Kansas City Royals 3 – 7 Washington Nationals

The three rarest things in this game

7-3: no other match between these clubs in the covered record

Also the least ordinary

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
21	final score 7–3		1 in 54 games
4	3 RBI	Dylan Crews	1 in 37 player-games

29–44Kansas City Royals · .397

38–35Washington Nationals · .521

–first pitch

Nationals Parkvenue

41,376capacity

Line score

RHEKansas City Royals380Washington Nationals780

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	8	0
Washington Nationals	0	0	2	0	5	0	0	0	-	7	8	0

Starting pitchers

Kansas City Royals

Mitch Spence

0–2 · 21.21 ERA · 6 K in 9 IP

Career: 11–18 · 5.39 ERA · 198 K

Washington Nationals

Andrew Alvarez

2–6 · 3.43 ERA · 114 K in 113 IP

Career: 3–7 · 3.24 ERA · 134 K

Lineups

Kansas City Royalslineup

1CF

Lane Thomas.666

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..807

3RF

Jac Caglianone.791

43B

Maikel Garcia.705

5DH

John Rave.744

61B

Salvador Perez.571

72B

Nick Loftin.723

Carter Jensen.675

9LF

Isaac Collins.634

Washington Nationalslineup

1DH

James Wood.975

21B

Luis García Jr..743

33B

Curtis Mead.803

4SS

CJ Abrams.882

5RF

Dylan Crews.595

6LF

Daylen Lile.746

7CF

Jacob Young.682

Keibert Ruiz.801

92B

Nasim Nuñez.529

Head to head

13–11Washington Nationals all-time

24meetings

2010first met

118–102runs

Recent meetings

2026-06-176–2Kansas City Royals won

2026-06-164–6Washington Nationals won

2026-06-153–7Washington Nationals won

2025-08-137–8Washington Nationals won

2025-08-128–5Kansas City Royals won

2025-08-117–4Kansas City Royals won

2024-09-267–4Kansas City Royals won

2024-09-253–0Kansas City Royals won

Box score

Kansas City Royals batting

Batter	AB	H	RBI	BB	K
Jac Caglianone	4	2			1
Nick Loftin	3	2		1	1
Lane Thomas	5	1			1
Maikel Garcia	4	1	2		1
Starling Marte	3	1			1
Carter Jensen	4	1	1		1
Bobby Witt Jr.	3	0		1	1
Salvador Perez	4	0			2
Isaac Collins	4	0			1
John Rave	0	0		1

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Mitch Spence	4.0	7	4	1	1	63
Mason Black	2.0	1	3	1	0	36
Beck Way	1.2	0	0	2	2	28

Washington Nationals batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Nasim Nuñez	2	2			1
James Wood	3	1			1	1
Luis García Jr.	4	1		2
Curtis Mead	4	1		2		1
Dylan Crews	4	1	1	3
Daylen Lile	3	1			1
Keibert Ruiz	4	1
CJ Abrams	4	0				1
Jacob Young	3	0			1

Washington Nationals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Andrew Alvarez	4.0	5	1	1	5	58
Brad Lord	2.2	2	2	1	2	48
Clayton Beeter	1.0	0	0	1	2	18
Gus Varland	1.0	1	0	0	1	20

Every inning

Open an inning for its plate appearances; open a plate appearance for every pitch.

Top 1Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 14 pitches

1 topLane ThomasGroundout 104.7 mph3p

Lane Thomas grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.

104.7 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 57 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	82.9	77.5	2,545	–	–	6.6	0.452		Ball
2	Sinker	91.0	84.1	2,213	–	–	6.4	0.413		Called Strike
3	Sinker	92.2	85.5	2,293	–	–	6.3	0.406	104.7	In play, out(s)

1 topBobby Witt Jr.Strikeout5p

Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.

ballstrikeright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	92.5	86.3	2,343	–	–	6.3	0.403	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	87.6	2,264	–	–	6.5	0.399	Ball
3	Slider	84.3	79.4	2,480	–	–	6.3	0.442	Called Strike
4	Sinker	92.3	84.2	2,226	–	–	6.2	0.409	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.8	85.9	2,287	–	–	6.3	0.401	Swinging Strike

1 topJac CaglianoneSingle 109.4 mph1p

Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.

109.4 mph off the bat · 7° launch · 170 ft

in playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.3	84.6	2,263	–	–	6.3	0.408	109.4	In play, no out

1 topMaikel GarciaStrikeout5p

Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

ballstrikefoulright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	83.5	78.9	2,541	–	–	6.2	0.445	Called Strike
2	Sinker	92.2	85.8	2,282	–	–	6.3	0.406	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	86.1	2,341	–	–	6.4	0.402	Foul
4	Curveball	83.1	77.1	2,824	–	–	6.1	0.452	Ball
5	Curveball	82.7	75.2	2,790	–	–	6.2	0.460	Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Bottom 1Washington Nationalsscoreless · 0 hits · 17 pitches

1 botJames WoodStrikeout5p

James Wood strikes out on a foul tip.

ballstrikefoulleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	90.4	84.4	2,520	–	–	6.2	0.413	Foul
2	Changeup	88.2	81.2	1,884	–	–	6.0	0.428	Ball
3	Slider	83.4	76.7	2,690	–	–	6.1	0.453	Ball
4	Sinker	92.2	84.1	2,311	–	–	6.0	0.409	Foul
5	Curveball	81.2	75.4	2,801	–	–	6.3	0.463	Foul Tip

1 botLuis García Jr.Lineout 104.8 mph4p

Luis García Jr. lines out to first baseman Salvador Perez.

104.8 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 163 ft

ballstrikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	91.2	84.8	2,597	–	–	6.3	0.411		Foul Tip
2	Curveball	80.7	73.9	2,841	–	–	6.3	0.470		Ball
3	Slider	84.6	76.7	2,777	–	–	6.3	0.450		Ball
4	Cutter	91.6	84.0	2,686	–	–	6.4	0.412	104.8	In play, out(s)

1 botCurtis MeadGroundout 100.0 mph8p

Curtis Mead grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

100 mph off the bat · -3° launch · 22 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	84.1	78.0	2,677	–	–	6.2	0.446		Called Strike
2	Cutter	91.9	85.2	2,574	–	–	6.3	0.407		Foul
3	Cutter	93.5	87.8	2,638	–	–	6.4	0.398		Foul
4	Curveball	80.8	74.7	2,765	–	–	6.3	0.466		Foul
5	Changeup	88.9	81.1	1,868	–	–	6.3	0.426		Ball
6	Cutter	94.1	87.1	2,602	–	–	6.4	0.400		Ball
7	Slider	85.0	78.5	2,760	–	–	6.3	0.443		Foul
8	Sinker	93.7	86.7	2,332	–	–	6.3	0.401	100	In play, out(s)

Top 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 16 pitches

2 topStarling MarteStrikeout4p

Starling Marte strikes out swinging.

ballstrikeright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	91.5	84.8	2,296	–	–	6.3	0.409	Called Strike
2	Curveball	80.6	75.0	2,687	–	–	6.0	0.467	Swinging Strike
3	Curveball	82.8	77.1	2,761	–	–	6.0	0.455	Ball
4	Curveball	83.4	76.9	2,897	–	–	6.1	0.453	Swinging Strike

2 topSalvador PerezFlyout 101.1 mph2p

Salvador Perez flies out sharply to left fielder Daylen Lile.

101.1 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 344 ft

ballin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.1	85.8	2,282	–	–	6.3	0.406		Ball
2	Slider	83.8	78.8	2,600	–	–	6.2	0.445	101.1	In play, out(s)

2 topNick LoftinSingle 103.0 mph5p

Nick Loftin singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Daylen Lile.

103 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 255 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	85.1	2,332	–	–	6.4	0.407		Ball
2	Sinker	91.2	83.4	2,295	–	–	6.2	0.414		Called Strike
3	Curveball	80.1	73.3	2,679	–	–	6.1	0.472		Called Strike
4	Curveball	83.4	77.2	2,854	–	–	6.1	0.452		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	91.8	84.8	2,207	–	–	6.4	0.408	103	In play, no out

2 topCarter JensenStrikeout5p

Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.

ballstrikefoulleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	82.6	77.1	2,629	–	–	6.2	0.454	Swinging Strike
2	Curveball	81.1	75.2	2,751	–	–	6.0	0.463	Called Strike
3	Curveball	84.2	78.3	2,672	–	–	6.2	0.446	Ball
4	Slider	85.6	79.7	2,752	–	–	6.3	0.438	Foul
5	Slider	83.9	78.8	2,736	–	–	6.4	0.446	Swinging Strike

Bottom 2Washington Nationalsscoreless · 1 hit · 8 pitches

2 botCJ AbramsFlyout 96.6 mph2p

CJ Abrams flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

96.6 mph off the bat · 50° launch · 298 ft

strikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	82.7	76.5	2,774	–	–	5.9	0.455		Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	87.4	80.3	1,678	–	–	5.9	0.431	96.6	In play, out(s)

2 botDylan CrewsGroundout 106.3 mph1p

Dylan Crews grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

106.3 mph off the bat · -14° launch · 7 ft

in playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.9	85.9	2,389	–	–	6.1	0.404	106.3	In play, out(s)

2 botDaylen LileSingle 103.0 mph3p

Daylen Lile singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

103 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 53 ft

ballfoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	79.9	73.9	2,761	–	–	6.2	0.471		Foul
2	Cutter	91.8	85.8	2,670	–	–	6.3	0.407		Ball
3	Changeup	88.0	82.3	1,881	–	–	6.0	0.424	103	In play, no out

2 botJacob YoungFlyout 94.0 mph2p

Jacob Young flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

94 mph off the bat · 47° launch · 244 ft

ballin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	83.7	77.5	2,599	–	–	6.3	0.449		Ball
2	Sinker	90.8	85.2	2,369	–	–	6.3	0.410	94	In play, out(s)

Top 3Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 5 pitches

3 topIsaac CollinsFlyout 96.2 mph2p

Isaac Collins flies out to left fielder Daylen Lile.

96.2 mph off the bat · 34° launch · 355 ft

ballin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	80.7	76.1	2,526	–	–	6.1	0.461		Ball
2	Sinker	91.0	83.9	2,293	–	–	6.2	0.413	96.2	In play, out(s)

3 topLane ThomasSingle 102.7 mph1p

Lane Thomas singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Jacob Young.

102.7 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 247 ft

in playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.4	83.6	2,314	–	–	6.3	0.413	102.7	In play, no out

3 topBobby Witt Jr.Flyout 93.0 mph1p

Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.

93 mph off the bat · 53° launch · 228 ft

in playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	84.2	78.5	2,561	–	–	6.2	0.444	93	In play, out(s)

3 topJac CaglianoneGroundout 65.7 mph1p

Jac Caglianone grounds out, pitcher Andrew Alvarez to first baseman Luis García Jr.

65.7 mph off the bat · -62° launch · 2 ft

in playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.5	85.7	2,198	–	–	6.3	0.405	65.7	In play, out(s)

Bottom 3Washington Nationals2 runs · 3 hits · 15 pitches

3 botKeibert RuizGroundout 101.4 mph2p

Keibert Ruiz grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

101.4 mph off the bat · -3° launch · 30 ft

ballin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.5	86.7	2,357	–	–	6.1	0.404		Ball
2	Sinker	92.3	86.0	2,303	–	–	6.1	0.405	101.4	In play, out(s)

3 botNasim NuñezSingle 60.0 mph5p

Nasim Nuñez singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.

60 mph off the bat · 38° launch · 173 ft

ballstrikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.9	85.1	2,520	–	–	6.3	0.410		Called Strike
2	Curveball	80.3	75.1	2,659	–	–	6.0	0.466		Called Strike
3	Cutter	94.6	88.2	2,540	–	–	6.3	0.394		Ball
4	Slider	84.3	79.0	2,699	–	–	6.4	0.444		Ball
5	Sinker	94.5	87.9	2,436	–	–	6.1	0.396	60	In play, no out

3 botJames WoodDouble 79.8 mph2p

James Wood doubles (17) on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Nasim Nuñez to 3rd.

79.8 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 129 ft

strikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	92.8	86.0	2,251	–	–	6.1	0.403		Called Strike
2	Slider	84.7	78.6	2,738	–	–	6.2	0.443	79.8	In play, no out

3 botLuis García Jr.Pop Out 76.1 mph2p

Luis García Jr. pops out to first baseman Salvador Perez in foul territory.

76.1 mph off the bat · 70° launch · 106 ft

ballin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Changeup	89.4	82.3	1,997	–	–	6.2	0.423		Ball
2	Curveball	80.1	74.3	2,774	–	–	6.2	0.470	76.1	In play, out(s)

3 botCurtis MeadSingle 85.5 mph3p

Curtis Mead singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by second baseman Nick Loftin. Nasim Nuñez scores. James Wood scores.

85.5 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 208 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	93.2	86.6	2,332	–	–	6.3	0.403		Ball
2	Slider	84.3	77.8	2,716	–	–	6.4	0.447		Swinging Strike
3	Sinker	92.9	86.7	2,346	–	–	6.2	0.402	85.5	In play, run(s)

3 botCJ AbramsForceout 90.7 mph1p

CJ Abrams grounds into a force out, second baseman Nick Loftin to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Curtis Mead out at 2nd.

90.7 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 26 ft

in playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	92.3	85.8	2,592	–	–	6.2	0.405	90.7	In play, out(s)

Top 4Kansas City Royals1 run · 2 hits · 23 pitches

4 topMaikel GarciaGroundout 98.4 mph4p

Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr.

98.4 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 28 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	78.5	73.6	2,652	–	–	5.9	0.476		Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.8	84.8	2,180	–	–	6.3	0.409		Called Strike
3	Curveball	82.2	76.5	2,606	–	–	6.0	0.456		Ball
4	Curveball	82.6	76.4	2,729	–	–	6.1	0.455	98.4	In play, out(s)

4 topStarling MarteSingle 97.1 mph1p

Starling Marte singles on a ground ball to shortstop CJ Abrams, deflected by pitcher Andrew Alvarez.

97.1 mph off the bat · -14° launch · 10 ft

in playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	80.0	73.6	2,599	–	–	6.0	0.472	97.1	In play, no out

4 topSalvador PerezStrikeout3p

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

strikefoulright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Curveball	81.7	75.6	2,618	–	–	6.1	0.460	Called Strike
2	Curveball	81.4	75.3	2,618	–	–	6.1	0.462	Foul
3	Curveball	82.9	77.1	2,774	–	–	6.1	0.453	Swinging Strike

4 topNick LoftinWalk6p

Nick Loftin walks. Starling Marte to 2nd.

ballfoulright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	91.8	85.0	2,203	–	–	6.3	0.410	Ball In Dirt
2	Sinker	91.6	84.5	2,347	–	–	6.4	0.411	Ball
3	Slider	82.2	77.0	2,598	–	–	6.2	0.454	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.9	2,385	–	–	6.5	0.403	Foul
5	Curveball	83.5	77.1	2,717	–	–	6.3	0.452	Ball In Dirt
6	Curveball	80.8	74.9	2,760	–	–	6.1	0.465	Ball

4 topCarter JensenSingle 104.3 mph5p

Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez. Starling Marte scores. Nick Loftin to 3rd.

Mound Visit

104.3 mph off the bat · 4° launch · 94 ft

ballfoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	80.6	74.4	2,636	–	–	6.2	0.467		Ball
2	Sinker	92.1	85.4	2,415	–	–	6.5	0.407		Ball
3	Slider	82.0	76.3	2,750	–	–	6.2	0.457		Foul
4	Sinker	90.1	82.8	2,244	–	–	6.3	0.419		Ball
5	Slider	84.0	78.5	2,597	–	–	6.2	0.445	104.3	In play, run(s)

4 topIsaac CollinsGroundout 102.6 mph4p

Isaac Collins grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.

Mound Visit

102.6 mph off the bat · -10° launch · 13 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	79.3	72.8	2,651	–	–	6.0	0.477		Called Strike
2	Curveball	80.0	73.6	2,716	–	–	6.0	0.472		Foul
3	Curveball	82.3	76.7	2,703	–	–	6.1	0.455		Ball
4	Curveball	83.5	77.6	2,804	–	–	6.1	0.450	102.6	In play, out(s)

Bottom 4Washington Nationalsscoreless · 0 hits · 9 pitches

4 botDylan CrewsPop Out 89.2 mph4p

Dylan Crews pops out to second baseman Nick Loftin.

89.2 mph off the bat · 64° launch · 153 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	80.2	73.6	2,721	–	–	6.2	0.470		Ball
2	Cutter	90.4	84.6	2,575	–	–	6.2	0.413		Swinging Strike
3	Cutter	91.4	85.7	2,571	–	–	6.2	0.408		Foul
4	Cutter	94.6	88.7	2,664	–	–	6.3	0.394	89.2	In play, out(s)

4 botDaylen LileGroundout 87.8 mph3p

Daylen Lile grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.

87.8 mph off the bat · 7° launch · 109 ft

strikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	84.4	77.4	2,741	–	–	6.2	0.447		Called Strike
2	Cutter	93.3	87.1	2,605	–	–	6.4	0.400		Called Strike
3	Cutter	93.9	87.5	2,557	–	–	6.3	0.398	87.8	In play, out(s)

4 botJacob YoungGroundout 98.6 mph2p

Jacob Young grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Salvador Perez.

98.6 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 77 ft

strikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	91.4	85.3	2,550	–	–	6.4	0.409		Called Strike
2	Slider	84.1	78.4	2,800	–	–	6.2	0.445	98.6	In play, out(s)

Top 5Kansas City Royals2 runs · 2 hits · 17 pitches

5 topLane ThomasLineout 59.0 mph5p

Lane Thomas lines out to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.

Pitching Substitution

59 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 162 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	81.9	76.3	2,514	–	–	4.9	0.457		Called Strike
2	Slider	82.7	77.3	2,699	–	–	5.0	0.451		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	85.4	2,499	–	–	5.3	0.406		Called Strike
4	Sweeper	80.0	73.6	2,728	–	–	5.0	0.472		Ball
5	Sinker	93.9	85.8	2,442	–	–	5.3	0.401	59	In play, out(s)

5 topBobby Witt Jr.Walk4p

Bobby Witt Jr. walks.

ballright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.9	2,496	–	–	5.3	0.403	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.2	85.6	2,516	–	–	5.2	0.404	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.2	85.6	2,580	–	–	5.2	0.403	Ball
4	Sinker	92.8	85.6	2,467	–	–	5.2	0.404	Ball

5 topJac CaglianoneDouble 100.5 mph3p

Jac Caglianone doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Dylan Crews. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.

100.5 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 221 ft

strikefoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.9	2,385	–	–	5.5	0.403		Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.9	85.8	2,503	–	–	5.6	0.404		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	83.2	78.1	2,699	–	–	5.3	0.448	100.5	In play, no out

5 topMaikel GarciaSingle 76.5 mph4p

Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Crews. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone scores.

76.5 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 49 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	94.5	87.7	2,368	–	–	5.4	0.396		Called Strike
2	Sinker	94.3	86.9	2,367	–	–	5.4	0.397		Ball
3	Sinker	94.4	87.2	2,370	–	–	5.5	0.397		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	87.8	2,517	–	–	5.5	0.395	76.5	In play, run(s)

5 topStarling MarteGrounded Into DP 94.7 mph1p

Starling Marte grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr. Maikel Garcia out at 2nd. Starling Marte out at 1st.

94.7 mph off the bat · -25° launch · 7 ft

in playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	83.9	77.9	2,609	–	–	5.2	0.447	94.7	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Washington Nationals5 runs · 4 hits · 31 pitches

5 botKeibert RuizSingle 94.5 mph2p

Keibert Ruiz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas.

94.5 mph off the bat · 4° launch · 75 ft

foulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.1	83.7	2,581	–	–	6.2	0.416		Foul
2	Curveball	79.5	73.4	2,780	–	–	6.1	0.474	94.5	In play, no out

5 botNasim NuñezSingle 79.6 mph4p

Nasim Nuñez singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Keibert Ruiz to 3rd.

79.6 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 52 ft

ballfoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.2	83.9	2,638	–	–	6.2	0.415		Ball
2	Cutter	89.8	83.9	2,565	–	–	6.3	0.416		Foul
3	Changeup	86.3	78.9	1,832	–	–	6.1	0.437		Ball
4	Cutter	90.4	84.4	2,565	–	–	6.4	0.413	79.6	In play, no out

5 botJames WoodWalk4p

James Wood walks. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.

ballleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	93.0	85.7	2,349	–	–	6.1	0.405	Ball
2	Cutter	91.8	85.4	2,609	–	–	6.3	0.407	Ball
3	Curveball	77.8	72.4	2,645	–	–	6.4	0.482	Ball
4	Sinker	92.3	86.0	2,244	–	–	6.2	0.406	Ball

5 botLuis García Jr.Single 90.6 mph4p

Luis García Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Keibert Ruiz scores. Nasim Nuñez scores. James Wood to 2nd.

Mound Visit

90.6 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 266 ft

ballstrikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	92.0	85.7	2,653	–	–	6.2	0.407		Called Strike
2	Curveball	81.5	75.7	2,782	–	–	6.4	0.463		Ball In Dirt
3	Cutter	92.2	87.0	2,719	–	–	6.4	0.404		Foul Tip
4	Cutter	94.0	87.9	2,554	–	–	6.4	0.396	90.6	In play, run(s)

5 botCurtis MeadFlyout 93.6 mph5p

Curtis Mead flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

93.6 mph off the bat · 36° launch · 343 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	93.7	86.6	2,115	–	–	6.8	0.400		Called Strike
2	Slider	87.2	81.2	2,213	–	–	6.9	0.429		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	84.5	78.4	2,598	–	–	6.8	0.444		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.2	84.9	1,995	–	–	6.6	0.407		Ball
5	Sweeper	83.9	76.9	2,575	–	–	6.7	0.450	93.6	In play, out(s)

5 botCJ AbramsFlyout 88.5 mph2p

CJ Abrams flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins in foul territory.

88.5 mph off the bat · 47° launch · 271 ft

strikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	92.5	85.8	2,288	–	–	6.4	0.405		Called Strike
2	Curveball	81.8	75.9	2,584	–	–	6.9	0.459	88.5	In play, out(s)

5 botDylan CrewsHome Run 108.4 mph6p

Dylan Crews homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. James Wood scores. Luis García Jr. scores.

108.4 mph off the bat · 22° launch · 366 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	94.9	86.8	2,176	–	–	6.9	0.397		Swinging Strike
2	Sweeper	85.2	78.2	2,620	–	–	6.9	0.443		Ball
3	Sweeper	82.8	76.2	2,628	–	–	7.0	0.456		Ball
4	Sinker	94.4	87.3	2,242	–	–	7.0	0.398		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	86.7	2,109	–	–	6.9	0.397		Foul
6	Slider	88.1	81.0	2,196	–	–	6.4	0.427	108.4	In play, run(s)

5 botDaylen LileFlyout 95.5 mph4p

Daylen Lile flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

95.5 mph off the bat · 28° launch · 336 ft

ballstrikefoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	92.4	86.0	2,138	–	–	6.8	0.406		Ball
2	Cutter	92.4	86.2	2,127	–	–	7.0	0.405		Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	84.4	78.4	2,710	–	–	6.9	0.444		Foul
4	Changeup	89.1	83.5	1,425	–	–	6.7	0.418	95.5	In play, out(s)

Top 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 14 pitches

6 topSalvador PerezGroundout 95.8 mph6p

Salvador Perez grounds out, pitcher Brad Lord to second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.

95.8 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 20 ft

ballfoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	81.9	75.6	2,596	–	–	4.9	0.459		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	85.4	2,428	–	–	5.1	0.405		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.1	84.6	2,432	–	–	5.3	0.409		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	85.3	2,412	–	–	5.3	0.403		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	84.6	2,439	–	–	5.2	0.405		Foul
6	Sinker	94.2	86.7	2,421	–	–	5.1	0.399	95.8	In play, out(s)

6 topNick LoftinStrikeout3p

Nick Loftin called out on strikes.

strikefoulright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	93.6	86.3	2,283	–	–	5.1	0.401	Called Strike
2	Sinker	93.5	86.1	2,320	–	–	5.2	0.402	Foul
3	Slider	84.6	78.2	2,699	–	–	5.1	0.444	Called Strike

6 topCarter JensenGroundout 103.8 mph5p

Carter Jensen grounds out, first baseman Luis García Jr. to pitcher Brad Lord.

103.8 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 106 ft

ballstrikefoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	93.8	86.1	2,436	–	–	5.2	0.401		Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	86.6	2,322	–	–	5.0	0.401		Ball
3	Sweeper	81.8	77.0	2,727	–	–	5.1	0.455		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	87.7	2,378	–	–	5.2	0.396		Foul
5	Sweeper	82.5	77.0	2,789	–	–	5.2	0.454	103.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 6Washington Nationalsscoreless · 0 hits · 19 pitches

6 botJacob YoungPop Out 82.8 mph5p

Jacob Young pops out to catcher Carter Jensen in foul territory.

82.8 mph off the bat · 84° launch · 60 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.5	83.7	2,135	–	–	7.0	0.411		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	85.1	2,184	–	–	7.1	0.407		Ball
3	Sinker	94.3	86.9	2,236	–	–	7.2	0.398		Called Strike
4	Sweeper	83.5	77.0	2,584	–	–	6.9	0.450		Ball
5	Sinker	94.1	86.4	2,227	–	–	7.1	0.399	82.8	In play, out(s)

6 botKeibert RuizPop Out 71.1 mph6p

Keibert Ruiz pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.

71.1 mph off the bat · 70° launch · 120 ft

ballstrikefoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	81.7	75.7	2,749	–	–	6.8	0.460		Called Strike
2	Cutter	91.1	84.2	2,341	–	–	6.4	0.412		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	87.2	2,173	–	–	6.8	0.396		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	87.2	2,046	–	–	7.0	0.396		Foul
5	Changeup	89.4	83.3	1,387	–	–	7.0	0.420		Ball
6	Slider	88.0	80.1	2,358	–	–	6.4	0.430	71.1	In play, out(s)

6 botNasim NuñezWalk6p

Nasim Nuñez walks.

ballstrikeleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	83.9	78.0	2,796	–	–	7.0	0.446	Called Strike
2	Cutter	91.8	85.4	2,292	–	–	6.6	0.407	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	87.2	2,208	–	–	6.5	0.397	Ball
4	Curveball	82.8	78.1	2,842	–	–	6.5	0.450	Ball
5	Slider	87.8	81.7	2,331	–	–	6.7	0.426	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	87.7	2,235	–	–	6.8	0.394	Ball

6 botJames WoodGroundout 108.1 mph2p

James Wood grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

108.1 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 65 ft

ballin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	93.8	86.0	2,087	–	–	6.9	0.401		Ball
2	Cutter	90.1	83.2	2,287	–	–	6.5	0.416	108.1	In play, out(s)

Top 7Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 17 pitches

7 topIsaac CollinsFlyout 99.8 mph5p

Isaac Collins flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.

99.8 mph off the bat · 39° launch · 344 ft

ballfoulin playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.9	2,408	–	–	5.2	0.403		Foul Bunt
2	Sweeper	79.6	73.8	2,777	–	–	5.0	0.471		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.7	2,444	–	–	5.2	0.404		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	87.0	2,344	–	–	5.5	0.396		Ball
5	Slider	83.8	77.8	2,706	–	–	5.0	0.447	99.8	In play, out(s)

7 topLane ThomasStrikeout6p

Lane Thomas called out on strikes.

ballstrikefoulright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	86.0	79.7	2,455	–	–	5.1	0.438	Ball
2	Sinker	94.6	86.9	2,310	–	–	5.4	0.398	Foul
3	Slider	84.4	78.9	2,739	–	–	5.0	0.442	Ball
4	Sinker	93.8	86.6	2,354	–	–	5.2	0.400	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	86.1	2,424	–	–	5.6	0.401	Foul
6	Sinker	94.8	87.3	2,443	–	–	5.2	0.397	Called Strike

7 topBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 102.3 mph6p

Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.

102.3 mph off the bat · -15° launch · 10 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	94.5	87.0	2,325	–	–	5.4	0.398		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	88.6	2,431	–	–	5.4	0.391		Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	84.3	77.8	2,803	–	–	5.1	0.446		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	87.6	2,461	–	–	5.5	0.394		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.5	88.5	2,317	–	–	5.3	0.391		Ball
6	Slider	83.7	78.2	2,600	–	–	5.1	0.447	102.3	In play, out(s)

Bottom 7Washington Nationalsscoreless · 0 hits · 15 pitches

7 botLuis García Jr.Groundout 90.5 mph6p

Luis García Jr. grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Pitching Substitution

90.5 mph off the bat · -28° launch · 5 ft

ballstrikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	92.1	84.8	2,450	–	–	6.3	0.408		Ball
2	Cutter	92.0	85.1	2,569	–	–	6.2	0.409		Swinging Strike
3	Cutter	91.8	84.8	2,534	–	–	6.4	0.410		Ball
4	Cutter	91.6	84.3	2,522	–	–	6.4	0.412		Ball
5	Cutter	92.3	85.5	2,419	–	–	6.3	0.405		Called Strike
6	Cutter	92.1	85.8	2,484	–	–	6.3	0.406	90.5	In play, out(s)

7 botCurtis MeadStrikeout5p

Curtis Mead called out on strikes.

ballstrikeright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	91.9	85.8	2,569	–	–	6.4	0.407	Called Strike
2	Sinker	97.4	91.0	2,240	–	–	6.5	0.385	Ball
3	Cutter	91.6	85.8	2,509	–	–	6.7	0.408	Ball
4	Sinker	97.2	90.1	2,129	–	–	6.3	0.385	Called Strike
5	Sweeper	88.3	82.2	2,787	–	–	6.6	0.424	Called Strike

7 botCJ AbramsStrikeout4p

CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.

ballstrikeleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	87.5	81.1	2,680	–	–	6.4	0.427	Ball
2	Cutter	91.5	84.9	2,540	–	–	6.4	0.410	Swinging Strike
3	Cutter	92.7	86.6	2,580	–	–	6.4	0.403	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.4	91.4	2,188	–	–	6.2	0.380	Swinging Strike

Top 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

8 topJac CaglianoneStrikeout5p

Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.

Pitching Substitution

ballstrikeleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	85.5	79.9	2,896	–	–	6.1	0.439	Swinging Strike
2	Slider	85.3	79.4	2,711	–	–	5.9	0.440	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	88.2	2,484	–	–	6.0	0.391	Swinging Strike
4	Slider	86.3	81.0	2,964	–	–	6.0	0.433	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.7	89.1	2,433	–	–	6.1	0.388	Swinging Strike

8 topMaikel GarciaGroundout 67.3 mph4p

Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.

67.3 mph off the bat · 9° launch · 103 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	87.9	2,493	–	–	6.0	0.394		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	87.2	2,400	–	–	6.0	0.397		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	88.3	2,406	–	–	6.0	0.391		Ball
4	Slider	84.9	79.4	2,832	–	–	6.0	0.441	67.3	In play, out(s)

8 topJohn RaveWalk5p

John Rave walks.

