Game Information

Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

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Game Status: Final

Score: 2 - 1

Summary: The Blue Jays beat the Twins, 2 - 1.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Toronto Blue Jays

Batters

Batters - TOR ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Wagner 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .243 .711
De Jesus 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0 .333 .833
Varsho DH 3 0 0 0 0 1 .250 1.025
 b-Micheletti Jr. PH-DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 .286 .572
Heineman C 2 1 2 0 0 0 .250 .633
 a-Whatley PH-C 2 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .795
Roden RF 3 0 2 1 0 0 .423 1.287
Robertson RF 1 0 1 0 0 0 .364 1.371
Straw CF 0 1 0 0 3 0 .414 1.072
Brown, De CF 1 0 0 0 0 1 .375 .750
Berroa LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 .278 .714
Schreck LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .111 .384
Nunez, R 1B 3 0 1 1 0 2 .429 1.097
Tirotta 1B 0 0 0 0 1 0 .091 .322
Stefanic 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .280 .647
Paulino, E 2B 1 0 0 0 0 1 .182 .795
Rivera SS 2 0 0 0 1 1 .182 .490
Goodwin SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Totals 33 2 7 2 5 7

a - Flied out for Heineman in the 5th.;
b - Grounded into a forceout for Varsho in the 7th.;

Batting
2B Heineman (1, Blewett).
TB De Jesus; Heineman 3; Nunez, R; Robertson; Roden 2.
RBI Nunez, R (7); Roden (6).
2-out RBI Roden; Nunez, R.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Paulino, E; Stefanic; Berroa.
Team RISP 2-for-8.
Team LOB 9.

Baserunning
SB Straw (1, 2nd base off Alcala/Jeffers).

Fielding
E Nunez, R (2, fielding).
DP (Paulino, E-Goodwin-Tirotta).

Pitchers

Pitchers - TOR IPHRERBBKHRERA
Scherzer (W, 1-0) 4.0 2 0 0 1 4 0 1.38
Gowdy (H, 3) 2.0 3 1 1 0 1 1 5.40
Robertson (H, 1) 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Todd (S, 1) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Totals 9.0 7 1 1 1 6 1

Minnesota Twins

Batters

Batters - MIN ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Wallner DH 4 0 0 0 0 1 .222 .881
Correa SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 .103 .337
Fitzgerald, R SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .182 .582
Buxton CF 4 1 1 1 0 2 .306 .950
Cerda CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 1.035
Larnach LF 4 0 2 0 0 0 .326 .837
Chourio LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
Jeffers C 3 0 0 0 0 1 .275 .662
Gasper C 1 0 0 0 0 0 .289 .799
Miranda 3B 3 0 1 0 0 1 .239 .641
Alvarez, A 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0 .161 .406
Julien 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0 .265 .733
Morales 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0 .360 1.027
France, T 1B 3 0 1 0 0 1 .439 1.184
Cespedes 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0 .125 .625
Bader RF 1 0 0 0 1 0 .278 .812
Houghton RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .833
 a-Martin PH 1 0 1 0 0 0 .250 .595
Rosario RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .586
Totals 34 1 7 1 1 6

a - Singled for Houghton in the 7th.;

Batting
HR Buxton (2, 6th inning off Gowdy, 0 on, 0 out).
TB Alvarez, A; Buxton 4; France, T; Larnach 2; Martin; Miranda.
RBI Buxton (5).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Julien; Correa.
GIDP Wallner.
Team RISP 0-for-3.
Team LOB 7.

Baserunning
SB Bader (3, 2nd base off Scherzer/Heineman).

Pitchers

Pitchers - MIN IPHRERBBKHRERA
Blewett (L, 0-2) 2.0 2 1 1 1 1 0 2.25
Castellano 2.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 7.59
Varland 1.0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.00
Alcala 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1.29
Topa 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 6.23
Duran, J 1.0 1 0 0 1 2 0 3.68
Yanez 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9.00
Totals 9.0 7 2 2 5 7 0

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Blue Jays 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 1 9
Twins 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 0 7

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Toronto Blue Jays

  1. Matt Wallner grounds into a double play, second baseman Eddinson Paulino to shortstop Nick Goodwin to first baseman Riley Tirotta. Austin Martin out at 2nd. Matt Wallner out at 1st. (+11.5%)
  2. Jeferson Morales flies out to left fielder RJ Schreck. (+11.5%)
  3. Rainer Nunez singles on a line drive to right fielder Harrison Bader. Myles Straw scores. (+11.5%)
  4. Rubel Cespedes flies out to left fielder RJ Schreck. (+9.9%)
  5. Alan Roden singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Tyler Heineman scores. (+8.9%)

Minnesota Twins

  1. Byron Buxton homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field. (+13.6%)
  2. Armando Alvarez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Nick Goodwin. (+9.9%)
  3. Trevor Larnach singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Will Robertson. (+6.4%)
  4. Ty France singles on a ground ball to center fielder Myles Straw. (+5.6%)
  5. Austin Martin singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Will Robertson. (+5.4%)

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

Will Wagner grounds out, third baseman Jose Miranda to first baseman Ty France.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:21.754
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2333rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 2.85)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2341rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 79.7 mph at a -17.0° angle, and travelled 9.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett
Daulton Varsho lines out to right fielder Harrison Bader.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.820
Win Probability: 46.2% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2266rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 3.4)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1133rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 75.0 mph at a 24.0° angle, and travelled 256.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett
Tyler Heineman doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Harrison Bader.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:56.198
Win Probability: 48.4% (+2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 973rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.6 mph at a 13.0° angle, and travelled 169.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Scott Blewett
Alan Roden singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton. Tyler Heineman scores.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:28.923
Win Probability: 57.3% (+8.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.8 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 267.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 3.26)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Scott Blewett
Myles Straw walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:24.936
Win Probability: 59.1% (+0.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2120rpm.
    Spin Direction: 85°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2283rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 4.34)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2260rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 902rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, -0.04)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 0.74)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2293rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 3.93)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Scott Blewett
Steward Berroa grounds out, second baseman Edouard Julien to first baseman Ty France.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.810
Win Probability: 55.2% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1042rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2195rpm.
    Spin Direction: 71°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.3 mph at a -33.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett

Bottom

Matt Wallner reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Rainer Nunez.

Event: Field Error
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:24.962
Win Probability: 48.6% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.8mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (1.49, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2339rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.81)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.6 mph at a -7.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 1.22)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Carlos Correa grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Stefanic to shortstop Josh Rivera. Matt Wallner out at 2nd. Carlos Correa to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.328
Win Probability: 45.0% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-1.54, 2.73)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.4 mph at a -22.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Byron Buxton called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.954
Win Probability: 42.0% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2448rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2370rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 73.9mph -> 67.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2645rpm.
    Spin Direction: 56°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Trevor Larnach flies out to left fielder Steward Berroa.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.052
Win Probability: 39.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2301rpm.
    Spin Direction: 226°.
    Plate Position: (1.01, 2.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2355rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.0mph -> 69.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 58°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.7 mph at a 42.0° angle, and travelled feet.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer

2nd Inning

Top

Rainer Nunez strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.523
Win Probability: 58.2% (-2.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2240rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1071rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 75°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett
Michael Stefanic flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.689
Win Probability: 56.7% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2267rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 1.07)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 942rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1056rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.2 mph at a 34.0° angle, and travelled 331.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett
Josh Rivera lines out sharply to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:54.929
Win Probability: 55.7% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2211rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 107.2 mph at a 20.0° angle, and travelled 388.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Scott Blewett

Bottom

Ryan Jeffers strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.132
Win Probability: 41.8% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2322rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.09, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 3.0)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-2.1, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Jose Miranda pops out to third baseman Will Wagner in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.054
Win Probability: 40.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.8mph -> 68.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2693rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (-1.48, 2.68)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.2 mph at a 67.0° angle, and travelled 172.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.2, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Edouard Julien grounds out, pitcher Max Scherzer to first baseman Rainer Nunez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:40.697
Win Probability: 38.8% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 71.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2729rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Plate Position: (-1.45, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.2mph -> 70.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2786rpm.
    Spin Direction: 60°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.84)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2314rpm.
    Spin Direction: 159°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 76.0 mph at a -26.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer

3rd Inning

Top

Will Wagner grounds out, pitcher Eiberson Castellano to first baseman Ty France.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.969
Win Probability: 59.0% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2465rpm.
    Spin Direction: 19°.
    Plate Position: (3.12, -1.02)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2368rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.0 mph at a -1.0° angle, and travelled 32.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Eiberson Castellano
Daulton Varsho pops out to third baseman Jose Miranda.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:37.430
Win Probability: 57.4% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Plate Position: (-1.39, 3.04)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2270rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.9mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2415rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 58.8 mph at a 48.0° angle, and travelled 149.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Eiberson Castellano
Tyler Heineman singles on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:31.975
Win Probability: 58.6% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2228rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.0 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 196.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Eiberson Castellano
Tyler Heineman out at 2nd, catcher Ryan Jeffers to shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Ty France.

