Game Information

Houston Astros @ Kansas City Royals on Saturday, September 16th, 2023

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Game Status: Final

Score: 8 - 10

Summary: The Royals beat the Astros, 10 - 8.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Houston Astros

Batters

Batters - HOU ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Altuve 2B 5 2 2 3 0 1 .306 .932
Bregman 3B 4 2 3 1 1 0 .270 .814
Alvarez, Y DH 5 0 2 2 0 1 .299 .996
Tucker RF 5 0 1 0 0 0 .283 .873
Abreu, J 1B 4 0 0 1 1 2 .235 .660
McCormick LF 4 0 0 0 1 2 .279 .860
Diaz, Y C 5 1 1 1 0 1 .284 .847
Peña SS 3 1 1 0 1 1 .264 .715
Dubón CF 4 2 2 0 0 1 .280 .724
Totals 39 8 12 8 4 9

Batting
2B Alvarez, Y (21, Hernández, C).
3B Dubón (3, Ragans).
HR Diaz, Y (22, 5th inning off Ragans, 0 on, 0 out); Altuve (17, 7th inning off Snider, 2 on, 0 out).
TB Altuve 5; Alvarez, Y 3; Bregman 3; Diaz, Y 4; Dubón 4; Peña; Tucker.
RBI Abreu, J (79); Altuve 3 (45); Alvarez, Y 2 (91); Bregman (95); Diaz, Y (57).
2-out RBI Alvarez, Y; Bregman.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Alvarez, Y 2; McCormick; Diaz, Y.
GIDP Alvarez, Y.
Team RISP 4-for-11.
Team LOB 8.

Fielding
E Peña (14, fielding); Bregman (14, throw).

Pitchers

Pitchers - HOU IPHRERBBKHRERA
France, J 4.1 5 5 5 4 0 0 3.84
Montero, R 0.2 0 0 0 1 0 0 4.83
Maton, P 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3.21
Neris (L, 6-3) 1.0 2 3 1 1 0 0 1.93
Kuhnel 1.0 1 1 1 0 1 1 5.54
Totals 8.0 9 10 7 6 1 1

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Garcia, M 3B 3 2 0 0 2 0 .273 .693
Witt Jr. SS 3 2 2 1 1 0 .280 .823
Perez, S C 2 1 1 2 0 0 .252 .706
Porter C 3 1 1 1 0 0 .429 1.357
Melendez, M LF 4 0 1 1 1 0 .233 .697
Velázquez, N DH 2 1 0 2 2 1 .242 .916
Massey 2B 4 1 2 0 0 0 .227 .653
Isbel CF 4 1 1 1 0 0 .233 .650
Blanco RF 4 0 0 0 0 0 .230 .711
Pratto 1B 3 1 1 1 0 0 .235 .684
Totals 32 10 9 9 6 1

Batting
2B Perez, S (20, France, J); Pratto (16, Maton, P).
HR Porter (1, 8th inning off Kuhnel, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Isbel; Massey 2; Melendez, M; Perez, S 2; Porter 4; Pratto 2; Witt Jr. 2.
RBI Isbel (30); Melendez, M (49); Perez, S 2 (72); Porter (3); Pratto (32); Velázquez, N 2 (26); Witt Jr. (90).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Isbel 2; Garcia, M.
SF Pratto; Velázquez, N; Witt Jr.
Team RISP 4-for-12.
Team LOB 7.

Baserunning
SB Garcia, M (22, 2nd base off France, J/Diaz, Y); Witt Jr. (47, 2nd base off France, J/Diaz, Y); Blanco 2 (22, 2nd base off Neris/Diaz, Y, 3rd base off Neris/Diaz, Y).

