Game Information

Czechia @ Japan on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026

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Game Status: Final

Score: 0 - 9

Summary: The Japan beat the Czechia, 9 - 0.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Czechia

Batters

Batters - CZE ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Vavra 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0 .231 .824
 b-Sindelka PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000
Mensik, V SS 3 0 0 0 0 1 .100 .267
 c-Pospisil PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000
Chlup CF 2 0 1 0 1 0 .300 .800
Cervenka C 3 0 0 0 0 2 .143 .357
Prokop DH 3 0 0 0 0 3 .111 .222
Muzik 1B 3 0 0 0 0 2 .182 .432
Cervinka 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 .267 .600
Escala LF-RF 3 0 0 0 0 1 .154 .308
Prejda RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .222
 a-Bubenik PH 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .833
Krejcirik LF 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000
Totals 28 0 2 0 1 14

a - Struck out for Prejda in the 6th.;
b - Struck out for Vavra in the 9th.;
c - Struck out for Mensik, V in the 9th.;

Batting
TB Chlup; Vavra.
GIDP Cervenka.
Team LOB 2.

Fielding
E Mensik, V (1, throw); Escala (2, throw).
DP (Cervenka-Mensik, V).

Pitchers

Pitchers - CZE IPHRERBBKHRERA
Satoria 4.2 6 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Kovala (L, 0-1) 3.0 3 4 4 1 3 1 10.80
Novak 0.0 2 3 3 1 0 0 22.09
Johnson 0.0 1 2 2 2 0 1 36.00
Capka 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Totals 8.0 12 9 9 4 6 2

Japan

Batters

Batters - JPN ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Morishita LF 4 1 1 0 1 0 .167 .453
Sato RF 3 1 1 0 0 0 .333 1.167
 b-Maki PH 0 1 0 1 1 0 .222 .639
Genda SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .571 1.298
Murakami 1B 5 1 1 4 0 2 .200 .694
Yoshida DH 2 0 1 0 0 0 .500 1.654
 a-Wakatsuki PH-DH 2 1 1 0 1 0 .429 1.127
Okamoto 3B 5 0 1 0 0 1 .133 .478
Kozono SS-2B 3 1 1 0 1 0 .333 .833
Shuto CF 4 1 2 3 0 1 .500 1.750
Nakamura, Y C 3 1 2 0 0 0 .667 1.334
Makihara 2B-RF 3 1 1 0 0 2 .250 .650
Totals 34 9 12 8 4 6

a - Reached on error for Yoshida in the 6th.;
b - Walked for Sato in the 8th.;

Batting
2B Sato (2, Satoria); Okamoto (1, Satoria); Wakatsuki (1, Kovala).
HR Shuto (1, 8th inning off Kovala, 2 on, 2 out); Murakami (1, 8th inning off Johnson, 3 on, 2 out).
TB Kozono; Makihara; Morishita; Murakami 4; Nakamura, Y 2; Okamoto 2; Sato 2; Shuto 5; Wakatsuki 2; Yoshida.
RBI Maki (1); Murakami 4 (5); Shuto 3 (3).
2-out RBI Maki; Murakami 4; Shuto 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Morishita; Shuto 2; Yoshida; Sato.
SAC Makihara; Nakamura, Y.
Team RISP 2-for-11.
Team LOB 8.

Baserunning
SB Shuto (3, 2nd base off Kovala/Cervenka).
CS Kozono (1, 2nd base by Satoria/Cervenka).

Fielding
DP (Okamoto-Makihara-Murakami).

Pitchers

Pitchers - JPN IPHRERBBKHRERA
Takahashi, H 4.2 2 0 0 1 5 0 0.00
Miyagi 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Kanemaru (W, 1-0) 2.0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.00
Kitayama 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Totals 9.0 2 0 0 1 14 0

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E LOB
Czechia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2
Japan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 - 9 12 0 8

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Czechia

  1. Taisei Makihara strikes out on a foul tip. (+11.6%)
  2. Kaito Kozono reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Ondrej Satoria to catcher Martin Cervenka. Masataka Yoshida out at home. Kazuma Okamoto to 3rd. Kaito Kozono to 2nd. (+9.4%)
  3. Shota Morishita flies out to right fielder William Escala. (+7.5%)
  4. Ukyo Shuto grounds out, second baseman Terrin Vavra to first baseman Martin Muzik. (+7.0%)
  5. Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging. (+6.2%)

Japan

  1. Kenya Wakatsuki doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder William Escala. Teruaki Sato scores. Throwing error by right fielder William Escala. (+27.2%)
  2. Ukyo Shuto homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Kenya Wakatsuki scores. Kaito Kozono scores. (+12.4%)
  3. Kazuma Okamoto doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder William Escala. Masataka Yoshida to 3rd. (+10.1%)
  4. Martin Cervenka grounds into a double play, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to second baseman Taisei Makihara to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Marek Chlup out at 2nd. Martin Cervenka out at 1st. (+9.1%)
  5. Teruaki Sato hit by pitch. (+6.2%)

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
    • Top
      • Defensive Substitution: Sosuke Genda replaces Shugo Maki, batting 2nd, playing shortstop.
      • Defensive switch from shortstop to second base for Kaito Kozono.
      • Defensive switch from second base to right field for Taisei Makihara.
      • Pitching Change: Koki Kitayama replaces Yumeto Kanemaru.
      • Batter Timeout.
      • Marek Krejcirik strikes out on a foul tip.
      • Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michal Sindelka replaces Terrin Vavra.
      • Michal Sindelka strikes out swinging.
      • Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jan Pospisil replaces Vojtech Mensik.
      • Jan Pospisil strikes out swinging.
    • Bottom

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Terrin Vavra flies out to left fielder Shota Morishita.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:11.276
Win Probability: 47.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1928rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.8 mph at a 35.0° angle, and travelled 325.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Vojtech Mensik strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:03.959
Win Probability: 46.2% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2011rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 3.53)
    In the zone? No, above by 2.44 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (0.39, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (1.73, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 238°.
    Plate Position: (1.16, 0.62)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Marek Chlup singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Shota Morishita.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:40.088
Win Probability: 47.4% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1930rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.45)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.9 mph at a 14.0° angle, and travelled 288.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Martin Cervenka strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:30.957
Win Probability: 45.2% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1228rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2089rpm.
    Spin Direction: 244°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 2.61)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2098rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 2.32)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.483 in.
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2027rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 3.74)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi

Bottom

Shota Morishita flies out to left fielder William Escala.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:06.051
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 71.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1765rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.2mph -> 62.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1957rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.5mph -> 65.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1391rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 92.2 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 337.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Teruaki Sato doubles (2) on a line drive to left fielder William Escala.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:40.844
Win Probability: 56.7% (+4.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.4mph -> 65.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1310rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1740rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.9 mph at a 15.0° angle, and travelled 237.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.04)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Munetaka Murakami flies out to center fielder Marek Chlup. Teruaki Sato to 3rd.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:42.480
Win Probability: 53.7% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.2mph -> 65.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1319rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (-0.47, 0.71)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.2mph -> 64.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1143rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 78.2mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1726rpm.
    Spin Direction: 197°.
    Plate Position: (-1.17, 3.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.5mph -> 65.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1326rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 72.2mph -> 67.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.3 mph at a 30.0° angle, and travelled 382.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 1.07)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Masataka Yoshida flies out to right fielder Max Prejda.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:57.876
Win Probability: 50.0% (-3.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1825rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 4.59)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 69.6mph -> 64.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1886rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.61)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 72.0mph -> 66.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1275rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 73.3mph -> 67.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1311rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 71.7mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1760rpm.
    Spin Direction: 200°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 4.76)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 72.8mph -> 66.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1350rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.0 mph at a 33.0° angle, and travelled 315.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria

2nd Inning

Top

Milan Prokop called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:22.528
Win Probability: 47.7% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1972rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (1.11, 2.13)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1929rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 1.27)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1976rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Martin Muzik called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.888
Win Probability: 46.0% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1953rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (1.8, 0.94)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1190rpm.
    Spin Direction: 241°.
    Plate Position: (0.63, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Martin Cervinka grounds out, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:15.590
Win Probability: 44.9% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.2mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 37°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 1.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1871rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1924rpm.
    Spin Direction: 229°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 4.16)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1274rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.51)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.2mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1909rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 4.26)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1706rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.3 mph at a -13.0° angle, and travelled 7.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.6)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi

Bottom

Kazuma Okamoto strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:36.183
Win Probability: 52.8% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 71.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1739rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 67.8mph -> 61.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1798rpm.
    Spin Direction: 26°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 3.65)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.1mph -> 64.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1455rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 2.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 72.4mph -> 66.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1340rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.65, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Kaito Kozono singles on a ground ball to center fielder Marek Chlup, deflected by second baseman Terrin Vavra.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:31.344
Win Probability: 55.4% (+2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1772rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.4 mph at a -14.0° angle, and travelled 9.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Ukyo Shuto strikes out swinging and Kaito Kozono caught stealing 2nd, catcher Martin Cervenka to shortstop Vojtech Mensik to catcher Martin Cervenka.

Event: Strikeout Double Play
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:58.778
Win Probability: 50.0% (-5.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.9mph -> 66.0mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1466rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 0.44)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.9mph -> 66.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1366rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 0.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 76.1mph -> 70.3mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1678rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 3.53)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 76.5mph -> 70.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1807rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.2mph -> 65.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1344rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.9mph -> 65.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.39, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
    • Details: Caught Stealing 2B
    Out Number: 3
    Credits:
    • Martin Cervenka - Catcher
    • Vojtech Mensik - Shortstop
P: Ondrej Satoria

3rd Inning

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William Escala lines out sharply to right fielder Teruaki Sato.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:55.168
Win Probability: 47.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2131rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 1.74)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2163rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.7 mph at a 21.0° angle, and travelled 323.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Max Prejda grounds out, second baseman Taisei Makihara to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:22.847
Win Probability: 45.7% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2103rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.0 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 20.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Terrin Vavra singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Teruaki Sato.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:59.112
Win Probability: 47.0% (+1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2024rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 1.59)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 228°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2056rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.6 mph at a 12.0° angle, and travelled 198.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Vojtech Mensik grounds out, second baseman Taisei Makihara to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:31.621
Win Probability: 44.5% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1940rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 102.4 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi

Bottom

Yuhei Nakamura flies out to center fielder Marek Chlup.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.739
Win Probability: 53.0% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1752rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.1mph -> 62.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1731rpm.
    Spin Direction: 31°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.9mph -> 66.5mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.8 mph at a 26.0° angle, and travelled 348.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 1.36)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Taisei Makihara strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:20.251
Win Probability: 51.2% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.5mph -> 66.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1372rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.5mph -> 66.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1406rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, 2.03)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.6mph -> 64.3mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1128rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (-1.55, 3.06)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1802rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Plate Position: (1.7, 1.78)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.4mph -> 66.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1256rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 1.87)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Shota Morishita singles on a ground ball to shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:32.343
Win Probability: 52.6% (+1.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.6mph -> 63.9mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 3.16)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 67.8mph -> 62.2mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1856rpm.
    Spin Direction: 24°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 3.44)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.5mph -> 66.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1327rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 1.21)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 71.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1835rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.3mph -> 64.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1317rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.7 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 139.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.37, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Teruaki Sato grounds out, pitcher Ondrej Satoria to first baseman Martin Muzik.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:20.550
Win Probability: 50.0% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 68.7mph -> 63.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1292rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 66.7 mph at a -46.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 1.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria

4th Inning

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Marek Chlup walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:07.144
Win Probability: 54.4% (+4.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (1.07, 2.84)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.6mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1436rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 0.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2044rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 3.86)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.4mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1383rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 1.57)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1412rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1915rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1522rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 0.0)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Martin Cervenka grounds into a double play, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to second baseman Taisei Makihara to first baseman Munetaka Murakami. Marek Chlup out at 2nd. Martin Cervenka out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 02:02.379
Win Probability: 45.3% (-9.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1471rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 232°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 4.03)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1937rpm.
    Spin Direction: 230°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 3.49)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 91.4mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1387rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.1 mph at a -20.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
    • Details: Grounded Into DP
    Out Number: 1
    Credits:
    • Kazuma Okamoto - Third Base
    • Taisei Makihara - Second Base
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Milan Prokop strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.020
Win Probability: 44.0% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Automatic Strike - Batter Pitch Timer Violation
    Violation: Batter Pitch Timer Violation
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.9mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2368rpm.
    Spin Direction: 33°.
    Plate Position: (1.12, 3.0)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 246°.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 91.3mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1376rpm.
    Spin Direction: 235°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1991rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi

Bottom

Munetaka Murakami grounds out, first baseman Martin Muzik to pitcher Ondrej Satoria.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:32.584
Win Probability: 53.3% (-2.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 63.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1302rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.4)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.0mph -> 62.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1886rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.1mph -> 65.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.95, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1820rpm.
    Spin Direction: 193°.
    Plate Position: (1.12, 1.74)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.7mph -> 65.9mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1394rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 69.5 mph at a -41.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Masataka Yoshida singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman Martin Cervinka.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:40.265
Win Probability: 56.3% (+3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 77.6mph -> 71.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1684rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 31.6 mph at a -31.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 1.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Kazuma Okamoto doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder William Escala. Masataka Yoshida to 3rd.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 01:52.956
Win Probability: 66.4% (+10.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.4mph -> 66.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 1.03)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 77.7mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1768rpm.
    Spin Direction: 201°.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 71.8mph -> 66.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1445rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 1.49)
    In the zone? No
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.9mph -> 64.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1439rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 3.76)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 76.6mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1711rpm.
    Spin Direction: 194°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.5 mph at a 40.0° angle, and travelled 337.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 3.03)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Kaito Kozono reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Ondrej Satoria to catcher Martin Cervenka. Masataka Yoshida out at home. Kazuma Okamoto to 3rd. Kaito Kozono to 2nd.

Event: Fielders Choice Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.501
Win Probability: 57.0% (-9.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 72.0mph -> 66.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (0.54, -0.29)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.7mph -> 65.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 1.18)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.5mph -> 64.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.78)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 64.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1404rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 55.5 mph at a -57.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Ukyo Shuto grounds out, second baseman Terrin Vavra to first baseman Martin Muzik.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:10.625
Win Probability: 50.0% (-7.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.4mph -> 64.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1342rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.0 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 21.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria

5th Inning

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Martin Muzik grounds out, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:46.201
Win Probability: 47.0% (-3.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2185rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 2.91)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.088 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2261rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (1.06, 2.68)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 225°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1198rpm.
    Spin Direction: 239°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.9mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1988rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Plate Position: (0.84, 2.82)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 81.5mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 90.3mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1254rpm.
    Spin Direction: 233°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.8 mph at a -7.0° angle, and travelled 20.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.74)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
Martin Cervinka flies out to right fielder Teruaki Sato.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.504
Win Probability: 44.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1925rpm.
    Spin Direction: 242°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 1.88)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2006rpm.
    Spin Direction: 234°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.02)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1993rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (1.23, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1957rpm.
    Spin Direction: 222°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 4.49)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1949rpm.
    Spin Direction: 227°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 3.01)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1897rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 86.3 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 275.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.49)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroto Takahashi
William Escala flies out to left fielder Shota Morishita.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.297
Win Probability: 43.3% (-1.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2211rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (-0.79, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2347rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.3 mph at a 34.0° angle, and travelled 340.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroya Miyagi

Bottom

Yuhei Nakamura singles on a ground ball to left fielder William Escala.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:41.516
Win Probability: 61.3% (+4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 77.1mph -> 71.0mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1712rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (0.52, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 68.5mph -> 62.5mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1219rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-1.59, 4.78)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.9mph -> 64.1mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1392rpm.
    Spin Direction: 198°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 67.6mph -> 62.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 16.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1952rpm.
    Spin Direction: 25°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.5 mph at a 7.0° angle, and travelled 123.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Taisei Makihara out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Ondrej Satoria to first baseman Martin Muzik. Yuhei Nakamura to 2nd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:24.431
Win Probability: 59.4% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.7mph -> 64.1mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 26.1 mph at a -51.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.59)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ondrej Satoria
Shota Morishita flies out to left fielder William Escala in foul territory.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:07.254
Win Probability: 54.7% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 64.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 69.8mph -> 64.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1365rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (0.0, 2.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Automatic Ball - Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    Violation: Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.5mph -> 65.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1351rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 0.65)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 70.7mph -> 65.2mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 199°.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.35)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 68.0mph -> 62.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1943rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.8 mph at a 58.0° angle, and travelled 210.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 2.3)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Ondrej Satoria
Teruaki Sato lines out to shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:27.388
Win Probability: 50.0% (-4.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Automatic Ball - Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    Violation: Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1980rpm.
    Spin Direction: 190°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 3.98)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.7mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2047rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 53.7 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 137.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.93, 2.72)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala

6th Inning

Top

Matous Bubenik strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.099
Win Probability: 46.6% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2393rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (-2.05, 1.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2205rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2229rpm.
    Spin Direction: 122°.
    Plate Position: (-1.45, 2.38)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1243rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Plate Position: (0.42, 0.95)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroya Miyagi
Terrin Vavra flies out to left fielder Shota Morishita in foul territory.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:44.857
Win Probability: 44.1% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2593rpm.
    Spin Direction: 312°.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2488rpm.
    Spin Direction: 313°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 88.6 mph at a 51.0° angle, and travelled 248.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.26, 1.93)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroya Miyagi
Vojtech Mensik pops out to second baseman Taisei Makihara.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:12.634
Win Probability: 42.4% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slurve
    Speed: 74.6mph -> 67.9mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2456rpm.
    Spin Direction: 313°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 4.17)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 312°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 2.42)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slurve
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 72.6mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2234rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.7, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2246rpm.
    Spin Direction: 115°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 2.42)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2100rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.6 mph at a 57.0° angle, and travelled 194.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.09, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Hiroya Miyagi

Bottom

Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.079
Win Probability: 54.2% (-3.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2182rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.4mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1634rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (-1.2, 4.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.1mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1612rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2081rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (0.41, 4.37)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.6mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1820rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 1.29)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala
Kenya Wakatsuki reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Field Error
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:32.706
Win Probability: 57.8% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 217°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 1.95)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2034rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 104.5 mph at a -21.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.7)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Kazuma Okamoto lines out sharply to shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Lineout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:56.470
Win Probability: 53.5% (-4.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.6mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2011rpm.
    Spin Direction: 192°.
    Plate Position: (-1.6, 2.85)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2583rpm.
    Spin Direction: 74°.
    Plate Position: (-0.72, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.7mph -> 74.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2564rpm.
    Spin Direction: 78°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.9 mph at a 8.0° angle, and travelled 166.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 2.04)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala
Kaito Kozono pops out to shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:48.689
Win Probability: 50.0% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2046rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.0mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1667rpm.
    Spin Direction: 260°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 5.14)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.6mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2146rpm.
    Spin Direction: 189°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 73.5 mph at a 68.0° angle, and travelled 115.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 2.92)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala

7th Inning

Top

Marek Chlup grounds out, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto to first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:46.781
Win Probability: 46.1% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2210rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.77)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2213rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 3.85)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1323rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 0.85)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 0.17)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2247rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.6 mph at a -6.0° angle, and travelled 22.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.45)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru
Martin Cervenka strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:59.343
Win Probability: 43.2% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1316rpm.
    Spin Direction: 116°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 1.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2232rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2267rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 4.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru
Milan Prokop strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:33.150
Win Probability: 41.2% (-2.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2790rpm.
    Spin Direction: 298°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 1.65)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 70.4mph -> 64.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2494rpm.
    Spin Direction: 318°.
    Plate Position: (0.48, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.9mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2277rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2154rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (1.57, 3.59)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 79.2mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1255rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.16)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru

Bottom

Ukyo Shuto singles on a ground ball to shortstop Vojtech Mensik.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:52.527
Win Probability: 64.4% (+5.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.2mph -> 81.4mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2132rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 2.81)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1754rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (-2.3, 2.54)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2040rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2199rpm.
    Spin Direction: 216°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 3.31)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1762rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (0.19, -0.21)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.0mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Plate Position: (0.58, 2.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 71.9mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2491rpm.
    Spin Direction: 73°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.5 mph at a -8.0° angle, and travelled 18.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.86)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Yuhei Nakamura out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Martin Muzik to second baseman Terrin Vavra. Ukyo Shuto to 3rd.

Event: Sac Bunt
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:01.506
Win Probability: 69.1% (-0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.3mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2042rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 2.82)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 78.8mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2461rpm.
    Spin Direction: 67°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.83)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2151rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 29.4 mph at a -45.0° angle, and travelled 3.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Taisei Makihara strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.402
Win Probability: 57.5% (-11.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.8mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2065rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 3.62)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 81.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (0.73, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 4.16)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2143rpm.
    Spin Direction: 206°.
    Plate Position: (0.69, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1750rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (-0.62, 1.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala
Shota Morishita flies out to right fielder William Escala.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:43.185
Win Probability: 50.0% (-7.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2454rpm.
    Spin Direction: 78°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.5 mph at a 40.0° angle, and travelled 307.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.43, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala

8th Inning

Top

Martin Muzik strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:15.775
Win Probability: 45.4% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.5mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 1.14)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2142rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.44, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2214rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 86.9mph -> 79.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 1.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru
Martin Cervinka strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:26.337
Win Probability: 41.8% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2200rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.88, 2.54)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2111rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1362rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.11, 1.72)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.1mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1272rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 2.69)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru
William Escala strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:04.584
Win Probability: 39.2% (-2.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 71.1mph -> 64.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2480rpm.
    Spin Direction: 312°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 72.3mph -> 65.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 15.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2458rpm.
    Spin Direction: 318°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Yumeto Kanemaru

Bottom

Teruaki Sato hit by pitch.

Event: Hit By Pitch
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:06.563
Win Probability: 67.0% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 76.4mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1696rpm.
    Spin Direction: 249°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.35)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 254°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 3.65)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2158rpm.
    Spin Direction: 180°.
    Plate Position: (1.47, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:50.981
Win Probability: 60.8% (-6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.9mph -> 81.5mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2211rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (0.59, 1.99)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2067rpm.
    Spin Direction: 215°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2134rpm.
    Spin Direction: 214°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 3.73)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1633rpm.
    Spin Direction: 253°.
    Plate Position: (-1.1, 1.9)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 75.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1685rpm.
    Spin Direction: 256°.
    Plate Position: (1.39, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 3
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2024rpm.
    Spin Direction: 186°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala
Kenya Wakatsuki doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder William Escala. Teruaki Sato scores. Throwing error by right fielder William Escala.

Event: Double
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 1
Duration: 03:47.342
Win Probability: 88.0% (+27.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.7mph -> 83.1mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2168rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Plate Position: (0.13, 3.85)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.1mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2137rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2363rpm.
    Spin Direction: 66°.
    Plate Position: (1.08, 2.25)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2021rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.4mph -> 83.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2104rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 3.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.4mph -> 73.5mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2514rpm.
    Spin Direction: 85°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 3.57)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 68°.
    Plate Position: (0.71, 1.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1814rpm.
    Spin Direction: 248°.
    Plate Position: (0.83, 0.72)
    In the zone? No
    10. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2027rpm.
    Spin Direction: 183°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.5 mph at a 11.0° angle, and travelled 197.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.49, 2.92)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Kazuma Okamoto grounds out, third baseman Martin Cervinka to first baseman Martin Muzik.

