Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, September 12th, 2013

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Game Status: Final

Score: 1 - 3

Summary: The Pirates beat the Cubs, 3 - 1.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Castro, S SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 .241 .622
Barney 2B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .214 .586
Rizzo 1B 4 0 1 0 0 1 .228 .739
Murphy, Do 3B 4 0 0 0 0 2 .270 .930
Lake LF 4 0 1 0 0 0 .312 .826
Castillo C 3 0 0 0 1 1 .274 .738
McDonald, D RF 3 1 1 0 0 0 .237 .599
Sweeney, R CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 .278 .856
Rusin P 2 0 0 0 0 1 .111 .222
 a-Navarro PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .302 .873
Russell, J P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Parker P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Rosscup P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Grimm P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 32 1 4 1 1 6

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

Batting
2B McDonald, D (2, Locke).
TB Castro, S; Lake; McDonald, D 2; Rizzo.
RBI Castro, S (40).
2-out RBI Castro, S.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out McDonald, D; Castillo.
Team RISP 1-for-7.
Team LOB 5.

Fielding
Pickoffs Russell, J (Marte, S at 1st base).
DP (Castro, S-Rizzo).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Rusin (L, 2-4) 7.0 4 2 2 0 2 0 2.85
Russell, J 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.51
Parker 0.0 2 1 1 1 0 0 2.85
Rosscup 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00
Grimm 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.31
Totals 8.0 6 3 3 3 3 0

Pittsburgh Pirates

Batters

Batters - PIT ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Harrison 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .719
Barmes SS 1 1 1 0 0 0 .223 .596
Mercer SS-2B 4 0 2 1 0 0 .282 .746
McCutchen CF 3 1 1 0 1 1 .326 .926
Morneau 1B 3 1 0 0 1 0 .260 .742
Byrd RF 4 0 1 1 0 1 .288 .849
Álvarez, P 3B 3 0 1 1 0 0 .232 .769
Martin, R C 3 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .722
Tabata, J LF 2 0 0 0 0 0 .269 .724
Pie LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .174 .457
 a-Sanchez, G PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 .254 .764
 1-Marte, S PR-LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .282 .786
Locke P 2 0 0 0 0 1 .087 .212
Watson P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 b-Buck PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .657
Melancon P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 28 3 6 3 3 3

a - Walked for Pie in the 8th.;
b - Popped out for Watson in the 8th.;
1 - Ran for Sanchez, G in the 8th.;

Batting
2B McCutchen (36, Rusin); Mercer (20, Parker).
TB Barmes; Byrd; McCutchen 2; Mercer 3; Álvarez, P.
RBI Byrd (80); Mercer (24); Álvarez, P (90).
2-out RBI Byrd; Álvarez, P; Mercer.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Byrd 2; Martin, R.
Team RISP 2-for-5.
Team LOB 5.

Baserunning
CS Marte, S (14, 2nd base by Russell, J/Castillo).
PO Marte, S (1st base by Russell, J).

Pitchers

Pitchers - PIT IPHRERBBKHRERA
Locke (W, 10-5) 7.0 3 1 1 1 5 0 3.14
Watson (H, 20) 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.51
Melancon (S, 14) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1.10
Totals 9.0 4 1 1 1 6 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 5
Pirates 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 - 3 6 0 5

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago Cubs

  1. Justin Morneau reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Chris Rusin to catcher Welington Castillo to third baseman Donnie Murphy. Jordy Mercer out at home. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd. (+11.9%)
  2. Anthony Rizzo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Darwin Barney to 2nd. (+11.6%)
  3. Starlin Castro singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Tabata. Darnell McDonald scores. (+10.5%)
  4. Darwin Barney strikes out swinging. Darwin Barney to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Mark Melancon. (+7.4%)
  5. Darnell McDonald hits a ground-rule double (2) on a line drive to left-center field. (+6.9%)

Pittsburgh Pirates

  1. Pedro Alvarez singles on a line drive to right fielder Darnell McDonald. Justin Morneau scores. Marlon Byrd to 3rd. (+13.9%)
  2. Marlon Byrd singles on a ground ball to second baseman Darwin Barney. Andrew McCutchen scores. Justin Morneau to 2nd. (+13.1%)
  3. Andrew McCutchen doubles (36) on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Jordy Mercer to 3rd. (+11.5%)
  4. Donnie Murphy bunt pops out to catcher Russell Martin in foul territory. (+10.2%)
  5. Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. (+8.6%)

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

Starlin Castro grounds out, second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.000
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2126rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 3.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1878rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Darwin Barney grounds out, pitcher Jeff Locke to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.000
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2131rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.71)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.703 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1926rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Anthony Rizzo lines out to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.225
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1924rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 4.12)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1970rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 3.12)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Josh Harrison hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:25.000
Win Probability: 58.3% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1903rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 611rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Plate Position: (-2.64, 0.52)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Jordy Mercer lines out to center fielder Ryan Sweeney.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:22.000
Win Probability: 55.0% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1997rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2319rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2136rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Andrew McCutchen lines into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Josh Harrison out at 1st.

Event: Double Play
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 03:37.000
Win Probability: 50.0% (-5.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1962rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 861rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.66)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin

2nd Inning

Top

Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.000
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2111rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2106rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1715rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Junior Lake pops out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:32.000
Win Probability: 46.0% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2147rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-1.34, 3.93)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2255rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2087rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Welington Castillo called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.906
Win Probability: 45.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1039rpm.
    Spin Direction: 349°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2244rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 1.51)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.147 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Justin Morneau lines out sharply to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.000
Win Probability: 52.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Marlon Byrd grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.000
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2237rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1419rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Pedro Alvarez flies out to left fielder Junior Lake in foul territory.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:01.000
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1045rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (-1.04, 2.54)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.067 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 724rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 3.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

3rd Inning

Top

Darnell McDonald hits a ground-rule double (2) on a line drive to left-center field.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:25.000
Win Probability: 56.9% (+6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2070rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2229rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.65)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.251 in.
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 3.48)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Locke
Ryan Sweeney grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Justin Morneau. Darnell McDonald to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.000
Win Probability: 55.7% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2092rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2512rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Locke
Chris Rusin strikes out swinging, catcher Russell Martin to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:55.000
Win Probability: 48.8% (-6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1994rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2153rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1142rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-2.21, -0.24)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Starlin Castro singles on a line drive to left fielder Jose Tabata. Darnell McDonald scores.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:57.000
Win Probability: 59.3% (+10.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 1.91)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-1.86, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2295rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.52)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.847 in.
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (1.43, 3.34)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2017rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Locke
Darwin Barney lines out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.000
Win Probability: 57.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

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

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 40.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1835rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Plate Position: (1.22, 2.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2078rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2154rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Jose Tabata lines out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:52.000
Win Probability: 38.4% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1665rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1932rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 924rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 3.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Jeff Locke grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.279
Win Probability: 37.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2037rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1966rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2231rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

4th Inning

Top

Anthony Rizzo grounds out, second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.000
Win Probability: 60.6% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2168rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:50.139
Win Probability: 59.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.5mph -> 71.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 342°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1033rpm.
    Spin Direction: 341°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Junior Lake singles on a ground ball to third baseman Pedro Alvarez.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:56.000
Win Probability: 60.3% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1912rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (1.19, 1.93)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 342°.
    Plate Position: (-1.82, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Locke
Welington Castillo walks. Junior Lake to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:04.000
Win Probability: 62.3% (+2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1150rpm.
    Spin Direction: 348°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.3mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1312rpm.
    Spin Direction: 343°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1379rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (2.66, 2.66)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2388rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jeff Locke
Darnell McDonald pops out to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:48.641
Win Probability: 57.9% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1453rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 922rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 876rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1488rpm.
    Spin Direction: 345°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, -0.02)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2142rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (1.43, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Josh Harrison grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.000
Win Probability: 39.1% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2026rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (2.46, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 71.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Jordy Mercer singles on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 42.5% (+3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2717rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 526rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 3.87)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1715rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1636rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Andrew McCutchen doubles (36) on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Jordy Mercer to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:35.000
Win Probability: 54.0% (+11.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 838rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 3.15)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2072rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (1.75, 1.71)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1789rpm.
    Spin Direction: 93°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Justin Morneau reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Chris Rusin to catcher Welington Castillo to third baseman Donnie Murphy. Jordy Mercer out at home. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd.

Event: Fielders Choice Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:47.000
Win Probability: 42.1% (-11.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 101°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.74)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Marlon Byrd singles on a ground ball to second baseman Darwin Barney. Andrew McCutchen scores. Justin Morneau to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:58.000
Win Probability: 55.2% (+13.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 396rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2186rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 1.66)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Pedro Alvarez singles on a line drive to right fielder Darnell McDonald. Justin Morneau scores. Marlon Byrd to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:05.000
Win Probability: 69.1% (+13.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 155°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 166°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.29)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.835 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.5mph -> 71.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 938rpm.
    Spin Direction: 338°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Russell Martin lines out to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 64.4% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.54)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.559 in.
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 751rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

5th Inning

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Ryan Sweeney grounds out, pitcher Jeff Locke to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.000
Win Probability: 32.4% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2061rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.22)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.543 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Chris Rusin grounds out, first baseman Justin Morneau to pitcher Jeff Locke.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:46.036
Win Probability: 30.1% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2126rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 3.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2318rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-1.53, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Starlin Castro grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.915
Win Probability: 28.7% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2099rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 0.9)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Plate Position: (-1.23, 0.63)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Jose Tabata grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:18.000
Win Probability: 69.2% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 3.08)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1697rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Jeff Locke strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:41.000
Win Probability: 67.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2082rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 3.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 73.9mph -> 68.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 477rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (-2.26, 0.53)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1046rpm.
    Spin Direction: 164°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Josh Harrison grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 66.7% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1933rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 899rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 737rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1986rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.92)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 673rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

6th Inning

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Darwin Barney flies out to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.000
Win Probability: 29.7% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2138rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (1.54, 2.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 1.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1681rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 27.1% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1575rpm.
    Spin Direction: 347°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1197rpm.
    Spin Direction: 337°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2067rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Donnie Murphy grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.343
Win Probability: 25.4% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2099rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.25, 2.73)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2359rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 0.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 0.94)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2410rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Jordy Mercer grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.579
Win Probability: 72.5% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.0mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 658rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 4.53)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1700rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1866rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Andrew McCutchen strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:04.000
Win Probability: 71.0% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 497rpm.
    Spin Direction: 267°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 93°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 913rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1531rpm.
    Spin Direction: 85°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Justin Morneau grounds out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.005
Win Probability: 70.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2169rpm.
    Spin Direction: 104°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 1.55)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.867 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2390rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

7th Inning

Top

Junior Lake lines out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:53.000
Win Probability: 25.7% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 76.4mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1211rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2264rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1479rpm.
    Spin Direction: 343°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, -1.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 1.55)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1701rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Welington Castillo grounds out, second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 22.6% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1998rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (1.7, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1966rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2137rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke
Darnell McDonald grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:23.000
Win Probability: 20.6% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2306rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1028rpm.
    Spin Direction: 324°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1079rpm.
    Spin Direction: 325°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 3.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1935rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jeff Locke

Bottom

Marlon Byrd lines out to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.000
Win Probability: 77.6% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 70.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Pedro Alvarez grounds out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.000
Win Probability: 76.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1854rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1819rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Russell Martin grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.712
Win Probability: 75.3% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    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:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

8th Inning

Top

Ryan Sweeney grounds out, second baseman Jordy Mercer to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.801
Win Probability: 19.3% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 121rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 261rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-1.03, 0.64)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2845rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tony Watson
Dioner Navarro grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.356
Win Probability: 15.4% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 1.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2808rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tony Watson
Starlin Castro lines out softly to left fielder Felix Pie.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.000
Win Probability: 12.9% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2758rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2359rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Tony Watson

Bottom

Gaby Sanchez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:12.330
Win Probability: 89.0% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (1.59, 2.21)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2057rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2424rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 3.41)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2336rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 2.82)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1312rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: James Russell
John Buck pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 02:48.743
Win Probability: 84.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 0.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2045rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 3.47)
    In the zone? No
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2140rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
    • Details: Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 1
    Credits:
    • James Russell - Pitcher
    • Anthony Rizzo - First Base
    • Darwin Barney - Second Base
P: James Russell
Clint Barmes singles on a line drive to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:29.799
Win Probability: 85.6% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1939rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 3.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.3mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1137rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Plate Position: (2.21, 0.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 902rpm.
    Spin Direction: 37°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1112rpm.
    Spin Direction: 30°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Blake Parker
Jordy Mercer doubles (20) on a line drive to right fielder Darnell McDonald. Clint Barmes scores.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:43.000
Win Probability: 93.9% (+8.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Blake Parker
Blake Parker intentionally walks Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Intent Walk
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:22.000
Win Probability: 94.1% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 76.2mph -> 70.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (3.61, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 71.8mph -> 65.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (4.36, 6.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Blake Parker
Justin Morneau walks. Jordy Mercer to 3rd. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:26.349
Win Probability: 94.7% (+0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 663rpm.
    Spin Direction: 342°.
    Plate Position: (-1.83, 1.84)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2015rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-1.62, 2.58)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1914rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1845rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 1.27)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Zac Rosscup
Marlon Byrd strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:09.849
Win Probability: 92.9% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1626rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 1.8)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1781rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 3.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Grimm

9th Inning

Top

Darwin Barney strikes out swinging. Darwin Barney to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Mark Melancon.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:58.634
Win Probability: 14.5% (+7.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 558rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 981rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (1.27, 1.97)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 924rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1811rpm.
    Spin Direction: 2°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, -0.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Mark Melancon
Anthony Rizzo singles on a ground ball to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Darwin Barney to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:25.000
Win Probability: 26.1% (+11.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 795rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Mark Melancon
Donnie Murphy bunt pops out to catcher Russell Martin in foul territory.

Event: Bunt Pop Out
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:32.000
Win Probability: 15.9% (-10.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Melancon
Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.000
Win Probability: 7.3% (-8.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 735rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 1.9)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.223 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 755rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 661rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.63)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Melancon
Welington Castillo grounds into a force out, shortstop Clint Barmes to second baseman Jordy Mercer. Anthony Rizzo out at 2nd. Welington Castillo to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:34.742
Win Probability: 0.0% (-7.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 790rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 701rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1053rpm.
    Spin Direction: 3°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, -0.82)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 781rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
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: Paul Nauert. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 81 balls, 6 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 1st - Chris Rusin to Josh Harrison - Pitch 2
  2. Top 4th - Jeff Locke to Welington Castillo - Pitch 1
  3. Top 4th - Jeff Locke to Welington Castillo - Pitch 5
  4. Bottom 6th - Chris Rusin to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 2
  5. Bottom 8th - James Russell to Gaby Sanchez - Pitch 1
  6. Bottom 8th - Blake Parker to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 1

Strikes

Of the 40 called strikes, 10 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Jeff Locke to Darwin Barney - Pitch 3
  2. Top 2nd - Jeff Locke to Welington Castillo - Pitch 4
  3. Bottom 2nd - Chris Rusin to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 1
  4. Top 3rd - Jeff Locke to Darnell McDonald - Pitch 4
  5. Top 3rd - Jeff Locke to Starlin Castro - Pitch 4
  6. Bottom 4th - Chris Rusin to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 3
  7. Bottom 4th - Chris Rusin to Russell Martin - Pitch 1
  8. Top 5th - Jeff Locke to Ryan Sweeney - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 6th - Chris Rusin to Justin Morneau - Pitch 1
  10. Top 9th - Mark Melancon to Junior Lake - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Chris Rusin

IP: 7.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 2
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.16

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 79
  • Called Strike: 18
    Swinging Strike: 4
    Foul: 11
    Foul Tip: 1
  • Ball: 21
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 18
    In play, no out: 2
    In play, run(s): 2
  1. 13
  2. 7
  3. 10
  4. 21
  5. 15
  6. 9
  7. 4
Single - 3 Double - 1 Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 2 Lineout - 5 Groundout - 10 Flyout - 1 Double Play - 1 Fielders Choice Out - 1
James Russell

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 6.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Walk - 1 Pop Out - 1
Blake Parker

IP: 0.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 9
Single - 1 Double - 1 Intent Walk - 1
Zac Rosscup

IP: 0.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
Walk - 1
Justin Grimm

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 3
Strikeout - 1

Pittsburgh Pirates

Jeff Locke

IP: 7.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 100
  • Called Strike: 18
    Foul: 16
    Swinging Strike: 7
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
  • Ball: 37
    Ball In Dirt: 2
  • In play, out(s): 16
    In play, no out: 2
    In play, run(s): 1
  1. 8
  2. 12
  3. 20
  4. 23
  5. 9
  6. 14
  7. 14
Single - 2 Double - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 3 Groundout - 10 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 2
Tony Watson

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
Lineout - 1 Groundout - 2
Mark Melancon

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1 Bunt Pop Out - 1

Player Breakdown

Cubs

Pirates

Gaby Sanchez

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

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