Game Information

Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

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Game Status: Final/7

Score: 6 - 2

Summary: The Cubs beat the Royals, 6 - 2.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Chicago Cubs

Batters

Batters - CHC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Hoerner 2B 4 0 1 0 0 1 .238 .667
Swanson SS 3 1 0 0 1 1 .065 .334
Happ LF 1 2 1 0 2 0 .333 .948
Tauchman LF 0 1 0 0 1 0 .226 .738
Hosmer 1B 2 0 1 1 1 0 .242 .581
Maldonado 1B 1 1 1 1 0 0 .222 .555
Wisdom 3B 4 0 2 2 0 1 .357 .974
Velázquez, N RF 4 0 1 0 0 2 .211 .865
Mervis DH 3 0 0 1 0 2 .179 .544
Barnhart C 2 0 0 0 1 0 .087 .207
Morel, C CF 2 1 1 1 1 0 .225 .811
Totals 26 6 8 6 7 7

Batting
2B Velázquez, N (1, Bubic).
HR Morel, C (3, 2nd inning off Lyles, 0 on, 1 out).
TB Happ; Hoerner; Hosmer; Maldonado; Morel, C 4; Velázquez, N 2; Wisdom 2.
RBI Hosmer (5); Maldonado (2); Mervis (1); Morel, C (6); Wisdom 2 (5).
2-out RBI Hosmer.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Mervis; Swanson; Velázquez, N 2.
SF Mervis.
Team RISP 3-for-9.
Team LOB 8.

Baserunning
SB Happ (3, 2nd base off Chapman/Melendez, M); Tauchman (4, 2nd base off Bubic/Porter).
CS Morel, C (1, 2nd base by Lyles/Melendez, M).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CHC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Taillon (W, 2-0) 5.0 4 2 2 0 9 1 5.40
Leiter Jr. (S, 1) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1.80
Totals 6.0 4 2 2 0 12 1

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Melendez, M C 3 1 1 2 0 1 .368 1.356
Porter C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .381 .956
Pasquantino 1B 3 0 0 0 0 3 .333 1.012
Means 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 1.150
Dozier 3B 3 0 0 0 0 3 .250 .714
Loftin 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .160 .622
Massey 2B 3 0 0 0 0 2 .294 .960
McCullough 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .900
Lopez, N SS 2 0 1 0 0 0 .125 .398
Tolbert SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .662
Gentry RF 2 0 0 0 0 2 .192 .613
Bonifacio, J RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .821
Bradley Jr. LF 2 0 0 0 0 1 .350 .800
Bradley, T LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .883
Isbel CF 2 1 2 0 0 0 .471 1.173
Rave CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .176 .568
Reetz DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 .222 .833
Totals 22 2 4 2 0 12

Batting
2B Isbel 2 (6, Taillon, Taillon).
HR Melendez, M (2, 3rd inning off Taillon, 1 on, 1 out).
TB Isbel 4; Lopez, N; Melendez, M 4.
RBI Melendez, M 2 (8).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Melendez, M.
Team RISP 1-for-4.
Team LOB 2.

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Lyles (L, 1-1) 3.2 3 3 3 4 3 1 3.52
Willeman 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15.43
Chapman 0.2 2 1 1 1 2 0 4.76
Pennington 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.00
Bubic 1.2 3 2 2 2 2 0 2.70
Totals 6.2 8 6 6 7 7 1

Game Info

Notable Events

Scorecard

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Chicago Cubs

  1. Patrick Wisdom singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Dansby Swanson scores. Ian Happ scores. Eric Hosmer to 2nd. (+11.7%)
  2. Eric Hosmer singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Ian Happ scores. (+10.8%)
  3. Christopher Morel homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. (+8.4%)
  4. Matt Mervis out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jorge Bonifacio. Nelson Maldonado scores. Nelson Velazquez to 3rd. (+7.1%)
  5. Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tyler Gentry. Dansby Swanson to 3rd. (+6.3%)

Kansas City Royals

  1. MJ Melendez homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Kyle Isbel scores. (+15.5%)
  2. Kyle Isbel doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. (+6.2%)
  3. Kyle Isbel doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. (+5.7%)
  4. Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging. (+3.5%)
  5. Nelson Velazquez lines out to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (+3.5%)

