Game Information

Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

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Game Status: Final

Score: 3 - 4

Summary: The Red Sox beat the Royals, 4 - 3.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Garcia, M DH 3 0 1 0 1 1 .278 .704
Witt Jr. SS 3 0 1 0 1 0 .269 .785
Massey 2B 4 0 1 0 0 2 .223 .658
Perez, S 1B 4 0 0 0 0 2 .246 .713
Melendez, M LF 4 2 2 2 0 1 .223 .682
Fermin C 4 1 1 1 0 1 .303 .881
Waters RF 3 0 0 0 0 3 .237 .702
 a-Olivares PH 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250 .712
 1-Blanco PR 0 0 0 0 0 0 .237 .688
Duffy, M 3B 4 0 0 0 0 1 .259 .636
Isbel CF 3 0 1 0 0 1 .225 .634
Totals 32 3 7 3 3 12

a - Walked for Waters in the 9th.;
1 - Ran for Olivares in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Isbel (17, Pivetta); Massey (11, Martin, C).
HR Melendez, M 2 (12, 2nd inning off Pivetta, 0 on, 0 out, 4th inning off Pivetta, 0 on, 0 out); Fermin (9, 9th inning off Jansen, K, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Fermin 4; Garcia, M; Isbel 2; Massey 2; Melendez, M 8; Witt Jr.
RBI Fermin (27); Melendez, M 2 (41).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Perez, S 2; Garcia, M 2.
GIDP Witt Jr.
Team RISP 0-for-3.
Team LOB 5.

Baserunning
CS Garcia, M (3, 3rd base by Pivetta/McGuire); Blanco (4, 2nd base by Jansen, K/McGuire).
PO Garcia, M (2nd base by Pivetta).

Fielding
E Fermin (6, catcher interference).
Outfield assists Isbel (Urías, L at home).
DP 2 (Fermin-Witt Jr.; Massey-Witt Jr.-Perez, S).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Lyles (L, 3-13) 8.0 7 4 4 1 6 1 6.13
Totals 8.0 7 4 4 1 6 1

Boston Red Sox

Batters

Batters - BOS ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Duran, Ja CF-LF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .302 .848
Yoshida LF 4 1 1 0 0 0 .304 .839
Duvall CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243 .816
Story DH 4 0 0 0 0 3 .000 .000
Devers 3B 2 1 0 0 1 0 .263 .846
Casas 1B 3 1 1 1 0 0 .252 .836
Verdugo, A RF 3 1 1 2 0 1 .275 .778
Urías, L 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0 .169 .560
McGuire C 3 0 1 1 0 0 .265 .672
Reyes, P SS 3 0 3 0 0 0 .321 .780
Totals 28 4 7 4 1 6

Batting
2B Yoshida (26, Lyles); Verdugo, A (29, Lyles).
HR Casas (18, 2nd inning off Lyles, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Casas 4; McGuire; Reyes, P 3; Verdugo, A 2; Yoshida 2.
RBI Casas (42); McGuire (14); Verdugo, A 2 (43).
2-out RBI McGuire; Verdugo, A 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Story.
GIDP Yoshida.
Team RISP 2-for-5.
Team LOB 2.

Baserunning
CS Reyes, P (2, 2nd base by Lyles/Fermin).

Fielding
E Casas (5, fielding).
Pickoffs Pivetta (Garcia, M at 2nd base).
DP (Reyes, P-Urías, L-Casas).

Pitchers

Pitchers - BOS IPHRERBBKHRERA
Pivetta (W, 8-6) 5.0 4 2 2 2 8 2 4.16
Schreiber (H, 9) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3.42
Winckowski (H, 14) 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2.90
Martin, C (H, 18) 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.45
Jansen, K (S, 25) 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 1 3.13
Totals 9.0 7 3 3 3 12 3

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Royals 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 1 5
Red Sox 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 4 7 1 2

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Kansas City Royals

  1. Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was overturned: MJ Melendez homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field. (+12.3%)
  2. MJ Melendez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field. (+10.3%)
  3. Edward Olivares walks. (+8.3%)
  4. Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jarren Duran. (+6.9%)
  5. Triston Casas flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez. (+6.1%)

Boston Red Sox

  1. Alex Verdugo doubles (29) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by left fielder MJ Melendez. Masataka Yoshida scores. Rafael Devers scores. (+25.0%)
  2. Bobby Witt Jr. grounds into a double play, shortstop Pablo Reyes to second baseman Luis Urias to first baseman Triston Casas. Maikel Garcia out at 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 1st. (+13.2%)
  3. Triston Casas homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field. (+11.0%)
  4. Masataka Yoshida doubles (26) on a fly ball to right fielder Drew Waters. (+8.1%)
  5. Reese McGuire singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alex Verdugo scores. Luis Urias out at home on the throw, center fielder Kyle Isbel to catcher Freddy Fermin to second baseman Michael Massey to catcher Freddy Fermin. (+7.1%)

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

Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.623
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2507rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2841rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2449rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 5.2)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2492rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 3.74)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2977rpm.
    Spin Direction: 12°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 0.18)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2763rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Bobby Witt Jr. walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:48.691
Win Probability: 50.2% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2337rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (1.25, 2.02)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (1.77, 2.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2453rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 3.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 3.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2348rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 1.23)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Luis Urias to first baseman Triston Casas. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:06.355
Win Probability: 48.4% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2335rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (1.43, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 3.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.7 mph at a -42.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:35.960
Win Probability: 45.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2396rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2359rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 4.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2661rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2620rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (2.52, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta

Bottom

Jarren Duran flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.834
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 79°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.5 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 355.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Masataka Yoshida grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:41.668
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2284rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1898rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (-1.67, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, -0.58)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.4 mph at a -7.0° angle, and travelled 26.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.68)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Trevor Story strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.647
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 1.42)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2269rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2182rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 2.96)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Plate Position: (1.59, 0.94)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

2nd Inning

Top

MJ Melendez homers (11) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:58.741
Win Probability: 60.3% (+10.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2410rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 0.97)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2801rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2409rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 107.2 mph at a 34.0° angle, and travelled 445.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.23, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Freddy Fermin called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:47.311
Win Probability: 58.2% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2322rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 1.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 97°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 4.4)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2858rpm.
    Spin Direction: 19°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.07)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.84 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Drew Waters strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.549
Win Probability: 56.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2934rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 0.6)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2823rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2425rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 0.41)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2386rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Matt Duffy reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Triston Casas.

Event: Field Error
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:23.266
Win Probability: 57.8% (+1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2533rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.2mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2810rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, -0.09)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.0 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Kyle Isbel hits a ground-rule double (17) on a line drive to left field. Matt Duffy to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:53.888
Win Probability: 61.1% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2825rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, -0.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (1.53, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2388rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.6 mph at a 20.0° angle, and travelled 325.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Maikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Alex Verdugo.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.728
Win Probability: 55.7% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2790rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 0.05)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3030rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 0.3)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.9 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 354.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta

Bottom

Rafael Devers grounds out softly, pitcher Jordan Lyles to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.653
Win Probability: 41.8% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2490rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 2.55)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1858rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 55.3 mph at a -65.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Triston Casas homers (18) on a fly ball to right center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:51.148
Win Probability: 52.8% (+11.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 108.7 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 431.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Alex Verdugo grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:29.974
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2382rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.9 mph at a -13.0° angle, and travelled 11.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Luis Urias flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.021
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2390rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2488rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.2 mph at a 60.0° angle, and travelled 218.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

3rd Inning

Top

Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Alex Verdugo.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.096
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (1.4, 2.01)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2465rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.0 mph at a 33.0° angle, and travelled 353.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Michael Massey strikes out swinging, catcher Reese McGuire to first baseman Triston Casas.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:13.914
Win Probability: 45.7% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2821rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2481rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 75.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2923rpm.
    Spin Direction: 14°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 0.14)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Pablo Reyes to first baseman Triston Casas.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:32.530
Win Probability: 44.5% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2479rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 88.5 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 124.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta

Bottom

Reese McGuire grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:50.212
Win Probability: 53.0% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 4.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 80°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 66.4 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 20.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Pablo Reyes singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Matt Duffy.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:40.515
Win Probability: 55.8% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 71.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2486rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 4.68)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2370rpm.
    Spin Direction: 68°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 29.3 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 13.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging and Pablo Reyes caught stealing 2nd, catcher Freddy Fermin to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to catcher Freddy Fermin.

Event: Strikeout Double Play
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 00:55.831
Win Probability: 50.0% (-5.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 1.65)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.144 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1745rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-1.43, 2.43)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1939rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
    • Details: Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 3
    Credits:
    • Freddy Fermin - Catcher
    • Bobby Witt Jr. - Shortstop
P: Jordan Lyles

4th Inning

Top

Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was overturned: MJ Melendez homers (12) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:38.371
Win Probability: 62.3% (+12.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2763rpm.
    Spin Direction: 28°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 0.26)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.7 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 369.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Freddy Fermin grounds out, third baseman Rafael Devers to first baseman Triston Casas.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:08.612
Win Probability: 60.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.4 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 26.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Drew Waters called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:33.180
Win Probability: 58.3% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2872rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2428rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 3.91)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2859rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Matt Duffy lines out to left fielder Masataka Yoshida.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.049
Win Probability: 57.2% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2334rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 3.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2836rpm.
    Spin Direction: 17°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 0.66)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.8 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 293.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta

Bottom

Masataka Yoshida doubles (26) on a fly ball to right fielder Drew Waters.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:03.057
Win Probability: 50.9% (+8.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2457rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1717rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 0.31)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2452rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.9 mph at a 61.0° angle, and travelled 214.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.1, 2.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Trevor Story grounds out, third baseman Matt Duffy to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:44.129
Win Probability: 45.4% (-5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2550rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 0.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2638rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (1.5, 2.25)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2536rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (1.68, 0.36)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.8 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 57.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.47)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Rafael Devers walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:38.219
Win Probability: 48.2% (+2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2401rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 3.33)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 3.68)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2301rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 3.78)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2243rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 3.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2283rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 3.96)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Triston Casas flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:00.754
Win Probability: 42.1% (-6.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1806rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 2.83)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1826rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-1.7, 2.88)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.5 mph at a 50.0° angle, and travelled 211.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.19, 2.53)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Alex Verdugo doubles (29) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by left fielder MJ Melendez. Masataka Yoshida scores. Rafael Devers scores.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:27.531
Win Probability: 67.1% (+25.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2460rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2456rpm.
    Spin Direction: 172°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1878rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.1 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 289.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Luis Urias reaches on catcher interference by Freddy Fermin. Luis Urias to 1st.

Event: Catcher Interference
Score: 2 - 3
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:55.331
Win Probability: 68.0% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 2.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2516rpm.
    Spin Direction: 19°.
    Plate Position: (1.7, -0.58)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 3.14)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Reese McGuire singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alex Verdugo scores. Luis Urias out at home on the throw, center fielder Kyle Isbel to catcher Freddy Fermin to second baseman Michael Massey to catcher Freddy Fermin.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:17.582
Win Probability: 75.1% (+7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.3 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 179.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles

5th Inning

Top

Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:46.381
Win Probability: 22.0% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2893rpm.
    Spin Direction: 15°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Pivetta
Maikel Garcia walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:40.257
Win Probability: 25.3% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2428rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2581rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2474rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2924rpm.
    Spin Direction: 22°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 0.12)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2405rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Masataka Yoshida. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:32.520
Win Probability: 30.5% (+5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2285rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 3.84)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 0.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.1 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.07, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta
Michael Massey called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 04:53.302
Win Probability: 18.8% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2867rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.04)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2844rpm.
    Spin Direction: 21°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2409rpm.
    Spin Direction: 191°.
    Plate Position: (-1.65, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2825rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 2.28)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.6mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2940rpm.
    Spin Direction: 18°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    9. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2798rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    11. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2871rpm.
    Spin Direction: 28°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Pivetta

Bottom

Pablo Reyes singles on a line drive to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:24.189
Win Probability: 83.4% (+2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2423rpm.
    Spin Direction: 78°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, 1.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 71.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2386rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.9 mph at a 17.0° angle, and travelled 232.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.243
Win Probability: 81.3% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1749rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 0.93)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Masataka Yoshida grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Pablo Reyes out at 2nd. Masataka Yoshida out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:42.316
Win Probability: 77.9% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1780rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.24)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.3 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 89.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
    • Details: Grounded Into DP
    Out Number: 2
    Credits:
    • Michael Massey - Second Base
    • Bobby Witt Jr. - Shortstop
P: Jordan Lyles

6th Inning

Top

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:51.984
Win Probability: 19.0% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 3.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2676rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (1.9, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: John Schreiber
MJ Melendez flies out to left fielder Masataka Yoshida.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:12.752
Win Probability: 16.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2613rpm.
    Spin Direction: 69°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 64°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2260rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1630rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, -0.01)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1681rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2678rpm.
    Spin Direction: 68°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.1 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 295.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: John Schreiber
Freddy Fermin flies out to center fielder Jarren Duran.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:47.435
Win Probability: 15.5% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (2.38, 1.73)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2209rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.9 mph at a 43.0° angle, and travelled 283.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: John Schreiber

Bottom

Trevor Story called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.682
Win Probability: 83.2% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2271rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (1.79, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 1.39)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.732 in.
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2532rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (2.7, -0.09)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 1.35)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.601 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Rafael Devers flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.265
Win Probability: 82.2% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1866rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 0.54)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 179°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.4 mph at a 41.0° angle, and travelled 266.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Triston Casas lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:23.164
Win Probability: 81.5% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 72°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1839rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.7 mph at a 10.0° angle, and travelled 160.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

7th Inning

Top

Drew Waters strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.655
Win Probability: 15.1% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.7mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1974rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 1.28)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Josh Winckowski
Matt Duffy strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:13.194
Win Probability: 12.7% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 99.0mph -> 90.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2002rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-1.51, 2.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2317rpm.
    Spin Direction: 43°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Josh Winckowski
Kyle Isbel flies out to left fielder Masataka Yoshida.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:19.586
Win Probability: 11.3% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2290rpm.
    Spin Direction: 64°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 2.35)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2064rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 89.3mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2135rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2261rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.61)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Plate Position: (1.03, 1.87)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.9mph -> 90.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2275rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.6 mph at a 49.0° angle, and travelled 246.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Josh Winckowski

Bottom

Alex Verdugo strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.575
Win Probability: 87.6% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 3.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2470rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (1.26, -2.18)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1763rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-1.44, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Luis Urias grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:09.074
Win Probability: 86.8% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2356rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-1.03, 2.14)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 1.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-1.47, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2477rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2306rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.5 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 19.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Reese McGuire grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.054
Win Probability: 86.2% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 3.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2452rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 3.65)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2380rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.35, 1.62)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2368rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.0 mph at a 0.0° angle, and travelled 52.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

8th Inning

Top

Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jarren Duran.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:37.781
Win Probability: 20.7% (+6.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2072rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2286rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 1.7)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 89.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2240rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 3.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.5 mph at a 0.0° angle, and travelled 56.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Martin
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds into a double play, shortstop Pablo Reyes to second baseman Luis Urias to first baseman Triston Casas. Maikel Garcia out at 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 00:43.386
Win Probability: 7.5% (-13.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2008rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2294rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.9 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 103.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Martin
Michael Massey doubles (11) on a line drive to right fielder Alex Verdugo.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:44.860
Win Probability: 10.6% (+3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.43)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.532 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.0 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 186.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 2.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Chris Martin
Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder Alex Verdugo.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.284
Win Probability: 6.2% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2280rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.1 mph at a 36.0° angle, and travelled 351.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Martin

Bottom

Pablo Reyes singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:42.227
Win Probability: 94.8% (+1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.4mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 1.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.57, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.97)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.6 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 78.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Jarren Duran grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Pablo Reyes out at 2nd. Jarren Duran to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:21.550
Win Probability: 93.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2537rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.4 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 118.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Masataka Yoshida grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Jarren Duran to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:11.755
Win Probability: 93.5% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1754rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.4 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 13.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Trevor Story strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.257
Win Probability: 92.4% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (1.5, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2555rpm.
    Spin Direction: 63°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 0.75)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2319rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2327rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2653rpm.
    Spin Direction: 48°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

9th Inning

Top

MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 4
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.025
Win Probability: 3.7% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.54)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.073 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 83°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 0.38)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2589rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 3.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 3.8)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kenley Jansen
Freddy Fermin homers (9) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:41.759
Win Probability: 9.2% (+5.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.0 mph at a 28.0° angle, and travelled 398.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kenley Jansen
Edward Olivares walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:12.917
Win Probability: 17.5% (+8.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2680rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2661rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 3.04)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2740rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (1.46, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2546rpm.
    Spin Direction: 92°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2638rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2684rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 88°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 0.26)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kenley Jansen
Matt Duffy grounds out, second baseman Luis Urias to first baseman Triston Casas.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 4
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 03:53.540
Win Probability: 0.0% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-1.05, 2.18)
    In the zone? No, left by 3.106 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2635rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2634rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (1.38, 2.88)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2636rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 3.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2728rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2409rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, 3.21)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2702rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.6 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 16.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kenley Jansen

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: Emil Jimenez. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 79 balls, 3 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Nick Pivetta to Maikel Garcia - Pitch 2
  2. Top 1st - Nick Pivetta to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 4
  3. Top 9th - Kenley Jansen to Matt Duffy - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 46 called strikes, 7 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 2nd - Nick Pivetta to Freddy Fermin - Pitch 5
  2. Bottom 3rd - Jordan Lyles to Jarren Duran - Pitch 1
  3. Bottom 6th - Jordan Lyles to Trevor Story - Pitch 3
  4. Bottom 6th - Jordan Lyles to Trevor Story - Pitch 5
  5. Top 8th - Chris Martin to Michael Massey - Pitch 1
  6. Top 9th - Kenley Jansen to MJ Melendez - Pitch 1
  7. Top 9th - Kenley Jansen to Matt Duffy - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Kansas City Royals

Jordan Lyles

IP: 8.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 6
Runs: 4
Hits: 7
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.4

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 102
  • Called Strike: 22
    Foul: 14
    Foul Tip: 2
    Swinging Strike: 8
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
  • Ball: 30
    Ball In Dirt: 2
  • In play, out(s): 15
    In play, run(s): 3
    In play, no out: 5
  1. 12
  2. 10
  3. 8
  4. 26
  5. 8
  6. 10
  7. 16
  8. 12
Single - 4 Double - 2 Home Run - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 4 Forceout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1 Strikeout Double Play - 1 Catcher Interference - 1

Boston Red Sox

Nick Pivetta

IP: 5.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 8
Runs: 2
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.29

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 90
  • Foul: 17
    Swinging Strike: 13
    Called Strike: 15
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 3
  • Ball: 27
    Ball In Dirt: 4
  • In play, out(s): 6
    In play, run(s): 2
    In play, no out: 3
  1. 21
  2. 25
  3. 9
  4. 14
  5. 21
Single - 1 Double - 1 Home Run - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 8 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 2
John Schreiber

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 2
Josh Winckowski

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Strikeout - 2 Flyout - 1
Chris Martin

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
Single - 1 Double - 1 Flyout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Kenley Jansen

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 19
Home Run - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1

Player Breakdown

Royals

Edward Olivares

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:

Red Sox

Trevor Story

Position(s): Designated Hitter

Results: