Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ San Diego Padres on Friday, June 2nd, 2023

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Game Status: Final

Score: 2 - 1

Summary: The Cubs beat the Padres, 2 - 1.

Decisions

Winner: Jameson Taillon (W, 1-3)
Loser: Michael Wacha (L, 5-2)
Save: Mark Leiter Jr. (S, 3)

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Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Hoerner 2B	3	1	1	0	1	0	.286	.733
Swanson SS	4	1	3	1	0	1	.274	.801
Happ LF	4	0	0	1	0	2	.273	.797
Suzuki RF	3	0	0	0	1	2	.288	.859
Tauchman CF	2	0	0	0	2	1	.333	.841
Morel, C DH	3	0	0	0	1	1	.284	1.018
Mancini 1B	4	0	0	0	0	4	.247	.658
Wisdom 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	.207	.805
Gomes C	3	0	0	0	0	1	.263	.717
Totals	30	2	4	2	5	13

Batting
HR Swanson (6, 5th inning off Wacha, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Hoerner; Swanson 6.
RBI Happ (23); Swanson (24).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Gomes; Suzuki.
Team RISP 0-for-5.
Team LOB 6.

Baserunning
CS Suzuki (3, 2nd base by Cosgrove/Sánchez).

Fielding
E Tauchman (2, fielding).
DP (Wisdom-Hoerner-Mancini).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	ERA
Taillon (W, 1-3)	5.2	3	1	1	0	3	7.05
Hughes (H, 1)	0.2	0	0	0	1	1	4.50
Merryweather (H, 1)	0.2	1	0	0	1	2	4.30
Alzolay (H, 7)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	2.25
Leiter Jr. (S, 3)	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	2.66
Totals	9.0	4	1	1	2	10

San Diego Padres

Batters

Batters - SD	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Bogaerts SS	4	0	1	1	0	0	.257	.738
Tatis Jr. RF	4	0	1	0	0	1	.253	.779
Soto, J LF	3	0	0	0	1	2	.255	.903
Machado, M 3B	4	0	0	0	0	2	.225	.639
Cronenworth 1B	4	0	0	0	0	2	.202	.683
Sánchez C	3	0	0	0	0	1	.250	.788
Carpenter DH	3	0	0	0	0	1	.179	.659
Odor 2B	3	1	2	0	0	0	.216	.723
1-Kim, Ha PR-2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	.241	.717
Grisham CF	2	0	0	0	1	1	.190	.667
Totals	30	1	4	1	2	10

1 - Ran for Odor in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Odor (6, Taillon).
TB Bogaerts; Odor 3; Tatis Jr.
RBI Bogaerts (21).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Tatis Jr.; Machado, M.
GIDP Bogaerts.
Team RISP 1-for-5.
Team LOB 4.

Pitchers

Pitchers - SD	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	ERA
Wacha (L, 5-2)	4.2	3	2	2	5	8	1	3.48
Cosgrove	1.1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.00
Wilson, S	1.2	1	0	0	0	2	0	2.57
Hill, T	1.1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.75
Totals	9.0	4	2	2	5	13	1

Game Info

Balk: Wacha.
Pitches-strikes: Taillon 75-56; Hughes 13-8; Merryweather 16-10; Alzolay 6-4; Leiter Jr. 13-9; Wacha 102-64; Cosgrove 17-10; Wilson, S 26-17; Hill, T 14-10.
Groundouts-flyouts: Taillon 3-3; Hughes 1-0; Merryweather 0-0; Alzolay 1-0; Leiter Jr. 0-0; Wacha 2-3; Cosgrove 1-0; Wilson, S 1-1; Hill, T 3-0.
Batters faced: Taillon 20; Hughes 3; Merryweather 4; Alzolay 2; Leiter Jr. 3; Wacha 22; Cosgrove 3; Wilson, S 6; Hill, T 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Hughes 1-0; Alzolay 2-0; Cosgrove 1-0; Hill, T 1-0.
Umpires: HP: Ryan Wills. 1B: Mark Ripperger. 2B: Shane Livensparger. 3B: Phil Cuzzi.
Weather: 66 degrees, Partly Cloudy.
Wind: 9 mph, L To R.
First pitch: 6:43 PM.
Duration: 2:44.
Att: 43,593.
Venue: Petco Park (San Diego, California)

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Showing:

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
Cubs	0 0,0,0,1	0 0,0,0,1	1 1,2,0,1	0 0,0,0,2	1 1,1,0,0	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,1,1,1	0 0,0,0,0	2	4	1	6
Padres	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,1,0,1	0 0,0,0,0	1 1,2,0,2	0 0,0,0,0	0 0,1,0,1	0 0,0,0,0	1	4	0	4

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago Cubs

Xander Bogaerts grounds into a double play, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Trey Mancini. Ha-Seong Kim to 3rd. Trent Grisham out at 2nd. Xander Bogaerts out at 1st. (+25.9%)
Dansby Swanson homers (6) on a fly ball to left field. (+11.9%)
Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging. (+11.6%)
Juan Soto strikes out swinging. (+8.9%)
Manny Machado grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Juan Soto out at 2nd. (+7.8%)

San Diego Padres

Rougned Odor singles on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman. Rougned Odor to 2nd. Rougned Odor advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Mike Tauchman. (+17.2%)
Rougned Odor doubles (6) on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman. (+9.2%)
Xander Bogaerts singles on a ground ball to third baseman Patrick Wisdom. Rougned Odor scores. (+7.9%)
Trent Grisham walks. (+6.0%)
Yan Gomes grounds into a force out, third baseman Manny Machado to second baseman Rougned Odor. Christopher Morel out at 2nd. (+5.1%)

Plays Table of Contents

1st Inning

Status Change - Pre-Game
Status Change - Warmup
Status Change - In Progress
Nico Hoerner walks.
Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
Ian Happ flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.
With Seiya Suzuki batting, Nico Hoerner advances to 2nd on a balk.
Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.

Bottom

Xander Bogaerts pops out to first baseman Trey Mancini.
Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to first baseman Trey Mancini.
Juan Soto pops out to third baseman Patrick Wisdom.

2nd Inning

Mike Tauchman walks.
Mound Visit.
Christopher Morel strikes out swinging.
Trey Mancini strikes out on a foul tip.
Batter Timeout.
Patrick Wisdom strikes out on a foul tip.

Bottom

Manny Machado strikes out swinging.
Jake Cronenworth lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
Gary Sanchez flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

3rd Inning

Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.
Nico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to left fielder Juan Soto.
Dansby Swanson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Trent Grisham. Nico Hoerner to 3rd.
On-field Delay. (2 minutes)
Ian Happ grounds into a force out, second baseman Rougned Odor to shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson out at 2nd. Ian Happ to 1st.
Seiya Suzuki pops out to second baseman Rougned Odor.