Event: Runner Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.656
Win Probability: 56.3% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2702rpm.
    Spin Direction: 33°.
    Plate Position: (1.67, 0.83)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
    • Details: Runner Out
    Out Number: 3
    Credits:
    • Ryan Jeffers - Catcher
    • Carlos Correa - Shortstop
    • Ty France - First Base
P: Eiberson Castellano

Bottom

Ty France grounds out sharply, second baseman Michael Stefanic to first baseman Rainer Nunez.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:15.933
Win Probability: 40.9% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.6 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 111.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Harrison Bader walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:32.516
Win Probability: 44.0% (+3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.81, 2.58)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.288 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2507rpm.
    Spin Direction: 170°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 1.34)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2562rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2434rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2520rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 2.73)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Matt Wallner strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 04:54.651
Win Probability: 41.7% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.4mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1408rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2398rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (1.65, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    8. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.7mph -> 68.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 3.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    11. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.71)
    In the zone? No
    12. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2349rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Carlos Correa pops out to second baseman Michael Stefanic.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:26.565
Win Probability: 37.7% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 74.2mph -> 67.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2633rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.4 mph at a 68.0° angle, and travelled 111.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer

4th Inning

Top

Alan Roden singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Harrison Bader.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:31.864
Win Probability: 65.9% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2476rpm.
    Spin Direction: 30°.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 2.94)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.433 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1791rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-1.89, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1837rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 3.71)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.8mph -> 89.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2301rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 1.63)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 89.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.5 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 205.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Eiberson Castellano
Myles Straw walks. Alan Roden to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:00.356
Win Probability: 71.2% (+5.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 90.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-1.44, 2.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.69)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2227rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.72, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.0mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2367rpm.
    Spin Direction: 204°.
    Plate Position: (-1.71, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Eiberson Castellano
Steward Berroa flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.712
Win Probability: 66.3% (-4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2536rpm.
    Spin Direction: 28°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.8mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Plate Position: (-1.58, 4.22)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2359rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2523rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.6 mph at a 49.0° angle, and travelled 297.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Eiberson Castellano
Rainer Nunez called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.689
Win Probability: 61.7% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 88.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2236rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2315rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-1.64, 3.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 88.8mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 77.3mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2522rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (-0.67, 3.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Eiberson Castellano
Michael Stefanic grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Carlos Correa. Myles Straw out at 2nd.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.052
Win Probability: 57.2% (-4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 35°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.32)
    In the zone? No, above by 1.314 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 110.3 mph at a -18.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Eiberson Castellano

Bottom

Byron Buxton strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 04:05.187
Win Probability: 39.8% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2505rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2487rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2564rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 3.73)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.73)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2458rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2512rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 75.2mph -> 68.6mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2858rpm.
    Spin Direction: 55°.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    10. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2420rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    11. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2558rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (1.42, 2.0)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Trevor Larnach singles on a line drive to left fielder Steward Berroa.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:25.157
Win Probability: 43.2% (+3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2389rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 75.7 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 236.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Ryan Jeffers flies out to right fielder Alan Roden.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.533
Win Probability: 39.2% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2535rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (1.33, 1.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2416rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.1 mph at a 44.0° angle, and travelled 303.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer
Jose Miranda singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alan Roden. Trevor Larnach to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:08.663
Win Probability: 42.1% (+2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2401rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.3 mph at a 12.0° angle, and travelled 119.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Max Scherzer
Edouard Julien flies out to left fielder Steward Berroa.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:10.294
Win Probability: 36.2% (-5.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2377rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.1 mph at a 47.0° angle, and travelled 240.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Max Scherzer

