Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, September 15th, 2013

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Game Status: Final

Score: 2 - 3

Summary: The Pirates beat the Cubs, 3 - 2.

Decisions

Winner: Kyle Farnsworth (W, 3-0)
Loser: Pedro Strop (L, 2-5)
Save: Mark Melancon (S, 16)

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Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Castro, S SS	3	0	0	0	1	1	.240	.619
Barney 2B	2	0	0	0	2	0	.212	.584
Rizzo 1B	3	0	0	0	1	0	.229	.745
Murphy, Do 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.256	.885
Lake CF	4	1	1	0	0	1	.309	.816
Castillo C	4	1	1	2	0	1	.274	.741
McDonald, D RF	3	0	1	0	0	0	.244	.604
b-Navarro PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.302	.863
Bogusevic LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	.277	.815
Wood, T P	1	0	0	0	1	1	.230	.659
a-Schierholtz PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	.252	.785
Grimm P	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Strop P	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Totals	29	2	3	2	5	6

a - Flied out for Wood, T in the 7th.;
b - Grounded out for McDonald, D in the 9th.;

Batting
HR Castillo (7, 7th inning off Liriano, 1 on, 0 out).
TB Castillo 4; Lake; McDonald, D.
RBI Castillo 2 (30).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Murphy, Do.
Team RISP 0-for-2.
Team LOB 5.

Fielding
Outfield assists Bogusevic (Byrd at 3rd base).
DP (Castro, S-Barney-Rizzo).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Wood, T	6.0	5	2	2	2	4	1	3.05
Grimm	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	6.18
Strop (L, 2-5)	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	4.85
Totals	8.0	7	3	3	2	6	1

Pittsburgh Pirates

Batters

Batters - PIT	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Tabata, J LF	4	1	1	0	0	1	.273	.743
Marte, S LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	.282	.786
Mercer SS	2	0	1	0	1	0	.279	.741
b-Snider PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.220	.620
Barmes SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	.221	.593
McCutchen CF	2	1	1	0	1	0	.326	.923
Byrd RF	4	0	2	0	0	0	.291	.855
Sanchez, G 1B	2	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.754
c-Morneau PH-1B	1	0	1	1	0	0	.260	.738
Álvarez, P 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.231	.767
Sanchez, T C	3	1	1	1	0	0	.235	.698
Walker 2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.727
Liriano P	2	0	0	0	0	2	.070	.219
Morris, B P	0	0	0	0	0	0	.200	.400
a-Jones, G PH	1	0	0	0	0	1	.237	.714
Farnsworth P	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Melancon P	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Totals	29	3	7	2	2	6

a - Struck out for Morris, B in the 7th.;
b - Struck out for Mercer in the 8th.;
c - Singled for Sanchez, G in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Mercer (21, Wood, T).
3B Tabata, J (4, Wood, T).
HR Sanchez, T (2, 4th inning off Wood, T, 0 on, 0 out).
TB Byrd 2; McCutchen; Mercer 2; Morneau; Sanchez, T 4; Tabata, J 3.
RBI Morneau (75); Sanchez, T (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Álvarez, P 4.
GIDP Byrd.
Team RISP 2-for-6.
Team LOB 6.

Fielding
Outfield assists Byrd (Rizzo at 1st base).
DP (Byrd-Sanchez, G).

Pitchers

Pitchers - PIT	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Liriano	6.0	3	2	2	4	4	1	2.92
Morris, B	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.58
Farnsworth (W, 3-0)	1.0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4.79
Melancon (S, 16)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1.07
Totals	9.0	3	2	2	5	6	1

Game Info

Wp: Wood, T.
Hbp: Sanchez, G (by Wood, T); McCutchen (by Strop).
Pitches-strikes: Wood, T 87-62; Grimm 13-11; Strop 14-9; Liriano 107-63; Morris, B 8-7; Farnsworth 13-9; Melancon 11-9.
Groundouts-flyouts: Wood, T 7-3; Grimm 1-1; Strop 0-0; Liriano 8-6; Morris, B 1-1; Farnsworth 1-0; Melancon 2-0.
Batters faced: Wood, T 25; Grimm 3; Strop 5; Liriano 25; Morris, B 3; Farnsworth 3; Melancon 3.
Inherited runners-scored: Morris, B 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Mike Estabrook. 1B: Paul Nauert. 2B: Doug Eddings. 3B: Dana DeMuth.
Weather: 68 degrees, Partly Cloudy.
Wind: 4 mph, L To R.
First pitch: 1:36 PM.
Duration: 2:45.
Att: 36,559.
Venue: PNC Park (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Showing:

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago Cubs

Welington Castillo homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Junior Lake scores. (+26.5%)
Gaby Sanchez pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in foul territory. (+6.6%)
Pedro Alvarez grounds out, first baseman Anthony Rizzo to pitcher Travis Wood. (+6.4%)
Darnell McDonald singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. (+5.9%)
Junior Lake singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jordy Mercer. (+5.9%)

Pittsburgh Pirates

Justin Morneau singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. Andrew McCutchen scores. Marlon Byrd out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Brian Bogusevic to third baseman Donnie Murphy to shortstop Starlin Castro. (+18.9%)
Donnie Murphy lines into a double play, right fielder Marlon Byrd to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Anthony Rizzo out at 1st. (+10.8%)
Tony Sanchez homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field. (+10.3%)
Jose Tabata triples (4) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. (+8.8%)
Junior Lake grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Justin Morneau. (+7.1%)

Plays Table of Contents

1st Inning

Starlin Castro grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Darwin Barney walks.
Anthony Rizzo flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Bottom

Jose Tabata triples (4) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Brian Bogusevic.
Wild pitch by pitcher Travis Wood. Jose Tabata scores.
Jordy Mercer hits a ground-rule double (21) on a line drive to left-center field.
Andrew McCutchen singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Junior Lake. Jordy Mercer to 3rd.
Coaching visit to mound.
Marlon Byrd grounds out softly to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.
Gaby Sanchez pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in foul territory.
Pedro Alvarez flies out to center fielder Junior Lake.

2nd Inning

Junior Lake strikes out swinging.
Welington Castillo flies out to left fielder Jose Tabata.
Darnell McDonald grounds out softly, pitcher Francisco Liriano to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Bottom

Tony Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Neil Walker grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Francisco Liriano strikes out swinging.

3rd Inning

Brian Bogusevic called out on strikes.
Travis Wood called out on strikes.
Starlin Castro walks.
Darwin Barney flies out to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Bottom

Jose Tabata flies out to center fielder Junior Lake.
Jordy Mercer grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Andrew McCutchen walks.
Marlon Byrd singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd.
Gaby Sanchez hit by pitch. Marlon Byrd to 2nd.
Pedro Alvarez grounds out, first baseman Anthony Rizzo to pitcher Travis Wood.

4th Inning

Anthony Rizzo grounds out, second baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Donnie Murphy grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Bottom

Tony Sanchez homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.
Neil Walker flies out to left fielder Brian Bogusevic.
Francisco Liriano strikes out swinging.
Jose Tabata called out on strikes.

5th Inning

Welington Castillo grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Darnell McDonald grounds out softly, pitcher Francisco Liriano to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Brian Bogusevic flies out to left fielder Jose Tabata.

Bottom

Jordy Mercer walks.
Andrew McCutchen grounds into a force out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to second baseman Darwin Barney. Jordy Mercer out at 2nd. Andrew McCutchen to 1st.
Marlon Byrd grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Andrew McCutchen out at 2nd. Marlon Byrd out at 1st.

6th Inning

Travis Wood walks.
Starlin Castro flies out softly to right fielder Marlon Byrd.
Darwin Barney walks. Travis Wood to 2nd.
Coaching visit to mound.
Anthony Rizzo grounds into a force out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Neil Walker. Travis Wood to 3rd. Darwin Barney out at 2nd. Anthony Rizzo to 1st.
Donnie Murphy grounds into a force out, second baseman Neil Walker to shortstop Jordy Mercer. Anthony Rizzo out at 2nd. Donnie Murphy to 1st.

Bottom

Gaby Sanchez pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Pedro Alvarez called out on strikes.
Tony Sanchez pops out to second baseman Darwin Barney.

7th Inning

Junior Lake singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jordy Mercer.
Welington Castillo homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Junior Lake scores.
Darnell McDonald singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Coaching visit to mound.
Pitching Change: Bryan Morris replaces Francisco Liriano.
Brian Bogusevic grounds into a force out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Neil Walker. Darnell McDonald out at 2nd. Brian Bogusevic to 1st.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nate Schierholtz replaces Travis Wood.
Nate Schierholtz flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Starlin Castro strikes out swinging.

Bottom

Pitching Change: Justin Grimm replaces Travis Wood, batting 9th.
Neil Walker grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Garrett Jones replaces Bryan Morris.
Garrett Jones strikes out swinging.
Jose Tabata flies out to right fielder Darnell McDonald.

8th Inning

Pitching Change: Kyle Farnsworth replaces Bryan Morris, batting 9th.
Darwin Barney grounds out, second baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.
Anthony Rizzo walks.
Donnie Murphy lines into a double play, right fielder Marlon Byrd to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Anthony Rizzo out at 1st.

Bottom

Pitching Change: Pedro Strop replaces Justin Grimm, batting 9th, replacing pitcher Justin Grimm.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Travis Snider replaces Jordy Mercer.
Travis Snider strikes out swinging.
Andrew McCutchen hit by pitch.
Marlon Byrd singles on a soft pop up to shortstop Starlin Castro. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Justin Morneau replaces Gaby Sanchez.
Justin Morneau singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. Andrew McCutchen scores. Marlon Byrd out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Brian Bogusevic to third baseman Donnie Murphy to shortstop Starlin Castro.
Pedro Alvarez pops out to shortstop Starlin Castro.

9th Inning

Defensive Substitution: Starling Marte replaces left fielder Jose Tabata, batting 1st, playing left field.
Defensive Substitution: Clint Barmes replaces Travis Snider, batting 2nd, playing shortstop.
Justin Morneau remains in the game as the first baseman.
Pitching Change: Mark Melancon replaces Kyle Farnsworth, batting 9th, replacing pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.
Junior Lake grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Justin Morneau.
On-field Delay. (half a minute)
Welington Castillo strikes out swinging, catcher Tony Sanchez to first baseman Justin Morneau.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Dioner Navarro replaces Darnell McDonald.
Dioner Navarro grounds out, first baseman Justin Morneau to pitcher Mark Melancon.

Bottom

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Starlin Castro grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.770
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.8mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2488rpm.
Spin Direction: 139°.

Plate Position: (-0.49, 0.58)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.5mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (0.79, 2.44)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.9mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1962rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (1.4, 2.31)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Darwin Barney walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:24.000
Win Probability: 50.3% (+2.5%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.2mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2488rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (0.62, 1.18)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.8mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
Spin Direction: 125°.

Plate Position: (-0.9, 1.17)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.2mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2219rpm.
Spin Direction: 132°.

Plate Position: (0.4, 2.48)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.8mph -> 81.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 547rpm.
Spin Direction: 160°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 0.43)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2245rpm.
Spin Direction: 123°.