Bottom

Matt Carpenter flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
Batter Timeout.
Rougned Odor grounds out, pitcher Jameson Taillon to first baseman Trey Mancini.
Trent Grisham strikes out swinging.

4th Inning

Batter Timeout.
Mike Tauchman walks.
Batter Timeout.
Christopher Morel walks. Mike Tauchman to 2nd.
Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.
Patrick Wisdom flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Mike Tauchman to 3rd.
Yan Gomes grounds into a force out, third baseman Manny Machado to second baseman Rougned Odor. Christopher Morel out at 2nd.

Bottom

Xander Bogaerts pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner in foul territory.
Fernando Tatis Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
Juan Soto strikes out swinging.
Manny Machado lines out to center fielder Mike Tauchman.

5th Inning

Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.
Dansby Swanson homers (6) on a fly ball to left field.
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
Seiya Suzuki walks.
Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Tom Cosgrove replaces Michael Wacha.
Cubs challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: Seiya Suzuki caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Gary Sanchez to shortstop Xander Bogaerts.

Bottom

Jake Cronenworth lines out to center fielder Mike Tauchman.
Gary Sanchez lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
Matt Carpenter flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

6th Inning

Mike Tauchman strikes out swinging.
Christopher Morel grounds out, second baseman Rougned Odor to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.
Batter Timeout.
Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.

Bottom

Rougned Odor doubles (6) on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman.
Trent Grisham grounds out to first baseman Trey Mancini. Rougned Odor to 3rd.
Xander Bogaerts singles on a ground ball to third baseman Patrick Wisdom. Rougned Odor scores.
Mound Visit.
Fernando Tatis Jr. pops out to third baseman Patrick Wisdom in foul territory.
Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Brandon Hughes replaces Jameson Taillon.
Juan Soto walks. Xander Bogaerts to 2nd.
Manny Machado grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Juan Soto out at 2nd.

7th Inning

Pitching Change: Steven Wilson replaces Tom Cosgrove.
Batter Timeout.
Patrick Wisdom pops out to first baseman Jake Cronenworth in foul territory.
Yan Gomes flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.
Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Bottom

Jake Cronenworth strikes out swinging.
Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Julian Merryweather replaces Brandon Hughes.
Gary Sanchez strikes out swinging.
Matt Carpenter strikes out swinging.

8th Inning

Dansby Swanson singles on a line drive to left fielder Juan Soto.
Mound Visit.
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.
Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Tim Hill replaces Steven Wilson.
Mike Tauchman grounds out, second baseman Rougned Odor to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Bottom

Rougned Odor singles on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman. Rougned Odor to 2nd. Rougned Odor advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Mike Tauchman.
Injury Delay. (less than 20 seconds)
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Ha-Seong Kim replaces Rougned Odor.
Trent Grisham walks.
Mound Visit.
Pitching Change: Adbert Alzolay replaces Julian Merryweather.
Xander Bogaerts grounds into a double play, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Trey Mancini. Ha-Seong Kim to 3rd. Trent Grisham out at 2nd. Xander Bogaerts out at 1st.
Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging.

9th Inning

Ha-Seong Kim remains in the game as the second baseman.
Christopher Morel grounds out, second baseman Ha-Seong Kim to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.
Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.
Patrick Wisdom grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Bottom

Pitching Change: Mark Leiter Jr. replaces Adbert Alzolay.
Batter Timeout.
Juan Soto strikes out swinging.
Manny Machado strikes out swinging.
Jake Cronenworth strikes out swinging.

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Nico Hoerner walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:11.979
Win Probability: 53.6% (+3.6%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.3mph -> 83.4mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (0.67, 2.73)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2097rpm.
Spin Direction: 201°.

Plate Position: (1.8, 1.13)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.2mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1869rpm.
Spin Direction: 218°.

Plate Position: (-1.13, 1.78)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.6mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2058rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (2.24, 1.39)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (0.73, 2.41)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.4mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1581rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.67)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.2mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1529rpm.
Spin Direction: 247°.

Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.18)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.3mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
Spin Direction: 202°.

Plate Position: (1.38, 1.86)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Nico Hoerner (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Michael Wacha

Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:40.938
Win Probability: 50.2% (-3.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.6mph -> 81.1mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1999rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.49)

In the zone? No, below by 1.162 in.

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.5mph -> 75.8mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1508rpm.
Spin Direction: 236°.

Plate Position: (0.78, 1.77)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 73.1mph -> 66.7mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1744rpm.
Spin Direction: 24°.

Plate Position: (-1.57, 4.61)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1645rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Plate Position: (-0.75, 3.7)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Ian Happ flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.066
Win Probability: 47.4% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.1mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1803rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (0.82, 2.61)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.2mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.38)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.9mph -> 75.7mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1581rpm.
Spin Direction: 236°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.3 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 298.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-1.29, 2.79)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:52.349
Win Probability: 45.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:

Ball In Dirt

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 46.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
Spin Direction: 204°.

Plate Position: (0.56, 0.68)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.3mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2001rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (0.47, 2.5)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.7mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1580rpm.
Spin Direction: 235°.

Plate Position: (-0.66, 0.74)

In the zone? No

Count: 2 - 1

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 83.8mph -> 76.6mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1607rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-0.33, 1.57)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.0mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1681rpm.
Spin Direction: 240°.

Plate Position: (-0.06, 0.95)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Nico Hoerner (1B -> 2B)

Details: Balk

P: Michael Wacha

Bottom

Xander Bogaerts pops out to first baseman Trey Mancini.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.248
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.1mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2302rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.74)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2285rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (0.53, 2.0)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.2mph -> 73.1mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2734rpm.
Spin Direction: 64°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.4 mph at a 73.0° angle, and travelled 79.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.2, 2.9)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Fernando Tatis Jr. grounds out, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to first baseman Trey Mancini.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.026
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.0mph.
Break Angle: 44.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (0.38, 2.26)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.0mph.
Break Angle: 49.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2280rpm.
Spin Direction: 214°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.7 mph at a -17.0° angle, and travelled 9.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.2)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Juan Soto pops out to third baseman Patrick Wisdom.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.591
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.9mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2663rpm.
Spin Direction: 46°.

Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.57)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.4mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2373rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.8 mph at a 76.0° angle, and travelled 47.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.06, 3.14)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

2nd Inning

Top

Mike Tauchman walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:00.995
Win Probability: 53.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.2mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (0.24, 3.75)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.2mph -> 74.8mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1598rpm.
Spin Direction: 235°.

Plate Position: (-0.0, 1.03)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.5mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1965rpm.
Spin Direction: 212°.

Plate Position: (0.79, 3.97)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.6mph -> 75.5mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1539rpm.
Spin Direction: 240°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 1.48)

In the zone? No, below by 0.355 in.

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2044rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.87)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.4mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1532rpm.
Spin Direction: 237°.

Plate Position: (-0.24, 2.91)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.4mph -> 82.4mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2091rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (-0.58, 4.18)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Mike Tauchman (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Michael Wacha

Christopher Morel strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.457
Win Probability: 50.3% (-3.5%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 79.3mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1997rpm.
Spin Direction: 195°.

Plate Position: (0.48, 1.38)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.3mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (-0.78, 3.71)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.0mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1481rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.85)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.2mph -> 74.2mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1418rpm.
Spin Direction: 240°.

Plate Position: (-0.54, 2.01)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Trey Mancini strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.632
Win Probability: 47.2% (-3.1%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 74.3mph -> 67.7mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
Spin Direction: 30°.

Plate Position: (0.42, 1.56)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.7mph -> 72.5mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1566rpm.
Spin Direction: 241°.

Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.09)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.6mph -> 81.8mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1763rpm.
Spin Direction: 211°.

Plate Position: (-1.2, 3.71)

In the zone? No

Foul Tip

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.3mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2019rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (1.2, 3.2)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Patrick Wisdom strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:02.292
Win Probability: 44.9% (-2.3%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.0mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1961rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (0.79, 3.35)

In the zone? Yes

Ball In Dirt

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 75.7mph -> 69.2mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2155rpm.
Spin Direction: 20°.

Plate Position: (0.13, 0.12)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2035rpm.
Spin Direction: 192°.

Plate Position: (1.06, 1.89)

In the zone? No, right by 3.276 in.

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.3mph -> 74.7mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1566rpm.
Spin Direction: 238°.

Plate Position: (0.35, 1.39)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.3mph -> 83.6mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2067rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Plate Position: (0.3, 3.18)

In the zone? Yes

Foul Tip

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.2mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2075rpm.
Spin Direction: 191°.

Plate Position: (0.88, 2.44)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Bottom

Manny Machado strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.840
Win Probability: 52.8% (-2.3%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.6mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2231rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (0.31, 3.71)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2457rpm.
Spin Direction: 175°.

Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.92)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.5mph -> 73.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2772rpm.
Spin Direction: 74°.

Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.3mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2221rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (0.3, 3.49)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.8mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2685rpm.
Spin Direction: 65°.

Plate Position: (0.51, 3.19)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Jake Cronenworth lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:43.844
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.7%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.4mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (0.09, 2.71)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 82.5mph -> 75.1mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2684rpm.
Spin Direction: 43°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.7 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 268.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.56)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Gary Sanchez flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:45.641
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.1mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2375rpm.
Spin Direction: 204°.

Plate Position: (-0.51, 5.24)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.2mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2727rpm.
Spin Direction: 62°.

Plate Position: (0.3, 2.42)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.5mph -> 73.7mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2701rpm.
Spin Direction: 58°.

Plate Position: (0.53, 1.72)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (1.18, 3.17)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.6mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2683rpm.
Spin Direction: 65°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.3 mph at a 39.0° angle, and travelled 298.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.93, 2.25)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

3rd Inning

Top

Yan Gomes strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:51.281
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.6mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2080rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (0.87, 1.4)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.4mph -> 82.5mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1868rpm.
Spin Direction: 213°.

Plate Position: (-0.29, 1.26)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.9mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1496rpm.
Spin Direction: 237°.

Plate Position: (0.04, 1.67)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Nico Hoerner singles on a ground ball to left fielder Juan Soto.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:45.243
Win Probability: 50.3% (+2.8%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
Spin Direction: 190°.

Plate Position: (0.19, 3.28)

In the zone? No

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 74.2mph -> 68.0mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2223rpm.
Spin Direction: 34°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.5 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 85.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.51, 1.13)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Nico Hoerner (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Juan Soto - Outfielder

P: Michael Wacha

Dansby Swanson singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Trent Grisham. Nico Hoerner to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:21.118
Win Probability: 57.5% (+7.2%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Curveball
Speed: 74.4mph -> 68.5mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2137rpm.
Spin Direction: 26°.

Plate Position: (-0.16, 1.05)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2134rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (0.89, 1.34)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.3mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1546rpm.
Spin Direction: 237°.

Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.8)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1524rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-0.98, 1.8)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.2mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
Spin Direction: 202°.

Plate Position: (0.48, 2.37)

In the zone? Yes

In play, no out

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.1mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2012rpm.
Spin Direction: 197°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.6 mph at a 10.0° angle, and travelled 197.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.34, 2.94)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Dansby Swanson (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Trent Grisham - Outfielder

Nico Hoerner (1B -> 2B)

Details: Single

Nico Hoerner (2B -> 3B)

Details: Single

P: Michael Wacha

Ian Happ grounds into a force out, second baseman Rougned Odor to shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson out at 2nd. Ian Happ to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:08.864
Win Probability: 58.6% (+1.1%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Curveball
Speed: 73.2mph -> 66.1mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 15.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
Spin Direction: 37°.

Plate Position: (-0.57, 3.39)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1599rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (0.33, 1.81)

In the zone? Yes

In play, run(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.0mph -> 74.7mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1515rpm.
Spin Direction: 235°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.4 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 21.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.59, 3.07)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Ian Happ (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout
Credits:

Rougned Odor - Second Base

Dansby Swanson (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 2
Credits:

Rougned Odor - Second Base
Xander Bogaerts - Shortstop

Nico Hoerner (3B -> score)

Details: Forceout
Run Type: Earned

P: Michael Wacha

Seiya Suzuki pops out to second baseman Rougned Odor.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.481
Win Probability: 56.3% (-2.3%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.6mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2087rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (0.91, 1.28)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.1mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1840rpm.
Spin Direction: 214°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 57.4 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 169.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.82, 2.9)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Bottom

Matt Carpenter flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:06.242
Win Probability: 40.9% (-2.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.0mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2833rpm.
Spin Direction: 50°.

Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.54)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.8mph -> 74.0mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2798rpm.
Spin Direction: 44°.

Plate Position: (0.01, 2.16)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.2mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2173rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (0.83, 4.24)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.8mph -> 73.8mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2673rpm.
Spin Direction: 42°.

Plate Position: (-1.05, 2.79)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.2mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Plate Position: (-1.14, 2.75)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2281rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Plate Position: (0.43, 4.39)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.2mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.6 mph at a 41.0° angle, and travelled 352.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.41, 1.93)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Rougned Odor grounds out, pitcher Jameson Taillon to first baseman Trey Mancini.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:04.400
Win Probability: 39.0% (-1.9%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.8mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-1.06, 3.09)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.3mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1866rpm.
Spin Direction: 229°.

Plate Position: (0.45, 1.19)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.6mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2353rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-0.38, 3.48)

In the zone? No, above by 3.994 in.

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 91.2mph -> 84.2mph.
Break Angle: 14.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
Spin Direction: 191°.

Plate Position: (0.1, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (0.02, 3.68)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.1mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2856rpm.
Spin Direction: 44°.

Plate Position: (0.66, 1.31)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.8mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2306rpm.
Spin Direction: 213°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.1 mph at a -18.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.11, 2.56)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Trent Grisham strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.364
Win Probability: 37.7% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.6mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
Spin Direction: 204°.

Plate Position: (0.9, 3.61)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1859rpm.
Spin Direction: 225°.

Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.51)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.2mph.
Break Angle: 14.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
Spin Direction: 212°.

Plate Position: (0.82, 2.67)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.0mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2309rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (0.67, 2.47)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

4th Inning

Top

Mike Tauchman walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:32.633
Win Probability: 65.9% (+3.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 72.0mph -> 65.8mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1960rpm.
Spin Direction: 28°.

Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.78)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.8mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1516rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (0.27, 1.06)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.6mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1501rpm.
Spin Direction: 238°.

Plate Position: (0.19, 1.86)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.0mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1975rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (0.6, 3.44)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.3mph -> 83.9mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2106rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (-0.5, 4.36)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.5mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
Spin Direction: 213°.

Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.93)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.8mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1588rpm.
Spin Direction: 227°.

Plate Position: (-0.28, -0.11)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.0mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1561rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-1.43, 2.77)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Mike Tauchman (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Michael Wacha

Christopher Morel walks. Mike Tauchman to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:25.020
Win Probability: 71.2% (+5.3%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1566rpm.
Spin Direction: 242°.

Plate Position: (-0.67, 1.96)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.7mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1991rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (1.15, 1.65)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.2mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1958rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (0.64, 3.68)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.6mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2095rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Plate Position: (0.95, 1.18)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.6mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
Spin Direction: 202°.

Plate Position: (0.62, 2.18)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.6mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1627rpm.
Spin Direction: 241°.

Plate Position: (0.36, 3.05)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.9mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2042rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (-0.37, 1.27)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Christopher Morel (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

Mike Tauchman (1B -> 2B)

Details: Walk

P: Michael Wacha

Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 03:38.235
Win Probability: 66.3% (-4.9%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.0mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2056rpm.
Spin Direction: 197°.

Plate Position: (0.77, 1.28)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.7mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1894rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.69)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1967rpm.
Spin Direction: 215°.

Plate Position: (1.09, 2.01)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.1mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1593rpm.
Spin Direction: 243°.

Plate Position: (-0.43, 3.01)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1838rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (1.58, 0.93)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 2B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.8mph -> 75.9mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1577rpm.
Spin Direction: 243°.

Plate Position: (-0.21, 3.58)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.4mph -> 84.7mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1809rpm.
Spin Direction: 215°.

Plate Position: (0.12, 2.73)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 3 - 3

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.7mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2045rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (-0.01, 3.13)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Patrick Wisdom flies out to right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. Mike Tauchman to 3rd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:40.473
Win Probability: 62.3% (-4.0%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.6mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2031rpm.
Spin Direction: 200°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.4 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 342.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.87, 2.18)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Mike Tauchman (2B -> 3B)

Details: Flyout

P: Michael Wacha

Yan Gomes grounds into a force out, third baseman Manny Machado to second baseman Rougned Odor. Christopher Morel out at 2nd.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:33.982
Win Probability: 57.2% (-5.1%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.7mph -> 76.6mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1585rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.3 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 47.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.96)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Yan Gomes (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Christopher Morel (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 3
Credits:

Manny Machado - Third Base
Rougned Odor - Second Base

P: Michael Wacha

Bottom

Xander Bogaerts pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.064
Win Probability: 39.8% (-3.0%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2549rpm.
Spin Direction: 174°.

Plate Position: (-0.08, 3.44)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.6 mph at a 63.0° angle, and travelled 165.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.69)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Fernando Tatis Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nico Hoerner.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:29.077
Win Probability: 43.2% (+3.4%)

Play Events:

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.4mph -> 74.2mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2743rpm.
Spin Direction: 83°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 60.8 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 22.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.57, 1.95)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Fernando Tatis Jr. (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Nico Hoerner - Second Base

P: Jameson Taillon

Juan Soto strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:59.971
Win Probability: 39.2% (-4.0%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.2mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2612rpm.
Spin Direction: 196°.

Plate Position: (0.24, 2.68)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.3mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1830rpm.
Spin Direction: 228°.

Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.12)

In the zone? Yes

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.9mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (0.34, 1.07)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.7mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2301rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.34)

In the zone? No

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Manny Machado lines out to center fielder Mike Tauchman.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:57.021
Win Probability: 36.2% (-3.0%)

Play Events:

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (0.95, 2.95)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.8mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2770rpm.
Spin Direction: 52°.

Plate Position: (1.55, 0.63)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.4mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
Spin Direction: 209°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.4 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 364.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.43, 2.16)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

5th Inning

Top

Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.278
Win Probability: 61.4% (-2.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 74.4mph -> 68.0mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 14.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2255rpm.
Spin Direction: 28°.

Plate Position: (0.32, 1.67)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.6mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1916rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Plate Position: (-0.8, 1.62)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 83.0mph -> 75.7mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1546rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.37)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.6mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1763rpm.
Spin Direction: 212°.

Plate Position: (-1.18, 3.98)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.9mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1500rpm.
Spin Direction: 248°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.1 mph at a 32.0° angle, and travelled 344.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.58, 3.34)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Dansby Swanson homers (6) on a fly ball to left field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:15.950
Win Probability: 73.3% (+11.9%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.4mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1496rpm.
Spin Direction: 246°.

Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.29)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.3mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1806rpm.
Spin Direction: 217°.

Plate Position: (-1.77, 2.9)

In the zone? No

In play, run(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.3mph -> 74.9mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1585rpm.
Spin Direction: 239°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.5 mph at a 24.0° angle, and travelled 360.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.34, 3.0)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Dansby Swanson (none -> score)

Details: Home Run
Run Type: Earned

P: Michael Wacha

Ian Happ strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:06.391
Win Probability: 72.0% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.2mph -> 74.5mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1536rpm.
Spin Direction: 245°.

Plate Position: (-0.48, 3.33)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.5mph -> 83.9mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1984rpm.
Spin Direction: 214°.

Plate Position: (0.05, 3.45)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.2mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2030rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (-1.26, 4.28)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.1mph -> 83.6mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2054rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-1.95, 2.57)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.5mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1583rpm.
Spin Direction: 238°.

Plate Position: (-0.26, 0.47)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 3 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.2mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1620rpm.
Spin Direction: 240°.

Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.77)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Michael Wacha

Seiya Suzuki walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:44.971
Win Probability: 73.0% (+1.0%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.8mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1850rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (0.34, 1.16)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.2mph.
Break Angle: 0.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2114rpm.
Spin Direction: 194°.

Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.67)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.1mph.
Break Angle: 44.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1888rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Plate Position: (-1.45, 2.61)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.1mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
Spin Direction: 195°.

Plate Position: (0.7, 1.14)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.8mph.
Break Angle: 44.4°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1876rpm.
Spin Direction: 213°.

Plate Position: (0.15, 1.58)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 4 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.9mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1854rpm.
Spin Direction: 217°.

Plate Position: (0.11, 1.39)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Seiya Suzuki (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Michael Wacha

Cubs challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: Seiya Suzuki caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Gary Sanchez to shortstop Xander Bogaerts.

Event: Caught Stealing 2B
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.570
Win Probability: 71.1% (-1.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 75.9mph -> 68.9mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2619rpm.
Spin Direction: 265°.

Plate Position: (0.53, 1.78)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.4mph -> 69.7mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2643rpm.
Spin Direction: 273°.

Plate Position: (-1.29, 2.04)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Seiya Suzuki (1B -> out)

Details: Caught Stealing 2B
Out Number: 3
Credits:

Gary Sánchez - Catcher
Xander Bogaerts - Shortstop

P: Tom Cosgrove

Bottom

Jake Cronenworth lines out to center fielder Mike Tauchman.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:35.408
Win Probability: 25.7% (-3.2%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Curveball
Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.1mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2634rpm.
Spin Direction: 40°.

Plate Position: (0.52, 2.56)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.5mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2652rpm.
Spin Direction: 190°.

Plate Position: (1.62, 1.89)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.4mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2274rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.3 mph at a 18.0° angle, and travelled 306.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.75)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Gary Sanchez lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:42.337
Win Probability: 23.5% (-2.2%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.8mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.99)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.6mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2761rpm.
Spin Direction: 65°.

Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.11)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.9mph -> 84.8mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2267rpm.
Spin Direction: 204°.

Plate Position: (-0.38, 4.07)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.3mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2738rpm.
Spin Direction: 39°.

Plate Position: (1.03, 0.7)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.6mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2686rpm.
Spin Direction: 53°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.1 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 294.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.33, 1.62)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Matt Carpenter flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:52.576
Win Probability: 22.1% (-1.4%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 93.8mph -> 84.8mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (-1.01, 4.21)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.4mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
Spin Direction: 187°.

Plate Position: (0.99, 2.67)

In the zone? No

Foul Tip

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.3mph.
Break Angle: 34.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1769rpm.
Spin Direction: 228°.

Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.63)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.1mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (0.5, 4.34)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Curveball
Speed: 80.4mph -> 72.7mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2637rpm.
Spin Direction: 43°.

Plate Position: (0.24, 2.14)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.3mph.
Break Angle: 7.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
Spin Direction: 172°.

Plate Position: (0.77, 2.52)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Changeup
Speed: 86.5mph -> 78.2mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1812rpm.
Spin Direction: 227°.

Plate Position: (-0.94, 2.4)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Cutter
Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.7mph.
Break Angle: 10.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2583rpm.
Spin Direction: 192°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.7 mph at a 42.0° angle, and travelled 323.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 2.62)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

6th Inning

Top

Mike Tauchman strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.879
Win Probability: 76.2% (-1.7%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 74.8mph -> 67.1mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2470rpm.
Spin Direction: 278°.

Plate Position: (0.11, 2.07)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 74.8mph -> 66.7mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2593rpm.
Spin Direction: 276°.

Plate Position: (0.96, 2.59)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.9mph -> 82.2mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
Spin Direction: 114°.

Plate Position: (0.86, 2.66)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.6mph -> 83.9mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
Spin Direction: 127°.

Plate Position: (0.36, 3.04)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tom Cosgrove

Christopher Morel grounds out, second baseman Rougned Odor to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.382
Win Probability: 74.9% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.7mph -> 69.6mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
Spin Direction: 273°.

Plate Position: (0.63, 3.53)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 74.5mph -> 68.0mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 12.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2573rpm.
Spin Direction: 275°.

Plate Position: (0.59, 1.18)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.7mph -> 70.5mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2448rpm.
Spin Direction: 269°.

Plate Position: (0.2, 2.94)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 75.4mph -> 69.6mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2479rpm.
Spin Direction: 274°.

Plate Position: (1.92, 1.55)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.3mph -> 70.4mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2502rpm.
Spin Direction: 270°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 57.2 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.76, 1.7)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tom Cosgrove

Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.084
Win Probability: 74.0% (-0.9%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.2mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
Spin Direction: 130°.

Plate Position: (1.11, 1.96)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.7mph -> 68.2mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2472rpm.
Spin Direction: 271°.

Plate Position: (0.44, 3.44)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.2mph -> 82.5mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
Spin Direction: 119°.

Plate Position: (-1.24, 1.8)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 74.9mph -> 67.7mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
Spin Direction: 279°.

Plate Position: (-0.44, 1.46)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 76.9mph -> 69.6mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2568rpm.
Spin Direction: 274°.

Plate Position: (0.5, 1.94)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 77.2mph -> 70.1mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2552rpm.
Spin Direction: 283°.

Plate Position: (-0.87, 1.39)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tom Cosgrove

Bottom

Rougned Odor doubles (6) on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman.

Event: Double
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:22.289
Win Probability: 35.2% (+9.2%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2515rpm.
Spin Direction: 191°.

Plate Position: (1.1, 2.75)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.4mph -> 83.7mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2330rpm.
Spin Direction: 214°.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 3.84)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Changeup
Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.8mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1690rpm.
Spin Direction: 229°.

Plate Position: (0.58, 0.69)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.3mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2219rpm.
Spin Direction: 211°.

Plate Position: (-1.18, 4.28)

In the zone? No

In play, no out

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.6mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2177rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.3 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 230.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.77)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Rougned Odor (none -> 2B)

Details: Double
Credits:

Mike Tauchman - Outfielder

P: Jameson Taillon

Trent Grisham grounds out to first baseman Trey Mancini. Rougned Odor to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:09.673
Win Probability: 32.2% (-3.0%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Curveball
Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.9mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 13.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2722rpm.
Spin Direction: 41°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.1 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.55, 2.07)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Rougned Odor (2B -> 3B)

Details: Groundout

P: Jameson Taillon

Xander Bogaerts singles on a ground ball to third baseman Patrick Wisdom. Rougned Odor scores.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:12.230
Win Probability: 40.1% (+7.9%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.7mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2241rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.55)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.5mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2697rpm.
Spin Direction: 64°.

Plate Position: (0.12, 3.11)

In the zone? Yes

In play, run(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.2mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2380rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 61.7 mph at a -55.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.96, 2.11)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Xander Bogaerts (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Patrick Wisdom - Third Base

Rougned Odor (3B -> score)

Details: Single
Run Type: Earned

P: Jameson Taillon

Fernando Tatis Jr. pops out to third baseman Patrick Wisdom in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:13.768
Win Probability: 34.9% (-5.2%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (0.11, 1.57)

In the zone? No, below by 2.861 in.

Ball In Dirt

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 78.0mph -> 70.6mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 10.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2671rpm.
Spin Direction: 51°.

Plate Position: (0.33, 0.18)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 78.4mph -> 71.6mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2620rpm.
Spin Direction: 65°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.4 mph at a 73.0° angle, and travelled 98.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.64)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Jameson Taillon

Juan Soto walks. Xander Bogaerts to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:40.394
Win Probability: 38.6% (+3.7%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 82.1mph -> 75.2mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
Spin Direction: 262°.

Plate Position: (-1.56, 1.22)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.2mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
Spin Direction: 258°.

Plate Position: (-1.26, 1.33)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 82.1mph -> 74.7mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2279rpm.
Spin Direction: 277°.

Plate Position: (-1.95, 1.16)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 81.3mph -> 74.3mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2385rpm.
Spin Direction: 289°.

Plate Position: (-0.07, 0.55)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 81.6mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2425rpm.
Spin Direction: 278°.

Plate Position: (-1.25, 1.08)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Juan Soto (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

Xander Bogaerts (1B -> 2B)

Details: Walk

P: Brandon Hughes

Manny Machado grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Juan Soto out at 2nd.

Event: Forceout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.418
Win Probability: 30.8% (-7.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.3mph.
Break Angle: 37.2°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
Spin Direction: 139°.

Plate Position: (-0.9, 1.86)

In the zone? No, left by 1.325 in.

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 38.4°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
Spin Direction: 137°.

Plate Position: (-1.51, 1.42)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 82.0mph -> 75.1mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
Spin Direction: 246°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.9 mph at a -13.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.45, 1.58)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Manny Machado (none -> 1B)

Details: Forceout

Juan Soto (1B -> out)

Details: Forceout
Out Number: 3
Credits:

Dansby Swanson - Shortstop
Nico Hoerner - Second Base

P: Brandon Hughes

7th Inning

Top

Patrick Wisdom pops out to first baseman Jake Cronenworth in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:44.540
Win Probability: 66.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.6mph -> 72.8mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2432rpm.
Spin Direction: 71°.

Plate Position: (1.0, 1.85)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 77.8mph -> 70.8mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2449rpm.
Spin Direction: 68°.

Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.82)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.3mph -> 72.6mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2711rpm.
Spin Direction: 76°.

Plate Position: (0.85, 2.84)

In the zone? No, right by 0.74 in.

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.5mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
Spin Direction: 202°.

Plate Position: (0.17, 3.47)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.8mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2459rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.0 mph at a 72.0° angle, and travelled 92.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.48, 2.84)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Steven Wilson

Yan Gomes flies out to center fielder Trent Grisham.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.737
Win Probability: 64.9% (-1.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.3mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2731rpm.
Spin Direction: 71°.

Plate Position: (0.37, 1.73)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.5mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2324rpm.
Spin Direction: 203°.

Plate Position: (0.08, 3.44)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.8mph -> 74.7mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2549rpm.
Spin Direction: 70°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.7 mph at a 32.0° angle, and travelled 269.0 feet.

Plate Position: (1.33, 1.9)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Steven Wilson

Nico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.807
Win Probability: 63.6% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.0mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2914rpm.
Spin Direction: 74°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.9 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 95.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.92, 1.82)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Steven Wilson

Bottom

Jake Cronenworth strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:33.444
Win Probability: 31.6% (-4.8%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.6mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2261rpm.
Spin Direction: 133°.

Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.21)

In the zone? No, left by 0.291 in.

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 83.6mph -> 76.7mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
Spin Direction: 224°.

Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.42)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.4mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2306rpm.
Spin Direction: 133°.

Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.88)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.4mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2305rpm.
Spin Direction: 188°.

Plate Position: (-0.28, 1.99)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 3

Type: Slider
Speed: 82.6mph -> 76.4mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
Spin Direction: 245°.

Plate Position: (-1.63, 1.36)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Brandon Hughes

Gary Sanchez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.730
Win Probability: 27.9% (-3.7%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.9mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2253rpm.
Spin Direction: 34°.

Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.18)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.8mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
Spin Direction: 36°.

Plate Position: (1.39, 1.83)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.7mph.
Break Angle: 16.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
Spin Direction: 17°.

Plate Position: (1.67, 1.24)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 3.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
Spin Direction: 50°.

Plate Position: (-0.9, 3.05)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 98.9mph -> 90.2mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2451rpm.
Spin Direction: 214°.

Plate Position: (-0.11, 3.32)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.8mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
Spin Direction: 46°.

Plate Position: (0.56, 2.62)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Julian Merryweather

Matt Carpenter strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:18.688
Win Probability: 25.5% (-2.4%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.0mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2273rpm.
Spin Direction: 28°.

Plate Position: (0.44, 2.97)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
Spin Direction: 28°.

Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.25)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 98.4mph -> 89.7mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2311rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-0.56, 4.51)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Changeup
Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.5mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1286rpm.
Spin Direction: 231°.

Plate Position: (-1.41, 2.29)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Julian Merryweather

8th Inning

Top

Dansby Swanson singles on a line drive to left fielder Juan Soto.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:39.143
Win Probability: 77.9% (+3.4%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.8mph -> 73.8mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2714rpm.
Spin Direction: 76°.

Plate Position: (0.73, 1.27)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.1mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2618rpm.
Spin Direction: 82°.

Plate Position: (0.78, 2.17)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.8mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2280rpm.
Spin Direction: 205°.

Plate Position: (0.1, 4.01)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.4mph -> 72.5mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2730rpm.
Spin Direction: 72°.

Plate Position: (0.41, 2.62)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 82.4mph -> 76.0mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2759rpm.
Spin Direction: 101°.

Plate Position: (0.96, 2.25)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.8mph -> 74.2mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2685rpm.
Spin Direction: 78°.

Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.58)

In the zone? Yes

In play, no out

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.3mph.
Break Angle: 25.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2761rpm.
Spin Direction: 66°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.0 mph at a 10.0° angle, and travelled 166.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.16, 1.58)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Dansby Swanson (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Juan Soto - Outfielder

P: Steven Wilson

Ian Happ strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:44.168
Win Probability: 74.6% (-3.3%)

Play Events:

Pickoff Attempt 1B

Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 79.3mph -> 72.2mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2457rpm.
Spin Direction: 78°.

Plate Position: (-0.73, 1.92)

In the zone? Yes

Foul Tip

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 95.1mph -> 86.7mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (-0.68, 3.3)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2378rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (-2.0, 4.55)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 95.2mph -> 86.6mph.
Break Angle: 44.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
Spin Direction: 212°.

Plate Position: (-1.26, 2.56)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.2mph -> 74.6mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2618rpm.
Spin Direction: 67°.

Plate Position: (0.67, 1.26)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Steven Wilson

Seiya Suzuki called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:10.639
Win Probability: 71.7% (-2.9%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.3mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2354rpm.
Spin Direction: 204°.

Plate Position: (0.69, 2.11)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.2mph.
Break Angle: 32.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
Spin Direction: 202°.

Plate Position: (-0.62, 3.36)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.0mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2631rpm.
Spin Direction: 70°.

Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.01)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.1mph.
Break Angle: 39.6°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2451rpm.
Spin Direction: 208°.

Plate Position: (0.78, 1.95)

In the zone? Yes

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Sweeper
Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.5mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2701rpm.
Spin Direction: 76°.

Plate Position: (0.52, 1.89)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Steven Wilson

Mike Tauchman grounds out, second baseman Rougned Odor to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:25.158
Win Probability: 69.2% (-2.5%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 88.4mph -> 79.9mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
Spin Direction: 88°.

Plate Position: (1.4, 3.37)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.3mph -> 81.0mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2139rpm.
Spin Direction: 86°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.8 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 22.0 feet.

Plate Position: (1.0, 3.13)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tim Hill

Bottom

Rougned Odor singles on a line drive to center fielder Mike Tauchman. Rougned Odor to 2nd. Rougned Odor advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by center fielder Mike Tauchman.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:01.429
Win Probability: 48.0% (+17.2%)

Play Events:

Foul Tip

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.1mph.
Break Angle: 26.4°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Plate Position: (0.02, 3.39)

In the zone? No

In play, no out

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 98.3mph -> 89.7mph.
Break Angle: 28.8°.
Break Length: 2.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2415rpm.
Spin Direction: 211°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.5 mph at a 15.0° angle, and travelled 296.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.35, 2.03)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Rougned Odor (none -> 1B)

Details: Single
Credits:

Mike Tauchman - Outfielder

Rougned Odor (1B -> 2B)

Details: Error
Credits:

Mike Tauchman - Outfielder

P: Julian Merryweather

Trent Grisham walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:14.903
Win Probability: 54.0% (+6.0%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Changeup
Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.5mph.
Break Angle: 27.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 1336rpm.
Spin Direction: 229°.

Plate Position: (-1.07, 3.19)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 96.8mph -> 88.1mph.
Break Angle: 43.2°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
Spin Direction: 212°.

Plate Position: (-1.06, 3.06)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 3 - 0

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.9mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
Spin Direction: 35°.

Plate Position: (-1.29, 2.16)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 4 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 98.1mph -> 89.6mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2427rpm.
Spin Direction: 210°.

Plate Position: (0.59, 1.38)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

Trent Grisham (none -> 1B)

Details: Walk

P: Julian Merryweather

Xander Bogaerts grounds into a double play, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Trey Mancini. Ha-Seong Kim to 3rd. Trent Grisham out at 2nd. Xander Bogaerts out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 00:26.565
Win Probability: 28.1% (-25.9%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Slider
Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.4mph.
Break Angle: 8.4°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
Spin Direction: 175°.

Plate Position: (1.96, 0.85)

In the zone? No

In play, out(s)

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Slider
Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.0mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2664rpm.
Spin Direction: 148°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.3 mph at a -2.0° angle, and travelled 38.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.28, 2.66)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

Trent Grisham (1B -> out)

Details: Grounded Into DP
Out Number: 1
Credits:

Patrick Wisdom - Third Base
Nico Hoerner - Second Base

Ha-Seong Kim (2B -> 3B)

Details: Grounded Into DP

P: Adbert Alzolay

Fernando Tatis Jr. strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.691
Win Probability: 16.5% (-11.6%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.2mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2096rpm.
Spin Direction: 213°.

Plate Position: (-1.08, 2.66)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.9mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2223rpm.
Spin Direction: 216°.

Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.2)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 6.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2396rpm.
Spin Direction: 157°.

Plate Position: (0.93, 0.88)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Sinker
Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.0mph.
Break Angle: 42.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
Spin Direction: 215°.

Plate Position: (-0.64, 1.36)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Adbert Alzolay

9th Inning

Top

Christopher Morel grounds out, second baseman Ha-Seong Kim to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.216
Win Probability: 81.9% (-1.6%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 86.5mph -> 78.7mph.
Break Angle: 21.6°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1963rpm.
Spin Direction: 101°.

Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.46)

In the zone? No, below by 1.457 in.

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 87.4mph -> 79.9mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2093rpm.
Spin Direction: 92°.

Plate Position: (0.59, 1.48)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.0mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 2158rpm.
Spin Direction: 92°.

Plate Position: (0.88, 4.17)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
Spin Direction: 78°.

Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.56)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.7mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1941rpm.
Spin Direction: 98°.

Plate Position: (2.39, 1.96)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Slider
Speed: 82.1mph -> 75.4mph.
Break Angle: 2.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 1916rpm.
Spin Direction: 129°.

Plate Position: (-0.4, 1.94)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.0mph.
Break Angle: 30.0°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2169rpm.
Spin Direction: 111°.

Plate Position: (0.22, 3.72)

In the zone? Yes

In play, out(s)

Count: 3 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.0mph.
Break Angle: 20.4°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2078rpm.
Spin Direction: 45°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.2 mph at a -41.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.

Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.05)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tim Hill

Trey Mancini strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:50.598
Win Probability: 80.6% (-1.3%)

Play Events:

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.6mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 33.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2431rpm.
Spin Direction: 92°.

Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.22)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Sinker
Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.0mph.
Break Angle: 22.8°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2106rpm.
Spin Direction: 90°.

Plate Position: (0.47, 1.33)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 0 - 3

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.5mph.
Break Angle: 31.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
Spin Direction: 85°.

Plate Position: (-0.12, 3.73)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tim Hill

Patrick Wisdom grounds out, shortstop Xander Bogaerts to first baseman Jake Cronenworth.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:24.972
Win Probability: 79.6% (-1.0%)

Play Events:

In play, out(s)

Count: 0 - 0

Type: Sinker
Speed: 88.4mph -> 80.5mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 9.6ft.
Spin Rate: 2160rpm.
Spin Direction: 96°.

Ball left the bat at a speed of 107.9 mph at a -16.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.

Plate Position: (0.49, 2.15)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Tim Hill

Bottom

Juan Soto strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:32.543
Win Probability: 11.5% (-8.9%)

Play Events:

Ball

Count: 1 - 0

Type: Cutter
Speed: 88.5mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 1.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (0.11, 0.86)

In the zone? No

Ball

Count: 2 - 0

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.0mph.
Break Angle: 24.0°.
Break Length: 3.6ft.
Spin Rate: 1962rpm.
Spin Direction: 206°.

Plate Position: (0.08, 3.63)

In the zone? No

Called Strike

Count: 2 - 1

Type: Four-Seam Fastball
Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.1mph.
Break Angle: 13.2°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 2203rpm.
Spin Direction: 199°.

Plate Position: (0.31, 1.58)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 2

Type: Splitter
Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.0mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 871rpm.
Spin Direction: 234°.

Plate Position: (0.74, 1.44)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 2 - 3

Type: Splitter
Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.8mph.
Break Angle: 18.0°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 894rpm.
Spin Direction: 226°.

Plate Position: (0.09, 1.03)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Mark Leiter Jr.

Manny Machado strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:46.978
Win Probability: 4.7% (-6.8%)

Play Events:

Foul

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.0mph -> 82.5mph.
Break Angle: 40.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1991rpm.
Spin Direction: 211°.

Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.45)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 1

Type: Sinker
Speed: 91.7mph -> 84.0mph.
Break Angle: 36.0°.
Break Length: 4.8ft.
Spin Rate: 1875rpm.
Spin Direction: 207°.

Plate Position: (-1.51, 3.97)

In the zone? No

Foul

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Splitter
Speed: 84.5mph -> 77.6mph.
Break Angle: 15.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 773rpm.
Spin Direction: 232°.

Plate Position: (-0.15, 2.31)

In the zone? Yes

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Splitter
Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.2mph.
Break Angle: 19.2°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 872rpm.
Spin Direction: 230°.

Plate Position: (0.53, 0.83)

In the zone? No

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Mark Leiter Jr.

Jake Cronenworth strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:18.884
Win Probability: 0.0% (-4.7%)

Play Events:

Called Strike

Count: 0 - 1

Type: Cutter
Speed: 89.4mph -> 81.4mph.
Break Angle: 4.8°.
Break Length: 6.0ft.
Spin Rate: 1964rpm.
Spin Direction: 185°.

Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.3)

In the zone? Yes

Foul

Count: 0 - 2

Type: Splitter
Speed: 84.4mph -> 77.2mph.
Break Angle: 14.4°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 752rpm.
Spin Direction: 241°.

Plate Position: (-0.77, 1.79)

In the zone? Yes

Ball

Count: 1 - 2

Type: Splitter
Speed: 84.4mph -> 77.8mph.
Break Angle: 12.0°.
Break Length: 8.4ft.
Spin Rate: 834rpm.
Spin Direction: 245°.

Plate Position: (-1.6, 2.8)

In the zone? No

Swinging Strike

Count: 1 - 3

Type: Splitter
Speed: 84.2mph -> 76.6mph.
Break Angle: 9.6°.
Break Length: 7.2ft.
Spin Rate: 854rpm.
Spin Direction: 237°.

Plate Position: (0.49, 1.71)

In the zone? Yes

Position Changes:

No position changes

P: Mark Leiter Jr.

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: Ryan Wills. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 94 balls, 8 were actually in the zone:

Top 2nd - Michael Wacha to Trey Mancini - Pitch 2
Bottom 2nd - Jameson Taillon to Manny Machado - Pitch 1
Top 3rd - Michael Wacha to Ian Happ - Pitch 1
Top 4th - Michael Wacha to Christopher Morel - Pitch 3
Top 5th - Michael Wacha to Seiya Suzuki - Pitch 6
Top 6th - Tom Cosgrove to Christopher Morel - Pitch 1
Top 7th - Steven Wilson to Patrick Wisdom - Pitch 2
Top 9th - Tim Hill to Christopher Morel - Pitch 7

Strikes

Of the 47 called strikes, 9 were actually out of the zone:

Top 1st - Michael Wacha to Dansby Swanson - Pitch 1
Top 2nd - Michael Wacha to Mike Tauchman - Pitch 4
Top 2nd - Michael Wacha to Patrick Wisdom - Pitch 3
Bottom 3rd - Jameson Taillon to Rougned Odor - Pitch 3
Bottom 6th - Jameson Taillon to Fernando Tatis Jr. - Pitch 1
Bottom 6th - Brandon Hughes to Manny Machado - Pitch 1
Top 7th - Steven Wilson to Patrick Wisdom - Pitch 3
Bottom 7th - Brandon Hughes to Jake Cronenworth - Pitch 1
Top 9th - Tim Hill to Christopher Morel - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Jameson Taillon

IP: 5.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.75

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 75
Strikes: 39

Called Strike: 14
Foul: 15
Swinging Strike: 8
Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
Foul Tip: 1
Balls: 19

Ball: 18
Ball In Dirt: 1
In Play: 17

In play, out(s): 14
In play, no out: 2
In play, run(s): 1

Single - 2 Double - 1 Strikeout - 3 Lineout - 4 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 3 Pop Out - 4

Brandon Hughes

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

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 13
Strikes: 7

Swinging Strike: 2
Called Strike: 3
Foul: 2
Balls: 5

Ball: 5
In Play: 1

In play, out(s): 1

Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Forceout - 1

Julian Merryweather

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

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 16
Strikes: 9

Called Strike: 2
Swinging Strike: 3
Foul: 3
Foul Tip: 1
Balls: 6

Ball: 6
In Play: 1

In play, no out: 1

Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 2

Adbert Alzolay

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 6
Strikes: 3

Foul: 1
Swinging Strike: 2
Balls: 2

Ball: 2
In Play: 1

In play, out(s): 1

Strikeout - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1

Mark Leiter Jr.

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.33

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 13
Strikes: 9

Called Strike: 2
Swinging Strike: 4
Foul: 3
Balls: 4

Ball: 4
In Play: 0

Strikeout - 3

San Diego Padres

Michael Wacha

IP: 4.2
Walks: 5
Strikeouts: 8
Runs: 2
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.64

Pitches Breakdown

Total: 102
Strikes: 55

Foul: 24
Called Strike: 16
Swinging Strike: 12
Swinging Strike (Blocked): 1
Foul Tip: 2
Balls: 38

Ball: 36
Ball In Dirt: 2
In Play: 9

In play, out(s): 5
In play, no out: 2
In play, run(s): 2