Event: Groundout
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:38.625
Win Probability: 85.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.1mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2328rpm.
    Spin Direction: 68°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 4.65)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.1mph -> 81.2mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2165rpm.
    Spin Direction: 184°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 1.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sweeper
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2518rpm.
    Spin Direction: 69°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.8 mph at a -19.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 2.31)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Michal Kovala
Kaito Kozono walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:42.691
Win Probability: 86.2% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.2mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2094rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (1.3, 3.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 76.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1587rpm.
    Spin Direction: 255°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1637rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 0.48)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
    Spin Direction: 187°.
    Plate Position: (0.89, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1937rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (2.11, 2.49)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.3mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1804rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (1.87, 0.28)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Ukyo Shuto homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Kenya Wakatsuki scores. Kaito Kozono scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:40.637
Win Probability: 98.6% (+12.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 87.7mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2088rpm.
    Spin Direction: 195°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1981rpm.
    Spin Direction: 213°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 103.1 mph at a 27.0° angle, and travelled 379.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Michal Kovala
Yuhei Nakamura singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Marek Chlup.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 00:44.597
Win Probability: 98.6% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2117rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (0.94, 2.73)
    In the zone? No, right by 1.877 in.
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.0mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1308rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (1.62, 1.75)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 81.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2063rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.6 mph at a 10.0° angle, and travelled 198.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 2.14)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Jan Novak
Taisei Makihara singles on a line drive to left fielder Marek Krejcirik. Yuhei Nakamura to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:29.957
Win Probability: 98.8% (+0.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2054rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 75.5mph -> 69.5mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2400rpm.
    Spin Direction: 300°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 3.54)
    In the zone? No, above by 4.622 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 74.9mph -> 69.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2370rpm.
    Spin Direction: 299°.
    Plate Position: (-0.33, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2043rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.8 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 158.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 3.27)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jan Novak
Shota Morishita walks. Yuhei Nakamura to 3rd. Taisei Makihara to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 4
Outs: 2
Duration: 04:02.975
Win Probability: 98.9% (+0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.3mph -> 75.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1221rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 87.9mph -> 80.0mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1741rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (1.18, 3.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.0mph -> 75.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1194rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.8mph -> 74.5mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1278rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (2.25, 2.9)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 73.1mph -> 67.4mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2358rpm.
    Spin Direction: 303°.
    Plate Position: (-1.68, 2.78)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.2mph -> 75.6mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, -0.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Jan Novak
Shugo Maki walks. Yuhei Nakamura scores. Taisei Makihara to 3rd. Shota Morishita to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 5
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:04.873
Win Probability: 99.5% (+0.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.3mph -> 73.8mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1463rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-1.91, 1.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.4mph -> 78.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1898rpm.
    Spin Direction: 156°.
    Plate Position: (1.2, 2.13)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.0mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 1.25)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 1865rpm.
    Spin Direction: 147°.
    Plate Position: (0.35, 1.71)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 15.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1808rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (1.28, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Ryan Johnson
Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam (1) to center field. Taisei Makihara scores. Shota Morishita scores. Shugo Maki scores.

Event: Home Run
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:19.082
Win Probability: 99.9% (+0.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.7mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1910rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-0.45, 3.79)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 73.7mph -> 67.8mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2185rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 3.14)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 72.0mph -> 65.6mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2222rpm.
    Spin Direction: 313°.
    Plate Position: (2.09, 4.29)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2023rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 112.1 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 425.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.33, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Ryan Johnson
Kenya Wakatsuki walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:12.046
Win Probability: 99.9% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 80.5mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2012rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (1.66, 1.82)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 80.7mph -> 74.1mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1422rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 0.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.5mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1967rpm.
    Spin Direction: 152°.
    Plate Position: (1.51, 3.23)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.3mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2002rpm.
    Spin Direction: 153°.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2034rpm.
    Spin Direction: 157°.
    Plate Position: (1.55, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Ryan Johnson
Kazuma Okamoto flies out to right fielder William Escala.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:11.647
Win Probability: 99.9% (±0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 72.3mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2165rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 83.0 mph at a 37.0° angle, and travelled 277.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 2.07)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Filip Capka

9th Inning

Top

Marek Krejcirik strikes out on a foul tip.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.801
Win Probability: 0.1% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2270rpm.
    Spin Direction: 223°.
    Plate Position: (-1.39, 4.18)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2336rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2321rpm.
    Spin Direction: 220°.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 3.27)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2435rpm.
    Spin Direction: 224°.
    Plate Position: (0.01, 3.48)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Splitter
    Speed: 87.0mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1235rpm.
    Spin Direction: 236°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Koki Kitayama
Michal Sindelka strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:01.497
Win Probability: 0.1% (±-0.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 84.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1796rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 71.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2631rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (1.48, 2.39)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.2mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1980rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 2.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2632rpm.
    Spin Direction: 49°.
    Plate Position: (0.97, 1.86)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Koki Kitayama
Jan Pospisil strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 0 - 9
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:06.150
Win Probability: 0.0% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 81.1mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (1.09, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2644rpm.
    Spin Direction: 47°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 1.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2195rpm.
    Spin Direction: 221°.
    Plate Position: (-1.12, 2.81)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2299rpm.
    Spin Direction: 218°.
    Plate Position: (-1.32, 4.63)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2215rpm.
    Spin Direction: 219°.
    Plate Position: (-1.22, 3.34)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Koki Kitayama

Umpire Blunders Beta

A breakdown of all balls and called strikes to determine if they were accurate or not.

Note: As I have to draw the strike-zone myself, these may be inaccurate. If it is, let me know!
Another note: You may see more blunders here than you would on other sites. On here, I am counting every single blunder, but most sites/tools have a 1-inch margin of error.

This game's HP Umpire: Ryan Additon. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 99 balls, 4 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 3rd - Hiroto Takahashi to Terrin Vavra - Pitch 1
  2. Top 3rd - Hiroto Takahashi to Terrin Vavra - Pitch 2
  3. Top 6th - Hiroya Miyagi to Vojtech Mensik - Pitch 5
  4. Top 9th - Koki Kitayama to Jan Pospisil - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 37 called strikes, 5 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Top 1st - Hiroto Takahashi to Vojtech Mensik - Pitch 1
  2. Top 1st - Hiroto Takahashi to Martin Cervenka - Pitch 3
  3. Top 5th - Hiroto Takahashi to Martin Muzik - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 8th - Jan Novak to Yuhei Nakamura - Pitch 1
  5. Bottom 8th - Jan Novak to Taisei Makihara - Pitch 2

Pitcher Breakdown

Czechia

Ondrej Satoria

IP: 4.2
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 6
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.53

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 16
  2. 11
  3. 14
  4. 16
  5. 10
Single - 4 Double - 2 Strikeout - 2 Groundout - 3 Flyout - 5 Strikeout Double Play - 1 Fielders Choice Out - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
Michal Kovala

IP: 3.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 3
Hits: 3
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.07

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 2
  2. 13
  3. 17
  4. 29
Single - 1 Double - 1 Home Run - 1 Field Error - 1 Walk - 1 Hit By Pitch - 1 Strikeout - 3 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 1 Flyout - 1 Pop Out - 1 Sac Bunt - 1
Jan Novak

IP: 0.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.33

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Single - 2 Walk - 1
Ryan Johnson

IP: 0.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 5 (3 unearned)
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Home Run - 1 Walk - 2
Filip Capka

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 1
Flyout - 1

Japan

Hiroto Takahashi

IP: 4.2
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.94

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 11
  2. 15
  3. 8
  4. 15
  5. 14
Single - 2 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 5 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 4 Flyout - 2 Grounded Into DP - 1
Hiroya Miyagi

IP: 1.1
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 2
  2. 14
Strikeout - 1 Flyout - 2 Pop Out - 1
Yumeto Kanemaru

IP: 2.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 5
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
  2. 11
Strikeout - 5 Groundout - 1
Koki Kitayama

IP: 1.0
Walks: 0
Strikeouts: 3
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.67

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 14
Strikeout - 3

Player Breakdown

Czechia

Matous Bubenik

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:
Marek Krejcirik

Position(s): Outfielder

Results:
Michal Sindelka

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:
Jan Pospisil

Position(s): Pinch Hitter

Results:

Japan