Plate Position: (0.22, 3.32)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Darwin Barney (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Francisco Liriano

Anthony Rizzo flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:50.000
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2311rpm.
Spin Direction: 126°.

Plate Position: (0.32, 1.77)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.7mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2255rpm.
Spin Direction: 121°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.38, 3.35)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:31.000
Win Probability: 45.3% (-2.2%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.5mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1890rpm.
Spin Direction: 116°.

Plate Position: (0.47, 1.51)

In the zone? No, below by 0.243 in.

Ball In Dirt

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
Spin Direction: 126°.

Plate Position: (0.39, -0.28)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 605rpm.
Spin Direction: 153°.

Plate Position: (0.92, 2.15)

In the zone? No, right by 1.603 in.

Ball In Dirt

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 506rpm.
Spin Direction: 224°.

Plate Position: (-1.43, -0.56)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1951rpm.
Spin Direction: 126°.

Plate Position: (1.2, 2.42)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1729rpm.
Spin Direction: 117°.

Plate Position: (0.71, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Jose Tabata triples (4) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Triple
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:41.000
Win Probability: 63.5% (+8.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2259rpm.
Spin Direction: 148°.

Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.35)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.0mph -> 81.8mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2052rpm.
Spin Direction: 147°.

Plate Position: (0.05, 1.73)

In the zone? Yes

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.3mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
Spin Direction: 160°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.18, 2.55)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Jose Tabata (none -> 3B)

Details: Triple
Credits:

Brian Bogusevic - Outfielder

P: Travis Wood

Jordy Mercer hits a ground-rule double (21) on a line drive to left-center field.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:38.000
Win Probability: 70.2% (+5.3%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1448rpm.
Spin Direction: 174°.

Plate Position: (0.54, 2.8)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 77.7mph -> 72.4mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1822rpm.
Spin Direction: 120°.

Plate Position: (0.59, 0.0)

In the zone? No

In play, no out

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1323rpm.
Spin Direction: 165°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.4, 2.7)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Jordy Mercer (none -> 2B)

Details: Double

Jose Tabata (3B -> score)

Details: Wild Pitch
Run Type: Earned

P: Travis Wood

Andrew McCutchen singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Junior Lake. Jordy Mercer to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:49.000
Win Probability: 75.3% (+5.1%)

Play Events:

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2503rpm.
Spin Direction: 139°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (1.11, 1.7)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Junior Lake - Outfielder

Jordy Mercer (2B -> 3B)

Details: Single

P: Travis Wood

Marlon Byrd grounds out softly to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:13.000
Win Probability: 72.3% (-3.0%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.8mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1305rpm.
Spin Direction: 174°.

Plate Position: (-0.47, 3.76)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1288rpm.
Spin Direction: 176°.

Plate Position: (-1.45, 2.27)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.5mph -> 72.9mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.91, 2.33)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (1B -> 2B)

Details: Groundout

P: Travis Wood

Gaby Sanchez pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:16.000
Win Probability: 65.7% (-6.6%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1669rpm.
Spin Direction: 153°.

Plate Position: (0.37, 2.63)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1556rpm.
Spin Direction: 153°.

Plate Position: (-1.2, 3.42)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.8mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2134rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 2.31)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.8mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2133rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.31, 2.01)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Pedro Alvarez flies out to center fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.000
Win Probability: 60.8% (-4.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 78.6mph -> 73.7mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 415rpm.
Spin Direction: 233°.

Plate Position: (-0.32, 3.19)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.6mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1334rpm.
Spin Direction: 165°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.98)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

2nd Inning

Top

Junior Lake strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:39.000
Win Probability: 36.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.2mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 522rpm.
Spin Direction: 222°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 2.28)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2219rpm.
Spin Direction: 130°.

Plate Position: (1.18, 2.82)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
Spin Direction: 124°.

Plate Position: (1.22, 2.28)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 120rpm.
Spin Direction: 270°.

Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.21)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 151rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Plate Position: (-0.82, 0.07)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.9mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
Spin Direction: 134°.

Plate Position: (1.53, 2.35)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 652rpm.
Spin Direction: 188°.

Plate Position: (0.87, 3.44)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Welington Castillo flies out to left fielder Jose Tabata.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:42.000
Win Probability: 35.1% (-1.7%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.5mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2021rpm.
Spin Direction: 119°.

Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.66)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.2mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
Spin Direction: 118°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.55)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Darnell McDonald grounds out softly, pitcher Francisco Liriano to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.000
Win Probability: 34.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 644rpm.
Spin Direction: 149°.

Plate Position: (0.55, 1.56)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1770rpm.
Spin Direction: 116°.

Plate Position: (1.01, 1.01)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.9mph -> 87.6mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (0.2, 0.71)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1925rpm.
Spin Direction: 125°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.44, 2.3)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Tony Sanchez grounds out, second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.000
Win Probability: 64.0% (-2.0%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2212rpm.
Spin Direction: 134°.

Plate Position: (1.04, 2.49)

In the zone? No, right by 3.043 in.

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 853rpm.
Spin Direction: 150°.

Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.59)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
Spin Direction: 149°.

Plate Position: (-0.52, 4.17)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1510rpm.
Spin Direction: 180°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.31, 1.67)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Neil Walker grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.000
Win Probability: 62.6% (-1.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1643rpm.
Spin Direction: 173°.

Plate Position: (0.73, 2.31)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.1mph -> 73.1mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1798rpm.
Spin Direction: 96°.

