Game Information

Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

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Game Status: Final

Score: 1 - 2

Summary: The Tigers beat the Royals, 2 - 1.

Decisions

Table of Contents

Box Score

Kansas City Royals

Batters

Batters - KC ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Garcia, M 3B 4 0 1 0 0 1 .303 .843
Witt Jr. SS 4 0 1 0 0 1 .270 .682
Thomas, L CF-LF 3 0 1 0 1 0 .154 .505
Perez, S C 4 0 1 0 0 0 .159 .507
Pasquantino 1B 4 1 0 0 0 1 .143 .392
Marte, S RF 4 0 1 0 0 0 .222 .555
India 2B 2 0 0 0 1 0 .175 .665
Jensen DH 3 0 0 1 0 0 .222 .776
Collins LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .214 .637
Tolbert LF 2 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000
 a-Isbel PH-CF 1 0 0 0 0 1 .308 .873
Totals 31 1 5 1 2 4

a - Struck out for Tolbert in the 8th.;

Batting
TB Garcia, M; Marte, S; Perez, S; Thomas, L; Witt Jr.
RBI Jensen (9).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Tolbert; Marte, S; Pasquantino.
GIDP Witt Jr.
Team RISP 0-for-6.
Team LOB 5.

Baserunning
SB Thomas, L (2, 2nd base off Jansen, K/Dingler).

Fielding
DP 2 (Garcia, M-India-Pasquantino; India-Witt Jr.-Pasquantino).

Pitchers

Pitchers - KC IPHRERBBKHRERA
Ragans 6.0 1 0 0 4 1 0 3.78
Strahm (H, 5) 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4.05
Mears (L, 1-1)(BS, 2) 1.0 2 2 2 1 0 0 2.70
Totals 8.0 4 2 2 6 2 0

Detroit Tigers

Batters

Batters - DET ABRHRBIBBKAVGOPS
Torres DH 4 0 0 0 0 0 .200 .596
Vierling CF 2 0 1 0 1 0 .174 .548
 a-Keith PH-3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .831
McGonigle 3B-SS 2 1 0 0 2 0 .311 .909
Dingler C 4 0 2 1 0 0 .271 .864
Pérez, W RF 3 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .091
Greene, R LF 3 0 0 0 0 1 .238 .682
Torkelson 1B 1 0 0 0 2 1 .208 .637
Báez, J SS-CF 3 0 0 0 0 0 .293 .757
McKinstry 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 .195 .567
Totals 26 2 4 1 6 2

a - Lined out for Vierling in the 8th.;

Batting
2B McKinstry (2, Mears); Dingler (2, Mears).
TB Dingler 3; McKinstry 2; Vierling.
RBI Dingler (12).
2-out RBI Dingler.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out Greene, R; Pérez, W; Báez, J.
GIDP Dingler; McKinstry.
Team RISP 0-for-7.
Team LOB 6.

Fielding
DP (McGonigle-McKinstry-Torkelson).

Pitchers

Pitchers - DET IPHRERBBKHRERA
Valdez, F 7.0 4 1 1 2 1 0 3.75
Vest (W, 1-2) 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6.75
Jansen, K (S, 3) 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.45
Totals 9.0 5 1 1 2 4 0

Game Info

Notable Events

No notable events found.

Scorecard

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

Most Impactful Plays Beta

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

Kansas City Royals

  1. Colt Keith lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (+17.7%)
  2. Lane Thomas singles on a line drive to center fielder Javier Báez. (+11.7%)
  3. Javier Báez grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. (+9.7%)
  4. Dillon Dingler grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Kevin McGonigle out at 2nd. Dillon Dingler out at 1st. (+8.7%)
  5. Zach McKinstry grounds into a double play, second baseman Jonathan India to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Spencer Torkelson out at 2nd. Zach McKinstry out at 1st. (+8.0%)

Detroit Tigers

  1. Dillon Dingler doubles (2) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Lane Thomas. Kevin McGonigle scores. (+30.8%)
  2. Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. (+20.0%)
  3. Zach McKinstry doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte. (+17.2%)
  4. Starling Marte flies out to center fielder Javier Báez. (+13.1%)
  5. Dillon Dingler singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia. (+7.7%)