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

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Nico Hoerner pops out to third baseman Hunter Dozier.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:06.782
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Dansby Swanson walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:29.242
Win Probability: 50.2% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
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    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
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    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tyler Gentry. Dansby Swanson to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:13.394
Win Probability: 56.5% (+6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Eric Hosmer walks. Ian Happ to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:54.340
Win Probability: 59.9% (+3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
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    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
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    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Patrick Wisdom singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Dansby Swanson scores. Ian Happ scores. Eric Hosmer to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:35.433
Win Probability: 71.6% (+11.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 04:25.625
Win Probability: 68.1% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
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    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Matt Mervis lines out to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:06.346
Win Probability: 64.8% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Zach Willeman

Bottom

MJ Melendez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.861
Win Probability: 32.9% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Vinnie Pasquantino called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:42.856
Win Probability: 31.3% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
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    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:47.665
Win Probability: 30.2% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon

2nd Inning

Top

Tucker Barnhart grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:07.556
Win Probability: 68.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Christopher Morel homers (3) on a fly ball to left field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:11.224
Win Probability: 76.4% (+8.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Nico Hoerner flies out to right fielder Tyler Gentry.

Event: Flyout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.370
Win Probability: 75.4% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Dansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.790
Win Probability: 74.7% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

Bottom

Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Eric Hosmer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:25.164
Win Probability: 23.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Nicky Lopez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Event: Single
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:37.344
Win Probability: 25.6% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jameson Taillon
Tyler Gentry called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:09.949
Win Probability: 22.7% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Jackie Bradley Jr. grounds out to first baseman Eric Hosmer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:48.234
Win Probability: 20.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon

3rd Inning

Top

Ian Happ walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:12.426
Win Probability: 81.5% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Eric Hosmer grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Ian Happ to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.524
Win Probability: 80.7% (-0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Patrick Wisdom lines out to right fielder Tyler Gentry.

Event: Lineout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.338
Win Probability: 78.5% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Nelson Velazquez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.728
Win Probability: 76.4% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles

Bottom

Kyle Isbel doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.

Event: Double
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:44.040
Win Probability: 29.8% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jameson Taillon
Jakson Reetz grounds out, third baseman Patrick Wisdom to first baseman Eric Hosmer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:29.128
Win Probability: 25.4% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
MJ Melendez homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Kyle Isbel scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:46.231
Win Probability: 40.9% (+15.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jameson Taillon
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.132
Win Probability: 39.0% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Hunter Dozier called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:27.308
Win Probability: 37.7% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon

4th Inning

Top

Matt Mervis strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:59.481
Win Probability: 60.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Tucker Barnhart grounds out, shortstop Nicky Lopez to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.698
Win Probability: 58.3% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jordan Lyles
Christopher Morel walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:42.242
Win Probability: 59.6% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles
Christopher Morel caught stealing 2nd base, catcher MJ Melendez to second baseman Michael Massey.

Event: Caught Stealing 2B
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.236
Win Probability: 57.2% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jordan Lyles

Bottom

Michael Massey called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:09.733
Win Probability: 39.8% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Nicky Lopez grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Eric Hosmer.

Event: Groundout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:54.808
Win Probability: 37.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Tyler Gentry strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:13.781
Win Probability: 36.2% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon

5th Inning

Top

Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:05.019
Win Probability: 61.4% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aroldis Chapman
Dansby Swanson called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:29.010
Win Probability: 59.6% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Aroldis Chapman
Ian Happ walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 3 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:54.938
Win Probability: 60.9% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Aroldis Chapman
Eric Hosmer singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Ian Happ scores.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:08.744
Win Probability: 73.0% (+10.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Aroldis Chapman
Patrick Wisdom singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. Eric Hosmer to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:12.414
Win Probability: 74.6% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Aroldis Chapman
Nelson Velazquez lines out to left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:06.097
Win Probability: 71.1% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Walter Pennington

Bottom

Jackie Bradley Jr. called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.016
Win Probability: 25.7% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon
Kyle Isbel doubles (6) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.

Event: Double
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:12.395
Win Probability: 31.4% (+5.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jameson Taillon
Jakson Reetz grounds out softly, pitcher Jameson Taillon to first baseman Eric Hosmer. Kyle Isbel to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:47.747
Win Probability: 27.0% (-4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jameson Taillon
MJ Melendez lines out to center fielder Christopher Morel.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:54.251
Win Probability: 22.1% (-4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jameson Taillon

6th Inning

Top

Matt Mervis strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:08.180
Win Probability: 76.2% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kris Bubic
Tucker Barnhart walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:32.739
Win Probability: 78.0% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic
Christopher Morel flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:11.135
Win Probability: 75.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kris Bubic
Nico Hoerner singles on a soft ground ball to pitcher Kris Bubic. Tucker Barnhart to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:34.615
Win Probability: 77.4% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic
Dansby Swanson lines out to right fielder Jorge Bonifacio.

Event: Lineout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.998
Win Probability: 74.0% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kris Bubic

Bottom

Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:05.791
Win Probability: 22.5% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Leiter Jr.
Hunter Dozier strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:11.794
Win Probability: 20.0% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Leiter Jr.
Michael Massey strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.745
Win Probability: 18.5% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Mark Leiter Jr.

7th Inning

Top

Mike Tauchman walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 4 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:09.544
Win Probability: 83.8% (+2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 4 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic
Nelson Maldonado singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jorge Bonifacio. Mike Tauchman scores.

Event: Single
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:40.635
Win Probability: 90.7% (+4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic
Patrick Wisdom strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:32.432
Win Probability: 89.4% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No,
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kris Bubic
Nelson Velazquez doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Tucker Bradley. Nelson Maldonado to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 5 - 2
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:51.855
Win Probability: 92.9% (+3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic
Matt Mervis out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jorge Bonifacio. Nelson Maldonado scores. Nelson Velazquez to 3rd.

Event: Sac Fly
Score: 6 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.557
Win Probability: 100.0% (+7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Speed: mph -> mph.
    Break Angle: °.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of mph at a ° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (, )
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kris Bubic

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: Jose Navas. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 31 balls, 0 were actually in the zone:

Strikes

Of the 23 called strikes, 23 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Jordan Lyles to Nelson Velázquez - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 1st - Jameson Taillon to Vinnie Pasquantino - Pitch 3
  3. Bottom 1st - Jameson Taillon to Hunter Dozier - Pitch 2
  4. Top 2nd - Jordan Lyles to Christopher Morel - Pitch 1
  5. Bottom 2nd - Jameson Taillon to Tyler Gentry - Pitch 1
  6. Bottom 2nd - Jameson Taillon to Tyler Gentry - Pitch 3
  7. Top 3rd - Jordan Lyles to Nelson Velázquez - Pitch 1
  8. Top 3rd - Jordan Lyles to Nelson Velázquez - Pitch 2
  9. Bottom 3rd - Jameson Taillon to Hunter Dozier - Pitch 1
  10. Bottom 3rd - Jameson Taillon to Hunter Dozier - Pitch 3
  11. Top 4th - Jordan Lyles to Matt Mervis - Pitch 1
  12. Bottom 4th - Jameson Taillon to Michael Massey - Pitch 1
  13. Bottom 4th - Jameson Taillon to Michael Massey - Pitch 3
  14. Top 5th - Aroldis Chapman to Nico Hoerner - Pitch 2
  15. Top 5th - Aroldis Chapman to Dansby Swanson - Pitch 1
  16. Top 5th - Aroldis Chapman to Dansby Swanson - Pitch 2
  17. Top 5th - Aroldis Chapman to Dansby Swanson - Pitch 3
  18. Bottom 5th - Jameson Taillon to Jackie Bradley Jr. - Pitch 3
  19. Top 6th - Kris Bubic to Matt Mervis - Pitch 1
  20. Bottom 6th - Mark Leiter Jr. to Vinnie Pasquantino - Pitch 1
  21. Bottom 6th - Mark Leiter Jr. to Hunter Dozier - Pitch 1
  22. Bottom 6th - Mark Leiter Jr. to Michael Massey - Pitch 1
  23. Top 7th - Kris Bubic to Patrick Wisdom - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Chicago Cubs

Jameson Taillon

IP: 5.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 9
Runs: 2
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.11

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 9
  2. 6
  3. 12
  4. 7
  5. 6
Single - 1 Double - 2 Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 9 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 5
Mark Leiter Jr.

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 9
Strikeout - 3

Kansas City Royals

Jordan Lyles

IP: 3.2
Walks: 4
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 3
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.24

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
  2. 6
  3. 9
  4. 9
Single - 2 Home Run - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeout - 3 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 2 Caught Stealing 2B - 1
Zach Willeman

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 1
Lineout - 1
Aroldis Chapman

IP: 0.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 1
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.4

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Single - 2 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 2
Walter Pennington

IP: 0.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 1.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 1
Lineout - 1
Kris Bubic

IP: 1.2
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 2
Runs: 2
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.1

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
  2. 11
Single - 2 Double - 1 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 2 Lineout - 1 Flyout - 1 Sac Fly - 1

Player Breakdown

Cubs

Mike Tauchman

Position(s): Outfielder

Results:

Royals