Fielding
E Garcia, M (8, fielding).
DP (Pratto-Witt Jr.-Pratto).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Ragans 6.0 6 5 5 2 7 1 3.33
Snider (BS, 1) 0.2 3 1 1 1 0 1 4.50
McArthur (W, 1-0) 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 6.89
Hernández, C 0.2 3 2 2 1 0 0 5.02
Clarke, T (S, 2) 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5.56
Totals 9.0 12 8 8 4 9 2

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Astros 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 2 8 12 2 8
Royals 3 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 - 10 9 1 7

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Houston Astros

  1. Jose Altuve homers (17) on a fly ball to left field. Jeremy Pena scores. Mauricio Dubon scores. (+27.5%)
  2. Yordan Alvarez doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez. Jose Altuve scores. Alex Bregman to 3rd. (+10.5%)
  3. Yordan Alvarez singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Alex Bregman scores. (+9.7%)
  4. Mauricio Dubon singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dairon Blanco. Jeremy Pena to 2nd. (+7.4%)
  5. Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dairon Blanco. Mauricio Dubon scores. (+6.8%)

Kansas City Royals

  1. Yordan Alvarez grounds into a double play, first baseman Nick Pratto to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Pratto. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Yordan Alvarez out at 1st. (+12.7%)
  2. Michael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Nelson Velazquez to 3rd. (+11.6%)
  3. Kyle Isbel singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Jose Abreu, deflected by pitcher Hector Neris. Nelson Velazquez scores. Michael Massey to 2nd. (+11.3%)
  4. Salvador Perez doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. (+11.1%)
  5. Dairon Blanco reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Alex Bregman. Michael Massey scores. Kyle Isbel to 3rd. Throwing error by third baseman Alex Bregman. (+10.0%)

Plays Table of Contents

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

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Jose Altuve called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.585
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2648rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 2.99)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2702rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 2.73)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.568 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 0.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Alex Bregman grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:23.566
Win Probability: 46.2% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.3mph -> 89.9mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2664rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-1.64, 2.08)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.4mph -> 91.2mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2682rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2684rpm.
    Spin Direction: 327°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2611rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.6 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 35.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 1.96)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.683
Win Probability: 45.2% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 351°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, -0.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 282°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 3.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 3.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.7mph -> 90.3mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2438rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 2.27)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2610rpm.
    Spin Direction: 306°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2691rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Maikel Garcia walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:27.722
Win Probability: 58.3% (+3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 1.81)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2453rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.07)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2668rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 0.78)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2404rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2541rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a fly ball to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Maikel Garcia to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:21.764
Win Probability: 66.4% (+5.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2676rpm.
    Spin Direction: 164°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 0.45)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2583rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.7mph -> 69.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 3.33)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2759rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.7 mph at a 35.0° angle, and travelled 228.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Salvador Perez doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:48.155
Win Probability: 77.5% (+11.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2580rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.4 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 309.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
MJ Melendez grounds out, first baseman Jose Abreu to pitcher J. P. France. Salvador Perez to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.641
Win Probability: 76.8% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.1mph -> 68.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2599rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 2.04)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1923rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.8mph -> 70.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 20°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.4 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 24.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Nelson Velazquez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Kyle Tucker in foul territory. Salvador Perez scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:14.323
Win Probability: 78.4% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2728rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.5 mph at a 51.0° angle, and travelled 256.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Michael Massey singles on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:09.793
Win Probability: 79.1% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2571rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.1mph -> 69.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2644rpm.
    Spin Direction: 20°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1943rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.0 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 249.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.23, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:06.024
Win Probability: 77.8% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2017rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2617rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 3.99)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 70.0 mph at a 77.0° angle, and travelled 51.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 3.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France

2nd Inning

Top

Kyle Tucker grounds out to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.528
Win Probability: 20.2% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2588rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 350°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.7 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 33.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Abreu grounds out to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.918
Win Probability: 18.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2604rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 4.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2599rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 4.07)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.5 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 84.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Chas McCormick flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:53.673
Win Probability: 17.9% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2478rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 3.53)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (1.12, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.4 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 349.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Dairon Blanco grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Jose Abreu.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.662
Win Probability: 80.9% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2773rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.12, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.6 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 72.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
Nick Pratto pops out to first baseman Jose Abreu.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.070
Win Probability: 80.0% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-1.03, 3.72)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.1 mph at a 73.0° angle, and travelled 82.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
Maikel Garcia flies out sharply to right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:23.824
Win Probability: 79.4% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2680rpm.
    Spin Direction: 164°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.3 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 370.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France

3rd Inning

Top

Yainer Diaz grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.088
Win Probability: 18.4% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2541rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 4.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2502rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.5 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Jeremy Pena singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:42.875
Win Probability: 20.8% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2373rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-1.77, 0.88)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.9 mph at a -16.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 3.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Mauricio Dubon reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Maikel Garcia. Jeremy Pena to 3rd. Jeremy Pena advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Fielders Choice
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:47.188
Win Probability: 26.8% (+6.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2561rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Plate Position: (1.52, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2604rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.0 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 17.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Altuve flies out to right fielder Dairon Blanco.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.465
Win Probability: 20.6% (-6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 340°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 1.74)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2677rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.4 mph at a 56.0° angle, and travelled 199.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Alex Bregman walks. Mauricio Dubon to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:26.814
Win Probability: 23.4% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2127rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.2mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2706rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 3.33)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2527rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 3.04)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1991rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:05.646
Win Probability: 16.1% (-7.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 290°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2469rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2653rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Plate Position: (-1.2, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.5mph -> 90.7mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2574rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 0.44)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2672rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.4 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 312.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Bobby Witt Jr. walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:39.332
Win Probability: 85.7% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 48°.
    Plate Position: (1.69, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2452rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 2.32)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.704 in.
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2612rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (1.33, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2472rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 2.42)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 1.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Salvador Perez lines out to left fielder Chas McCormick.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:42.670
Win Probability: 85.0% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2363rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2726rpm.
    Spin Direction: 64°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.2 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 301.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
MJ Melendez singles on a line drive to center fielder Mauricio Dubon. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:04.798
Win Probability: 89.5% (+4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2508rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.9mph -> 69.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2686rpm.
    Spin Direction: 20°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 0.44)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2642rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.5 mph at a 13.0° angle, and travelled 190.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Nelson Velazquez flies out to second baseman Jose Altuve.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.807
Win Probability: 88.5% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2673rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.56)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2743rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.2 mph at a 57.0° angle, and travelled 193.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Mauricio Dubon.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.240
Win Probability: 87.6% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2571rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 3.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-1.82, 4.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.5 mph at a 22.0° angle, and travelled 341.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.58)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France

4th Inning

Top

Kyle Tucker lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.555
Win Probability: 10.6% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2676rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2522rpm.
    Spin Direction: 325°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2626rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2607rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-1.63, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.5mph -> 90.1mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.9 mph at a 21.0° angle, and travelled 363.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.016
Win Probability: 9.4% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2170rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2639rpm.
    Spin Direction: 345°.
    Plate Position: (-1.53, 0.02)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.1mph -> 90.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2653rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 3.72)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Chas McCormick strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:33.412
Win Probability: 8.8% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2711rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2168rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 326°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2129rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.2mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 3.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Kyle Isbel pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.864
Win Probability: 90.5% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2038rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-2.38, 3.74)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 70.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-1.59, 3.39)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2009rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.9 mph at a 61.0° angle, and travelled 173.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
Dairon Blanco grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Pena to first baseman Jose Abreu.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.323
Win Probability: 90.0% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2760rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.8 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 41.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
Nick Pratto grounds out, pitcher J. P. France to first baseman Jose Abreu.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:57.403
Win Probability: 89.6% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.5mph -> 68.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2492rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-1.35, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1829rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1866rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2459rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 3.28)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-1.59, 2.92)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2447rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1854rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 65.6 mph at a -18.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France

5th Inning

Top

Yainer Diaz homers (22) on a fly ball to center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:53.897
Win Probability: 16.4% (+6.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 3.7)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2644rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2502rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 4.14)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2068rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 108.9 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 428.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jeremy Pena bunt grounds out softly, pitcher Cole Ragans to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Bunt Groundout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:31.518
Win Probability: 14.1% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 339°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2702rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 33.0 mph at a -54.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Mauricio Dubon triples (3) on a line drive to right fielder Dairon Blanco.

Event: Triple
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:24.632
Win Probability: 20.1% (+6.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2701rpm.
    Spin Direction: 327°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.4 mph at a 12.0° angle, and travelled 214.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Altuve grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:08.157
Win Probability: 14.8% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 3.61)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2670rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 89.7mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.1mph -> 89.5mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 6°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 60.4 mph at a -48.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dairon Blanco. Mauricio Dubon scores.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:12.999
Win Probability: 21.6% (+6.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.8 mph at a -11.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Alex Bregman scores.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 05:24.096
Win Probability: 32.4% (+9.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 5°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, -0.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.0mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2593rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2626rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (-1.57, 0.93)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2573rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 345°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.1 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 150.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Kyle Tucker flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:54.487
Win Probability: 29.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Automatic Ball - Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    Violation: Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2642rpm.
    Spin Direction: 346°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 0.28)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.8 mph at a 58.0° angle, and travelled 226.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Maikel Garcia walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:27.384
Win Probability: 74.1% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2490rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.95)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2418rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2432rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2606rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2680rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 0.81)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2461rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-1.63, 4.91)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Chas McCormick. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:55.068
Win Probability: 78.8% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2648rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (1.33, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 2.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2549rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.7)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 72.5mph -> 66.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2449rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.6 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 34.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Logan Porter pops out to shortstop Jeremy Pena on the infield fly rule.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.405
Win Probability: 74.4% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2525rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (1.25, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.1 mph at a 61.0° angle, and travelled 185.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: J.P. France
MJ Melendez walks. Maikel Garcia to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:45.969
Win Probability: 79.7% (+5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.9mph -> 69.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2630rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 0.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1920rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, -0.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2631rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2545rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.5mph -> 69.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.3mph -> 70.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 0.62)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.5mph -> 69.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 0.54)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: J.P. France
Nelson Velazquez walks. Maikel Garcia scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. MJ Melendez to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:41.426
Win Probability: 87.2% (+7.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.34)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.411 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2295rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.52, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 4.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (1.51, 1.59)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2329rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2447rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Rafael Montero
Michael Massey pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.082
Win Probability: 82.6% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2434rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1931rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2022rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 63.2 mph at a 59.0° angle, and travelled 159.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.33, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Rafael Montero
Kyle Isbel flies out to center fielder Mauricio Dubon.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.960
Win Probability: 77.9% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2369rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.9 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 389.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Rafael Montero

6th Inning

Top

Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.456
Win Probability: 19.0% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2353rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 338°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Chas McCormick strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.149
Win Probability: 16.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 0.9)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2176rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2573rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1879rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Yainer Diaz strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:46.470
Win Probability: 15.5% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.4mph -> 91.1mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 90.4mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2552rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.4mph -> 91.0mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Dairon Blanco bunt pops out softly to pitcher Phil Maton.

Event: Bunt Pop Out
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:07.386
Win Probability: 83.2% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2606rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 24.4 mph at a 47.0° angle, and travelled 42.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 3.82)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Phil Maton
Nick Pratto doubles (16) on a line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Event: Double
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:42.844
Win Probability: 85.8% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.2 mph at a 20.0° angle, and travelled 279.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 1.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Phil Maton
Maikel Garcia reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Jeremy Pena. Nick Pratto to 3rd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 3 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:55.954
Win Probability: 88.5% (+2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 3.87)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 88.3 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 81.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Phil Maton
Bobby Witt Jr. out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Nick Pratto scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 3 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.364
Win Probability: 90.2% (+1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 82°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 2.43)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 72.7mph -> 66.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2925rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 2.52)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 3.94)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2708rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.9 mph at a 39.0° angle, and travelled 285.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Phil Maton
Logan Porter flies out to center fielder Mauricio Dubon.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.477
Win Probability: 89.3% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2568rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1918rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 2.19)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2061rpm.
    Spin Direction: 166°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.2 mph at a 43.0° angle, and travelled 268.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Phil Maton

7th Inning

Top

Jeremy Pena walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 6
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:08.268
Win Probability: 15.1% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2130rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Mauricio Dubon singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dairon Blanco. Jeremy Pena to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 6
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:17.474
Win Probability: 22.5% (+7.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2561rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-1.41, 2.48)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2535rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.0 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 222.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Altuve homers (17) on a fly ball to left field. Jeremy Pena scores. Mauricio Dubon scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:46.953
Win Probability: 50.0% (+27.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2354rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2575rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.0 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 346.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Collin Snider
Alex Bregman singles on a line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:55.487
Win Probability: 55.9% (+5.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2274rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2600rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2589rpm.
    Spin Direction: 62°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2433rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.3 mph at a 21.0° angle, and travelled 251.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Collin Snider
Yordan Alvarez grounds into a double play, first baseman Nick Pratto to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Pratto. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Yordan Alvarez out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 00:08.992
Win Probability: 43.2% (-12.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.6 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Collin Snider
Kyle Tucker singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dairon Blanco.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:55.355
Win Probability: 45.3% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2404rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2516rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2701rpm.
    Spin Direction: 69°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2641rpm.
    Spin Direction: 58°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.7 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 129.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Collin Snider
Jose Abreu walks. Kyle Tucker to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:33.576
Win Probability: 48.9% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2367rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-1.04, 3.55)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-2.01, 3.38)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (-2.26, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 0.81)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Collin Snider
Chas McCormick grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Jose Abreu out at 2nd.

Event: Forceout
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.914
Win Probability: 41.2% (-7.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2096rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2207rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.3 mph at a -28.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: James McArthur

Bottom

MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Jose Abreu.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:16.354
Win Probability: 55.0% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2509rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-1.13, 3.36)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1078rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 0.7)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 3.63)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2383rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2512rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.3 mph at a -27.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Héctor Neris
Nelson Velazquez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:05.021
Win Probability: 59.0% (+4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 3.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2497rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 4.04)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1136rpm.
    Spin Direction: 286°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Michael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kyle Tucker. Nelson Velazquez to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:56.969
Win Probability: 70.6% (+11.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 965rpm.
    Spin Direction: 261°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.2 mph at a 13.0° angle, and travelled 232.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Kyle Isbel singles on a soft bunt ground ball to first baseman Jose Abreu, deflected by pitcher Hector Neris. Nelson Velazquez scores. Michael Massey to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 7
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:41.030
Win Probability: 81.9% (+11.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2516rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2386rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 35.4 mph at a -54.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Dairon Blanco reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Alex Bregman. Michael Massey scores. Kyle Isbel to 3rd. Throwing error by third baseman Alex Bregman.

Event: Fielders Choice
Score: 6 - 8
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:45.567
Win Probability: 91.9% (+10.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 259°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2413rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.5 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 84.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Nick Pratto out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Mauricio Dubon. Kyle Isbel scores.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.301
Win Probability: 93.8% (+1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 3.37)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1227rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.6 mph at a 43.0° angle, and travelled 273.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Maikel Garcia lines out sharply to shortstop Jeremy Pena.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:41.962
Win Probability: 92.8% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2386rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-1.67, 2.47)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2423rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2378rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (1.33, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.2 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 189.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris

8th Inning

Top

Yainer Diaz flies out to right fielder Dairon Blanco.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:21.425
Win Probability: 4.9% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2927rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.8 mph at a 47.0° angle, and travelled 259.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: James McArthur
Jeremy Pena strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:09.567
Win Probability: 3.4% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2251rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2873rpm.
    Spin Direction: 53°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 1.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2811rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (1.53, 0.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2817rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: James McArthur
Mauricio Dubon called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.700
Win Probability: 2.8% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 75°.
    Plate Position: (-1.82, 3.76)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 1.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3001rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 0.75)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2185rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: James McArthur

Bottom

Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Kyle Tucker.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 9
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.267
Win Probability: 97.0% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 93°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 2.58)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.547 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2378rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.8 mph at a 18.0° angle, and travelled 323.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joel Kuhnel
Logan Porter homers (1) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 10
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:23.742
Win Probability: 98.7% (+1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2230rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.1 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 400.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Joel Kuhnel
MJ Melendez flies out to left fielder Chas McCormick.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 10
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:34.828
Win Probability: 98.6% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2135rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-1.84, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2091rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 2.88)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2085rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.71, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2173rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.3 mph at a 42.0° angle, and travelled 321.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joel Kuhnel
Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 10
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:39.752
Win Probability: 98.5% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 80°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 1.82)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 83°.
    Plate Position: (1.88, 0.94)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2214rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2365rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 3.19)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Joel Kuhnel

