000
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2273rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Anthony Rizzo flies out to center fielder Justin Maxwell.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.860
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 700rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2256rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris

2nd Inning

Top

Matt Dominguez grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.953
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2057rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1664rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 285rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Brett Wallace grounds out sharply, pitcher Chris Volstad to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:17.635
Win Probability: 46.0% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1747rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 1.24)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Jason Castro homers (6) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:15.430
Win Probability: 57.3% (+11.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1919rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.28)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.311 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-1.72, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 815rpm.
    Spin Direction: 47°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.27)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Justin Maxwell reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Starlin Castro. Justin Maxwell to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:26.000
Win Probability: 59.5% (+2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1864rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 359rpm.
    Spin Direction: 47°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 577rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    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: Chris Volstad
Tyler Greene singles on a line drive to right fielder David DeJesus. Justin Maxwell scores.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:38.575
Win Probability: 68.7% (+9.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Bud Norris strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.000
Win Probability: 66.9% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1734rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1790rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 157rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:47.000
Win Probability: 30.7% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 3.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 76°.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Starlin Castro doubles (28) on a fly ball to first baseman Brett Wallace, deflected by right fielder Scott Moore.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:31.000
Win Probability: 35.1% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 4.02)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 373rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 3.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1532rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2161rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Luis Valbuena flies out to left fielder Fernando Martinez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.000
Win Probability: 31.4% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.42, 2.43)
    In the zone? No, left by 7.579 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (-1.72, 2.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Welington Castillo flies out to center fielder Brandon Barnes.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.000
Win Probability: 27.9% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 645rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1998rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 86°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris

3rd Inning

Top

Jose Altuve bunt grounds out, pitcher Chris Volstad to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Bunt Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:47.000
Win Probability: 70.4% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1799rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.24)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Brandon Barnes strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 69.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1534rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2216rpm.
    Spin Direction: 266°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 5.65)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 1.45)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1675rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.74, 3.02)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1948rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Fernando Martinez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.737
Win Probability: 68.3% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1868rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1974rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Brett Jackson walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:43.507
Win Probability: 36.1% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2023rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1971rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2054rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 717rpm.
    Spin Direction: 80°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Chris Volstad out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher Jason Castro to second baseman Jose Altuve. Brett Jackson to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:47.000
Win Probability: 33.8% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 803rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
David DeJesus walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:14.000
Win Probability: 36.5% (+2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1741rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.29, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 908rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Darwin Barney grounds out, third baseman Matt Dominguez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:59.000
Win Probability: 26.2% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 606rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris

4th Inning

Top

Matt Dominguez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.000
Win Probability: 72.1% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1908rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1758rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1939rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Brett Wallace singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:09.000
Win Probability: 74.0% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1884rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-1.95, 2.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1901rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1920rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 4.99)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Jason Castro flies out to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:43.000
Win Probability: 71.9% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2237rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1837rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2056rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.2)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.155 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2257rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (-1.52, 2.03)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2069rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.38)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Justin Maxwell flies out to right fielder David DeJesus.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.000
Win Probability: 70.0% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 330rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.276
Win Probability: 27.1% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2078rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 4.16)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2243rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 1.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Alfonso Soriano singles on a line drive to right fielder Justin Maxwell.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:33.356
Win Probability: 30.4% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 65rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.44)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 3.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2570rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 538rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Starlin Castro doubles (29) on a fly ball to center fielder Brandon Barnes. Alfonso Soriano to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:00.000
Win Probability: 41.3% (+10.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2242rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Luis Valbuena strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:18.000
Win Probability: 31.4% (-9.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2337rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 1.81)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 375rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.49, 4.73)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Welington Castillo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.368
Win Probability: 23.9% (-7.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2027rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 3.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1967rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 3.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2257rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 486rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris

5th Inning

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Tyler Greene singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Luis Valbuena.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:54.000
Win Probability: 78.7% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (-1.52, 2.26)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2054rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 2.27)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1706rpm.
    Spin Direction: 265°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.04, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Bud Norris out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Chris Volstad to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Tyler Greene to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:07.448
Win Probability: 77.6% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 4.1)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1982rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1958rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Jose Altuve grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:23.000
Win Probability: 75.0% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1811rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.44, 2.74)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Brandon Barnes grounds out, third baseman Luis Valbuena to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.615
Win Probability: 72.3% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2124rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Brett Jackson singles on a line drive to right fielder Justin Maxwell.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:43.000
Win Probability: 33.0% (+5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2283rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2020rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Chris Volstad out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Brett Wallace to second baseman Tyler Greene. Brett Jackson to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.245
Win Probability: 30.2% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 154rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (-1.51, 2.32)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2297rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2323rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
David DeJesus grounds out sharply, first baseman Brett Wallace to pitcher Bud Norris. Brett Jackson to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:07.000
Win Probability: 25.8% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1945rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 2.63)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2149rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.58, 1.96)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 539rpm.
    Spin Direction: 71°.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 2.48)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bud Norris
Darwin Barney grounds out, shortstop Jed Lowrie to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:46.000
Win Probability: 21.1% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1956rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 409rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 69°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 605rpm.
    Spin Direction: 28°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris

6th Inning

Top

Fernando Martinez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:02.311
Win Probability: 77.2% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1791rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 3.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2143rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2049rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 5.07)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Matt Dominguez singles on a fly ball to center fielder Brett Jackson.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:23.000
Win Probability: 79.0% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1978rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 3.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad
Brett Wallace grounds into a double play, first baseman Anthony Rizzo to shortstop Starlin Castro. Matt Dominguez out at 2nd. Brett Wallace out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 02:06.551
Win Probability: 75.2% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1727rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (-2.52, 2.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2001rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Anthony Rizzo flies out to center fielder Brandon Barnes.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:20.000
Win Probability: 21.3% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1541rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Alfonso Soriano pops out to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:32.100
Win Probability: 19.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 681rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris
Starlin Castro lines out to right fielder Justin Maxwell.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.063
Win Probability: 17.6% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 62°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bud Norris

7th Inning

Top

Jason Castro lines out to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:39.000
Win Probability: 81.0% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1884rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-1.33, 3.65)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2197rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1700rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, 2.5)
    In the zone? No, left by 8.263 in.
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1539rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-2.14, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1691rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 2.6)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Justin Maxwell grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:20.000
Win Probability: 79.9% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad
Tyler Greene grounds out softly, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 79.1% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2007rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 1.71)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1943rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.65, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1810rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 2.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Volstad

Bottom

Luis Valbuena called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.000
Win Probability: 17.1% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1728rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 1.84)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.535 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1652rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-1.97, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 326°.
    Plate Position: (-1.31, 2.51)
    In the zone? No, left by 6.319 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Xavier Cedeño
Welington Castillo grounds out, third baseman Matt Dominguez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.000
Win Probability: 14.5% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2107rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 0.97)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2058rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1348rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Xavier Cedeño
Brett Jackson strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.000
Win Probability: 13.0% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 166°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 314°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1140rpm.
    Spin Direction: 298°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Xavier Cedeño

8th Inning

Top

Brian Bogusevic walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:35.000
Win Probability: 88.8% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2231rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2187rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2589rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 2.97)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2018rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 4.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Jed Lowrie grounds out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Brian Bogusevic to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:39.768
Win Probability: 90.3% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 0.88)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 2.97)
    In the zone? No, left by 7.171 in.
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2329rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 415rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 2.56)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Brandon Barnes walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:22.503
Win Probability: 93.5% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2317rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, -0.08)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1799rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 3.85)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2121rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.24)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-1.65, 1.64)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Brandon Laird pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.000
Win Probability: 92.7% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2033rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2150rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Beliveau
With Matt Dominguez batting, Brandon Barnes picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, second baseman Darwin Barney.

Event: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:25.000
Win Probability: 92.1% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1830rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (1.39, 2.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2273rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
Position Changes:
    • Details: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 3
    Credits:
    • Jeff Beliveau - Pitcher
    • Anthony Rizzo - First Base
    • Darwin Barney - Second Base
P: Jeff Beliveau

Bottom

Dave Sappelt grounds out, third baseman Matt Dominguez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.027
Win Probability: 5.4% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2623rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 3.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2317rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: C.J. Fick
David DeJesus reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Wesley Wright.

Event: Field Error
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:41.000
Win Probability: 8.4% (+3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (-1.54, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (-1.34, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2005rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1582rpm.
    Spin Direction: 323°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1833rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2124rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.21)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Wesley Wright
Darwin Barney called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:07.000
Win Probability: 5.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1788rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 2.51)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.799 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 3.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2087rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 2.46)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.863 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Wesley Wright
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 3.1% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2078rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2129rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 4.02)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Wesley Wright

9th Inning

Top

Matt Dominguez flies out to center fielder Brett Jackson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.000
Win Probability: 96.6% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2137rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-1.47, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2679rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (1.44, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1988rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michael Bowden
Brett Wallace walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:27.000
Win Probability: 96.9% (+0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-1.04, 3.18)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.055 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1797rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-1.34, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.61, 3.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2154rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-1.89, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1883rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-1.46, 3.34)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Michael Bowden
Jason Castro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:01.287
Win Probability: 96.5% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (-1.25, 2.03)
    In the zone? No, left by 5.551 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2370rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 4.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michael Bowden
Justin Maxwell strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 96.2% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2509rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 4.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 6°.
    Plate Position: (1.41, 0.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michael Bowden

Bottom

Alfonso Soriano grounds out, third baseman Matt Dominguez to first baseman Brett Wallace.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:32.195
Win Probability: 1.7% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2037rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 2.83)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Wilton Lopez
Starlin Castro lines out to center fielder Brandon Barnes.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.000
Win Probability: 0.5% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1848rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 130rpm.
    Spin Direction: 359°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Wilton Lopez
Luis Valbuena walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:12.000
Win Probability: 1.4% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2087rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.55)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1869rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 3.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 3.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 273°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1825rpm.
    Spin Direction: 274°.
    Plate Position: (1.19, 0.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Wilton Lopez
Welington Castillo pops out to second baseman Tyler Greene.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:26.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2113rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Wilton Lopez

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: Wally Bell. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 86 balls, 13 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Chris Volstad to Scott Moore - Pitch 3
  2. Top 2nd - Chris Volstad to Matt Dominguez - Pitch 3
  3. Bottom 3rd - Bud Norris to David DeJesus - Pitch 5
  4. Bottom 4th - Bud Norris to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 2
  5. Bottom 4th - Bud Norris to Starlin Castro - Pitch 1
  6. Bottom 4th - Bud Norris to Welington Castillo - Pitch 1
  7. Bottom 4th - Bud Norris to Welington Castillo - Pitch 3
  8. Top 5th - Chris Volstad to Brandon Barnes - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 5th - Bud Norris to Chris Volstad - Pitch 2
  10. Bottom 7th - Xavier Cedeño to Brett Jackson - Pitch 2
  11. Top 8th - Alberto Cabrera to Brian Bogusevic - Pitch 2
  12. Bottom 8th - C.J. Fick to Dave Sappelt - Pitch 1
  13. Bottom 8th - Wesley Wright to Darwin Barney - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 48 called strikes, 13 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Chris Volstad to Fernando Martinez - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 1st - Bud Norris to David DeJesus - Pitch 1
  3. Top 2nd - Chris Volstad to Jason Castro - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 2nd - Bud Norris to Luis Valbuena - Pitch 1
  5. Top 4th - Chris Volstad to Jason Castro - Pitch 3
  6. Top 7th - Chris Volstad to Jason Castro - Pitch 4
  7. Bottom 7th - Xavier Cedeño to Luis Valbuena - Pitch 1
  8. Bottom 7th - Xavier Cedeño to Luis Valbuena - Pitch 3
  9. Top 8th - Alberto Cabrera to Jed Lowrie - Pitch 2
  10. Bottom 8th - Wesley Wright to Darwin Barney - Pitch 1
  11. Bottom 8th - Wesley Wright to Darwin Barney - Pitch 5
  12. Top 9th - Michael Bowden to Brett Wallace - Pitch 1
  13. Top 9th - Michael Bowden to Jason Castro - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Houston Astros

Bud Norris

IP: 6.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 4
Runs: 0
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.48

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
  2. 13
  3. 15
  4. 21
  5. 15
  6. 6
Single - 2 Double - 2 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 4 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 5 Pop Out - 1 Sac Bunt - 2
Xavier Cedeño

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
Strikeout - 2 Groundout - 1
C.J. Fick

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 5
Groundout - 1
Wesley Wright

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Field Error - 1 Strikeout - 2
Wilton Lopez

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Walk - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1 Pop Out - 1

Chicago Cubs

Chris Volstad

IP: 7.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 6
Runs: 2 (1 unearned)
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.54

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 92
  • Called Strike: 17
    Foul: 20
    Swinging Strike: 6
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
    Foul Bunt: 1
  • Ball: 26
  • In play, out(s): 14
    In play, run(s): 2
    In play, no out: 4
  1. 11
  2. 18
  3. 13
  4. 17
  5. 9
  6. 11
  7. 13
Single - 4 Home Run - 1 Field Error - 1 Strikeout - 6 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 2 Grounded Into DP - 1 Bunt Groundout - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
Alberto Cabrera

IP: 0.1
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Walk - 2 Groundout - 1
Jeff Beliveau

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
Pop Out - 1 Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B - 1
Michael Bowden

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.25

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

Player Breakdown

Astros

Scott Moore

Position(s): Outfielder

Results:
Brian Bogusevic

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Outfielder

Results:

Cubs