Game Information

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

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Game Status: Final

Score: 8 - 2

Summary: The Pirates beat the Cubs, 8 - 2.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Pittsburgh Pirates

Batters

Batters - PIT ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Marte, S LF 5 1 2 1 0 2 .282 .790
Mercer SS 4 1 1 1 0 0 .280 .747
 c-Snider PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .219 .626
Morris, B P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .400
Farnsworth P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
McCutchen CF 5 1 2 1 0 1 .320 .914
Byrd RF 4 2 2 0 1 0 .285 .831
Sanchez, G 1B 3 1 1 0 2 1 .256 .768
Martin, R C 5 0 0 0 0 3 .227 .706
Álvarez, P 3B 5 1 2 3 0 1 .231 .760
Harrison 2B 2 0 0 0 0 1 .238 .686
 a-Walker PH-2B 1 0 0 0 1 0 .252 .751
Cole P 3 0 1 2 0 2 .206 .435
Wilson, J P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 b-Jones, G PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 .235 .710
 1-Pie PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 .167 .439
Barmes SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .214 .571
Totals 39 8 12 8 4 11

a - Intentionally walked for Harrison in the 5th.;
b - Doubled for Wilson, J in the 8th.;
c - Grounded out for Mercer in the 8th.;
1 - Ran for Jones, G in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Álvarez, P 2 (22, Rusin, Lim); Sanchez, G (18, Rusin); Jones, G (26, Cabrera, A); Marte, S (26, Cabrera, A).
HR Mercer (7, 3rd inning off Rusin, 0 on, 0 out).
TB Byrd 2; Cole; Jones, G 2; Marte, S 3; McCutchen 2; Mercer 4; Sanchez, G 2; Álvarez, P 4.
RBI Cole 2 (5); Marte, S (35); McCutchen (83); Mercer (26); Álvarez, P 3 (97).
2-out RBI Cole 2; McCutchen.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Álvarez, P 2; Marte, S 2.
Team RISP 5-for-13.
Team LOB 8.

Fielding
E Mercer (15, fielding).
Outfield assists McCutchen (Schierholtz at 2nd base).
DP 2 (Mercer-Harrison-Sanchez, G; Cole-Mercer-Sanchez, G).

Pitchers

Pitchers - PIT IPHRERBBKHRERA
Cole (W, 10-7) 6.0 7 2 2 1 6 0 3.22
Wilson, J 1.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2.11
Morris, B 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.57
Farnsworth 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4.82
Totals 9.0 10 2 2 3 12 0

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Castro, S SS 4 0 2 1 1 1 .243 .626
Lake LF 4 0 0 0 1 1 .294 .780
Rizzo 1B 4 0 1 1 0 1 .230 .734
Navarro C 3 0 1 0 1 1 .303 .867
Schierholtz RF 2 0 1 0 0 0 .251 .773
Parker P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Valbuena PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .218 .709
Cabrera, A P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 b-McDonald, D PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .234 .571
Rosscup P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Murphy, Do 3B 4 0 1 0 0 2 .259 .880
Bogusevic CF-RF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .280 .818
Watkins 2B 4 1 1 0 0 2 .212 .490
Rusin P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .105 .210
Raley, B P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Lim P 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Sweeney, R CF 3 1 3 0 0 0 .285 .825
Totals 34 2 10 2 3 12

a - Struck out for Parker in the 6th.;
b - Struck out for Cabrera, A in the 8th.;

Batting
TB Castro, S 2; Murphy, Do; Navarro; Rizzo; Schierholtz; Sweeney, R 3; Watkins.
RBI Castro, S (44); Rizzo (78).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Murphy, Do 3; Lake.
SAC Raley, B.
GIDP Bogusevic; Lake.
Team RISP 2-for-10.
Team LOB 9.