9th Inning

Top

Jose Altuve singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 10
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:42.844
Win Probability: 3.4% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.4mph -> 90.5mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.4mph -> 91.5mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2399rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 3.05)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2106rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 67.8 mph at a -50.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Alex Bregman singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Jose Altuve to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 10
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:15.215
Win Probability: 7.6% (+4.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1999rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (1.32, -0.12)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.1mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2496rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.4mph -> 91.7mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.4 mph at a 20.0° angle, and travelled 255.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Yordan Alvarez doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez. Jose Altuve scores. Alex Bregman to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 7 - 10
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:00.938
Win Probability: 18.1% (+10.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2318rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (2.0, 1.93)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.5mph -> 91.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.9mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 101.0mph -> 92.5mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2456rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.2 mph at a 21.0° angle, and travelled 380.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Kyle Tucker flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 7 - 10
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:51.539
Win Probability: 11.1% (-7.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1354rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.5mph -> 91.9mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 0.89)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.2mph -> 91.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2443rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.8 mph at a 48.0° angle, and travelled 256.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Hernández
Jose Abreu grounds out to first baseman Nick Pratto. Alex Bregman scores.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 10
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:28.364
Win Probability: 3.9% (-7.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.1mph -> 91.2mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2472rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 0.31)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.7mph -> 91.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2461rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 79°.
    Plate Position: (1.36, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 102.0mph -> 93.4mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.3 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 14.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Chas McCormick walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 8 - 10
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:24.698
Win Probability: 7.8% (+3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.8mph -> 92.1mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, 3.49)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2071rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 0.47)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.2mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2549rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.42, 3.07)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.4mph -> 90.7mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-1.58, 2.8)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Yainer Diaz grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Pratto.

Event: Groundout
Score: 8 - 10
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.590
Win Probability: 0.0% (-7.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 3.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2487rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (1.56, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2112rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 75.3 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 36.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 3.45)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Taylor Clarke

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: John Libka. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 125 balls, 4 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 1st - J.P. France to Kyle Isbel - Pitch 1
  2. Top 3rd - Cole Ragans to Alex Bregman - Pitch 1
  3. Bottom 3rd - J.P. France to Michael Massey - Pitch 1
  4. Top 7th - Collin Snider to Kyle Tucker - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 40 called strikes, 4 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Cole Ragans to Jose Altuve - Pitch 2
  2. Bottom 3rd - J.P. France to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 2
  3. Bottom 5th - Rafael Montero to Nelson Velázquez - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 8th - Joel Kuhnel to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Houston Astros

J.P. France

IP: 4.1
Walks: 4
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 4
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.09

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 29
  2. 6
  3. 16
  4. 16
  5. 23
Single - 4 Double - 1 Walk - 4 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 2 Pop Out - 4 Sac Fly - 1
Rafael Montero

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1 (1 unearned)
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Walk - 1 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 1
Phil Maton

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1 (1 unearned)
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.4

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Double - 1 Field Error - 1 Flyout - 1 Bunt Pop Out - 1 Sac Fly - 1
Héctor Neris

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 2 (1 unearned)
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.14

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 29
Single - 2 Walk - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1 Fielders Choice - 1 Sac Fly - 1
Joel Kuhnel

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 21
Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Flyout - 1

Kansas City Royals

Cole Ragans

IP: 6.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 7
Runs: 3
Hits: 6
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.7

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 100
  • Called Strike: 9
    Swinging Strike: 15
    Foul: 20
    Foul Tip: 3
  • Ball: 34
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 11
    In play, no out: 4
    In play, run(s): 3
  1. 15
  2. 8
  3. 22
  4. 15
  5. 23
  6. 11
  7. 6
Single - 4 Triple - 1 Home Run - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 7 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 3 Fielders Choice - 1 Bunt Groundout - 1
Collin Snider

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 3 (2 unearned)
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.4

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 17
Single - 2 Home Run - 1 Walk - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
James McArthur

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 2
  2. 11
Strikeout - 2 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1
Carlos Hernández

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 2
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 24
  • Called Strike: 3
    Foul: 4
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
  • Ball In Dirt: 1
    Ball: 10
  • In play, no out: 2
    In play, run(s): 2
    In play, out(s): 1
  1. 24
Single - 2 Double - 1 Walk - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1
Taylor Clarke

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
Groundout - 1

Player Breakdown

Astros

Royals