Game Information

Chicago White Sox @ Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

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Game Status: Final

Score: 6 - 7

Summary: The Royals beat the White Sox, 7 - 6.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago White Sox

Batters

Batters - CWS ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Anderson, Ti SS 5 0 1 0 0 0 .239 .578
Benintendi LF 5 0 1 0 0 1 .272 .703
Jiménez, E DH 5 0 0 0 0 1 .273 .757
Vaughn 1B 5 2 3 1 0 1 .255 .741
Moncada 3B 3 1 2 2 1 1 .257 .695
Sheets RF 3 0 0 0 0 0 .207 .622
 a-Robert Jr. PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .271 .883
Andrus 2B 4 1 2 0 0 1 .248 .660
Colás CF-RF 4 1 2 0 0 1 .218 .563
Lee, K C 4 1 2 3 0 0 .069 .328
Totals 39 6 13 6 1 6

a - Flied out for Sheets in the 7th.;

Batting
HR Moncada (6, 2nd inning off Singer, 1 on, 0 out); Lee, K (1, 2nd inning off Singer, 2 on, 1 out); Vaughn (18, 3rd inning off Singer, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Anderson, Ti; Andrus 2; Benintendi; Colás 2; Lee, K 5; Moncada 5; Vaughn 6.
RBI Lee, K 3 (3); Moncada 2 (30); Vaughn (70).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Sheets 2; Benintendi 2; Anderson, Ti.
Team RISP 1-for-5.
Team LOB 7.

Baserunning
SB Anderson, Ti (13, 2nd base off Zerpa/Perez, S).

Fielding
E Shaw, B (1, pickoff); Anderson, Ti (11, throw).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CWS IPHRERBBKHRERA
Cease 5.1 8 5 4 2 7 3 4.98
Shaw, B (H, 2) 1.1 0 0 0 0 2 0 5.64
Bummer (H, 12) 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.58
Santos, G (L, 2-2)(BS, 4) 0.2 2 2 0 1 0 0 3.18
Totals 8.2 10 7 4 3 10 3

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Garcia, M 3B 5 2 1 0 0 2 .284 .713
Witt Jr. SS 5 0 1 1 0 1 .275 .813
Perez, S C 5 0 0 0 0 1 .245 .702
Melendez, M LF 3 1 2 2 2 1 .239 .714
Olivares DH 4 0 1 0 0 2 .255 .736
Velázquez, N RF 4 2 2 1 0 1 .250 .936
Waters CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .231 .688
Loftin 1B 3 0 1 0 1 0 .462 1.255
 1-Blanco PR 0 1 0 0 0 0 .238 .719
Massey 2B 4 1 2 2 0 0 .227 .638
Totals 37 7 10 6 3 10

1 - Ran for Loftin in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Olivares (19, Cease); Witt Jr. (25, Santos, G).
3B Garcia, M (4, Cease).
HR Velázquez, N (11, 4th inning off Cease, 0 on, 0 out); Massey (11, 4th inning off Cease, 0 on, 2 out); Melendez, M (14, 5th inning off Cease, 0 on, 2 out).
TB Garcia, M 3; Loftin; Massey 5; Melendez, M 5; Olivares 2; Velázquez, N 5; Witt Jr. 2.
RBI Massey 2 (46); Melendez, M 2 (48); Velázquez, N (21); Witt Jr. (85).
2-out RBI Massey; Melendez, M 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Massey 2; Garcia, M.
Team RISP 2-for-11.
Team LOB 7.

Fielding
Outfield assists Melendez, M (Lee, K at 2nd base).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Singer 5.0 9 6 6 1 2 3 5.34
Zerpa 3.0 4 0 0 0 3 0 6.23
Kowar (W, 1-0) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5.91
Totals 9.0 13 6 6 1 6 3

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
White Sox 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 13 2 7
Royals 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 2 7 10 0 7

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago White Sox

  1. Salvador Perez lines out to shortstop Tim Anderson. (+20.9%)
  2. Yoan Moncada homers (6) on a fly ball to center field. Andrew Vaughn scores. (+16.0%)
  3. Korey Lee homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Elvis Andrus scores. Oscar Colas scores. (+12.0%)
  4. Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging. (+6.9%)
  5. Oscar Colas singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Elvis Andrus to 3rd. Oscar Colas to 2nd. (+6.5%)

Kansas City Royals

  1. Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Oscar Colas. Dairon Blanco scores. Maikel Garcia to 3rd. (+37.8%)
  2. With Edward Olivares batting, Maikel Garcia scores on a balk. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd on a balk. MJ Melendez advances to 2nd on a balk. (+33.5%)
  3. Michael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Dairon Blanco to 2nd. (+17.6%)
  4. Nick Loftin reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Tim Anderson. (+13.5%)
  5. MJ Melendez homers (14) on a fly ball to right field. (+8.7%)

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

Tim Anderson grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:10.804
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2323rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.5 mph at a -15.0° angle, and travelled 11.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Andrew Benintendi flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:33.231
Win Probability: 46.2% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 88.3 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 307.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Eloy Jimenez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.530
Win Probability: 45.2% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2228rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.5 mph at a -20.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer

Bottom

Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop Tim Anderson to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.192
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 4.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2395rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.1 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Tim Anderson to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.250
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (1.8, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2483rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2838rpm.
    Spin Direction: 75°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.9 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Tim Anderson to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.823
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2734rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2838rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 0.04)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 82°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.9 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 23.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease

2nd Inning

Top

Andrew Vaughn singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:14.209
Win Probability: 53.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.66)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.576 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 3.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2380rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 70.6 mph at a -37.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Yoan Moncada homers (6) on a fly ball to center field. Andrew Vaughn scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:46.164
Win Probability: 69.8% (+16.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 2.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.3 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 430.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Gavin Sheets flies out to right fielder Nelson Velazquez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:17.018
Win Probability: 68.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2434rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.8 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 341.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Elvis Andrus singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:14.526
Win Probability: 69.9% (+1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.9 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 34.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Oscar Colas singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Elvis Andrus to 3rd. Oscar Colas to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:31.542
Win Probability: 76.4% (+6.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2302rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1914rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 108.9 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 19.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Korey Lee homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Elvis Andrus scores. Oscar Colas scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:11.325
Win Probability: 88.4% (+12.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2375rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (1.36, 1.42)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2312rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2214rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.2 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 415.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Tim Anderson lines out to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Lineout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:40.786
Win Probability: 87.8% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.9 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 327.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 1.51)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Andrew Benintendi grounds out, first baseman Nick Loftin to pitcher Brady Singer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.610
Win Probability: 87.5% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2160rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.24)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 3.45)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2172rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.3 mph at a -33.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer

Bottom

MJ Melendez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:43.843
Win Probability: 15.2% (+2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2793rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2846rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 75.2mph -> 69.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1570rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-1.72, 4.05)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2786rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-1.54, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2615rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 4.68)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Edward Olivares doubles (19) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Oscar Colas. MJ Melendez to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:20.926
Win Probability: 22.5% (+7.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2541rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.68)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2834rpm.
    Spin Direction: 104°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2911rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2883rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.2 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 406.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:40.650
Win Probability: 18.4% (-4.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2854rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 0.77)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2888rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (1.41, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2904rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, -1.42)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2823rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Drew Waters strikes out swinging, catcher Korey Lee to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.939
Win Probability: 13.1% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2812rpm.
    Spin Direction: 30°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 3.07)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.954 in.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2781rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 0.47)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Nick Loftin walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:42.783
Win Probability: 14.6% (+1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2807rpm.
    Spin Direction: 79°.
    Plate Position: (1.45, -0.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2932rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 1.82)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.156 in.
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2644rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (1.83, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2803rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2875rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (0.9, -0.19)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Oscar Colas.

Event: Flyout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.039
Win Probability: 9.4% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2814rpm.
    Spin Direction: 95°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 1.47)
    In the zone? No, below by 1.702 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2522rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.7 mph at a 32.0° angle, and travelled 277.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease

3rd Inning

Top

Eloy Jimenez grounds out softly, pitcher Brady Singer to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 5 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.330
Win Probability: 89.9% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2418rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 50.4 mph at a -49.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Andrew Vaughn homers (18) on a fly ball to center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:28.681
Win Probability: 93.4% (+3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2257rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.8 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 437.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Yoan Moncada strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.418
Win Probability: 93.1% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 110°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1835rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.76, 4.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2294rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2336rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Gavin Sheets grounds out, first baseman Nick Loftin to pitcher Brady Singer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:13.320
Win Probability: 92.8% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.4 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 19.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer

Bottom

Maikel Garcia triples (4) on a line drive to right fielder Gavin Sheets.

Event: Triple
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:50.555
Win Probability: 10.7% (+3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-1.64, 2.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2482rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.2 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 325.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:13.650
Win Probability: 8.7% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2817rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2793rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, -1.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2767rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2470rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 3.82)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Salvador Perez lines out sharply to second baseman Elvis Andrus.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:20.332
Win Probability: 6.4% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.8 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 170.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 3.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
MJ Melendez singles on a line drive to center fielder Oscar Colas. Maikel Garcia scores.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:38.593
Win Probability: 9.2% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.3mph -> 66.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1629rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2628rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.1 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 166.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Edward Olivares strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.090
Win Probability: 7.9% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2656rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2600rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2778rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease

4th Inning

Top

Elvis Andrus flies out to right fielder Nelson Velazquez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:32.069
Win Probability: 91.5% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2280rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.5 mph at a 53.0° angle, and travelled 206.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Oscar Colas flies out to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.410
Win Probability: 91.0% (-0.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.8 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 330.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Royals challenged (tag play), call on the field was overturned: Korey Lee singles on a line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez. Korey Lee out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder MJ Melendez to second baseman Michael Massey.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:15.647
Win Probability: 90.7% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.5 mph at a 17.0° angle, and travelled 205.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer

Bottom

Nelson Velazquez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:31.431
Win Probability: 14.4% (+5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2492rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.4 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 392.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Drew Waters flies out to center fielder Oscar Colas.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:42.436
Win Probability: 12.4% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 73.4mph -> 68.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 5.26)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2652rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2864rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.8mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2590rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 4.45)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.3 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 310.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Nick Loftin grounds out to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.740
Win Probability: 11.1% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (1.67, 2.26)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.95)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2402rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 1.86)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.064 in.
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2581rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.2 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 55.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Michael Massey homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:06.646
Win Probability: 17.4% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2368rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2673rpm.
    Spin Direction: 34°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.6 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 441.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:34.275
Win Probability: 16.4% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 89.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 2.83)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.326 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2755rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2447rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2825rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 0.25)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2893rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease

5th Inning

Top

Tim Anderson lines out sharply to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.297
Win Probability: 82.4% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2148rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.9 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 333.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Andrew Benintendi singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:55.063
Win Probability: 83.7% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 4.83)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.7 mph at a -2.0° angle, and travelled 32.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:57.927
Win Probability: 82.1% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 2.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.63, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 2.32)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.289 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 113°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Brady Singer
Andrew Vaughn singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Velazquez. Andrew Benintendi to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:20.599
Win Probability: 83.3% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2353rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.8 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 107.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Yoan Moncada walks. Andrew Benintendi to 3rd. Andrew Vaughn to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:28.722
Win Probability: 84.8% (+1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 3.89)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2318rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2282rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2266rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 0.9)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer
Gavin Sheets grounds into a force out, fielded by catcher Salvador Perez. Andrew Benintendi out at home.

Event: Forceout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:34.463
Win Probability: 80.8% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 0.61)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 49.1 mph at a -61.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Brady Singer

Bottom

Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, second baseman Elvis Andrus to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.887
Win Probability: 16.5% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 90°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 1.89)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2927rpm.
    Spin Direction: 76°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2785rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.5 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 76.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Oscar Colas.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.043
Win Probability: 14.8% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 20°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 4.12)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 78°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 0.7)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2789rpm.
    Spin Direction: 62°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2955rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.1 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 381.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
MJ Melendez homers (14) on a fly ball to right field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:07.835
Win Probability: 23.5% (+8.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2663rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 4.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2959rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, -0.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2824rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 108.9 mph at a 24.0° angle, and travelled 412.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Edward Olivares strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.448
Win Probability: 22.1% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.7mph -> 90.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2623rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 3.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2760rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 0.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease

6th Inning

Top

Elvis Andrus singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:58.753
Win Probability: 80.5% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1733rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2011rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2112rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 2.6)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1779rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.0 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 51.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa
Oscar Colas strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:47.683
Win Probability: 78.0% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2009rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-1.93, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2399rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa
Korey Lee pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:23.353
Win Probability: 75.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2057rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 3.69)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.3 mph at a 74.0° angle, and travelled 70.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa
Tim Anderson singles on a line drive to center fielder Drew Waters. Elvis Andrus to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:19.269
Win Probability: 77.9% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1831rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 2.93)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.988 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1969rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.8 mph at a 12.0° angle, and travelled 197.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa
Andrew Benintendi strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.634
Win Probability: 74.0% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2062rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2064rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 1.76)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2557rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa

Bottom

Nelson Velazquez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Andrew Benintendi.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:31.713
Win Probability: 32.0% (+6.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2730rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 0.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2850rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.2 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 75.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Drew Waters strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:46.614
Win Probability: 26.6% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 3.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-1.34, 3.48)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2483rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 4.76)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2577rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 4.08)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2822rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, -0.0)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2724rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 3.58)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Cease
Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to second baseman Elvis Andrus. Nelson Velazquez to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:31.754
Win Probability: 32.9% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2738rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 0.84)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2761rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.2 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 39.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Cease
Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Elvis Andrus to first baseman Andrew Vaughn. Nelson Velazquez scores. Nick Loftin to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:46.790
Win Probability: 37.7% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2371rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2102rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.95, 2.83)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 158°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2438rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2669rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 70.8 mph at a -0.0° angle, and travelled 30.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Bryan Shaw
Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:26.722
Win Probability: 30.8% (-6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2505rpm.
    Spin Direction: 29°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 0.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2582rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2633rpm.
    Spin Direction: 71°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 2.95)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2753rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 0.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Shaw

7th Inning

Top

Eloy Jimenez grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.823
Win Probability: 66.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2033rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 2.14)
    In the zone? No, right by 3.867 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 0.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 59rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.4 mph at a -27.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.29, 3.35)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa
Andrew Vaughn grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.902
Win Probability: 64.9% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1515rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (1.38, 4.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (1.62, 2.74)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1536rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1683rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2126rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.3 mph at a -25.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa
Yoan Moncada singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nelson Velazquez.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:43.154
Win Probability: 66.2% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2000rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 0.96)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2116rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1934rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.9 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 83.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa
Luis Robert Jr. flies out sharply to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Flyout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:35.152
Win Probability: 63.6% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.44)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.5 mph at a 36.0° angle, and travelled 394.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa

Bottom

Bobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to right fielder Oscar Colas.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:35.097
Win Probability: 31.6% (-4.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2077rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.91, 3.83)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2690rpm.
    Spin Direction: 58°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.2 mph at a 18.0° angle, and travelled 349.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Shaw
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.010
Win Probability: 27.9% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2269rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (1.42, 2.32)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2459rpm.
    Spin Direction: 179°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 4.05)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Bryan Shaw
MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:35.655
Win Probability: 25.5% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 288°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2522rpm.
    Spin Direction: 295°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 297°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2602rpm.
    Spin Direction: 292°.
    Plate Position: (-2.02, 1.93)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 261°.
    Plate Position: (-1.52, 0.84)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2467rpm.
    Spin Direction: 302°.
    Plate Position: (-1.25, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2583rpm.
    Spin Direction: 296°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.43)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aaron Bummer

8th Inning

Top

Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.152
Win Probability: 72.2% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2009rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 2.35)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.67 in.
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-1.13, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa
Oscar Colas singles on a ground ball to center fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:16.556
Win Probability: 74.6% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.4 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 14.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa
Korey Lee grounds out softly, pitcher Angel Zerpa to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.965
Win Probability: 73.0% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2105rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-2.52, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 3.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1940rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (1.71, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 67.3 mph at a -83.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Angel Zerpa
Tim Anderson grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.441
Win Probability: 69.2% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2039rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1564rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (1.35, 1.93)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2516rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 0.51)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.4 mph at a -22.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Angel Zerpa

Bottom

Edward Olivares grounds out, first baseman Andrew Vaughn to pitcher Aaron Bummer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:31.455
Win Probability: 24.5% (-6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1831rpm.
    Spin Direction: 111°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 1.38)
    In the zone? No, below by 2.484 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1954rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.0 mph at a -41.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aaron Bummer
Nelson Velazquez grounds out, second baseman Elvis Andrus to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.251
Win Probability: 19.7% (-4.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1886rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.66)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.068 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1973rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.1 mph at a -4.0° angle, and travelled 23.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aaron Bummer
Drew Waters grounds out, second baseman Elvis Andrus to first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:31.307
Win Probability: 16.5% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1867rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (-1.66, 1.87)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 58.8 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 54.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aaron Bummer

9th Inning

Top

Andrew Benintendi lines out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.076
Win Probability: 81.9% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2113rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.99)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1994rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.7 mph at a 25.0° angle, and travelled 293.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jackson Kowar
Eloy Jimenez grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:13.673
Win Probability: 80.6% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.9 mph at a -25.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jackson Kowar
Andrew Vaughn called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.879
Win Probability: 79.6% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2378rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (-1.4, 3.24)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.7mph -> 89.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2019rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2487rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, -0.85)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 3.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jackson Kowar

Bottom

Nick Loftin reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Tim Anderson.

Event: Field Error
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:12.898
Win Probability: 33.9% (+13.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2456rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.8 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos
Michael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Andrew Benintendi. Dairon Blanco to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:51.676
Win Probability: 51.5% (+17.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2272rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.9 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 235.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos
Maikel Garcia grounds into a force out, third baseman Yoan Moncada to second baseman Elvis Andrus. Dairon Blanco to 3rd. Michael Massey out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 6 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.329
Win Probability: 46.5% (-5.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2176rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2451rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 0.37)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 1.94)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 90.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2286rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 73.7 mph at a -44.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos
Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Oscar Colas. Dairon Blanco scores. Maikel Garcia to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:01.173
Win Probability: 84.3% (+37.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 98.7mph -> 91.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 98.9mph -> 91.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.0 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 161.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos
Salvador Perez lines out to shortstop Tim Anderson.

Event: Lineout
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:52.564
Win Probability: 63.4% (-20.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2425rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2428rpm.
    Spin Direction: 99°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 89°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.1 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 120.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.37, 2.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gregory Santos
Gregory Santos intentionally walks MJ Melendez.

Event: Intent Walk
Score: 6 - 6
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:05.495
Win Probability: 66.5% (+3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Intentional
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Intentional
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Intentional
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Intentional
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos
With Edward Olivares batting, Maikel Garcia scores on a balk. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd on a balk. MJ Melendez advances to 2nd on a balk.

Event: Balk
Score: 6 - 7
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:17.861
Win Probability: 100.0% (+33.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
Position Changes:
P: Gregory Santos

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: Bill Miller. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 93 balls, 4 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 2nd - Brady Singer to Andrew Vaughn - Pitch 2
  2. Bottom 6th - Bryan Shaw to Michael Massey - Pitch 2
  3. Bottom 6th - Bryan Shaw to Michael Massey - Pitch 4
  4. Bottom 9th - Gregory Santos to Michael Massey - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 43 called strikes, 12 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 2nd - Brady Singer to Andrew Vaughn - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 2nd - Dylan Cease to Drew Waters - Pitch 2
  3. Bottom 2nd - Dylan Cease to Nick Loftin - Pitch 2
  4. Bottom 2nd - Dylan Cease to Michael Massey - Pitch 1
  5. Bottom 4th - Dylan Cease to Nick Loftin - Pitch 3
  6. Bottom 4th - Dylan Cease to Maikel Garcia - Pitch 1
  7. Top 5th - Brady Singer to Eloy Jiménez - Pitch 3
  8. Top 6th - Angel Zerpa to Tim Anderson - Pitch 1
  9. Top 7th - Angel Zerpa to Eloy Jiménez - Pitch 1
  10. Top 8th - Angel Zerpa to Elvis Andrus - Pitch 2
  11. Bottom 8th - Aaron Bummer to Edward Olivares - Pitch 1
  12. Bottom 8th - Aaron Bummer to Nelson Velázquez - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago White Sox

Dylan Cease

IP: 5.1
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 7
Runs: 4
Hits: 8
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.69

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 96
  • Called Strike: 14
    Swinging Strike: 10
    Foul: 13
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 4
    Foul Tip: 1
  • Ball: 31
    Ball In Dirt: 6
  • In play, out(s): 9
    In play, no out: 4
    In play, run(s): 4
  1. 8
  2. 24
  3. 17
  4. 20
  5. 16
  6. 11
Single - 3 Double - 1 Triple - 1 Home Run - 3 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 7 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 3
Bryan Shaw

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 1 (1 unearned)
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 5.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
  2. 9
Strikeout - 2 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1
Aaron Bummer

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 7
  2. 6
Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 3
Gregory Santos

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1 (1 unearned)
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Single - 1 Double - 1 Field Error - 1 Lineout - 1 Forceout - 1 Intent Walk - 1 Balk - 1

Kansas City Royals

Brady Singer

IP: 5.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 6
Hits: 9
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.46

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 6
  2. 20
  3. 8
  4. 5
  5. 20
Single - 6 Home Run - 3 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 2 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 4 Forceout - 1
Angel Zerpa

IP: 3.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.62

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 21
  2. 13
  3. 13
Single - 4 Strikeout - 3 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 1
Jackson Kowar

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1

Player Breakdown

White Sox

Luis Robert Jr.

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Outfielder

Results:

Royals