Plays Table of Contents

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

Plays

1st Inning

Top

Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to third baseman Kevin McGonigle.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:17.796
Win Probability: 53.6% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2300rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.06, 2.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2984rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 1.95)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2352rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 1.8)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2985rpm.
    Spin Direction: 324°.
    Plate Position: (-0.54, 0.35)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1668rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 59.4 mph at a -56.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.04, 3.19)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds into a double play, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Maikel Garcia out at 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 2 (+2)
Duration: 00:10.391
Win Probability: 46.2% (-7.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2141rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.7 mph at a -32.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.73, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Lane Thomas flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:25.571
Win Probability: 45.2% (-1.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2179rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-1.18, 2.25)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2329rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.7 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 312.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.17, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Gleyber Torres flies out sharply to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Event: Flyout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:34.801
Win Probability: 52.6% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2539rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.52, 0.36)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2446rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 3.6)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.6mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2364rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 1.46)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2552rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.4, 2.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.3mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 101.0 mph at a 29.0° angle, and travelled 386.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Matt Vierling singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:41.651
Win Probability: 55.1% (+2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2544rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.71, 1.46)
    In the zone? No, below by 0.818 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 80.5mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2597rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 71.8 mph at a -52.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 2.34)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Kevin McGonigle walks. Matt Vierling to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 06:12.091
Win Probability: 58.7% (+3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2451rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.99, 2.57)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 84.0mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2505rpm.
    Spin Direction: 154°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 1.87)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.16, 1.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.6mph -> 79.9mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2629rpm.
    Spin Direction: 108°.
    Plate Position: (-1.28, 0.64)
    In the zone? No
    6. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 3.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.8mph -> 83.7mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2538rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-1.84, 1.45)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Dillon Dingler grounds into a double play, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Kevin McGonigle out at 2nd. Dillon Dingler out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 00:34.840
Win Probability: 50.0% (-8.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.9mph -> 82.1mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2608rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.0 mph at a -12.0° angle, and travelled 10.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 2.0)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans

2nd Inning

Top

Salvador Perez singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:30.185
Win Probability: 53.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.0mph -> 70.8mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2842rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2276rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 105.0 mph at a -23.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.2)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds into a force out, pitcher Framber Valdez to shortstop Javier Báez. Salvador Perez out at 2nd. Vinnie Pasquantino to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:25.831
Win Probability: 50.3% (-3.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2144rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.31, 3.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2251rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.75, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 276°.
    Plate Position: (-1.82, 0.01)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2877rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 49.5 mph at a -26.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.54)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Starling Marte singles on a ground ball to center fielder Matt Vierling. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.

Event: Single
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 00:39.209
Win Probability: 54.2% (+3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2777rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 1.45)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.3mph -> 82.4mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1650rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 109.2 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 61.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Jonathan India walks. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd. Starling Marte to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 0 - 0
Outs: 1
Duration: 02:38.822
Win Probability: 60.4% (+6.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 71.2mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2893rpm.
    Spin Direction: 322°.
    Plate Position: (0.5, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2239rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 1.38)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 72.8mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2988rpm.
    Spin Direction: 318°.
    Plate Position: (-1.62, 0.12)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2085rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 2.38)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.2mph -> 72.7mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2839rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 70.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2894rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (1.21, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2150rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (0.61, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Carter Jensen grounds into a force out, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Javier Báez. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Starling Marte to 3rd. Jonathan India out at 2nd. Carter Jensen to 1st.

Event: Forceout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:19.074
Win Probability: 60.3% (-0.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.2mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2202rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.07, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 1.11)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.9mph -> 74.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2863rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (0.55, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2226rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 1.91)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 89.2mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2260rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-1.07, 1.72)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 56.6 mph at a 1.0° angle, and travelled 37.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.8, 2.97)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Tyler Tolbert grounds out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:28.560
Win Probability: 55.7% (-4.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.8mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2598rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (1.42, 2.98)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2084rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 72.4 mph at a -37.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.56)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Wenceel Pérez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:13.950
Win Probability: 41.8% (-2.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2529rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.17)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 77.2mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2163rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Plate Position: (-0.78, 1.1)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2571rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.7 mph at a 5.0° angle, and travelled 95.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 2.22)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Riley Greene grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Cole Ragans.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.049
Win Probability: 40.0% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2603rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.83, 1.92)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.502 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2689rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.5 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 104.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.64, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:29.685
Win Probability: 38.8% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2555rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-1.27, 2.87)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2662rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.85)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 78.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2153rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 1.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.1mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2741rpm.
    Spin Direction: 351°.
    Plate Position: (-0.6, 1.08)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.5mph -> 78.1mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2178rpm.
    Spin Direction: 117°.
    Plate Position: (-0.3, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

3rd Inning

Top

Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop Javier Báez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:15.832
Win Probability: 59.0% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 76.2mph -> 70.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2986rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 1.55)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2297rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.81, 2.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2867rpm.
    Spin Direction: 320°.
    Plate Position: (-1.65, 0.84)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2274rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.6 mph at a -26.0° angle, and travelled 6.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez in foul territory.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.640
Win Probability: 57.4% (-1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2223rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.91)
    In the zone? No, left by 0.654 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1732rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.62, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2193rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.27, 3.05)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.3mph -> 71.7mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2681rpm.
    Spin Direction: 323°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.1 mph at a 40.0° angle, and travelled 287.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 3.11)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Lane Thomas walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:25.018
Win Probability: 58.6% (+1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.0mph -> 79.8mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1605rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (1.04, 2.2)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2240rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.44, 2.91)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.4mph -> 70.9mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2672rpm.
    Spin Direction: 313°.
    Plate Position: (0.95, 2.69)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2785rpm.
    Spin Direction: 322°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-1.21, 2.68)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Salvador Perez lines out softly to shortstop Javier Báez.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:30.394
Win Probability: 56.3% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 148°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 61.4 mph at a 18.0° angle, and travelled 136.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.85, 3.43)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Javier Báez lines out to right fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.323
Win Probability: 40.9% (-2.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2535rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 78.0 mph at a 23.0° angle, and travelled 242.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.38, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Zach McKinstry grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.755
Win Probability: 39.0% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2539rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-1.3, 1.68)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2601rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.63, 1.09)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2672rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 80.1 mph at a -0.0° angle, and travelled 36.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.53, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Gleyber Torres flies out to right fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:39.673
Win Probability: 37.7% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2617rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.82, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2556rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.4 mph at a 51.0° angle, and travelled 261.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 2.95)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

4th Inning

Top

Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:14.233
Win Probability: 60.0% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.5mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 0.78)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2282rpm.
    Spin Direction: 145°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.4 mph at a 31.0° angle, and travelled 361.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 2.9)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Starling Marte flies out to center fielder Matt Vierling.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:17.723
Win Probability: 58.3% (-1.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2188rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.41, 3.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2224rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 1.5)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.5mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 160°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2288rpm.
    Spin Direction: 151°.
    Plate Position: (0.1, 2.26)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.3mph -> 75.0mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 3032rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-1.06, -0.55)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.2mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2245rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.33)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2758rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (1.74, 3.61)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.4mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2112rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.7 mph at a 33.0° angle, and travelled 350.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Jonathan India grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:07.277
Win Probability: 57.2% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2145rpm.
    Spin Direction: 127°.
    Plate Position: (0.38, 3.33)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 82.7mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1519rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.56, 1.54)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.1 mph at a -39.0° angle, and travelled 1.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 1.88)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Matt Vierling walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:06.439
Win Probability: 47.7% (+4.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2651rpm.
    Spin Direction: 336°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2188rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.5, 1.26)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.8mph -> 76.7mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2263rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 2.18)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.2mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2063rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.29, 3.3)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2517rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 4.17)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Kevin McGonigle grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Matt Vierling to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:31.045
Win Probability: 45.4% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.4mph -> 83.2mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2530rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.9, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2468rpm.
    Spin Direction: 90°.
    Plate Position: (-0.21, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2533rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-1.84, 2.11)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2691rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.9 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 54.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 1.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Dillon Dingler grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Matt Vierling to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:43.227
Win Probability: 41.2% (-4.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2586rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.03, 3.7)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2660rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 2.73)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.7mph -> 86.7mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (0.04, 3.29)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.6mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2485rpm.
    Spin Direction: 143°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 1.52)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2085rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 65.2 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 37.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 1.12)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Wenceel Pérez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Wenceel Pérez walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 03:50.818
Win Probability: 42.8% (+1.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.5mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2268rpm.
    Spin Direction: 332°.
    Plate Position: (0.86, 1.77)
    In the zone? No, right by 0.861 in.
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.91, 2.94)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.3mph -> 77.4mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2075rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Plate Position: (0.05, 0.13)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.4mph -> 78.3mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2181rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 0.73)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.4mph -> 72.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2198rpm.
    Spin Direction: 330°.
    Plate Position: (-0.37, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2098rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 0.8)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.15, 3.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    9. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    10. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2561rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.87, 2.25)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Riley Greene grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:54.308
Win Probability: 36.2% (-6.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2580rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 3.34)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 90.5mph -> 82.5mph.
    Break Angle: 0.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2633rpm.
    Spin Direction: 146°.
    Plate Position: (-0.91, 3.11)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.5mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2646rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.29, 3.09)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.2mph -> 77.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2033rpm.
    Spin Direction: 119°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 0.91)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 81.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 149°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.16)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 84.9mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2695rpm.
    Spin Direction: 335°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 99.9 mph at a 0.0° angle, and travelled 54.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

5th Inning

Top

Carter Jensen grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:41.286
Win Probability: 61.4% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.0mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2220rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.98, 1.3)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.5mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2231rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.24, 1.51)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2329rpm.
    Spin Direction: 142°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.1 mph at a -35.0° angle, and travelled 5.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 1.96)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Tyler Tolbert grounds out softly, pitcher Framber Valdez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Tyler Tolbert out on batter interference.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:34.219
Win Probability: 59.6% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2078rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 49.2 mph at a -68.0° angle, and travelled 2.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.94)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Maikel Garcia flies out to left fielder Riley Greene.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 00:46.591
Win Probability: 58.5% (-1.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2167rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (-0.98, 2.07)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.4mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2180rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.1, 0.68)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2282rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.6 mph at a 35.0° angle, and travelled 335.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 2.62)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Spencer Torkelson walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 03:46.395
Win Probability: 47.1% (+5.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 78.9mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2626rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (-0.69, 0.8)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.6mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2533rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (0.65, 4.02)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 3 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.3mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1931rpm.
    Spin Direction: 121°.
    Plate Position: (0.88, 3.64)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.4mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2500rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.32, 3.27)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.5mph -> 76.1mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1962rpm.
    Spin Direction: 118°.
    Plate Position: (0.76, 2.21)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.1mph -> 76.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2013rpm.
    Spin Direction: 120°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.12)
    In the zone? Yes
    8. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2564rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-0.14, 0.89)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans
Javier Báez pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:20.794
Win Probability: 42.0% (-5.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.5mph.
    Break Angle: 42.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-1.11, 1.58)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.4mph -> 73.0mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2407rpm.
    Spin Direction: 326°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.97)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2534rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.23, 2.67)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2680rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 1.89)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 79.4mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2789rpm.
    Spin Direction: 323°.
    Plate Position: (-0.57, 2.17)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.5mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1997rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 68.2 mph at a 39.0° angle, and travelled 220.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 1.48)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Zach McKinstry grounds into a double play, second baseman Jonathan India to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Spencer Torkelson out at 2nd. Zach McKinstry out at 1st.

Event: Grounded Into DP
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+2)
Duration: 01:50.656
Win Probability: 34.0% (-8.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.9mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 38.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2498rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (0.17, 2.83)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.7mph -> 79.6mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2723rpm.
    Spin Direction: 337°.
    Plate Position: (-1.29, 1.97)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.0mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2542rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.11)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.1mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 328°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.9 mph at a 4.0° angle, and travelled 73.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.46, 1.75)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Cole Ragans

6th Inning

Top

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Matt Vierling.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 01:44.620
Win Probability: 69.8% (+3.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 71.4mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2877rpm.
    Spin Direction: 315°.
    Plate Position: (0.18, 1.74)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.4mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2242rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.25, 1.9)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 71.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 14.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2873rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 107.1 mph at a 2.0° angle, and travelled 78.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.18, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Lane Thomas flies out to right fielder Wenceel Pérez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.819
Win Probability: 66.2% (-3.6%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.5mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2055rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.51, 2.93)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.9mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2148rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 89.3 mph at a 51.0° angle, and travelled 250.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.63)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Javier Báez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:55.402
Win Probability: 64.3% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.0mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2291rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 3.46)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 86.8mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-1.0, 2.28)
    In the zone? No
    4. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2289rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 3.5)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.0mph -> 72.0mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2853rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.6 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 84.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (1.39, 2.8)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Framber Valdez
Vinnie Pasquantino called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:34.483
Win Probability: 60.4% (-3.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.8mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2140rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Plate Position: (1.15, 1.91)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2212rpm.
    Spin Direction: 144°.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 2.79)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.4mph -> 74.3mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2990rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (-0.93, 0.42)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.0mph -> 73.1mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2887rpm.
    Spin Direction: 316°.
    Plate Position: (0.36, 2.48)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Gleyber Torres lines out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:45.400
Win Probability: 35.6% (-4.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 83.8mph.
    Break Angle: 48.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2590rpm.
    Spin Direction: 141°.
    Plate Position: (0.26, 2.8)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 77.6mph -> 71.4mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2296rpm.
    Spin Direction: 334°.
    Plate Position: (0.6, 2.68)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.8mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2051rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (0.45, 2.13)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.5mph -> 76.6mph.
    Break Angle: 30.0°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2060rpm.
    Spin Direction: 123°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 87.6 mph at a 22.0° angle, and travelled 294.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.54, 1.84)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Matt Vierling grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 02:36.757
Win Probability: 32.7% (-2.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 82.8mph -> 75.9mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2204rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.15)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.3mph -> 86.9mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2640rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (0.66, 2.94)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 51.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2574rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (1.05, 4.08)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.7mph -> 86.3mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2579rpm.
    Spin Direction: 136°.
    Plate Position: (-0.03, 2.88)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 77.6mph.
    Break Angle: 32.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2023rpm.
    Spin Direction: 125°.
    Plate Position: (0.3, 2.98)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Knuckle Curve
    Speed: 79.3mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 10.8°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2307rpm.
    Spin Direction: 326°.
    Plate Position: (1.17, 3.17)
    In the zone? No
    8. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.8mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 1.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2820rpm.
    Spin Direction: 349°.
    Plate Position: (-1.6, -0.95)
    In the zone? No
    9. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.9mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1975rpm.
    Spin Direction: 124°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 65.0 mph at a -27.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.96, 1.8)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans
Kevin McGonigle grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:21.138
Win Probability: 30.8% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 88.4mph -> 82.2mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2597rpm.
    Spin Direction: 150°.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 3.02)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.0mph -> 87.3mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2585rpm.
    Spin Direction: 140°.
    Plate Position: (-0.22, 2.89)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.9mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2640rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.24, 3.35)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.3mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2727rpm.
    Spin Direction: 311°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 90.5 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 23.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.75, 2.32)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Cole Ragans

7th Inning

Top

Starling Marte grounds out, third baseman Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:10.233
Win Probability: 66.8% (-2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.7mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1673rpm.
    Spin Direction: 128°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 93.0 mph at a -20.0° angle, and travelled 8.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 2.36)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Jonathan India pops out to shortstop Javier Báez.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:18.015
Win Probability: 64.9% (-1.9%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2208rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 2.66)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 88.3mph -> 81.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1655rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.83)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 78.1mph -> 71.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2916rpm.
    Spin Direction: 319°.
    Plate Position: (0.25, 3.36)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1765rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 94.6 mph at a 66.0° angle, and travelled 132.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.01, 2.23)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez
Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:17.329
Win Probability: 63.6% (-1.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 77.8mph -> 72.5mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 12.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2791rpm.
    Spin Direction: 321°.
    Plate Position: (0.92, 1.55)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 79.1mph -> 73.2mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2903rpm.
    Spin Direction: 317°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 0.65)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 1.56)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 94.2mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2238rpm.
    Spin Direction: 139°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 95.8 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 33.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.7, 2.29)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Framber Valdez

Bottom

Dillon Dingler singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 02:06.441
Win Probability: 44.1% (+7.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.6mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 49.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2659rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.59, 4.75)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 83.6mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2641rpm.
    Spin Direction: 126°.
    Plate Position: (-0.84, 2.95)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.3mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2643rpm.
    Spin Direction: 137°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 2.3)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.8mph -> 84.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2569rpm.
    Spin Direction: 135°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.7mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2493rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-1.14, 2.84)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.4mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1624rpm.
    Spin Direction: 106°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.5 mph at a -5.0° angle, and travelled 17.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 1.53)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Matt Strahm
Wenceel Pérez pops out to second baseman Jonathan India.

Event: Pop Out
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:49.856
Win Probability: 37.0% (-7.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.9mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.42, 4.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 79.6mph -> 72.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2414rpm.
    Spin Direction: 290°.
    Plate Position: (0.85, 4.33)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2511rpm.
    Spin Direction: 138°.
    Plate Position: (-0.51, 3.01)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.4mph.
    Break Angle: 39.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2515rpm.
    Spin Direction: 134°.
    Plate Position: (-0.96, 2.16)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 74.8mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2572rpm.
    Spin Direction: 295°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 66.4 mph at a 46.0° angle, and travelled 183.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.8, 2.27)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Matt Strahm
Riley Greene called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:32.525
Win Probability: 30.7% (-6.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 91.6mph -> 84.8mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 6.0ft.
    Spin Rate: 2381rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-0.05, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 73.7mph.
    Break Angle: 14.4°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2490rpm.
    Spin Direction: 286°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.1mph -> 83.9mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2584rpm.
    Spin Direction: 133°.
    Plate Position: (-2.01, 2.82)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.2mph -> 83.0mph.
    Break Angle: 46.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2620rpm.
    Spin Direction: 129°.
    Plate Position: (-0.08, 2.03)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Matt Strahm
Spencer Torkelson walks. Dillon Dingler to 2nd.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2
Duration: 02:22.469
Win Probability: 35.2% (+4.5%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.9mph -> 73.6mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2504rpm.
    Spin Direction: 257°.
    Plate Position: (0.47, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 91.8mph -> 83.3mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 131°.
    Plate Position: (0.08, 4.34)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.0mph -> 84.7mph.
    Break Angle: 44.4°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2622rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (-1.5, 2.52)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 43.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.34, 1.33)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 80.8mph -> 73.3mph.
    Break Angle: 13.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2558rpm.
    Spin Direction: 280°.
    Plate Position: (0.2, 3.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    7. Count: 4 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 81.6mph -> 74.4mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 10.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 1156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 101°.
    Plate Position: (0.67, 5.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Matt Strahm
Javier Báez grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:00.453
Win Probability: 25.5% (-9.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 90.7mph -> 82.8mph.
    Break Angle: 40.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2531rpm.
    Spin Direction: 130°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 3.28)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 92.2mph -> 84.2mph.
    Break Angle: 45.6°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2578rpm.
    Spin Direction: 132°.
    Plate Position: (0.46, 3.23)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1703rpm.
    Spin Direction: 103°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 96.0 mph at a -14.0° angle, and travelled 14.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.27, 3.06)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Matt Strahm

8th Inning

Top

Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.236
Win Probability: 72.2% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 86.4mph.
    Break Angle: 20.4°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2282rpm.
    Spin Direction: 208°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 3.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 87.1mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2325rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 89.1mph -> 82.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 7.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 1547rpm.
    Spin Direction: 231°.
    Plate Position: (-0.74, 3.4)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.2mph -> 88.2mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2252rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.58, 2.1)
    In the zone? Yes
    6. Count: 2 - 3
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.0mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2321rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.31, 2.52)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Will Vest
Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:19.606
Win Probability: 70.4% (-1.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.8mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2274rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (-0.11, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 88.1mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2135rpm.
    Spin Direction: 205°.
    Plate Position: (-0.92, 3.42)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.8mph -> 81.8mph.
    Break Angle: 7.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2757rpm.
    Spin Direction: 13°.
    Plate Position: (2.23, 0.81)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.4mph -> 80.2mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2600rpm.
    Spin Direction: 50°.
    Plate Position: (-0.35, 2.47)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Will Vest
Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.

Event: Strikeout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:34.960
Win Probability: 69.2% (-1.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2303rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.55, 3.08)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 95.5mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 12.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2090rpm.
    Spin Direction: 210°.
    Plate Position: (0.74, 2.76)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.1mph -> 79.7mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2553rpm.
    Spin Direction: 33°.
    Plate Position: (1.77, 2.15)
    In the zone? No
    5. Count: 1 - 3
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.3mph -> 80.1mph.
    Break Angle: 4.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2684rpm.
    Spin Direction: 27°.
    Plate Position: (0.77, 0.76)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Will Vest

Bottom

Zach McKinstry doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Starling Marte.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:52.594
Win Probability: 48.0% (+17.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 85.8mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2184rpm.
    Spin Direction: 212°.
    Plate Position: (-0.12, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 83.6mph -> 77.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1715rpm.
    Spin Direction: 251°.
    Plate Position: (-1.45, 3.81)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.7mph -> 77.7mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2450rpm.
    Spin Direction: 36°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 84.6 mph at a 21.0° angle, and travelled 242.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.2, 2.19)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Mears
Gleyber Torres grounds out, second baseman Jonathan India to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Zach McKinstry to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 00:58.234
Win Probability: 45.8% (-2.2%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.3mph -> 85.6mph.
    Break Angle: 27.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2158rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-0.68, 4.32)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 84.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2240rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 97.4 mph at a -9.0° angle, and travelled 14.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.53, 2.37)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Mears
Colt Keith lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Event: Lineout
Score: 1 - 0
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 00:24.580
Win Probability: 28.1% (-17.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.6mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1563rpm.
    Spin Direction: 247°.
    Plate Position: (-1.56, 2.09)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.6mph -> 78.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1521rpm.
    Spin Direction: 250°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 77.2 mph at a 9.0° angle, and travelled 125.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.02, 2.18)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Mears
Kevin McGonigle walks.

Event: Walk
Score: 1 - 1
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:57.602
Win Probability: 55.0% (+2.4%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 84.7mph -> 78.9mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1443rpm.
    Spin Direction: 240°.
    Plate Position: (0.02, 0.47)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 92.7mph -> 85.3mph.
    Break Angle: 37.2°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2108rpm.
    Spin Direction: 209°.
    Plate Position: (-1.15, 2.53)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 1
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 83.9mph -> 77.8mph.
    Break Angle: 2.4°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2461rpm.
    Spin Direction: 57°.
    Plate Position: (0.22, 3.22)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 3 - 1
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.3mph -> 79.0mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 1336rpm.
    Spin Direction: 237°.
    Plate Position: (-0.32, 0.22)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 4 - 1
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.9mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 36.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2156rpm.
    Spin Direction: 211°.
    Plate Position: (-0.4, 4.39)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
P: Nick Mears
Dillon Dingler doubles (2) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Lane Thomas. Kevin McGonigle scores.

Event: Double
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2
Duration: 01:15.831
Win Probability: 85.8% (+30.8%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 93.1mph -> 85.7mph.
    Break Angle: 34.8°.
    Break Length: 4.8ft.
    Spin Rate: 2164rpm.
    Spin Direction: 207°.
    Plate Position: (-0.49, 4.19)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 82.9mph -> 76.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2513rpm.
    Spin Direction: 45°.
    Plate Position: (-0.02, 3.86)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 93.8mph -> 86.1mph.
    Break Angle: 33.6°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2189rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 106.7 mph at a 6.0° angle, and travelled 118.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.13, 2.09)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Nick Mears
Wenceel Pérez grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 01:05.299
Win Probability: 83.5% (-2.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Curveball
    Speed: 80.6mph -> 73.9mph.
    Break Angle: 6.0°.
    Break Length: 13.2ft.
    Spin Rate: 2665rpm.
    Spin Direction: 23°.
    Plate Position: (-0.36, 2.53)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Changeup
    Speed: 85.0mph -> 77.5mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 9.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 1444rpm.
    Spin Direction: 258°.
    Plate Position: (-0.77, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Four-Seam Fastball
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 85.9mph.
    Break Angle: 31.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2357rpm.
    Spin Direction: 203°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 100.5 mph at a -14.0° angle, and travelled 12.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (0.12, 2.57)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Nick Mears

9th Inning

Top

Lane Thomas singles on a line drive to center fielder Javier Báez.

Event: Single
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 0
Duration: 00:52.570
Win Probability: 28.2% (+11.7%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 92.5mph -> 85.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2592rpm.
    Spin Direction: 181°.
    Plate Position: (-0.16, 3.41)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 93.5mph -> 86.2mph.
    Break Angle: 25.2°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2625rpm.
    Spin Direction: 177°.
    Plate Position: (0.14, 2.41)
    In the zone? Yes
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.1mph -> 87.5mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2746rpm.
    Spin Direction: 178°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 91.3 mph at a 19.0° angle, and travelled 282.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.19, 2.6)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kenley Jansen
Salvador Perez grounds out softly, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Lane Thomas to 3rd.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 1 (+1)
Duration: 02:04.912
Win Probability: 33.1% (-3.3%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.1mph -> 86.6mph.
    Break Angle: 16.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2737rpm.
    Spin Direction: 185°.
    Plate Position: (-0.89, 2.9)
    In the zone? No
    3. Pick-off attempts do not have pitch data :(
    4. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 94.6mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 22.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2658rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (-0.64, 3.48)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 0
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 85.9mph -> 80.6mph.
    Break Angle: 9.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2506rpm.
    Spin Direction: 98°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 56.0 mph at a -62.0° angle, and travelled 4.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.0, 1.91)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
P: Kenley Jansen
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Zach McKinstry to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Event: Groundout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 2 (+1)
Duration: 01:16.993
Win Probability: 13.1% (-20.0%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 0 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 26.4°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2694rpm.
    Spin Direction: 182°.
    Plate Position: (-0.76, 3.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    3. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Sinker
    Speed: 96.3mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 28.8°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2473rpm.
    Spin Direction: 188°.
    Plate Position: (-0.61, 3.56)
    In the zone? No
    4. Count: 0 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 86.2mph -> 80.9mph.
    Break Angle: 3.6°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2602rpm.
    Spin Direction: 65°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 75.0 mph at a -3.0° angle, and travelled 17.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 1.37)
    In the zone? No
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kenley Jansen
Starling Marte flies out to center fielder Javier Báez.