5th Inning

Top

Josh Rivera walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:21.650
Win Probability: 67.5% (+3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 98.2mph -> 89.4mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 3.49)
    In the zone? No, above by 0.814 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.3mph -> 90.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 4.05)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2371rpm.
    Spin Direction: 165°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 59°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2388rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2159rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 4.13)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Louis Varland
Will Wagner grounds into a force out, first baseman Ty France to shortstop Carlos Correa. Josh Rivera out at 2nd. Will Wagner to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:24.179
Win Probability: 64.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 88.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2130rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 3.44)
    In the zone? No, above by 1.469 in.
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2119rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 4.89)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.6 mph at a -49.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Louis Varland
Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:23.350
Win Probability: 60.9% (-3.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 3.36)
    In the zone? No, above by 2.346 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 97.2mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2191rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.8mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2345rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Louis Varland
Matt Whatley flies out to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.059
Win Probability: 58.5% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2129rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2331rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 82.8 mph at a 36.0° angle, and travelled 292.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Louis Varland

Bottom

Ty France singles on a ground ball to center fielder Myles Straw.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:11.778
Win Probability: 47.1% (+5.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    Violation: Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2248rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (1.81, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (2.59, 1.57)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.1 mph at a -7.0° angle, and travelled 21.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kevin Gowdy
Harrison Bader grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Stefanic to shortstop Josh Rivera. Ty France out at 2nd. Harrison Bader to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:41.402
Win Probability: 42.0% (-5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 29°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.35)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 35°.
    Plate Position: (1.66, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2098rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2201rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.39)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2256rpm.
    Spin Direction: 35°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.1 mph at a 3.0° angle, and travelled 58.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Kevin Gowdy
Matt Wallner pops out to second baseman Michael Stefanic in foul territory.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:08.306
Win Probability: 37.5% (-4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 104°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2266rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 1.15)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2121rpm.
    Spin Direction: 40°.
    Plate Position: (-1.16, 2.31)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2270rpm.
    Spin Direction: 61°.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2155rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.9 mph at a 62.0° angle, and travelled 216.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kevin Gowdy
Carlos Correa grounds into a force out, third baseman Will Wagner to second baseman Michael Stefanic. Harrison Bader out at 2nd.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:36.335
Win Probability: 34.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2155rpm.
    Spin Direction: 41°.
    Plate Position: (-0.94, 2.4)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 32°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.2 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 73.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kevin Gowdy

6th Inning

Top

Alan Roden lines out to right fielder Harrison Bader.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:54.367
Win Probability: 63.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2384rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (1.22, 2.75)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2437rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 4.06)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2361rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2525rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.79, 2.26)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.003 in.
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2442rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.7 mph at a 22.0° angle, and travelled 326.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 1.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jorge Alcala
Twins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was upheld: Myles Straw walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:48.036
Win Probability: 66.2% (+2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2256rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 1.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2207rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 3.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2477rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.82, 3.82)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 167°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 3.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 88.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (1.52, 2.34)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.02)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jorge Alcala
Steward Berroa called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:23.304
Win Probability: 64.3% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2429rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2475rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 3.53)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2371rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 3.92)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2453rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, 4.52)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jorge Alcala
Rainer Nunez singles on a line drive to right fielder Harrison Bader. Myles Straw scores.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:34.504
Win Probability: 75.8% (+11.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2162rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 3.54)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2424rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 81.3 mph at a 17.0° angle, and travelled 214.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jorge Alcala
Michael Stefanic grounds out, shortstop Carlos Correa to first baseman Ty France.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.603
Win Probability: 74.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 1.67)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.5mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2134rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.3 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.09, 3.28)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jorge Alcala

Bottom

Byron Buxton homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.

Event: Home Run
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:57.031
Win Probability: 39.6% (+13.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 44°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 2.67)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.047 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 40°.
    Plate Position: (2.27, 1.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2253rpm.
    Spin Direction: 39°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 111.1 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 437.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.21, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kevin Gowdy
Trevor Larnach singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Will Robertson.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:24.614
Win Probability: 46.0% (+6.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2250rpm.
    Spin Direction: 107°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 110.4 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 69.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kevin Gowdy
Ryan Jeffers flies out to right fielder Will Robertson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:01.567
Win Probability: 40.1% (-5.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2170rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.1 mph at a 33.0° angle, and travelled 249.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kevin Gowdy
Jose Miranda called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.507
Win Probability: 34.9% (-5.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2102rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 2.2)
    In the zone? No, right by 2.115 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2139rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Plate Position: (1.74, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1995rpm.
    Spin Direction: 38°.
    Plate Position: (-0.66, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kevin Gowdy
Edouard Julien grounds out sharply, second baseman Eddinson Paulino to pitcher Kevin Gowdy.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:11.549
Win Probability: 30.8% (-4.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2253rpm.
    Spin Direction: 355°.
    Plate Position: (1.83, 1.43)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2108rpm.
    Spin Direction: 42°.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 162°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2262rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2249rpm.
    Spin Direction: 38°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.8 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kevin Gowdy

7th Inning

Top

Josh Rivera strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:53.118
Win Probability: 66.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 252°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 1.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2566rpm.
    Spin Direction: 77°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 2.23)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.94)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Topa
Alex De Jesus singles on a line drive to center fielder Byron Buxton.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:29.250
Win Probability: 69.4% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-1.31, 1.94)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2338rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 76°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 2.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2589rpm.
    Spin Direction: 70°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.8 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 144.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Justin Topa
Eddie Micheletti Jr. grounds into a force out, second baseman Jeferson Morales to shortstop Carlos Correa. Alex De Jesus out at 2nd. Eddie Micheletti Jr. to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:29.074
Win Probability: 66.2% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 81°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 2.24)
    In the zone? No, left by 2.393 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2061rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.8 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Justin Topa
Matt Whatley flies out to right fielder Maddux Houghton.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:16.091
Win Probability: 63.6% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2041rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.3 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 316.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 1.64)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Justin Topa

Bottom

Ty France strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:37.131
Win Probability: 31.6% (-4.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2095rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.86)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.0mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 1.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1653rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Robertson
Austin Martin singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Will Robertson.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:08.162
Win Probability: 37.0% (+5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2151rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 3.53)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2174rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 4.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1648rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1599rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 2.77)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2072rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.7 mph at a -15.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Robertson
Matt Wallner grounds into a double play, second baseman Eddinson Paulino to shortstop Nick Goodwin to first baseman Riley Tirotta. Austin Martin out at 2nd. Matt Wallner out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 00:29.166
Win Probability: 25.5% (-11.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.9 mph at a -16.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.54)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Robertson

8th Inning

Top

Will Robertson singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:44.296
Win Probability: 77.9% (+3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.5mph -> 89.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1591rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.31)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.5mph -> 91.4mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1973rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.2 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 223.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jhoan Duran
Devonte Brown called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:53.725
Win Probability: 74.6% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.1mph -> 91.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2171rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.7mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1674rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 0.79)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 96.6mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1783rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2346rpm.
    Spin Direction: 48°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.39)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 51°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.43)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jhoan Duran
RJ Schreck grounds out softly, second baseman Jeferson Morales to first baseman Ty France. Will Robertson to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:07.253
Win Probability: 73.0% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1857rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 45.0 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 98.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jhoan Duran
Riley Tirotta walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 03:46.186
Win Probability: 73.8% (+0.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2426rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (2.3, 1.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.3mph -> 89.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1857rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.4mph -> 89.0mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1782rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 100.4mph -> 91.0mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2083rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2590rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Plate Position: (1.37, 0.83)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.9mph -> 90.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1819rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 1.53)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jhoan Duran
Eddinson Paulino strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.844
Win Probability: 69.2% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 99.1mph -> 90.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2073rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-1.38, 2.99)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 97.1mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1836rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1815rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 1.45)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2492rpm.
    Spin Direction: 46°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 0.74)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jhoan Duran

Bottom

Carlos Correa lines out sharply to second baseman Eddinson Paulino.

Event: Lineout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:07.681
Win Probability: 24.5% (-6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2069rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.3 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 191.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Robertson
Byron Buxton flies out to right fielder Will Robertson.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:35.490
Win Probability: 19.7% (-4.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1568rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2320rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.2 mph at a 58.0° angle, and travelled 225.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.56)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Robertson
Trevor Larnach flies out to left fielder RJ Schreck.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.448
Win Probability: 16.5% (-3.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1688rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 78.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1666rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1759rpm.
    Spin Direction: 245°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.8 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 344.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Robertson

9th Inning

Top

Nick Goodwin flies out to right fielder Kala'i Rosario.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:49.462
Win Probability: 81.9% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.7mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 278°.
    Plate Position: (-1.22, 1.77)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1710rpm.
    Spin Direction: 105°.
    Plate Position: (1.63, 3.0)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.1mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.0 mph at a 48.0° angle, and travelled 260.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gabriel Yanez
Alex De Jesus grounds out, third baseman Armando Alvarez to first baseman Rubel Cespedes.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:31.626
Win Probability: 80.6% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 88.7mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2152rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.7mph -> 75.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.9 mph at a -40.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gabriel Yanez
Eddie Micheletti Jr. grounds out, second baseman Jeferson Morales to first baseman Rubel Cespedes.

Event: Groundout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:53.140
Win Probability: 79.6% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2161rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 100°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.1 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 22.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.28, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Gabriel Yanez

Bottom

Mickey Gasper pops out to third baseman Alex De Jesus.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:16.432
Win Probability: 11.5% (-8.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2403rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 5.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 91°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2122rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2458rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 78.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2149rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2385rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.3 mph at a 63.0° angle, and travelled 147.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 1.64)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jonathan Todd
Armando Alvarez singles on a ground ball to shortstop Nick Goodwin.

Event: Single
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:41.588
Win Probability: 21.4% (+9.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2270rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 2.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (0.68, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2356rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.2 mph at a -15.0° angle, and travelled 15.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jonathan Todd
Jeferson Morales flies out to left fielder RJ Schreck.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.688
Win Probability: 9.9% (-11.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2421rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.9 mph at a 28.0° angle, and travelled 335.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jonathan Todd
Rubel Cespedes flies out to left fielder RJ Schreck.

Event: Flyout
Score: 2 - 1
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.331
Win Probability: 0.0% (-9.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2464rpm.
    Spin Direction: 202°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 0.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2218rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.51)
    In the zone? No, left by 1.074 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2396rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2139rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 2.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2371rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 85.0 mph at a 38.0° angle, and travelled 295.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 2.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Jonathan Todd

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: Ben May. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 81 balls, 5 were actually in the zone:

  1. Bottom 3rd - Max Scherzer to Harrison Bader - Pitch 2
  2. Top 4th - Eiberson Castellano to Myles Straw - Pitch 4
  3. Top 6th - Jorge Alcala to Myles Straw - Pitch 1
  4. Top 6th - Jorge Alcala to Steward Berroa - Pitch 2
  5. Top 8th - Jhoan Duran to Riley Tirotta - Pitch 3

Strikes

Of the 54 called strikes, 11 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Bottom 3rd - Max Scherzer to Harrison Bader - Pitch 1
  2. Top 4th - Eiberson Castellano to Alan Roden - Pitch 1
  3. Top 4th - Eiberson Castellano to Michael Stefanic - Pitch 1
  4. Top 5th - Louis Varland to Josh Rivera - Pitch 1
  5. Top 5th - Louis Varland to Will Wagner - Pitch 1
  6. Top 5th - Louis Varland to Daulton Varsho - Pitch 1
  7. Top 6th - Jorge Alcala to Alan Roden - Pitch 5
  8. Bottom 6th - Kevin Gowdy to Byron Buxton - Pitch 1
  9. Bottom 6th - Kevin Gowdy to Jose Miranda - Pitch 1
  10. Top 7th - Justin Topa to Eddie Micheletti Jr. - Pitch 1
  11. Bottom 9th - Jonathan Todd to Rubel Cespedes - Pitch 2

Pitcher Breakdown

Toronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer

IP: 4.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 4
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.88

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
  2. 14
  3. 16
  4. 16
Single - 2 Field Error - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 4 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 3 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 2
Kevin Gowdy

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.78

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 17
  2. 17
Single - 2 Home Run - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 2 Pop Out - 1
Nick Robertson

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
  2. 6
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Flyout - 2 Grounded Into DP - 1
Jonathan Todd

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
Single - 1 Flyout - 2 Pop Out - 1

Minnesota Twins

Scott Blewett

IP: 2.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 2.78

Pitches Breakdown
  • Total: 25
  • Foul Tip: 1
    Swinging Strike: 2
    Called Strike: 5
    Foul: 2
  • Ball: 7
    Ball In Dirt: 1
  • In play, out(s): 5
    In play, no out: 1
    In play, run(s): 1
  1. 16
  2. 9
Single - 1 Double - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1
Eiberson Castellano

IP: 2.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 10
  2. 20
Single - 2 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1 Pop Out - 1 Runner Out - 1
Louis Varland

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.75

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1
Jorge Alcala

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.6

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 23
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 1
Justin Topa

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 12
Single - 1 Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 1 Forceout - 1
Jhoan Duran

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

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

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 9
Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1

Player Breakdown

Blue Jays

Devonte Brown

Position(s): Outfielder

Results:
Riley Tirotta

Position(s): First Base

Results:
Eddinson Paulino

Position(s): Second Base

Results:

Twins

Jeferson Morales

Position(s): Second Base

Results:
Rubel Cespedes

Position(s): First Base

Results: