Game Information

St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals on Saturday, August 12th, 2023

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Game Status: Final

Score: 5 - 4

Summary: The Cardinals beat the Royals, 5 - 4.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

St. Louis Cardinals

Batters

Batters - STL ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Nootbaar CF 4 1 0 0 1 2 .282 .836
Goldschmidt 1B 5 0 2 0 0 1 .273 .804
Arenado 3B 4 0 2 1 0 0 .284 .842
Contreras, Wn DH 4 0 1 1 1 2 .259 .798
Gorman 2B 4 0 1 0 1 1 .241 .815
O'Neill LF 4 1 0 0 0 1 .241 .715
Edman SS 3 2 2 3 0 0 .248 .740
Walker, J RF 2 0 0 0 2 0 .257 .728
Knizner C 3 1 0 0 1 1 .250 .748
Totals 33 5 8 5 6 8

Batting
2B Arenado (22, Ragans).
HR Edman 2 (10, 2nd inning off Ragans, 1 on, 2 out, 8th inning off Hearn, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Arenado 3; Contreras, Wn; Edman 8; Goldschmidt 2; Gorman.
RBI Arenado (82); Contreras, Wn (49); Edman 3 (35).
2-out RBI Edman 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Gorman 3.
GIDP Arenado; Nootbaar; O'Neill.
Team RISP 2-for-8.
Team LOB 9.

Fielding
DP 2 (VerHagen-Gorman-Goldschmidt; Arenado-Goldschmidt).

Pitchers

Pitchers - STL IPHRERBBKHRERA
Matz (W, 4-7) 6.0 4 2 2 0 5 1 3.86
VerHagen (H, 9) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4.44
Gallegos (H, 16) 0.1 3 1 1 0 0 0 3.61
Romero, J (S, 2) 1.2 3 1 1 0 0 0 3.90
Totals 9.0 11 4 4 0 5 1

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Velázquez, N RF 4 1 1 2 0 1 .270 1.055
Witt Jr. SS 4 0 2 0 0 0 .272 .795
Massey 2B 4 0 1 0 0 0 .220 .642
Perez, S 1B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .249 .723
Fermin C 4 0 2 0 0 0 .307 .875
Olivares DH 4 1 0 0 0 1 .246 .700
Taylor, S LF 2 0 0 0 0 1 .188 .523
 a-Melendez, M PH-LF 2 0 1 0 0 0 .225 .683
 1-Blanco PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241 .712
Duffy, M 3B 4 1 2 1 0 0 .267 .652
Isbel CF 4 1 2 1 0 1 .237 .653
Totals 36 4 11 4 0 5

a - Flied out for Taylor, S in the 7th.;
1 - Ran for Melendez, M in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Witt Jr. (22, Matz); Duffy, M (7, Gallegos).
HR Velázquez, N (5, 3rd inning off Matz, 1 on, 2 out).
TB Duffy, M 3; Fermin 2; Isbel 2; Massey; Melendez, M; Velázquez, N 4; Witt Jr. 3.
RBI Duffy, M (11); Isbel (19); Velázquez, N 2 (9).
2-out RBI Velázquez, N 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Massey; Perez, S 2.
GIDP Isbel; Olivares.
Team RISP 2-for-6.
Team LOB 5.

Fielding
E Witt Jr. (8, fielding).
DP 3 (2 Witt Jr.-Massey-Perez, S; Perez, S-Witt Jr.-Perez, S).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Ragans (L, 3-4) 5.0 6 4 3 4 5 1 4.02
McArthur 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16.20
Coleman, D 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.00
Hearn 1.1 1 1 1 0 1 1 12.10
Hernández, C 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 4.11
Totals 9.0 8 5 4 6 8 2

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Cardinals 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 5 8 0 9
Royals 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 11 1 5

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

St. Louis Cardinals

  1. Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Dairon Blanco out at 3rd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st. (+34.3%)
  2. Tommy Edman homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Tyler O'Neill scores. (+19.5%)
  3. Edward Olivares grounds into a double play, pitcher Drew VerHagen to second baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Freddy Fermin out at 2nd. Edward Olivares out at 1st. (+13.6%)
  4. Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. (+12.5%)
  5. Willson Contreras singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Velazquez. Lars Nootbaar scores. Nolan Arenado to 3rd. (+12.5%)

Kansas City Royals

  1. Nelson Velazquez homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field. Kyle Isbel scores. (+18.2%)
  2. Matt Duffy singles on a ground ball to third baseman Nolan Arenado. Edward Olivares scores. Dairon Blanco to 2nd. (+12.0%)
  3. Tyler O'Neill grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Nolan Gorman out at 2nd. Tyler O'Neill out at 1st. (+11.4%)
  4. Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Kyle Isbel to 3rd. (+11.3%)
  5. MJ Melendez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Edward Olivares to 3rd. (+11.1%)

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

Lars Nootbaar strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:45.685
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 3.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2568rpm.
    Spin Direction: 295°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2508rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2652rpm.
    Spin Direction: 313°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Paul Goldschmidt singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:28.826
Win Probability: 50.2% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 3.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2172rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 0.04)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
    Spin Direction: 328°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2720rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.0 mph at a -4.0° angle, and travelled 16.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Arenado grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Paul Goldschmidt out at 2nd. Nolan Arenado out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:27.986
Win Probability: 45.2% (-5.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2507rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 0.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2558rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.6 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 65.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 3.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Nelson Velazquez lines out sharply to center fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:25.675
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2191rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 108.1 mph at a 15.0° angle, and travelled 343.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:24.791
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2151rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2168rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.0 mph at a 43.0° angle, and travelled 301.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.207
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2309rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2300rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.4 mph at a 35.0° angle, and travelled 325.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

2nd Inning

Top

Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.195
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 2.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2564rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.8)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2620rpm.
    Spin Direction: 341°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (2.05, 0.98)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Gorman singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Velazquez.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:56.606
Win Probability: 50.3% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2495rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2696rpm.
    Spin Direction: 304°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, -0.02)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2606rpm.
    Spin Direction: 301°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.7 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 171.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Tyler O'Neill grounds into a force out, pitcher Cole Ragans to second baseman Michael Massey. Nolan Gorman out at 2nd. Tyler O'Neill to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.588
Win Probability: 47.2% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2125rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 0.82)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 44.0 mph at a -65.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Tommy Edman homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field. Tyler O'Neill scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:00.371
Win Probability: 66.7% (+19.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 4.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2486rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.2 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 396.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jordan Walker lines out to left fielder Samad Taylor.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:22.653
Win Probability: 65.9% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2640rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2617rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.7 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 322.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:46.659
Win Probability: 31.7% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2197rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (1.22, 4.43)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2430rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-1.87, 2.07)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 95°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 4.35)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Freddy Fermin grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.450
Win Probability: 29.9% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 4.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2108rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (0.9, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2297rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 3.79)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 93°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.5 mph at a -11.0° angle, and travelled 14.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Edward Olivares pops out to third baseman Nolan Arenado in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.760
Win Probability: 28.8% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 70.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2060rpm.
    Spin Direction: 312°.
    Plate Position: (1.51, 4.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2267rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 2.33)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 89°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2139rpm.
    Spin Direction: 114°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 4.92)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 2.82)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2370rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.1 mph at a 72.0° angle, and travelled 92.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

3rd Inning

Top

Andrew Knizner walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:51.427
Win Probability: 74.0% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2615rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 0.93)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 0.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2379rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2110rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 3.75)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Lars Nootbaar strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:17.778
Win Probability: 71.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 3.89)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 2.89)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 10°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 302°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 1.57)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2656rpm.
    Spin Direction: 293°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 0.61)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Paul Goldschmidt singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Velazquez. Andrew Knizner to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:57.036
Win Probability: 74.2% (+2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2546rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.6 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 165.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Arenado doubles (22) on a line drive to left fielder Samad Taylor. Andrew Knizner scores. Paul Goldschmidt to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:16.847
Win Probability: 84.6% (+10.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 327°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.9 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 185.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Willson Contreras strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.331
Win Probability: 79.9% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 337°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2719rpm.
    Spin Direction: 7°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 3.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2671rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.4)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Gorman grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:02.789
Win Probability: 76.4% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2658rpm.
    Spin Direction: 307°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 3.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2557rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.1 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 105.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Samad Taylor grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:21.786
Win Probability: 21.2% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2312rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.2 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 53.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.65)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Matt Duffy lines out to second baseman Nolan Gorman.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.323
Win Probability: 19.6% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2472rpm.
    Spin Direction: 101°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 0.68)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2195rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.0 mph at a 12.0° angle, and travelled 196.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:23.697
Win Probability: 20.8% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.7mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2229rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2214rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 4.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.3mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2395rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (-1.23, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.3 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 59.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Steven Matz
Nelson Velazquez homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field. Kyle Isbel scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 03:39.688
Win Probability: 39.0% (+18.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.4mph -> 69.6mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 323°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 101°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 4.03)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.9mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2401rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 1.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, -0.05)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 107.1 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 441.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Steven Matz
Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (22) on a fly ball to second baseman Nolan Gorman.

Event: Double
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:53.408
Win Probability: 41.7% (+2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 83°.
    Plate Position: (1.58, 3.07)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
    Spin Direction: 323°.
    Plate Position: (-1.6, 2.53)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2143rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 3.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 70.1 mph at a 48.0° angle, and travelled 191.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Steven Matz
Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:46.557
Win Probability: 37.7% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2286rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 70.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2206rpm.
    Spin Direction: 324°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 88.3 mph at a 54.0° angle, and travelled 237.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

4th Inning

Top

Tyler O'Neill strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.723
Win Probability: 60.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2017rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2147rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.71, -0.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 292°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 0.97)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Tommy Edman flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.460
Win Probability: 58.3% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2256rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.28)
    In the zone? No, below by 1.578 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2235rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.6 mph at a 52.0° angle, and travelled 254.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Jordan Walker walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:08.358
Win Probability: 59.6% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2216rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, -0.15)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2627rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Andrew Knizner grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:55.293
Win Probability: 57.2% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2510rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1999rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.41, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1965rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 0.9)
    In the zone? No
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1983rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 61.8 mph at a -49.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.291
Win Probability: 39.8% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.4mph -> 70.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2263rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 48.5 mph at a 46.0° angle, and travelled 129.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Freddy Fermin lines out sharply to third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.793
Win Probability: 37.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.0 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 173.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Edward Olivares called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:40.034
Win Probability: 36.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2479rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 2.24)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 3.53)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2369rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2300rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

5th Inning

Top

Lars Nootbaar walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:30.743
Win Probability: 67.5% (+3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2533rpm.
    Spin Direction: 312°.
    Plate Position: (-1.49, 1.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2175rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 2.4)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 102°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 307°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 0.58)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 1.89)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2527rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Paul Goldschmidt lines out sharply to left fielder Samad Taylor.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:30.067
Win Probability: 64.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2115rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2649rpm.
    Spin Direction: 290°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 0.93)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.32)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 340°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.5 mph at a 20.0° angle, and travelled 312.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Arenado reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Lars Nootbaar to 2nd.

Event: Field Error
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:39.106
Win Probability: 67.9% (+3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2045rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.1 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 66.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.58)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Willson Contreras singles on a line drive to right fielder Nelson Velazquez. Lars Nootbaar scores. Nolan Arenado to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:32.155
Win Probability: 80.4% (+12.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2609rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 1.6)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.658 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2095rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.5 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 211.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 1.91)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Nolan Gorman walks. Willson Contreras to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:45.911
Win Probability: 82.5% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2630rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 327°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 0.0)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2486rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 4.0)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2624rpm.
    Spin Direction: 76°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 280°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Tyler O'Neill grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Nolan Gorman out at 2nd. Tyler O'Neill out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 02:09.147
Win Probability: 71.1% (-11.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2089rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (1.24, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2038rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 303°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 0.31)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2604rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (1.63, 4.04)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2010rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 73.0 mph at a -16.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.05)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
    • Details: Grounded Into DP
    Out Number: 2
    Credits:
    • Bobby Witt Jr. - Shortstop
    • Michael Massey - Second Base
P: Cole Ragans

Bottom

Samad Taylor strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.858
Win Probability: 25.7% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 4.14)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2148rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Matt Duffy grounds out, pitcher Steven Matz to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:01.123
Win Probability: 23.5% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2285rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2243rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 1.85)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 318°.
    Plate Position: (-1.64, 0.29)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.0 mph at a -15.0° angle, and travelled 11.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 3.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:01.738
Win Probability: 22.1% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 1.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2273rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

6th Inning

Top

Tommy Edman hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:21.900
Win Probability: 80.5% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2849rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2309rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 3.24)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2922rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.6)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2955rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2871rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (2.21, -0.24)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: James McArthur
Jordan Walker walks. Tommy Edman to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:38.617
Win Probability: 84.2% (+3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 3.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 3.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2302rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2312rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 3.33)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: James McArthur
Andrew Knizner lines out sharply to right fielder Nelson Velazquez. Tommy Edman to 3rd.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:41.347
Win Probability: 83.1% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2252rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 1.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2355rpm.
    Spin Direction: 54°.
    Plate Position: (1.5, 0.41)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 0.99)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.3 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 311.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: James McArthur
Lars Nootbaar grounds into a double play, first baseman Salvador Perez to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Jordan Walker out at 2nd. Lars Nootbaar out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:11.465
Win Probability: 74.0% (-9.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2824rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 1.37)
    In the zone? No, below by 1.309 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3007rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (1.94, -0.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2417rpm.
    Spin Direction: 58°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.2 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: James McArthur

Bottom

Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:53.230
Win Probability: 22.5% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2219rpm.
    Spin Direction: 109°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 3.42)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2171rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2288rpm.
    Spin Direction: 89°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 2.51)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 94°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (-1.35, 2.1)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 40°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:51.232
Win Probability: 20.0% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.4mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (1.56, 2.52)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 104°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.0 mph at a 78.0° angle, and travelled 37.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to left fielder Tyler O'Neill.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:57.280
Win Probability: 22.0% (+2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2177rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 3.08)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 2.46)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2243rpm.
    Spin Direction: 112°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.7 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 101.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Steven Matz
Salvador Perez pops out to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:43.610
Win Probability: 18.5% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2254rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.4 mph at a 71.0° angle, and travelled 115.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Matz

7th Inning

Top

Paul Goldschmidt grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:38.564
Win Probability: 79.9% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2457rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2410rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 76°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 3.0)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 62.2 mph at a -20.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.36, 1.94)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Dylan Coleman
Nolan Arenado hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:53.292
Win Probability: 81.6% (+1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2552rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2610rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (-2.92, 4.25)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Coleman
Cardinals challenged (force play), call on the field was upheld: Cardinals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Willson Contreras grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Nolan Arenado out at 2nd. Willson Contreras to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:31.498
Win Probability: 79.6% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2501rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (1.62, 0.27)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2461rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 2.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2485rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 2.6)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 75°.
    Plate Position: (2.91, 1.44)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2462rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.5 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 96.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Dylan Coleman
Nolan Gorman pops out to third baseman Matt Duffy.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.520
Win Probability: 77.9% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 3.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2024rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2089rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2048rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.3 mph at a 70.0° angle, and travelled 101.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Taylor Hearn

Bottom

Freddy Fermin singles on a line drive to center fielder Lars Nootbaar.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:05.894
Win Probability: 29.0% (+6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2228rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2266rpm.
    Spin Direction: 84°.
    Plate Position: (1.79, 0.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2296rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 1.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.4 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 235.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Drew VerHagen
Edward Olivares grounds into a double play, pitcher Drew VerHagen to second baseman Nolan Gorman to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Freddy Fermin out at 2nd. Edward Olivares out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 01:42.033
Win Probability: 15.4% (-13.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2283rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2254rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2209rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 62.7 mph at a -24.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Drew VerHagen
MJ Melendez flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.174
Win Probability: 13.8% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.3mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 47°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.4 mph at a 38.0° angle, and travelled 361.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Drew VerHagen

8th Inning

Top

Tyler O'Neill grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:39.831
Win Probability: 85.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2188rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (1.56, 4.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.66)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.1mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1824rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.7 mph at a -11.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Taylor Hearn
Tommy Edman homers (10) on a fly ball to left field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:51.448
Win Probability: 92.2% (+7.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.5 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 403.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Taylor Hearn
Jordan Walker pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:15.990
Win Probability: 91.6% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2011rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.5 mph at a 68.0° angle, and travelled 143.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Taylor Hearn
Andrew Knizner called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:14.925
Win Probability: 91.3% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1980rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 3.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2069rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2321rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2019rpm.
    Spin Direction: 298°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 0.34)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2111rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2209rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 4.19)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2241rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Taylor Hearn

Bottom

Matt Duffy doubles (7) on a ground ball to left fielder Tyler O'Neill.

Event: Double
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:56.960
Win Probability: 15.6% (+6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 3.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.0 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 71.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Giovanny Gallegos
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Matt Duffy scores.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:40.189
Win Probability: 24.9% (+9.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2295rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.87)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.3 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 90.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 1.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Giovanny Gallegos
Nelson Velazquez flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.

Event: Flyout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:11.907
Win Probability: 17.8% (-7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2373rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.7 mph at a 34.0° angle, and travelled 306.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Giovanny Gallegos
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:43.737
Win Probability: 29.1% (+11.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2367rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.7 mph at a -26.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Giovanny Gallegos
Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.676
Win Probability: 20.1% (-9.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2173rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.0 mph at a -33.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero
Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.

Event: Groundout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:16.381
Win Probability: 7.6% (-12.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2216rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.1 mph at a -22.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: JoJo Romero

9th Inning

Top

Lars Nootbaar grounds out softly, third baseman Matt Duffy to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:09.955
Win Probability: 91.6% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1998rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 49.0 mph at a -64.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Hernández
Paul Goldschmidt strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.334
Win Probability: 91.0% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.9mph -> 90.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.0mph -> 91.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2322rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 2.05)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2058rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Hernández
Nolan Arenado singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:39.484
Win Probability: 91.4% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.6mph -> 92.0mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.9mph -> 92.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.3 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 100.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Willson Contreras walks. Nolan Arenado to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:36.540
Win Probability: 92.1% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.2mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2380rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.8mph -> 92.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 4.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 4.01)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1939rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 1.04)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1979rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.9mph -> 92.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2259rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.7mph -> 92.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Carlos Hernández
Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:00.358
Win Probability: 90.5% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.0mph -> 92.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.1mph -> 91.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2196rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, -0.03)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.8mph -> 92.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 1.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.4mph -> 91.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2297rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.9mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 3.73)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Carlos Hernández

Bottom

Freddy Fermin singles on a fly ball to left fielder Tyler O'Neill.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:17.049
Win Probability: 19.2% (+9.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2070rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.93)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.033 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2650rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.6 mph at a 37.0° angle, and travelled 237.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero
Edward Olivares grounds into a force out, shortstop Tommy Edman to second baseman Nolan Gorman. Freddy Fermin out at 2nd. Edward Olivares to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.466
Win Probability: 11.2% (-8.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2143rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.9 mph at a -19.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero
MJ Melendez singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Edward Olivares to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 3
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:23.445
Win Probability: 22.3% (+11.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2186rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2618rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2670rpm.
    Spin Direction: 296°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 0.63)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.1 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 256.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero
Matt Duffy singles on a ground ball to third baseman Nolan Arenado. Edward Olivares scores. Dairon Blanco to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:30.971
Win Probability: 34.3% (+12.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1600rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.8 mph at a -45.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero
Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Dairon Blanco out at 3rd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 5 - 4
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 00:50.561
Win Probability: 0.0% (-34.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1989rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 2.84)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.1 mph at a -20.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 2.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: JoJo Romero

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: Chris Guccione. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 98 balls, 4 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 2nd - Steven Matz to Edward Olivares - Pitch 2
  2. Bottom 3rd - Steven Matz to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 4
  3. Top 6th - James McArthur to Jordan Walker - Pitch 3
  4. Top 9th - Carlos Hernández to Nolan Gorman - Pitch 4

Strikes

Of the 53 called strikes, 4 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 4th - Cole Ragans to Tommy Edman - Pitch 1
  2. Top 5th - Cole Ragans to Willson Contreras - Pitch 1
  3. Top 6th - James McArthur to Lars Nootbaar - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 9th - JoJo Romero to Freddy Fermin - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

St. Louis Cardinals

Steven Matz

IP: 6.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 2
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.27

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 5
  2. 19
  3. 26
  4. 12
  5. 16
  6. 16
Single - 2 Double - 1 Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 3 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 3 Pop Out - 4
Drew VerHagen

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
Single - 1 Flyout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Giovanny Gallegos

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
Single - 2 Double - 1 Flyout - 1
JoJo Romero

IP: 1.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.43

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 3
  2. 14
Single - 3 Groundout - 2 Forceout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1

Kansas City Royals

Cole Ragans

IP: 5.0
Walks: 4
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 4 (1 unearned)
Hits: 6
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.88

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 93
  • Called Strike: 14
    Swinging Strike: 14
    Foul: 13
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
  • Ball: 33
    Ball In Dirt: 3
  • In play, no out: 4
    In play, out(s): 8
    In play, run(s): 3
  1. 13
  2. 17
  3. 21
  4. 14
  5. 28
Single - 4 Double - 1 Home Run - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 2
James McArthur

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 18
Walk - 1 Hit By Pitch - 1 Lineout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Dylan Coleman

IP: 0.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Hit By Pitch - 1 Groundout - 1 Forceout - 1
Taylor Hearn

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 4
  2. 16
Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Pop Out - 2
Carlos Hernández

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 20
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 2 Groundout - 1

Player Breakdown

Cardinals

Royals