Offensive Substitution

ballstrikeleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	87.8	2,459	–	–	6.1	0.394	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	87.0	2,500	–	–	6.2	0.398	Ball
3	Slider	86.2	80.2	2,899	–	–	6.0	0.435	Called Strike
4	Slider	85.6	79.5	2,844	–	–	5.7	0.437	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	87.6	2,436	–	–	6.2	0.396	Ball

8 topSalvador PerezStrikeout4p

Salvador Perez called out on strikes.

ballstrikeright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	84.3	78.9	2,722	–	–	6.0	0.444	Swinging Strike (Blocked)
2	Slider	85.2	80.0	2,849	–	–	6.0	0.439	Ball In Dirt
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	87.1	2,471	–	–	6.2	0.398	Swinging Strike
4	Slider	86.7	81.0	2,838	–	–	5.9	0.430	Called Strike

Bottom 8Washington Nationalsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

8 botDylan CrewsGroundout 100.1 mph2p

Dylan Crews grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Defensive Switch

100.1 mph off the bat · -26° launch · 3 ft

strikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.9	84.1	2,466	–	–	6.3	0.413		Swinging Strike
2	Sinker	96.4	89.1	2,238	–	–	6.1	0.389	100.1	In play, out(s)

8 botDaylen LileWalk5p

Daylen Lile walks.

ballfoulleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	91.0	84.1	2,396	–	–	6.2	0.412	Foul
2	Sweeper	88.7	81.9	2,507	–	–	6.2	0.423	Ball
3	Sweeper	88.1	81.1	2,516	–	–	6.3	0.426	Ball
4	Sinker	97.3	90.1	2,003	–	–	6.2	0.386	Ball
5	Cutter	91.7	85.0	2,517	–	–	6.1	0.408	Ball

8 botJacob YoungWalk5p

Jacob Young walks.

Caught Stealing 2B

Caught Stealing 2B · Daylen Lile

ballstrikeright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	89.8	83.2	2,547	–	–	6.3	0.417	Ball
2	Cutter	91.8	85.4	2,581	–	–	6.3	0.407	Ball
3	Cutter	89.7	83.4	2,460	–	–	6.1	0.417	Ball
4	Cutter	91.1	85.1	2,603	–	–	6.4	0.410	Called Strike
5	Sinker	96.0	88.9	2,190	–	–	6.5	0.391	Ball

8 botKeibert RuizGroundout 93.9 mph1p

Keibert Ruiz grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Mound Visit

93.9 mph off the bat · -6° launch · 19 ft

in playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.6	83.8	2,492	–	–	6.3	0.414	93.9	In play, out(s)

Top 9Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 20 pitches

9 topNick LoftinDouble 86.7 mph4p

Nick Loftin doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile.

Pitching Substitution

86.7 mph off the bat · -12° launch · 14 ft

ballstrikein playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.3	87.9	2,331	–	–	6.9	0.394		Called Strike
2	Slider	88.4	80.5	2,305	–	–	6.7	0.428		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	88.0	2,418	–	–	6.8	0.392		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.7	2,381	–	–	6.9	0.392	86.7	In play, no out

9 topCarter JensenPop Out 90.1 mph4p

Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop CJ Abrams.

90.1 mph off the bat · 62° launch · 180 ft

ballstrikein playleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.7	2,313	–	–	7.0	0.393		Ball
2	Slider	88.9	82.2	2,243	–	–	6.9	0.422		Called Strike
3	Slider	88.8	82.0	2,251	–	–	6.8	0.423		Swinging Strike
4	Slider	88.2	81.1	2,256	–	–	6.6	0.426	90.1	In play, out(s)

9 topIsaac CollinsStrikeout3p

Isaac Collins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Isaac Collins called out on strikes.

strikefoulleft-handed batter, stands at the right of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	96.0	88.7	2,254	–	–	6.9	0.390	Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	88.5	2,295	–	–	6.7	0.390	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	88.1	2,388	–	–	6.9	0.392	Called Strike

9 topLane ThomasGroundout 85.1 mph9p

Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.

85.1 mph off the bat · -38° launch · 5 ft

ballstrikefoulin playright-handed batter, stands at the left of the frame · solid box is the plate, dotted is where a ball’s edge still clips it

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	89.4	83.1	2,215	–	–	6.8	0.419		Called Strike
2	Slider	89.7	83.4	2,267	–	–	6.8	0.417		Ball
3	Slider	89.9	83.6	2,320	–	–	6.8	0.417		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	87.2	2,395	–	–	6.8	0.394		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	88.4	2,265	–	–	6.9	0.391		Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	88.2	2,267	–	–	6.9	0.391		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.7	2,252	–	–	7.0	0.395		Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	87.1	2,279	–	–	6.9	0.397		Foul
9	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	89.3	2,339	–	–	6.7	0.388	85.1	In play, out(s)

Umpires

Home Plate: Chad Whitson · First Base: Chad Fairchild · Second Base: Bill Miller · Third Base: Brian Walsh