Fielding
E Watkins (1, missed catch).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Rusin (L, 2-6) 2.1 6 4 4 1 1 1 3.93
Raley, B 1.2 1 0 0 0 4 0 4.91
Lim 0.2 2 2 2 3 2 0 6.75
Parker 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.64
Cabrera, A 2.0 3 2 2 0 1 0 5.40
Rosscup 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.69
Totals 9.0 12 8 8 4 11 1

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Pittsburgh Pirates

  1. Gerrit Cole singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Gaby Sanchez scores. Pedro Alvarez scores. (+15.6%)
  2. Pedro Alvarez hits a ground-rule double (21) on a line drive to right field. Marlon Byrd scores. Gaby Sanchez to 3rd. (+12.1%)
  3. Brian Bogusevic grounds into a double play, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Donnie Murphy out at 2nd. Brian Bogusevic out at 1st. (+10.7%)
  4. Dioner Navarro strikes out swinging. (+7.8%)
  5. Luis Valbuena called out on strikes. (+7.1%)

Chicago Cubs

  1. Anthony Rizzo reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jordy Mercer. Ryan Sweeney scores. Starlin Castro to 3rd. Junior Lake to 2nd. (+9.2%)
  2. Josh Harrison grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. (+7.2%)
  3. Junior Lake walks. Ryan Sweeney to 3rd. Starlin Castro to 2nd. (+6.5%)
  4. Starlin Castro singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jordy Mercer. Logan Watkins scores. (+6.2%)
  5. Donnie Murphy singles on a ground ball to right fielder Marlon Byrd. Dioner Navarro to 3rd. (+4.5%)

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

Starling Marte called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.000
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1552rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.27, 2.42)
    In the zone? No, right by 5.803 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1827rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 747rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1574rpm.
    Spin Direction: 95°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Jordy Mercer grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.000
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1432rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 2.49)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.163 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 342°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 0.52)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 717rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1723rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Plate Position: (1.36, 1.98)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1906rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Andrew McCutchen flies out to right fielder Nate Schierholtz.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:43.000
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1374rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 2.55)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.843 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.72, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

Bottom

Starlin Castro pops out to second baseman Josh Harrison.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.000
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2415rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Junior Lake grounds out, third baseman Pedro Alvarez to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:58.000
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2298rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2467rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 438rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2383rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (1.19, 3.01)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 577rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (2.07, 0.51)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 3.08)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Anthony Rizzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:36.000
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2077rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 3.29)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1345rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1649rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 90.7mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2575rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2395rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (2.39, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1191rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole

2nd Inning

Top

Marlon Byrd singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:54.000
Win Probability: 53.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1687rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.28)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1665rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Gaby Sanchez walks. Marlon Byrd to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 59.3% (+5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1925rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 2.59)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.803 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (1.29, 2.63)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (-1.81, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 760rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Russell Martin flies out to center fielder Brian Bogusevic. Marlon Byrd to 3rd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:25.000
Win Probability: 56.8% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2032rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Pedro Alvarez hits a ground-rule double (21) on a line drive to right field. Marlon Byrd scores. Gaby Sanchez to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:37.474
Win Probability: 68.9% (+12.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 490rpm.
    Spin Direction: 164°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 3.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1100rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 1.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 997rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Josh Harrison grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.000
Win Probability: 61.7% (-7.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.7mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 835rpm.
    Spin Direction: 305°.
    Plate Position: (1.41, 3.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Gerrit Cole singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Gaby Sanchez scores. Pedro Alvarez scores.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:53.000
Win Probability: 77.3% (+15.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1623rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.9mph -> 72.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 310°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.5)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Starling Marte grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.680
Win Probability: 75.9% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 909rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 832rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (1.88, 2.83)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1772rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2395rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin

Bottom

Dioner Navarro singles on a line drive to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:03.000
Win Probability: 27.8% (+3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 612rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2113rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Nate Schierholtz singles on a line drive to center fielder Andrew McCutchen. Nate Schierholtz out at 2nd on the throw, center fielder Andrew McCutchen to second baseman Josh Harrison. Dioner Navarro to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.000
Win Probability: 25.7% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2424rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Donnie Murphy singles on a ground ball to right fielder Marlon Byrd. Dioner Navarro to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:39.990
Win Probability: 30.2% (+4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2318rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 509rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 913rpm.
    Spin Direction: 35°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 92.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2066rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Brian Bogusevic grounds into a double play, shortstop Jordy Mercer to second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Donnie Murphy out at 2nd. Brian Bogusevic out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:42.000
Win Probability: 19.5% (-10.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 13°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, 0.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.7mph -> 91.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 528rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole

3rd Inning

Top

Jordy Mercer homers (7) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:37.000
Win Probability: 86.8% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 76.9mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1423rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.7mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1068rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.94)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.963 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 657rpm.
    Spin Direction: 301°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 0.66)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (1.19, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1704rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 4.12)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1242rpm.
    Spin Direction: 282°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1425rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 0.16)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 369rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Andrew McCutchen grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:32.000
Win Probability: 85.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-1.14, 2.39)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Rusin
Marlon Byrd singles on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake, deflected by third baseman Donnie Murphy.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:06.000
Win Probability: 86.9% (+1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1483rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 470rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Gaby Sanchez doubles (18) on a line drive to left fielder Junior Lake. Marlon Byrd to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:11.826
Win Probability: 90.4% (+3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-1.58, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1609rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Rusin
Russell Martin strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 05:28.838
Win Probability: 87.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1808rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.59, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2252rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.7mph -> 69.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1321rpm.
    Spin Direction: 301°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-1.86, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 73.6mph -> 68.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 289°.
    Plate Position: (1.38, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1819rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 2.4)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 1.84)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brooks Raley
Pedro Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.000
Win Probability: 84.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (-1.25, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1354rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 1.8)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.683 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1630rpm.
    Spin Direction: 267°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.4mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-1.67, 1.71)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1673rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brooks Raley

Bottom

Logan Watkins singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 18.4% (+3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2013rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2395rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 19°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2038rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Brooks Raley out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Gerrit Cole to second baseman Josh Harrison. Logan Watkins to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 4 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.000
Win Probability: 16.5% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 89.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Starlin Castro singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jordy Mercer. Logan Watkins scores.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:08.540
Win Probability: 22.7% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 90.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Junior Lake grounds into a double play, pitcher Gerrit Cole to shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Starlin Castro out at 2nd. Junior Lake out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:01.755
Win Probability: 17.6% (-5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1690rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole

4th Inning

Top

Josh Harrison strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:23.000
Win Probability: 81.2% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (1.32, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1865rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1840rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1191rpm.
    Spin Direction: 279°.
    Plate Position: (2.54, 3.26)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1690rpm.
    Spin Direction: 270°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brooks Raley
Gerrit Cole strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:13.000
Win Probability: 80.3% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1980rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 3.93)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1469rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1856rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 1.78)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1982rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (2.79, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brooks Raley
Starling Marte singles on a soft line drive to center fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:23.000
Win Probability: 81.0% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1555rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brooks Raley
Jordy Mercer lines out softly to right fielder Nate Schierholtz.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.000
Win Probability: 79.7% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (1.71, 3.9)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1889rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (1.19, 2.6)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brooks Raley

Bottom

Anthony Rizzo grounds out, shortstop Jordy Mercer to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:20.000
Win Probability: 18.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 967rpm.
    Spin Direction: 34°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Dioner Navarro grounds out, second baseman Josh Harrison to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.000
Win Probability: 16.3% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1929rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Nate Schierholtz pops out to third baseman Pedro Alvarez in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:34.563
Win Probability: 15.4% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole

5th Inning

Top

Andrew McCutchen singles on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:02.000
Win Probability: 86.4% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (1.51, 1.85)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2485rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 262°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 3.05)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Marlon Byrd walks. Andrew McCutchen to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:43.000
Win Probability: 88.9% (+2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2356rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (1.22, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 89°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2465rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2460rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (1.67, 2.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Gaby Sanchez walks. Andrew McCutchen to 3rd. Marlon Byrd to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:06.973
Win Probability: 92.2% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.8mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 9°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 0.89)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2410rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2294rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 3.25)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2187rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Russell Martin strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.000
Win Probability: 89.3% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 262°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 77.3mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 76rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Pedro Alvarez doubles (22) on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Andrew McCutchen scores. Marlon Byrd scores. Gaby Sanchez to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:17.000
Win Probability: 96.1% (+6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1705rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 0.61)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2322rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.4mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 783rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-1.91, 4.15)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 76.8mph -> 70.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 879rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Chang-Yong Lim intentionally walks Neil Walker.

Event: Intent Walk
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:19.000
Win Probability: 96.2% (+0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 68.0mph -> 62.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Plate Position: (-5.96, 5.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 64.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1252rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-5.62, 6.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 71.2mph -> 65.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-4.8, 4.88)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Intentional Ball
    Speed: 69.9mph -> 64.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-4.62, 6.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Gerrit Cole strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:21.000
Win Probability: 94.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.55)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.123 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 3.3)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1805rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2268rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chang-Yong Lim
Starling Marte strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:53.000
Win Probability: 93.3% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 4.04)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2525rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1938rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 3.72)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Blake Parker

Bottom

Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.000
Win Probability: 5.4% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2085rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 2.44)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 579rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1654rpm.
    Spin Direction: 38°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 1.44)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Brian Bogusevic called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.000
Win Probability: 4.6% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2263rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 447rpm.
    Spin Direction: 62°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1449rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1516rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2554rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Logan Watkins called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.000
Win Probability: 4.2% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2267rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (1.32, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (2.1, 0.06)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1621rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole

6th Inning

Top

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

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 03:53.000
Win Probability: 95.5% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2014rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 896rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 2.29)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 464rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (1.92, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.7mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1288rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 3.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1973rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1982rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1822rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.03)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Blake Parker
Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.000
Win Probability: 95.2% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 965rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (1.84, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2289rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.3mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 864rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (1.35, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Blake Parker
Marlon Byrd grounds out softly, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.000
Win Probability: 95.0% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2003rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1979rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Blake Parker

Bottom

Ryan Sweeney singles on a soft line drive to left fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:28.000
Win Probability: 7.1% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1880rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 2.27)
    In the zone? No, left by 4.003 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1871rpm.
    Spin Direction: 270°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 697rpm.
    Spin Direction: 30°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2175rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 821rpm.
    Spin Direction: 14°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 0.04)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 89.9mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 3.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Starlin Castro singles on a line drive to right fielder Marlon Byrd. Ryan Sweeney to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:18.693
Win Probability: 10.9% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 89.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2098rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Junior Lake walks. Ryan Sweeney to 3rd. Starlin Castro to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:44.587
Win Probability: 17.4% (+6.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 2.07)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.763 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, -1.65)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 89.3mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2960rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2676rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 274rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2173rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 2.4)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Anthony Rizzo reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jordy Mercer. Ryan Sweeney scores. Starlin Castro to 3rd. Junior Lake to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:29.000
Win Probability: 26.6% (+9.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 944rpm.
    Spin Direction: 7°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 263rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2133rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 3.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 54°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gerrit Cole
Dioner Navarro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:21.974
Win Probability: 18.8% (-7.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2264rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 1.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2131rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2105rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 89.9mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2658rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Luis Valbuena called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:29.000
Win Probability: 11.7% (-7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2714rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 3.15)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.2mph -> 90.8mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2817rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 988rpm.
    Spin Direction: 33°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 0.25)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 90.3mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2634rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.22, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 90.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 64°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole
Donnie Murphy flies out to right fielder Marlon Byrd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.000
Win Probability: 5.3% (-6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 3.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1851rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gerrit Cole

7th Inning

Top

Gaby Sanchez lines out to third baseman Donnie Murphy.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.000
Win Probability: 94.2% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 415rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2453rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Alberto Cabrera
Russell Martin strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:02.373
Win Probability: 93.9% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 276°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2188rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 4.07)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2096rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 301rpm.
    Spin Direction: 268°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Alberto Cabrera
Pedro Alvarez pops out to shortstop Starlin Castro.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.000
Win Probability: 93.6% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1776rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 3.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Alberto Cabrera

Bottom

Brian Bogusevic strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.000
Win Probability: 4.7% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2367rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 700rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1126rpm.
    Spin Direction: 296°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Wilson
Logan Watkins strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.000
Win Probability: 3.7% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 90.1mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2311rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (1.51, 1.99)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 90.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 0.96)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 1.45)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 90.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (1.63, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2281rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (1.4, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Wilson
Ryan Sweeney singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Pedro Alvarez.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:00.000
Win Probability: 4.5% (+0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 1.69)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.323 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2680rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Justin Wilson
Starlin Castro strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.000
Win Probability: 3.2% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (2.05, 4.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 310°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 0.11)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Wilson

8th Inning

Top

Neil Walker lines out to right fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.000
Win Probability: 96.5% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (-1.28, 4.39)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1710rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-1.73, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1899rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Alberto Cabrera
Garrett Jones doubles (26) on a line drive to left fielder Junior Lake.

Event: Double
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:56.904
Win Probability: 97.1% (+0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1759rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 0.74)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1986rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1797rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 3.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Starling Marte doubles (26) on a ground ball to shortstop Starlin Castro. Felix Pie scores.

Event: Double
Score: 7 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:43.000
Win Probability: 98.6% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2115rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Travis Snider grounds out, shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Starling Marte to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 7 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.475
Win Probability: 98.4% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2074rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 0.45)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2048rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-1.24, 3.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.42)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Andrew McCutchen singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake. Starling Marte scores.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:57.551
Win Probability: 99.2% (+0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 3.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 2.86)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.123 in.
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 378rpm.
    Spin Direction: 163°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Alberto Cabrera
Marlon Byrd flies out to center fielder Ryan Sweeney.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.760
Win Probability: 99.1% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 672rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (1.8, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1843rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Alberto Cabrera

Bottom

Junior Lake flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:26.000
Win Probability: 0.5% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 3.04)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Morris
Anthony Rizzo singles on a soft ground ball to left fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:48.003
Win Probability: 0.9% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1833rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 351°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1182rpm.
    Spin Direction: 357°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Bryan Morris
Dioner Navarro walks. Anthony Rizzo to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:32.000
Win Probability: 1.6% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (1.9, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2123rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 0.8)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-1.03, 3.65)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Bryan Morris
Darnell McDonald strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:28.000
Win Probability: 0.7% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 389rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (1.59, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 289°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Morris
Donnie Murphy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:51.000
Win Probability: 0.2% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 263°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 0.51)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 209rpm.
    Spin Direction: 243°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 900rpm.
    Spin Direction: 358°.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 0.4)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 217rpm.
    Spin Direction: 298°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 268°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Morris

9th Inning

Top

Gaby Sanchez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 99.8% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2140rpm.
    Spin Direction: 158°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1615rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1895rpm.
    Spin Direction: 158°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zac Rosscup
Russell Martin grounds out, third baseman Donnie Murphy to first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:19.000
Win Probability: 99.7% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1559rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zac Rosscup
Pedro Alvarez flies out to right fielder Brian Bogusevic.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.000
Win Probability: 99.7% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1860rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zac Rosscup

Bottom

Brian Bogusevic flies out to center fielder Andrew McCutchen.

Event: Flyout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.000
Win Probability: 0.1% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 2°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 0.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 728rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kyle Farnsworth
Logan Watkins grounds out softly to first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:40.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1884rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 828rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1896rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1658rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 286rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, -0.59)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 717rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kyle Farnsworth
Ryan Sweeney singles on a ground ball to second baseman Neil Walker, deflected by first baseman Gaby Sanchez.

Event: Single
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:58.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2013rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kyle Farnsworth
Starlin Castro walks. Ryan Sweeney to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:23.000
Win Probability: 0.1% (+0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1946rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (1.69, 1.73)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1932rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (1.36, 1.47)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kyle Farnsworth
Junior Lake strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 8 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.000
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1926rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 154rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 136rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kyle Farnsworth

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: Scott Barry. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 120 balls, 13 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Chris Rusin to Starling Marte - Pitch 2
  2. Top 2nd - Chris Rusin to Gaby Sanchez - Pitch 4
  3. Top 2nd - Chris Rusin to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 1
  4. Top 2nd - Chris Rusin to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 2
  5. Bottom 2nd - Gerrit Cole to Dioner Navarro - Pitch 2
  6. Bottom 3rd - Gerrit Cole to Logan Watkins - Pitch 1
  7. Bottom 4th - Gerrit Cole to Dioner Navarro - Pitch 1
  8. Top 5th - Chang-Yong Lim to Gerrit Cole - Pitch 3
  9. Bottom 6th - Gerrit Cole to Donnie Murphy - Pitch 1
  10. Top 7th - Alberto Cabrera to Gaby Sanchez - Pitch 3
  11. Top 7th - Alberto Cabrera to Russell Martin - Pitch 4
  12. Bottom 7th - Justin Wilson to Ryan Sweeney - Pitch 2
  13. Bottom 9th - Kyle Farnsworth to Logan Watkins - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 54 called strikes, 11 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Chris Rusin to Starling Marte - Pitch 1
  2. Top 1st - Chris Rusin to Jordy Mercer - Pitch 1
  3. Top 1st - Chris Rusin to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 1
  4. Top 2nd - Chris Rusin to Gaby Sanchez - Pitch 1
  5. Top 3rd - Chris Rusin to Jordy Mercer - Pitch 2
  6. Top 3rd - Brooks Raley to Pedro Alvarez - Pitch 2
  7. Top 5th - Chang-Yong Lim to Gerrit Cole - Pitch 1
  8. Bottom 6th - Gerrit Cole to Ryan Sweeney - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 6th - Gerrit Cole to Junior Lake - Pitch 1
  10. Bottom 7th - Justin Wilson to Ryan Sweeney - Pitch 1
  11. Top 8th - Alberto Cabrera to Andrew McCutchen - Pitch 2

Pitcher Breakdown

Pittsburgh Pirates

Gerrit Cole

IP: 6.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 6
Runs: 2
Hits: 7
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.92

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 94
  • Called Strike: 20
    Swinging Strike: 10
    Foul: 16
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
    Foul Bunt: 1
  • Ball: 25
    Ball In Dirt: 4
  • In play, out(s): 10
    In play, no out: 5
    In play, run(s): 2
  1. 16
  2. 13
  3. 10
  4. 6
  5. 15
  6. 34
Single - 7 Field Error - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 6 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 2 Grounded Into DP - 2 Sac Bunt - 1
Justin Wilson

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
Single - 1 Strikeout - 3
Bryan Morris

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.8

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 19
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 2 Flyout - 1
Kyle Farnsworth

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.8

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 19
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1

Chicago Cubs

Chris Rusin

IP: 2.1
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 4
Hits: 6
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.64

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
  2. 22
  3. 16
Single - 3 Double - 2 Home Run - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 2
Brooks Raley

IP: 1.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 4
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
  2. 15
Single - 1 Strikeout - 4 Lineout - 1
Chang-Yong Lim

IP: 0.2
Walks: 3
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 2
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.86

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 34
Single - 1 Double - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 2 Intent Walk - 1
Blake Parker

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
  2. 14
Strikeout - 2 Groundout - 2
Alberto Cabrera

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 2
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.78

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
  2. 22
Single - 1 Double - 2 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 1
Zac Rosscup

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 7
Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1

Player Breakdown

Pirates

Cubs

Luis Valbuena

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:
Darnell McDonald

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results: