Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

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Game Status: Final

Score: 0 - 1

Summary: The Pirates beat the Cubs, 1 - 0.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Borbon CF 4 0 1 0 0 1 .219 .574
Villanueva P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176 .352
Castro, S SS 4 0 0 0 0 1 .266 .670
Rizzo 1B 4 0 0 0 0 3 .261 .826
Soriano, A LF 4 0 0 0 0 3 .264 .699
Hairston, S RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 .109 .445
 b-Schierholtz PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .282 .834
Castillo C 4 0 2 0 0 1 .292 .720
Ransom 3B 3 0 1 0 0 2 .246 .769
 c-Sweeney, R PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 1.010
Barney 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0 .217 .682
Samardzija P 1 0 0 0 0 0 .118 .520
 a-DeJesus PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .297 .873
Totals 33 0 4 0 1 11

a - Flied out for Samardzija in the 8th.;
b - Grounded into a forceout for Hairston, S in the 9th.;
c - Popped out for Ransom in the 9th.;

Batting
TB Borbon; Castillo 2; Ransom.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Rizzo 3; Barney.
SAC Samardzija.
Team RISP 0-for-6.
Team LOB 8.

Baserunning
SB Borbon (4, 2nd base off Watson/Martin, R).

Fielding
E Castro, S (7, fielding).
DP (Castro, S-Rizzo).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Samardzija (L, 2-6) 7.0 3 1 1 1 8 0 3.25
Villanueva 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.86
Totals 8.0 3 1 1 2 8 0

Pittsburgh Pirates

Batters

Batters - PIT ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Marte, S LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 .304 .829
Snider RF 4 0 0 0 0 1 .268 .735
McCutchen CF 4 1 2 0 0 1 .280 .814
Jones, G 1B 2 0 1 1 1 1 .286 .822
Sanchez, G 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244 .848
Walker 2B 3 0 0 0 0 1 .234 .647
Martin, R C 3 0 0 0 0 0 .262 .845
Álvarez, P 3B 3 0 0 0 0 2 .193 .619
Mercer SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 .261 .799
Liriano P 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Watson P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Tabata, J PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 .278 .763
Melancon P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 27 1 3 1 2 8

a - Walked for Watson in the 8th.;

Batting
2B McCutchen 2 (14, Samardzija, Samardzija).
TB Jones, G; McCutchen 4.
RBI Jones, G (25).
2-out RBI Jones, G.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Martin, R; McCutchen.
SAC Marte, S.
GIDP Walker.
Team RISP 1-for-7.
Team LOB 5.

Baserunning
SB McCutchen (10, 2nd base off Samardzija/Castillo).

Fielding
E Liriano (1, throw); Mercer (2, fielding).

Pitchers

Pitchers - PIT IPHRERBBKHRERA
Liriano (W, 3-0) 7.0 2 0 0 1 9 0 1.00
Watson (H, 8) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4.98
Melancon (S, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.72
Totals 9.0 4 0 0 1 11 0

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Cubs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 8
Pirates 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 3 2 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 strikes out swinging. Alfonso Soriano to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Mark Melancon. (+11.5%)
  2. Welington Castillo singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Nate Schierholtz to 2nd. (+10.6%)
  3. Jeff Samardzija hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Francisco Liriano. Cody Ransom to 3rd. Darwin Barney to 2nd. Jeff Samardzija to 1st. (+9.2%)
  4. Neil Walker grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Garrett Jones out at 2nd. Neil Walker out at 1st. (+7.8%)
  5. Darwin Barney walks. Cody Ransom to 2nd. (+6.4%)

Pittsburgh Pirates

  1. Darwin Barney pops out to second baseman Neil Walker. (+14.0%)
  2. Ryan Sweeney pops out softly to second baseman Neil Walker. (+13.5%)
  3. Nate Schierholtz grounds into a force out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to second baseman Neil Walker. Alfonso Soriano out at 2nd. Nate Schierholtz to 1st. (+10.4%)
  4. Garrett Jones singles on a line drive to right fielder Scott Hairston. Andrew McCutchen scores. (+9.5%)
  5. Starlin Castro strikes out swinging. (+8.9%)

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

Julio Borbon grounds out, first baseman Garrett Jones to pitcher Francisco Liriano.

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

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2807rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Starlin Castro grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Garrett Jones.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.000
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2086rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2670rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 2.68)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.847 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1030rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2508rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 839rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Starling Marte strikes out swinging, catcher Welington Castillo to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:16.000
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1904rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1998rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 4.24)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1929rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-1.92, 1.63)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 737rpm.
    Spin Direction: 262°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 0.58)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Travis Snider grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:50.000
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2151rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 1.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Andrew McCutchen doubles (13) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:55.000
Win Probability: 53.3% (+2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1953rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1937rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (1.63, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2049rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1968rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1382rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (1.35, 0.53)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Garrett Jones singles on a line drive to right fielder Scott Hairston. Andrew McCutchen scores.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 62.8% (+9.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1901rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Neil Walker grounds out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:33.000
Win Probability: 60.8% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1112rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (-1.53, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1070rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2077rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (-1.04, 2.19)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.019 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

2nd Inning

Top

Alfonso Soriano flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.000
Win Probability: 36.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2300rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 3.97)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 0.52)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Scott Hairston grounds out sharply, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Garrett Jones.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.000
Win Probability: 35.1% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (1.78, 2.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 1.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Welington Castillo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.000
Win Probability: 34.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 903rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 447rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Russell Martin grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.000
Win Probability: 64.0% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 89.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1621rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1667rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Pedro Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:56.000
Win Probability: 62.6% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 90.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1944rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 0.27)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1893rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 434rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 3.28)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1549rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 854rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Jordy Mercer strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:04.000
Win Probability: 61.7% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1818rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 2.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1922rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 4.35)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 90.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1793rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 341°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

3rd Inning

Top

Cody Ransom singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:39.000
Win Probability: 42.6% (+4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    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: Francisco Liriano
Darwin Barney walks. Cody Ransom to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:49.000
Win Probability: 49.0% (+6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 502rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 0.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 630rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-1.91, 0.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 354rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 3.99)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1929rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.54, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2044rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Francisco Liriano
Jeff Samardzija hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Francisco Liriano. Cody Ransom to 3rd. Darwin Barney to 2nd. Jeff Samardzija to 1st.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:32.000
Win Probability: 58.2% (+9.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1970rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 275rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Francisco Liriano
Julio Borbon grounds into a force out, first baseman Garrett Jones to catcher Russell Martin. Cody Ransom out at home. Darwin Barney to 3rd. Jeff Samardzija to 2nd. Julio Borbon to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.000
Win Probability: 50.2% (-8.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 1.81)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2134rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Francisco Liriano
Starlin Castro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:01.000
Win Probability: 41.3% (-8.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1037rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-1.28, 0.82)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1923rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 0.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 219rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 0.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Anthony Rizzo flies out to right fielder Travis Snider.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.000
Win Probability: 32.7% (-8.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 741rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (1.57, 3.8)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (-1.14, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Francisco Liriano lines out to third baseman Cody Ransom.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.000
Win Probability: 65.3% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.42)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1567rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1786rpm.
    Spin Direction: 267°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Starling Marte grounds out, third baseman Cody Ransom to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.000
Win Probability: 63.8% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 858rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Travis Snider strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.000
Win Probability: 62.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1754rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 3.16)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 803rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.95)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.755 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 4.26)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 90.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2126rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 3.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

4th Inning

Top

Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.000
Win Probability: 34.3% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 1.55)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.787 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2482rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 4.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 432rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Scott Hairston reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jordy Mercer.

Event: Field Error
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:23.000
Win Probability: 37.5% (+3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 1.91)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 1.57)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Francisco Liriano
Welington Castillo lines out to left fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.033
Win Probability: 33.9% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1837rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Cody Ransom strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:59.000
Win Probability: 31.0% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2363rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 794rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 956rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 555rpm.
    Spin Direction: 104°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Andrew McCutchen doubles (14) on a fly ball to right fielder Scott Hairston.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:47.000
Win Probability: 74.8% (+5.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 743rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 2.64)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1033rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1873rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 0.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1832rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Garrett Jones strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:25.000
Win Probability: 70.9% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 811rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 3.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 817rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1057rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Plate Position: (-2.49, 2.58)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 160rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 0.98)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 4.06)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Neil Walker called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:47.000
Win Probability: 67.7% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1046rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 3.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1842rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (1.44, 4.31)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 871rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 4.42)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 311rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Russell Martin pops out to second baseman Darwin Barney.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:45.000
Win Probability: 64.4% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 708rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (-1.6, 3.99)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 944rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1219rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

5th Inning

Top

Darwin Barney flies out to right fielder Travis Snider.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.000
Win Probability: 32.4% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1742rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1980rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Jeff Samardzija flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:55.000
Win Probability: 30.1% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 1.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.65)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.631 in.
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1978rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (1.58, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1920rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 0.02)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2418rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Julio Borbon strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.000
Win Probability: 28.7% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2110rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 275rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-1.49, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Pedro Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.000
Win Probability: 69.2% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 508rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 350°.
    Plate Position: (-1.24, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Jordy Mercer reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Field Error
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:34.000
Win Probability: 71.5% (+2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (1.7, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1968rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 89.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2041rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Francisco Liriano ground bunts into a force out, catcher Welington Castillo to shortstop Starlin Castro. Jordy Mercer out at 2nd. Francisco Liriano to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.000
Win Probability: 68.9% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1897rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 3.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1941rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 2.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Starling Marte lines out sharply to left fielder Alfonso Soriano.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:09.000
Win Probability: 66.7% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 641rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1857rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

6th Inning

Top

Starlin Castro grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Garrett Jones.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.000
Win Probability: 29.7% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1994rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 559rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.534
Win Probability: 27.1% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 700rpm.
    Spin Direction: 158°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 809rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 0.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1211rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 3.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-1.75, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 2.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Alfonso Soriano called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.000
Win Probability: 25.4% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 0.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 3.4)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1785rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 722rpm.
    Spin Direction: 179°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Travis Snider lines out sharply to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 72.5% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2248rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging. Andrew McCutchen to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Jeff Samardzija.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:02.000
Win Probability: 74.8% (+2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1766rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 954rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (1.63, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 947rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 10°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Garrett Jones walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 05:30.206
Win Probability: 77.8% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 3.84)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 1.98)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.847 in.
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-1.73, 2.58)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 654rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.87)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1971rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-1.7, 2.66)
    In the zone? No
    10. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.98)
    In the zone? No
    11. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1744rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    12. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 599rpm.
    Spin Direction: 307°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija
Neil Walker grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Garrett Jones out at 2nd. Neil Walker out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 05:06.000
Win Probability: 70.0% (-7.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 954rpm.
    Spin Direction: 340°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 768rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 3.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 4.72)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 28°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.75)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1966rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Samardzija

7th Inning

Top

Scott Hairston grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Garrett Jones.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:17.000
Win Probability: 25.7% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.72)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.131 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 747rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.07)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1749rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 0.87)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2067rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Welington Castillo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:01.000
Win Probability: 30.6% (+4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2356rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 2.24)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 571rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-1.35, 0.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 1.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2147rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Francisco Liriano
Cody Ransom called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.000
Win Probability: 25.1% (-5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1989rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1986rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 942rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 337rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 1.9)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.199 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano
Darwin Barney grounds out, pitcher Francisco Liriano to first baseman Garrett Jones.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:26.000
Win Probability: 20.6% (-4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Russell Martin flies out to center fielder Julio Borbon.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.000
Win Probability: 77.6% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Pedro Alvarez flies out to center fielder Julio Borbon.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.000
Win Probability: 76.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1872rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-1.52, 2.23)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 789rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 1.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 581rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 573rpm.
    Spin Direction: 15°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 2.68)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 852rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija
Jordy Mercer grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:35.000
Win Probability: 75.3% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 589rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1629rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 3.85)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Samardzija

8th Inning

Top

David DeJesus flies out to right fielder Travis Snider.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 03:16.000
Win Probability: 19.3% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3198rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 2.13)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.035 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (-1.79, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 479rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 1.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 549rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-2.0, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tony Watson
Julio Borbon singles on a bunt ground ball to pitcher Tony Watson.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:05.000
Win Probability: 25.5% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 55.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Tony Watson
Starlin Castro flies out to right fielder Travis Snider.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 04:47.000
Win Probability: 18.7% (-6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2898rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2600rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-1.51, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 3259rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.27)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2409rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    8. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    9. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    10. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2743rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    11. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2528rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tony Watson
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:43.000
Win Probability: 12.9% (-8.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3032rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Pitchout
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 685rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-1.93, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2848rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 2.54)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2772rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (1.82, 3.3)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Tony Watson

Bottom

Jose Tabata walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:28.000
Win Probability: 89.0% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1596rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1085rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-1.19, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 833rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1784rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1769rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 3.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 332rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 1.63)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Villanueva
Starling Marte out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Cody Ransom to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Jose Tabata to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.761
Win Probability: 88.4% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1715rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Villanueva
Travis Snider flies out to right fielder Scott Hairston. Jose Tabata to 3rd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 86.7% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1173rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Villanueva
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, third baseman Cody Ransom to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:34.000
Win Probability: 84.2% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.9mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1244rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.4mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1811rpm.
    Spin Direction: 68°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 974rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 0.5)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.7mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 58°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Villanueva

9th Inning

Top

Alfonso Soriano strikes out swinging. Alfonso Soriano to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Mark Melancon.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:38.000
Win Probability: 27.3% (+11.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 766rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1495rpm.
    Spin Direction: 14°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 734rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2175rpm.
    Spin Direction: 6°.
    Plate Position: (2.38, -0.28)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 0.42)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Mark Melancon
Nate Schierholtz grounds into a force out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to second baseman Neil Walker. Alfonso Soriano out at 2nd. Nate Schierholtz to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 03:03.000
Win Probability: 16.9% (-10.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 999rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 971rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 839rpm.
    Spin Direction: 86°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 526rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (1.49, 2.54)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Mark Melancon
Welington Castillo singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Nate Schierholtz to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:03.000
Win Probability: 27.5% (+10.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 783rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 0.94)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 763rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Mark Melancon
Ryan Sweeney pops out softly to second baseman Neil Walker.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:03.000
Win Probability: 14.0% (-13.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 849rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (1.27, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 892rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (1.34, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 784rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1021rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 3.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Melancon
Darwin Barney pops out to second baseman Neil Walker.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:22.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-14.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1104rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 1.88)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.071 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 687rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 809rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1028rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (1.75, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 788rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Melancon

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: Mike Winters. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 93 balls, 5 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 2nd - Jeff Samardzija to Russell Martin - Pitch 2
  2. Top 5th - Francisco Liriano to Jeff Samardzija - Pitch 1
  3. Top 8th - Tony Watson to Julio Borbon - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 8th - Carlos Villanueva to Jose Tabata - Pitch 1
  5. Top 9th - Mark Melancon to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 3

Strikes

Of the 43 called strikes, 10 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Francisco Liriano to Anthony Rizzo - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 1st - Jeff Samardzija to Neil Walker - Pitch 3
  3. Bottom 3rd - Jeff Samardzija to Travis Snider - Pitch 3
  4. Top 4th - Francisco Liriano to Alfonso Soriano - Pitch 2
  5. Top 5th - Francisco Liriano to Jeff Samardzija - Pitch 2
  6. Bottom 6th - Jeff Samardzija to Garrett Jones - Pitch 2
  7. Top 7th - Francisco Liriano to Scott Hairston - Pitch 1
  8. Top 7th - Francisco Liriano to Cody Ransom - Pitch 4
  9. Top 8th - Tony Watson to David DeJesus - Pitch 1
  10. Top 9th - Mark Melancon to Darwin Barney - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Jeff Samardzija

IP: 7.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 8
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.27

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 111
  • Called Strike: 20
    Foul: 18
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
    Swinging Strike: 16
  • Ball: 36
    Ball In Dirt: 2
  • In play, out(s): 13
    In play, no out: 3
    In play, run(s): 1
  1. 19
  2. 14
  3. 11
  4. 21
  5. 12
  6. 23
  7. 11
Single - 1 Double - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 8 Lineout - 3 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 2 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Carlos Villanueva

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Walk - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Sac Bunt - 1

Pittsburgh Pirates

Francisco Liriano

IP: 7.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 9
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.5

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 91
  • Called Strike: 15
    Foul: 7
    Swinging Strike: 18
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
    Foul Bunt: 1
  • Ball: 29
    Ball In Dirt: 3
  • In play, out(s): 12
    In play, no out: 4
  1. 8
  2. 8
  3. 19
  4. 13
  5. 13
  6. 15
  7. 15
Single - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 9 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 6 Flyout - 4 Forceout - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
Tony Watson

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 20
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 2
Mark Melancon

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.4

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 22
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 2

Player Breakdown

Cubs

David DeJesus

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Outfielder

Results:

Pirates

Jose Tabata

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results: