Game Information

Kansas City Royals @ Houston Astros on Saturday, August 31st, 2024

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Game Status: Final

Score: 2 - 5

Summary: The Astros beat the Royals, 5 - 2.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Garcia, M 2B 3 0 0 0 0 2 .240 .633
 a-Massey PH-2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 .268 .759
Witt Jr. SS 4 1 1 1 0 1 .341 1.004
Perez, S C 4 0 1 0 0 1 .277 .816
DeJong 3B 4 0 0 0 0 4 .235 .740
Fermin DH 4 1 1 0 0 1 .293 .744
Melendez LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 .216 .701
Loftin 1B 3 0 0 1 0 1 .189 .518
 b-Frazier PH 1 0 0 0 0 0 .207 .569
Hampson RF 3 0 1 0 0 2 .235 .586
Isbel CF 3 0 1 0 0 1 .233 .659
Totals 34 2 7 2 0 13

a - Flied out for Garcia, M in the 8th.;
b - Grounded out for Loftin in the 9th.;

Batting
2B Hampson (13, Kikuchi).
HR Witt Jr. (29, 8th inning off Neris, 0 on, 2 out).
TB Fermin; Hampson 2; Isbel; Melendez 2; Perez, S; Witt Jr. 4.
RBI Loftin (14); Witt Jr. (96).
2-out RBI Witt Jr.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Perez, S; Garcia, M.
Team RISP 0-for-5.
Team LOB 5.

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Ragans (L, 10-9) 5.0 4 5 5 2 10 0 3.46
Cruz 2.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Stratton, C 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5.10
Totals 8.0 5 5 5 2 11 0

Houston Astros

Batters

Batters - HOU ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Altuve 2B 3 1 0 0 0 1 .296 .791
Alvarez, Y LF 3 1 1 0 1 1 .312 .959
Heyward RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .207 .677
Diaz, Ya DH 4 1 1 2 0 1 .298 .776
Peña SS 4 1 2 2 0 1 .272 .721
Meyers CF 4 0 0 0 0 2 .228 .670
Caratini C 2 0 0 0 1 1 .273 .758
Dubón 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 .255 .640
Dezenzo 1B 3 0 0 0 0 2 .208 .568
Gamel RF-LF 3 1 1 0 0 1 .304 .820
Totals 29 5 5 4 2 11

Batting
3B Peña (2, Ragans).
TB Alvarez, Y; Diaz, Ya; Gamel; Peña 4.
RBI Diaz, Ya 2 (74); Peña 2 (63).
Team RISP 2-for-2.
Team LOB 3.

Baserunning
SB Alvarez, Y (6, 3rd base off Ragans/Perez, S); Diaz, Ya (2, 2nd base off Ragans/Perez, S).

Pitchers

Pitchers - HOU IPHRERBBKHRERA
Kikuchi (W, 7-9) 7.0 5 1 1 0 12 0 4.24
Neris 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 3.86
Pressly (S, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.70
Totals 9.0 7 2 2 0 13 1

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Kansas City Royals

  1. Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Meyers. (+5.3%)
  2. Garrett Hampson doubles (13) on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Gamel. (+4.7%)
  3. Mauricio Dubón flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez. (+3.8%)
  4. Yainer Diaz grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Maikel Garcia. Yordan Alvarez out at 2nd. Yainer Diaz to 1st. (+3.4%)
  5. Zach Dezenzo strikes out swinging. (+3.1%)

Houston Astros

  1. Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Ben Gamel scores. Jose Altuve scores. Yordan Alvarez to 2nd. (+10.6%)
  2. Yordan Alvarez walks. Ben Gamel to 3rd. Jose Altuve to 2nd. (+9.6%)
  3. Jose Altuve hit by pitch. Ben Gamel to 2nd. (+7.0%)
  4. Salvador Perez strikes out on a foul tip. (+5.3%)
  5. Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Ben Gamel. (+5.2%)

Plays Table of Contents

  1. 1st Inning
  2. 2nd Inning
  3. 3rd Inning
  4. 4th Inning
  5. 5th Inning
  6. 6th Inning
  7. 7th Inning
  8. 8th Inning
  9. 9th Inning

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:47.191
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2187rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2297rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 2.49)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.058 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2207rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2233rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, third baseman Mauricio Dubón to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.593
Win Probability: 46.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2546rpm.
    Spin Direction: 325°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 1.82)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.775 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1703rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.8 mph at a -42.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.512
Win Probability: 45.3% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2336rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 3.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.2 mph at a 37.0° angle, and travelled 345.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Jose Altuve lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:22.760
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2597rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 98.5 mph at a 22.0° angle, and travelled 361.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 1.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:02.180
Win Probability: 51.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 273°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 54.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2540rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 3.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2484rpm.
    Spin Direction: 342°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 330°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 1.07)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2150rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2561rpm.
    Spin Direction: 337°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 0.54)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Yainer Diaz strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:53.737
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2527rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.7mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2618rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (1.02, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

2nd Inning

Top

Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.048
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2255rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 3.44)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2255rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2261rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 2.65)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2119rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Freddy Fermin called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 03:23.824
Win Probability: 46.0% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2311rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (0.28, 3.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2524rpm.
    Spin Direction: 307°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (-1.19, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (-0.97, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 3.97)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2360rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 0.44)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2390rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 291°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
MJ Melendez grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.088
Win Probability: 45.0% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.7 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 25.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:36.641
Win Probability: 52.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2485rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2527rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 1.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2520rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 3.78)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Jake Meyers strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:29.616
Win Probability: 51.1% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2520rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-1.41, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-1.13, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2616rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 1.76)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.023 in.
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (-1.36, 1.44)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2019rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2678rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2499rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 4.14)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Victor Caratini strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:50.659
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2574rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 3.37)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.0mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2526rpm.
    Spin Direction: 338°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 56.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2623rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 3.81)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 54.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2638rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 0.6)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 55.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2560rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2225rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 1.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

3rd Inning

Top

Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.725
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2329rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 3.28)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.403 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2304rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.31, 3.98)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 1.06)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Garrett Hampson doubles (13) on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:03.828
Win Probability: 52.2% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 3.44)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2343rpm.
    Spin Direction: 176°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 55.2 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 91.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.27)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:52.980
Win Probability: 48.3% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2313rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 0.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.25)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (1.13, 3.81)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging, catcher Victor Caratini to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 03:21.510
Win Probability: 44.6% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.5mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, -0.35)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2378rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 4.43)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2505rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 1.24)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 309°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2631rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, -0.69)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Mauricio Dubón strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:51.884
Win Probability: 52.9% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2396rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Zach Dezenzo called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:11.727
Win Probability: 51.2% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2548rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2528rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2611rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Ben Gamel called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.290
Win Probability: 50.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2631rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 95°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2451rpm.
    Spin Direction: 327°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 2.43)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 87°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2531rpm.
    Spin Direction: 40°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

4th Inning

Top

Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.783
Win Probability: 47.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2375rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (1.66, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2464rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2363rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 3.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:58.608
Win Probability: 50.3% (+3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 4.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2482rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 1.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.1 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 98.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:42.314
Win Probability: 46.9% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (0.78, 3.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1798rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 78.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1744rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (2.01, 2.71)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 3.51)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2383rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Freddy Fermin grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:56.555
Win Probability: 44.1% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 4.5)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2389rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 0.92)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2433rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.3 mph at a -11.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Jose Altuve flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:23.144
Win Probability: 53.2% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 54.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2588rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.4 mph at a 46.0° angle, and travelled 294.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez singles on a fly ball to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:21.578
Win Probability: 56.2% (+3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2479rpm.
    Spin Direction: 6°.
    Plate Position: (-1.72, 1.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2623rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2635rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.9 mph at a 32.0° angle, and travelled 259.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Yainer Diaz grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Maikel Garcia. Yordan Alvarez out at 2nd. Yainer Diaz to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:17.883
Win Probability: 52.8% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-0.48, 3.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2373rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2565rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 4.73)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2389rpm.
    Spin Direction: 348°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 64.7 mph at a -27.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jeremy Peña flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.655
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2100rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 331°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.6 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 298.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

5th Inning

Top

MJ Melendez grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.829
Win Probability: 47.0% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.8 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 40.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Nick Loftin lines out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:25.966
Win Probability: 44.9% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2335rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.8 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 295.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Garrett Hampson called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:00.441
Win Probability: 43.5% (-1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.28)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2432rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 1.44)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.29 in.
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Jake Meyers called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.034
Win Probability: 53.6% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 0.42)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2265rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2165rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 1.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2380rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Victor Caratini walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:00.052
Win Probability: 56.9% (+3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 1.0)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2528rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 2.87)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2520rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2039rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, -0.14)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 52.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2538rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2105rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Mauricio Dubón flies out to left fielder MJ Melendez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.027
Win Probability: 53.1% (-3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2268rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 50.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2607rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.7 mph at a 41.0° angle, and travelled 337.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 3.47)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Zach Dezenzo strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.513
Win Probability: 50.0% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 0.69)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2080rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 299°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

6th Inning

Top

Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Meyers.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:10.024
Win Probability: 55.3% (+5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 1.04)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.1 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 155.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Maikel Garcia grounds out to first baseman Zach Dezenzo. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:55.558
Win Probability: 53.1% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2265rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 3.26)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.175 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2371rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 0.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2345rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 65.3 mph at a -55.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:59.330
Win Probability: 47.9% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 3.99)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2241rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 0.83)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (1.0, 2.36)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2315rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2411rpm.
    Spin Direction: 301°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2402rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.4 mph at a 16.0° angle, and travelled 262.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.89)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Salvador Perez strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.176
Win Probability: 42.6% (-5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2386rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 2.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 3.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2424rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 4.04)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Ben Gamel singles on a line drive to right fielder Garrett Hampson.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:28.986
Win Probability: 62.5% (+5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.0mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2486rpm.
    Spin Direction: 345°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.9mph -> 70.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2419rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2679rpm.
    Spin Direction: 329°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.2 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 161.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jose Altuve hit by pitch. Ben Gamel to 2nd.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:31.626
Win Probability: 69.5% (+7.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2170rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-1.84, -0.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Yordan Alvarez walks. Ben Gamel to 3rd. Jose Altuve to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:41.856
Win Probability: 79.1% (+9.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 3.56)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.585 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.7mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2568rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Plate Position: (-0.43, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2543rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-1.71, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2607rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-1.05, 2.35)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2546rpm.
    Spin Direction: 340°.
    Plate Position: (-0.86, -0.48)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2015rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 3.31)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder MJ Melendez. Ben Gamel scores. Jose Altuve scores. Yordan Alvarez to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:30.765
Win Probability: 89.7% (+10.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2489rpm.
    Spin Direction: 333°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 1.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2551rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.6 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jeremy Peña triples (2) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Yordan Alvarez scores. Yainer Diaz scores.

Event: Triple
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:59.201
Win Probability: 97.3% (+4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2613rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 0.65)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2114rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 1.56)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2595rpm.
    Spin Direction: 337°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.1 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 401.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Jake Meyers grounds out, third baseman Paul DeJong to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 04:08.717
Win Probability: 97.5% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.6mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 3.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2077rpm.
    Spin Direction: 161°.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 3.09)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2229rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (2.28, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.2mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2153rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.5mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2148rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2241rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 1.96)
    In the zone? No
    11. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.0mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    12. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2124rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    13. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2139rpm.
    Spin Direction: 164°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.5 mph at a -10.0° angle, and travelled 18.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Steven Cruz
Victor Caratini grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.519
Win Probability: 97.3% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.49)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.234 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2197rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 3.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.5mph -> 90.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.7 mph at a -24.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Cruz
Mauricio Dubón flies out to second baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:35.974
Win Probability: 97.2% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2188rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 1.66)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.5mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (1.66, 0.68)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2052rpm.
    Spin Direction: 176°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.6 mph at a 55.0° angle, and travelled 188.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 2.54)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Cruz

7th Inning

Top

Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:08.484
Win Probability: 1.9% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1577rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.57, 3.27)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1754rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 1.01)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Freddy Fermin singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:01.052
Win Probability: 2.8% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2248rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1546rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.14, 2.73)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2332rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.8 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 112.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.68)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
MJ Melendez singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Ben Gamel. Freddy Fermin to 3rd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:28.260
Win Probability: 4.9% (+2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 110.9 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 224.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Nick Loftin grounds into a force out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to second baseman Jose Altuve. Freddy Fermin scores. MJ Melendez out at 2nd. Nick Loftin to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.693
Win Probability: 3.7% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 3.86)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2441rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 65.5 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 47.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Yusei Kikuchi
Garrett Hampson called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:41.759
Win Probability: 2.6% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2365rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2287rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (2.58, 3.26)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2289rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 0.93)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yusei Kikuchi

Bottom

Zach Dezenzo flies out to right fielder Garrett Hampson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.953
Win Probability: 97.1% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2182rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (1.56, 2.05)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2176rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2296rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2076rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.83, 2.03)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2048rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.8 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 298.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Cruz
Ben Gamel grounds out, second baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:28.430
Win Probability: 96.9% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 0.07)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2092rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.0mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 0.58)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.0 mph at a -19.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Cruz
Jose Altuve strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:19.609
Win Probability: 96.8% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.6mph -> 88.7mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.87)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.789 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2264rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2258rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (1.73, 1.92)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2259rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 1.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2107rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Steven Cruz

8th Inning

Top

Kyle Isbel flies out to left fielder Yordan Alvarez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:09.805
Win Probability: 2.0% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.3 mph at a 33.0° angle, and travelled 258.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 2.5)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Héctor Neris
Michael Massey flies out to right fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.287
Win Probability: 1.3% (-0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-1.08, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 264°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1102rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.8 mph at a 46.0° angle, and travelled 280.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Héctor Neris
Bobby Witt Jr. homers (29) on a fly ball to left field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:55.141
Win Probability: 3.1% (+1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2397rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 4.69)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 74.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1027rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 0.18)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.1mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.8 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 398.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 1.58)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Héctor Neris
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:12.718
Win Probability: 2.5% (-0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1004rpm.
    Spin Direction: 261°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2251rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.73, 3.68)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.3 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 22.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 3.2)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Héctor Neris

Bottom

Yordan Alvarez flies out to right fielder Garrett Hampson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:12.426
Win Probability: 97.2% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.8mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3086rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.1 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 355.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Stratton
Yainer Diaz grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Nick Loftin.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:45.941
Win Probability: 97.0% (-0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.64)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.2mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2016rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 2.76)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 52°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 54°.
    Plate Position: (1.43, -0.66)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3075rpm.
    Spin Direction: 54°.
    Plate Position: (1.32, 0.82)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2619rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.0 mph at a -7.0° angle, and travelled 11.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Stratton
Jeremy Peña singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:31.237
Win Probability: 97.2% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.1 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 224.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Chris Stratton
Jake Meyers flies out to right fielder Garrett Hampson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:29.777
Win Probability: 96.9% (-0.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.0mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2363rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2800rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.6 mph at a 47.0° angle, and travelled 271.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.46)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Chris Stratton

9th Inning

Top

Paul DeJong strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.328
Win Probability: 1.3% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2823rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.0mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2883rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.6mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 3406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 40°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 0.87)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ryan Pressly
Freddy Fermin flies out to left fielder Ben Gamel.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.962
Win Probability: 0.4% (-0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 0.99)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2836rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.3 mph at a 45.0° angle, and travelled 251.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ryan Pressly
MJ Melendez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jason Heyward.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:28.933
Win Probability: 1.1% (+0.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2698rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 3.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 4.67)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2133rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 1.32)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2836rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.3 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 78.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ryan Pressly
Adam Frazier grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Zach Dezenzo.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 5
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:14.834
Win Probability: 0.0% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2535rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 75.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Plate Position: (0.99, 0.77)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 29°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 0.46)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2756rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 3228rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 1.55)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 196°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 75.8 mph at a -17.0° angle, and travelled 9.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ryan Pressly

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: Phil Cuzzi. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 77 balls, 2 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 6th - Cole Ragans to Yainer Diaz - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 7th - Steven Cruz to Jose Altuve - Pitch 4

Strikes

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

  1. Top 1st - Yusei Kikuchi to Maikel Garcia - Pitch 2
  2. Top 1st - Yusei Kikuchi to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 1
  3. Bottom 2nd - Cole Ragans to Jake Meyers - Pitch 4
  4. Top 3rd - Yusei Kikuchi to Nick Loftin - Pitch 1
  5. Top 5th - Yusei Kikuchi to Garrett Hampson - Pitch 6
  6. Top 6th - Yusei Kikuchi to Maikel Garcia - Pitch 1
  7. Bottom 6th - Cole Ragans to Yordan Alvarez - Pitch 1
  8. Bottom 6th - Steven Cruz to Victor Caratini - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 7th - Steven Cruz to Jose Altuve - Pitch 1

Pitcher Breakdown

Kansas City Royals

Cole Ragans

IP: 5.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 10
Runs: 4
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.23

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 93
  • Foul Tip: 2
    Foul Bunt: 1
    Called Strike: 15
    Foul: 20
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
    Swinging Strike: 18
  • Ball: 24
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 5
    In play, no out: 2
    In play, run(s): 2
  1. 13
  2. 21
  3. 11
  4. 14
  5. 16
  6. 18
Single - 3 Triple - 1 Walk - 2 Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 10 Lineout - 1 Flyout - 3 Forceout - 1
Steven Cruz

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 6.17

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 21
  2. 16
Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 2
Chris Stratton

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.5

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
Single - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 2

Houston Astros

Yusei Kikuchi

IP: 7.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 12
Runs: 1
Hits: 5
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.88

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 101
  • Called Strike: 23
    Swinging Strike: 16
    Foul: 18
    Foul Tip: 2
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
  • Ball: 23
    Ball In Dirt: 3
  • In play, out(s): 8
    In play, no out: 5
    In play, run(s): 1
  1. 9
  2. 16
  3. 19
  4. 18
  5. 9
  6. 16
  7. 14
Single - 4 Double - 1 Strikeout - 12 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 5 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1
Héctor Neris

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.25

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Home Run - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 2
Ryan Pressly

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.25

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 17
  • Swinging Strike: 3
    Swinging Strike (Blocked): 2
    Foul: 2
    Called Strike: 1
  • Ball: 5
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 2
    In play, no out: 1
  1. 17
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1

Player Breakdown

Royals

Michael Massey

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Second Base

Results:

Astros