Plate Position: (-0.03, 0.74)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1349rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Plate Position: (1.06, 3.03)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.0mph -> 74.2mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1965rpm.
Spin Direction: 92°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.1, 2.79)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Francisco Liriano strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.185
Win Probability: 61.7% (-0.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2131rpm.
Spin Direction: 149°.

Plate Position: (0.57, 1.94)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
Spin Direction: 147°.

Plate Position: (0.66, 2.57)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2011rpm.
Spin Direction: 152°.

Plate Position: (-1.32, 2.39)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.4mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2099rpm.
Spin Direction: 153°.

Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.93)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

3rd Inning

Top

Brian Bogusevic called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.000
Win Probability: 35.7% (-2.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2658rpm.
Spin Direction: 116°.

Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.89)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.9mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
Spin Direction: 128°.

Plate Position: (1.53, 2.09)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 859rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.13)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.8mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 178rpm.
Spin Direction: 118°.

Plate Position: (0.17, 2.62)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Travis Wood called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:41.000
Win Probability: 33.9% (-1.8%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1977rpm.
Spin Direction: 122°.

Plate Position: (1.3, 3.13)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.2mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2269rpm.
Spin Direction: 122°.

Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.95)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2024rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (0.82, 1.28)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 495rpm.
Spin Direction: 135°.

Plate Position: (-0.44, 1.83)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.1mph -> 83.0mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 104rpm.
Spin Direction: 113°.

Plate Position: (-1.54, 0.6)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 3

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.7mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
Spin Direction: 110°.

Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.2)

In the zone? No, left by 2.323 in.

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Starlin Castro walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:19.311
Win Probability: 35.3% (+1.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.9mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 294rpm.
Spin Direction: 183°.

Plate Position: (0.22, 1.91)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.9mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2273rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Plate Position: (-1.51, 0.97)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.2mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2076rpm.
Spin Direction: 119°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 0.56)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1640rpm.
Spin Direction: 116°.

Plate Position: (1.05, 3.31)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.6mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 312rpm.
Spin Direction: 180°.

Plate Position: (0.67, 3.79)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Starlin Castro (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Francisco Liriano

Darwin Barney flies out to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:01.000
Win Probability: 32.7% (-2.6%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 809rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (0.16, 2.35)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2059rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (1.08, 2.68)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 401rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Plate Position: (0.56, 1.68)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.9mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2335rpm.
Spin Direction: 110°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.31, 2.83)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Jose Tabata flies out to center fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.000
Win Probability: 65.3% (-2.0%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.8mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1235rpm.
Spin Direction: 176°.

Plate Position: (0.23, 0.68)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.4mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
Spin Direction: 108°.

Plate Position: (0.5, 2.63)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.7mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1318rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.9, 2.74)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

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

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:22.000
Win Probability: 63.8% (-1.5%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.9mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1867rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.8, 1.3)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Andrew McCutchen walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:40.000
Win Probability: 65.0% (+1.2%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.5mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2248rpm.
Spin Direction: 140°.

Plate Position: (1.19, 2.31)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.7mph -> 73.4mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2110rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (1.6, 3.11)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2499rpm.
Spin Direction: 135°.

Plate Position: (0.15, 2.57)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.4mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1086rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.52)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.6mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
Spin Direction: 132°.

Plate Position: (1.05, 1.65)

In the zone? No, right by 3.163 in.

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.6mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2516rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Plate Position: (0.27, 1.95)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.9mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1702rpm.
Spin Direction: 185°.

Plate Position: (0.27, 0.88)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Travis Wood

Marlon Byrd singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:37.000
Win Probability: 67.3% (+2.3%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.2mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
Spin Direction: 146°.

Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.35)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1403rpm.
Spin Direction: 169°.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.67)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
Spin Direction: 161°.

Plate Position: (0.29, 1.91)

In the zone? Yes

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 78.4mph -> 73.1mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 56rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.31, 2.3)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Marlon Byrd (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Brian Bogusevic - Outfielder

Andrew McCutchen (1B -> 2B)

Details: Single

Andrew McCutchen (2B -> 3B)

Details: Single

P: Travis Wood

Gaby Sanchez hit by pitch. Marlon Byrd to 2nd.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:50.722
Win Probability: 69.3% (+2.0%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1793rpm.
Spin Direction: 106°.

Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.79)

In the zone? Yes

Hit By Pitch

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.7mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 798rpm.
Spin Direction: 178°.

Plate Position: (-1.88, 1.91)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Gaby Sanchez (none -> 1B)

Details: Hit By Pitch

Marlon Byrd (1B -> 2B)

Details: Hit By Pitch

P: Travis Wood

Pedro Alvarez grounds out, first baseman Anthony Rizzo to pitcher Travis Wood.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.322
Win Probability: 62.9% (-6.4%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.4mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2008rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Plate Position: (-0.98, 3.65)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.4mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 841rpm.
Spin Direction: 176°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.37)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

4th Inning

Top

Anthony Rizzo grounds out, second baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.000
Win Probability: 34.3% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.9mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
Spin Direction: 128°.

Plate Position: (1.14, 3.44)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.5mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2541rpm.
Spin Direction: 114°.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.38)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.7mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1301rpm.
Spin Direction: 121°.

Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.26)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.9mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 695rpm.
Spin Direction: 171°.

Plate Position: (-0.58, 4.78)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
Spin Direction: 125°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.1)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Donnie Murphy grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.000
Win Probability: 32.3% (-2.0%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1911rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.46)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2105rpm.
Spin Direction: 122°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.7, 2.12)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:57.000
Win Probability: 31.0% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 501rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Plate Position: (0.51, 3.55)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2197rpm.
Spin Direction: 123°.

Plate Position: (-1.84, 2.53)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.9mph.
Break Angle: 46.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2589rpm.
Spin Direction: 125°.

Plate Position: (1.56, 2.98)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1982rpm.
Spin Direction: 120°.

Plate Position: (0.65, 1.59)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 89.0mph -> 83.2mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 228rpm.
Spin Direction: 182°.

Plate Position: (0.02, 2.74)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.5mph.
Break Angle: 44.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2531rpm.
Spin Direction: 132°.

Plate Position: (1.15, 0.85)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 89.0mph -> 83.0mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 245rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (-0.11, 1.88)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2000rpm.
Spin Direction: 126°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.76, 2.46)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Tony Sanchez homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:33.000
Win Probability: 79.3% (+10.3%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 84.4mph -> 77.9mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1673rpm.
Spin Direction: 184°.

Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.85)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.9mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1395rpm.
Spin Direction: 161°.

Plate Position: (-1.15, 1.73)

In the zone? No

In play, run(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2693rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.82, 2.76)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Tony Sanchez (none -> score)

Details: Home Run
Run Type: Earned

P: Travis Wood

Neil Walker flies out to left fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.000
Win Probability: 77.9% (-1.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1378rpm.
Spin Direction: 175°.

Plate Position: (0.48, 3.18)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 76.8mph -> 71.5mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1714rpm.
Spin Direction: 77°.

Plate Position: (2.14, 2.66)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.2mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1812rpm.
Spin Direction: 97°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.7, 2.51)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Francisco Liriano strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.986
Win Probability: 76.8% (-1.1%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.3mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2123rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Plate Position: (-0.22, 3.16)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.46)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.4mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1869rpm.
Spin Direction: 174°.

Plate Position: (-0.69, 1.94)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.5mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1469rpm.
Spin Direction: 178°.

Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.96)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Jose Tabata called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.733
Win Probability: 76.1% (-0.7%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 78.6mph -> 73.2mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1809rpm.
Spin Direction: 97°.

Plate Position: (-0.32, 0.97)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1601rpm.
Spin Direction: 164°.

Plate Position: (0.84, 2.73)

In the zone? No, right by 0.643 in.

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.9mph -> 74.2mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1783rpm.
Spin Direction: 109°.

Plate Position: (0.92, 1.35)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.8mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 769rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.44)

In the zone? No, left by 3.283 in.

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

5th Inning

Top

Welington Castillo grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:02.055
Win Probability: 21.1% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.5mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 458rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Plate Position: (0.42, 3.02)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 672rpm.
Spin Direction: 193°.

Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.56)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
Spin Direction: 117°.

Plate Position: (1.36, 1.66)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.6mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1842rpm.
Spin Direction: 113°.

Plate Position: (0.99, 2.39)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.4mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 880rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (0.41, 3.11)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.1mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 164rpm.
Spin Direction: 35°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.77, 2.17)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Darnell McDonald grounds out softly, pitcher Francisco Liriano to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.000
Win Probability: 19.2% (-1.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 719rpm.
Spin Direction: 177°.

Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.55)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.7mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2322rpm.
Spin Direction: 120°.

Plate Position: (0.1, 0.99)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.2mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2354rpm.
Spin Direction: 105°.

Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.44)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.5mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 468rpm.
Spin Direction: 191°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.32, 1.75)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Brian Bogusevic flies out to left fielder Jose Tabata.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.000
Win Probability: 18.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.8mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 485rpm.
Spin Direction: 163°.

Plate Position: (0.17, 1.4)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.6mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 369rpm.
Spin Direction: 318°.

Plate Position: (-0.19, 3.1)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.4mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2079rpm.
Spin Direction: 104°.

Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.31)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 90.6mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 534rpm.
Spin Direction: 132°.

Plate Position: (-1.95, 0.32)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.0mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 765rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.34, 3.15)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Jordy Mercer walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:12.000
Win Probability: 84.1% (+2.1%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.2mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2121rpm.
Spin Direction: 102°.

Plate Position: (-0.49, 1.91)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.2mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1827rpm.
Spin Direction: 190°.

Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.81)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1619rpm.
Spin Direction: 198°.

Plate Position: (0.97, 1.38)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.5mph -> 81.8mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
Spin Direction: 160°.

Plate Position: (0.9, 2.21)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.7mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1069rpm.
Spin Direction: 186°.

Plate Position: (1.66, 3.27)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2185rpm.
Spin Direction: 103°.

Plate Position: (1.39, 3.18)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.0mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2410rpm.
Spin Direction: 164°.

Plate Position: (0.68, 2.77)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2106rpm.
Spin Direction: 150°.

Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.06)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.2mph -> 73.5mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2021rpm.
Spin Direction: 107°.

Plate Position: (2.06, 4.59)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Jordy Mercer (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Travis Wood

Andrew McCutchen grounds into a force out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to second baseman Darwin Barney. Jordy Mercer out at 2nd. Andrew McCutchen to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.000
Win Probability: 82.1% (-2.0%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.1mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1264rpm.
Spin Direction: 181°.

Plate Position: (0.39, 3.2)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.6mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 910rpm.
Spin Direction: 190°.

Plate Position: (0.08, 1.27)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.5mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2191rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.59, 1.89)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Jordy Mercer (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 1
Credits:

Donnie Murphy - Third Base
Darwin Barney - Second Base

P: Travis Wood

Marlon Byrd grounds into a double play, shortstop Starlin Castro to second baseman Darwin Barney to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Andrew McCutchen out at 2nd. Marlon Byrd out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 02:43.098
Win Probability: 78.9% (-3.2%)

Play Events:

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.6mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2470rpm.
Spin Direction: 131°.

Plate Position: (1.45, 2.23)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1321rpm.
Spin Direction: 194°.

Plate Position: (0.31, 1.7)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
Spin Direction: 148°.

Plate Position: (0.64, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.5mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2253rpm.
Spin Direction: 149°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.05, 1.87)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (1B -> out)

Details: Grounded Into DP
Out Number: 2
Credits:

Starlin Castro - Shortstop
Darwin Barney - Second Base

P: Travis Wood

6th Inning

Top

Travis Wood walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:29.000
Win Probability: 26.5% (+5.4%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.5mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2413rpm.
Spin Direction: 137°.

Plate Position: (1.59, 3.44)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 591rpm.
Spin Direction: 189°.

Plate Position: (-0.71, 0.16)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2130rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (0.93, 2.37)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1786rpm.
Spin Direction: 122°.

Plate Position: (1.12, 3.61)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1812rpm.
Spin Direction: 111°.

Plate Position: (1.52, 4.56)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Travis Wood (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Francisco Liriano

Starlin Castro flies out softly to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:21.000
Win Probability: 21.7% (-4.8%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1871rpm.
Spin Direction: 117°.

Plate Position: (0.99, 1.49)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.4mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1896rpm.
Spin Direction: 135°.

Plate Position: (1.37, 3.46)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
Spin Direction: 114°.

Plate Position: (0.86, 2.71)

In the zone? No, right by 0.883 in.

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1526rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Plate Position: (0.36, 1.17)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 408rpm.
Spin Direction: 158°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.87, 1.49)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Francisco Liriano

Darwin Barney walks. Travis Wood to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:15.000
Win Probability: 27.0% (+5.3%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2076rpm.
Spin Direction: 148°.

Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.1)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.8mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
Spin Direction: 128°.

Plate Position: (1.82, 2.77)

In the zone? No

Ball In Dirt

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.6mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 610rpm.
Spin Direction: 145°.

Plate Position: (1.06, 0.74)

In the zone? No

Ball In Dirt

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1977rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (0.25, 0.46)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.0mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2071rpm.
Spin Direction: 131°.

Plate Position: (0.55, 1.21)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.3mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 519rpm.
Spin Direction: 160°.

Plate Position: (-0.63, 0.63)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2278rpm.
Spin Direction: 134°.

Plate Position: (1.36, 3.21)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Darwin Barney (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

Travis Wood (1B -> 2B)

Details: Walk

P: Francisco Liriano

Anthony Rizzo grounds into a force out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Neil Walker. Travis Wood to 3rd. Darwin Barney out at 2nd. Anthony Rizzo to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:42.000
Win Probability: 21.2% (-5.8%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.4mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 988rpm.
Spin Direction: 154°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.9)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Anthony Rizzo (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Darwin Barney (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 2
Credits:

Jordy Mercer - Shortstop
Neil Walker - Second Base

Travis Wood (2B -> 3B)

Details: Forceout

P: Francisco Liriano

Donnie Murphy grounds into a force out, second baseman Neil Walker to shortstop Jordy Mercer. Anthony Rizzo out at 2nd. Donnie Murphy to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 14.8% (-6.4%)

Play Events:

Ball In Dirt

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.7mph -> 82.0mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2063rpm.
Spin Direction: 115°.

Plate Position: (-0.3, 0.35)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 790rpm.
Spin Direction: 170°.

Plate Position: (0.13, 1.88)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1966rpm.
Spin Direction: 103°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.97, 2.03)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Donnie Murphy (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Anthony Rizzo (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 3
Credits:

Neil Walker - Second Base
Jordy Mercer - Shortstop

P: Francisco Liriano

Bottom

Gaby Sanchez pops out to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:25.000
Win Probability: 84.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1197rpm.
Spin Direction: 170°.

Plate Position: (-1.23, 1.51)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
Spin Direction: 150°.

Plate Position: (1.15, 4.2)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1496rpm.
Spin Direction: 180°.

Plate Position: (0.9, 2.3)

In the zone? No, right by 1.363 in.

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1357rpm.
Spin Direction: 179°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.83)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Pedro Alvarez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.000
Win Probability: 83.1% (-0.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 75.9mph -> 70.6mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 627rpm.
Spin Direction: 238°.

Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.18)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.6mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 711rpm.
Spin Direction: 161°.

Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.29)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.6mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
Spin Direction: 155°.

Plate Position: (-1.04, 1.97)

In the zone? No, left by 3.043 in.

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

Tony Sanchez pops out to second baseman Darwin Barney.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.823
Win Probability: 82.4% (-0.7%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1354rpm.
Spin Direction: 168°.

Plate Position: (-1.81, 2.02)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.8mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1504rpm.
Spin Direction: 159°.

Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.6)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1383rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.09, 2.27)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Travis Wood

7th Inning

Top

Junior Lake singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jordy Mercer.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:33.000
Win Probability: 23.5% (+5.9%)

Play Events:

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.8mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2033rpm.
Spin Direction: 108°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.63, 1.43)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Junior Lake (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Jordy Mercer - Shortstop

P: Francisco Liriano

Welington Castillo homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Junior Lake scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:04.000
Win Probability: 50.0% (+26.5%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.1mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1728rpm.
Spin Direction: 103°.

Plate Position: (1.76, 3.08)

In the zone? No

In play, run(s)

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
Spin Direction: 119°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.32)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Welington Castillo (none -> score)

Details: Home Run
Run Type: Earned

Junior Lake (1B -> score)

Details: Home Run
Run Type: Earned

P: Francisco Liriano

Darnell McDonald singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:33.361
Win Probability: 55.9% (+5.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 866rpm.
Spin Direction: 165°.

Plate Position: (0.77, 1.91)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 218rpm.
Spin Direction: 226°.

Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.97)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2027rpm.
Spin Direction: 122°.

Plate Position: (1.86, 1.4)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.5mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 242rpm.
Spin Direction: 3°.

Plate Position: (-1.12, 0.08)

In the zone? No

In play, no out

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
Spin Direction: 119°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.54, 1.13)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Darnell McDonald (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Andrew McCutchen - Outfielder

P: Francisco Liriano

Brian Bogusevic grounds into a force out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Neil Walker. Darnell McDonald out at 2nd. Brian Bogusevic to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:25.355
Win Probability: 50.4% (-5.5%)

Play Events:

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1449rpm.
Spin Direction: 252°.

Plate Position: (-0.47, 1.98)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.1mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1519rpm.
Spin Direction: 250°.

Plate Position: (1.64, 2.11)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.9mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 292rpm.
Spin Direction: 98°.

Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.48)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.2mph -> 80.1mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1450rpm.
Spin Direction: 27°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.36)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Brian Bogusevic (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Darnell McDonald (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 1
Credits:

Jordy Mercer - Shortstop
Neil Walker - Second Base

P: Bryan Morris

Nate Schierholtz flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:22.910
Win Probability: 45.5% (-4.9%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 90.8mph -> 85.2mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 295rpm.
Spin Direction: 78°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.09, 1.8)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Bryan Morris

Starlin Castro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:44.162
Win Probability: 41.4% (-4.1%)

Play Events:

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 90.5mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 343rpm.
Spin Direction: 94°.

Plate Position: (0.95, 2.08)

In the zone? No, right by 1.963 in.

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1416rpm.
Spin Direction: 6°.

Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.24)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 0 - 3

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.4mph -> 81.5mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 886rpm.
Spin Direction: 1°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 0.62)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Bryan Morris

Bottom

Neil Walker grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.000
Win Probability: 54.8% (-3.8%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.4mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1677rpm.
Spin Direction: 189°.

Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.78)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 78.3mph -> 72.2mph.
Break Angle: 14.4°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
Spin Direction: 41°.

Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.83)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 79.1mph -> 73.1mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1815rpm.
Spin Direction: 39°.

Plate Position: (0.84, 1.37)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.4mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1807rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-1.07, 2.61)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Justin Grimm

Garrett Jones strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:01.784
Win Probability: 52.0% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 78.6mph -> 73.0mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1875rpm.
Spin Direction: 50°.

Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.13)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.5mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 851rpm.
Spin Direction: 52°.

Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.03)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1408rpm.
Spin Direction: 192°.

Plate Position: (0.88, 3.94)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.4mph -> 73.6mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2326rpm.
Spin Direction: 34°.

Plate Position: (-0.54, 3.27)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.7mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
Spin Direction: 185°.

Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.86)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.2mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 737rpm.
Spin Direction: 50°.

Plate Position: (0.93, 1.0)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Justin Grimm

Jose Tabata flies out to right fielder Darnell McDonald.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.028
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.0%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1693rpm.
Spin Direction: 46°.

Plate Position: (0.69, 1.29)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 843rpm.
Spin Direction: 55°.

Plate Position: (0.33, 2.6)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.5mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1768rpm.
Spin Direction: 36°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.63)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Justin Grimm

8th Inning

Top

Darwin Barney grounds out, second baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 45.4% (-4.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1359rpm.
Spin Direction: 248°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 3.02)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.0mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 705rpm.
Spin Direction: 62°.

Plate Position: (0.81, 2.7)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.5mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1620rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.53, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Kyle Farnsworth

Anthony Rizzo walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:44.594
Win Probability: 50.3% (+4.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1726rpm.
Spin Direction: 242°.

Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.37)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1284rpm.
Spin Direction: 245°.

Plate Position: (-1.05, 1.78)

In the zone? No, below by 0.003 in.

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.8mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 498rpm.
Spin Direction: 112°.

Plate Position: (0.97, 0.65)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1378rpm.
Spin Direction: 250°.

Plate Position: (1.72, 3.07)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.6mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 274rpm.
Spin Direction: 94°.

Plate Position: (0.32, 0.74)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.3mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1688rpm.
Spin Direction: 243°.

Plate Position: (-0.92, 3.13)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1441rpm.
Spin Direction: 231°.

Plate Position: (1.38, 2.52)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Anthony Rizzo (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Kyle Farnsworth

Donnie Murphy lines into a double play, right fielder Marlon Byrd to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Anthony Rizzo out at 1st.

Event: Double Play
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 02:26.000
Win Probability: 39.5% (-10.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.4mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1341rpm.
Spin Direction: 232°.

Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.92)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 83.1mph -> 77.8mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 913rpm.
Spin Direction: 81°.

Plate Position: (0.53, 1.41)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1571rpm.
Spin Direction: 227°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (0.86, 2.37)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Anthony Rizzo (1B -> out)

Details: Double Play
Out Number: 3
Credits:

Marlon Byrd - Outfielder
Marlon Byrd - Outfielder
Gaby Sanchez - First Base

P: Kyle Farnsworth

Bottom

Travis Snider strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.123
Win Probability: 55.9% (-4.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.9mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 481rpm.
Spin Direction: 77°.

Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.75)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.3mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1498rpm.
Spin Direction: 236°.

Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.11)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.9mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1565rpm.
Spin Direction: 266°.

Plate Position: (1.07, 0.16)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Slider
Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.2mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 868rpm.
Spin Direction: 47°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.21)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Pedro Strop

Andrew McCutchen hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:35.257
Win Probability: 60.6% (+4.7%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.8mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 350rpm.
Spin Direction: 31°.

Plate Position: (0.22, 1.97)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 333rpm.
Spin Direction: 66°.

Plate Position: (1.42, 0.22)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 96.0mph -> 89.8mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1800rpm.
Spin Direction: 234°.

Plate Position: (1.08, 1.62)

In the zone? No

Hit By Pitch

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 83.0mph -> 77.4mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1411rpm.
Spin Direction: 38°.

Plate Position: (-2.18, 3.04)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Andrew McCutchen (none -> 1B)

Details: Hit By Pitch

P: Pedro Strop

Marlon Byrd singles on a soft pop up to shortstop Starlin Castro. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:07.000
Win Probability: 66.7% (+6.1%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.1mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1759rpm.
Spin Direction: 237°.

Plate Position: (1.04, 0.79)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.6mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1900rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (0.39, 1.6)

In the zone? Yes

In play, no out

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 96.9mph -> 90.1mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1546rpm.
Spin Direction: 230°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.94, 2.57)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Marlon Byrd (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Starlin Castro - Shortstop

Andrew McCutchen (1B -> 2B)

Details: Single

P: Pedro Strop

Justin Morneau singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Bogusevic. Andrew McCutchen scores. Marlon Byrd out at 3rd on the throw, left fielder Brian Bogusevic to third baseman Donnie Murphy to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.000
Win Probability: 85.6% (+18.9%)

Play Events:

In play, run(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 97.6mph -> 90.8mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1684rpm.
Spin Direction: 245°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.44)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Justin Morneau (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Brian Bogusevic - Outfielder

Marlon Byrd (1B -> 2B)

Details: Single

Andrew McCutchen (2B -> 3B)

Details: Single

Marlon Byrd (2B -> out)

Details: Runner Out
Out Number: 2
Credits:

Brian Bogusevic - Outfielder
Brian Bogusevic - Outfielder
Donnie Murphy - Third Base
Starlin Castro - Shortstop

Andrew McCutchen (3B -> score)

Details: Single
Run Type: Earned

P: Pedro Strop

Pedro Alvarez pops out to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.701
Win Probability: 84.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 97.5mph -> 90.7mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1898rpm.
Spin Direction: 242°.

Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.84)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.6mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 847rpm.
Spin Direction: 31°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.25)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Pedro Strop

9th Inning

Top

Junior Lake grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:06.986
Win Probability: 8.7% (-7.1%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 730rpm.
Spin Direction: 137°.

Plate Position: (0.34, 3.06)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 81.6mph -> 76.2mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1691rpm.
Spin Direction: 17°.

Plate Position: (0.66, 1.15)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1433rpm.
Spin Direction: 353°.

Plate Position: (-0.03, -0.34)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.9mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1498rpm.
Spin Direction: 12°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.88)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Mark Melancon

Welington Castillo strikes out swinging, catcher Tony Sanchez to first baseman Justin Morneau.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:47.000
Win Probability: 3.5% (-5.2%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 883rpm.
Spin Direction: 162°.

Plate Position: (0.4, 2.9)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.2mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1889rpm.
Spin Direction: 29°.

Plate Position: (0.5, 2.67)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.0mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 881rpm.
Spin Direction: 143°.

Plate Position: (1.34, 3.29)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.9mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 884rpm.
Spin Direction: 128°.

Plate Position: (1.02, 2.86)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 81.4mph -> 76.1mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
Spin Direction: 18°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 0.95)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Mark Melancon

Dioner Navarro grounds out, first baseman Justin Morneau to pitcher Mark Melancon.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:35.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1580rpm.
Spin Direction: 180°.

Plate Position: (0.01, 2.21)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Knuckle Curve
Speed: 82.0mph -> 75.6mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1666rpm.
Spin Direction: 16°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.

Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.89)

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 Estabrook. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 81 balls, 7 were actually in the zone:

Top 1st - Francisco Liriano to Darwin Barney - Pitch 5
Bottom 1st - Travis Wood to Marlon Byrd - Pitch 1
Top 3rd - Francisco Liriano to Darwin Barney - Pitch 3
Bottom 3rd - Travis Wood to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 4
Bottom 4th - Travis Wood to Francisco Liriano - Pitch 2
Top 5th - Francisco Liriano to Welington Castillo - Pitch 5
Bottom 7th - Justin Grimm to Neil Walker - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 51 called strikes, 12 were actually out of the zone:

Top 1st - Francisco Liriano to Donnie Murphy - Pitch 1
Top 1st - Francisco Liriano to Donnie Murphy - Pitch 3
Bottom 2nd - Travis Wood to Tony Sanchez - Pitch 1
Top 3rd - Francisco Liriano to Travis Wood - Pitch 6
Bottom 3rd - Travis Wood to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 5
Bottom 4th - Travis Wood to Jose Tabata - Pitch 2
Bottom 4th - Travis Wood to Jose Tabata - Pitch 4
Top 6th - Francisco Liriano to Starlin Castro - Pitch 3
Bottom 6th - Travis Wood to Gaby Sanchez - Pitch 3
Bottom 6th - Travis Wood to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 3
Top 7th - Bryan Morris to Starlin Castro - Pitch 1
Top 8th - Kyle Farnsworth to Anthony Rizzo - Pitch 2

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Travis Wood

IP: 6.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 4
Runs: 1
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.48

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 87
Strikes: 44

Called Strike: 17
Foul: 22
Swinging Strike: 5
Balls: 24

Ball: 24
In Play: 18

In play, no out: 4
In play, out(s): 13
In play, run(s): 1

Single - 2 Double - 1 Triple - 1 Home Run - 1 Walk - 2 Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 4 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 3 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 3 Grounded Into DP - 1