Event: Flyout
Score: 1 - 2
Outs: 3 (+1)
Duration: 02:27.075
Win Probability: 0.0% (-13.1%)

Play Events:
    2. Count: 1 - 0
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.6mph -> 87.4mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2702rpm.
    Spin Direction: 175°.
    Plate Position: (-1.01, 2.32)
    In the zone? No
    3. Count: 1 - 1
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 95.4mph -> 87.0mph.
    Break Angle: 21.6°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2788rpm.
    Spin Direction: 169°.
    Plate Position: (-0.56, 3.59)
    In the zone? No, above by 3.158 in.
    4. Count: 1 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.8mph -> 88.3mph.
    Break Angle: 24.0°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2774rpm.
    Spin Direction: 173°.
    Plate Position: (-0.06, 2.25)
    In the zone? Yes
    5. Count: 2 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.4mph -> 87.8mph.
    Break Angle: 19.2°.
    Break Length: 2.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2775rpm.
    Spin Direction: 174°.
    Plate Position: (-0.15, 3.77)
    In the zone? No
    6. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Cutter
    Speed: 96.1mph -> 88.0mph.
    Break Angle: 18.0°.
    Break Length: 3.6ft.
    Spin Rate: 2771rpm.
    Spin Direction: 171°.
    Plate Position: (0.87, 3.87)
    In the zone? No
    7. Count: 3 - 2
    Type: Slider
    Speed: 87.5mph -> 80.8mph.
    Break Angle: 8.4°.
    Break Length: 8.4ft.
    Spin Rate: 2609rpm.
    Spin Direction: 96°.
    Ball left the bat at a speed of 74.9 mph at a 42.0° angle, and travelled 243.0 feet.
    Plate Position: (-0.34, 2.65)
    In the zone? Yes
Position Changes:
  • No position changes
P: Kenley Jansen

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: Cory Blaser. View Scorecard.

Balls

Of the 93 balls, 5 were actually in the zone:

  1. Top 3rd - Framber Valdez to Lane Thomas - Pitch 4
  2. Bottom 4th - Cole Ragans to Matt Vierling - Pitch 4
  3. Bottom 4th - Cole Ragans to Riley Greene - Pitch 1
  4. Top 7th - Framber Valdez to Jonathan India - Pitch 3
  5. Top 9th - Kenley Jansen to Salvador Perez - Pitch 2

Strikes

Of the 40 called strikes, 5 were actually out of the zone:

  1. Bottom 1st - Cole Ragans to Matt Vierling - Pitch 1
  2. Bottom 2nd - Cole Ragans to Riley Greene - Pitch 1
  3. Top 3rd - Framber Valdez to Bobby Witt Jr. - Pitch 1
  4. Bottom 4th - Cole Ragans to Wenceel Pérez - Pitch 1
  5. Top 9th - Kenley Jansen to Starling Marte - Pitch 2

Pitcher Breakdown

Kansas City Royals

Cole Ragans

IP: 6.0
Walks: 4
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.43

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
  2. 10
  3. 6
  4. 29
  5. 17
  6. 16
Single - 1 Walk - 4 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 2 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 2 Pop Out - 1 Grounded Into DP - 2
Matt Strahm

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 4.8

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 24
Single - 1 Walk - 1 Strikeout - 1 Groundout - 1 Pop Out - 1
Nick Mears

IP: 1.0
Walks: 1
Strikeouts: 0
Runs: 1
Hits: 2
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.0

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 18
Double - 2 Walk - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 2

Detroit Tigers

Framber Valdez

IP: 7.0
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 1
Runs: 1
Hits: 4
Avg. Pitches Per Batter: 3.35

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 8
  2. 23
  3. 14
  4. 13
  5. 7
  6. 13
  7. 9
Single - 4 Walk - 2 Strikeout - 1 Lineout - 1 Groundout - 8 Flyout - 6 Forceout - 2 Pop Out - 1 Grounded Into DP - 1
Will Vest

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 13
Strikeout - 3
Kenley Jansen

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

Pitches Breakdown
  1. 15
Single - 1 Groundout - 2 Flyout - 1

Player Breakdown

Royals

Kyle Isbel

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Outfielder

Results:

Tigers

Colt Keith

Position(s): Pinch Hitter, Third Base

Results: