Kansas City Royals 3 – 4 Pittsburgh Pirates

The three rarest things in this game

Kansas City Royals 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 4

Also the least ordinary

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
13	final score 4–3		1 in 18 games
6	4 walks allowed	Michael Wacha	1 in 13 pitcher-games

67–89Kansas City Royals · .429

79–77Pittsburgh Pirates · .506

–first pitch

PNC Parkvenue

38,705capacity

Line score

RHEKansas City Royals391Pittsburgh Pirates481

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

Starting pitchers

Kansas City Royals

Michael Wacha

9–10 · 3.32 ERA · 158 K in 201 IP

Career: 120–85 · 3.83 ERA · 1,574 K

Pittsburgh Pirates

Lake Bachar

2–4 · 3.43 ERA · 93 K in 87 IP

Career: 10–7 · 3.66 ERA · 179 K

Lineups

Kansas City Royalslineup

13B

Maikel Garcia.684

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..799

3DH

Jac Caglianone.821

41B

Salvador Perez.645

52B

Michael Massey.743

6RF

Nick Loftin.704

7LF

John Rave.756

Luke Maile.537

9PH

Isaac Collins.652

Pittsburgh Pirateslineup

1SS

Konnor Griffin.711

22B

Brandon Lowe.824

3LF

Bryan Reynolds.788

4CF

Oneil Cruz.857

53B

Jared Triolo.618

6DH

Ronny Simon.791

Rafael Flores Jr..910

81B

Spencer Horwitz.713

9RF

Jake Mangum.706

Head to head

25–26Pittsburgh Pirates all-time

51meetings

1997first met

218–265runs

Recent meetings

2026-09-203–4Pittsburgh Pirates won

2026-09-195–6Pittsburgh Pirates won

2026-09-185–8Pittsburgh Pirates won

2025-07-094–3Kansas City Royals won

2025-07-084–3Kansas City Royals won

2025-07-079–3Kansas City Royals won

2024-09-153–4Pittsburgh Pirates won

2024-09-145–1Kansas City Royals won

Box score

Kansas City Royals batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Jac Caglianone	3	2			1
Salvador Perez	4	2		1		1
Bobby Witt Jr.	4	1				1
Nick Loftin	4	1
John Rave	4	1				2
Luke Maile	4	1				2
Vinnie Pasquantino	1	1	1	2
Maikel Garcia	4	0				1
Michael Massey	4	0				1
Tyler Tolbert	2	0
Isaac Collins	1	0

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Michael Wacha	6.0	4	2	4	5	113
Connor Thomas	0.2	1	0	1	1	26
Nate Pearson	0.2	3	2	0	1	25
Nolan Hoffman	0.1	0	0	0	1	5
Jose Cuas	0.1	0	0	0	1	7
Anthony Gose	0.1	0	0	0	0	6

Pittsburgh Pirates batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Rafael Flores Jr.	3	2	1	2	1	1
Konnor Griffin	5	1				1
Brandon Lowe	4	1			1	1
Bryan Reynolds	3	1			1	1
Oneil Cruz	4	1	1	1
Ryan O'Hearn	3	1			1	1
Spencer Horwitz	4	1		1		2
Nick Gonzales	4	0				1
Jake Mangum	3	0			1	1

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Carmen Mlodzinski	2.2	3	2	1	1	45
Yohan Ramírez	2.0	1	0	0	4	30
Wilber Dotel	2.0	1	0	0	1	32
Lake Bachar	1.0	3	1	0	1	20
Mason Montgomery	1.0	1	0	0	1	11

Every inning

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

Top 1Kansas City Royals1 run · 3 hits · 20 pitches

1 topMaikel GarciaGroundout 101.3 mph5p

Maikel Garcia grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

101.3 mph off the bat · -6° launch · 20 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	94.5	86.2	2,782	–	–	5.8	0.398		Foul
2	Sweeper	87.3	80.1	2,920	–	–	5.7	0.432		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	86.3	2,740	–	–	5.9	0.397		Ball
4	Curveball	87.8	81.6	2,953	–	–	5.9	0.427		Foul
5	Sweeper	88.9	82.7	2,955	–	–	5.8	0.421	101.3	In play, out(s)

1 topBobby Witt Jr.Single 76.3 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to second baseman Brandon Lowe.

76.3 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 90 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	Sweeper	89.7	83.3	2,931	–	–	5.7	0.417		Called Strike
2	Curveball	88.1	82.1	3,007	–	–	5.7	0.425	76.3	In play, no out

1 topJac CaglianoneSingle 97.8 mph2p

Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jake Mangum. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.

97.8 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 57 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	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	87.2	2,756	–	–	6.0	0.394		Ball
2	Sweeper	88.2	81.8	2,942	–	–	5.6	0.425	97.8	In play, no out

1 topSalvador PerezSingle 103.8 mph1p

Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Oneil Cruz. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 2nd.

103.8 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 56 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	90.2	82.9	2,670	–	–	5.8	0.417	103.8	In play, run(s)

1 topMichael MasseyStrikeout8p

Michael Massey 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	Four-Seam Fastball	94.8	86.3	2,769	–	–	6.0	0.398	Foul
2	Sweeper	88.8	83.2	2,902	–	–	5.7	0.420	Ball
3	Curveball	87.6	81.6	2,928	–	–	5.9	0.429	Swinging Strike (Blocked)
4	Curveball	87.9	82.3	2,866	–	–	5.8	0.427	Ball In Dirt
5	Curveball	88.4	82.0	2,986	–	–	5.7	0.424	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	86.3	2,746	–	–	5.8	0.398	Ball
7	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	87.2	2,687	–	–	5.9	0.395	Foul
8	Sweeper	87.9	82.2	3,106	–	–	5.6	0.424	Swinging Strike

1 topNick LoftinGroundout 30.5 mph2p

Nick Loftin grounds out softly to pitcher Lake Bachar.

30.5 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 35 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	Sweeper	88.5	82.8	2,990	–	–	6.0	0.423		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	86.3	2,754	–	–	6.0	0.398	30.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 1Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 20 pitches

1 botKonnor GriffinFlyout 102.8 mph2p

Konnor Griffin flies out sharply to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.

102.8 mph off the bat · 43° launch · 342 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	Four-Seam Fastball	92.2	84.2	2,308	–	–	6.9	0.410		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	84.1	2,312	–	–	6.7	0.409	102.8	In play, out(s)

1 botBrandon LoweWalk11p

Brandon Lowe walks.

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	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.0	2,193	–	–	6.8	0.409	Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	78.7	71.6	1,563	–	–	6.7	0.482	Foul
3	Changeup	79.6	72.2	1,500	–	–	6.7	0.476	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.2	83.5	2,195	–	–	6.6	0.410	Ball
5	Slider	84.6	78.3	1,826	–	–	6.7	0.445	Ball
6	Cutter	89.6	82.2	2,189	–	–	6.7	0.419	Ball
7	Cutter	90.5	82.9	2,253	–	–	6.9	0.416	Foul
8	Changeup	80.3	73.5	1,463	–	–	6.6	0.471	Foul
9	Cutter	89.3	83.0	2,190	–	–	6.9	0.419	Foul
10	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	85.0	2,251	–	–	6.7	0.406	Foul
11	Changeup	79.6	72.5	1,513	–	–	6.8	0.479	Ball In Dirt

1 botBryan ReynoldsSingle 73.7 mph1p

Bryan Reynolds singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Brandon Lowe to 2nd.

73.7 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 240 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	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	84.4	2,235	–	–	6.9	0.408	73.7	In play, no out

1 botOneil CruzPop Out 54.5 mph4p

Oneil Cruz pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the infield fly rule.

54.5 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 156 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	Cutter	89.3	83.1	2,102	–	–	6.9	0.419		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.9	85.5	2,040	–	–	6.6	0.404		Foul
3	Sinker	93.5	85.6	2,116	–	–	6.8	0.403		Foul
4	Slider	86.3	79.3	2,005	–	–	6.7	0.437	54.5	In play, out(s)

1 botNick GonzalesFlyout 94.0 mph2p

Nick Gonzales flies out to right fielder Nick Loftin.

94 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 300 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	Slider	85.5	79.1	2,067	–	–	6.8	0.440		Swinging Strike
2	Sinker	92.7	85.1	2,112	–	–	6.9	0.406	94	In play, out(s)

Top 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 16 pitches

2 topJohn RaveStrikeout6p

John Rave strikes out swinging.

Pitching Substitution

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	Sinker	96.2	87.8	2,218	–	–	6.6	0.391	Ball
2	Sweeper	82.5	77.2	2,603	–	–	6.7	0.453	Foul
3	Sinker	95.1	87.2	2,163	–	–	6.7	0.395	Ball
4	Sinker	95.9	88.1	2,200	–	–	7.0	0.392	Ball
5	Sinker	95.8	88.0	2,243	–	–	6.8	0.393	Called Strike
6	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	88.8	2,370	–	–	6.8	0.390	Swinging Strike

2 topLuke MaileStrikeout6p

Luke Maile 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	Sweeper	84.8	78.5	2,599	–	–	6.9	0.442	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	85.6	78.4	2,800	–	–	6.8	0.441	Ball
3	Sinker	95.4	87.2	2,254	–	–	6.9	0.395	Swinging Strike
4	Sweeper	85.7	79.2	2,768	–	–	7.0	0.442	Ball
5	Sweeper	84.4	77.2	2,780	–	–	7.0	0.448	Foul
6	Sinker	96.9	88.7	2,243	–	–	7.0	0.389	Called Strike

2 topTyler TolbertGroundout 75.0 mph4p

Tyler Tolbert grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

75 mph off the bat · -43° launch · 4 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	96.9	88.6	2,448	–	–	7.0	0.390		Ball
2	Sweeper	84.5	78.2	2,734	–	–	7.0	0.445		Ball
3	Sweeper	84.8	78.4	2,672	–	–	7.1	0.443		Called Strike
4	Sinker	97.0	88.5	2,353	–	–	6.9	0.389	75	In play, out(s)

Bottom 2Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 15 pitches

2 botRyan O'HearnStrikeout4p

Ryan O'Hearn strikes out on a foul tip.

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	Curveball	74.3	68.6	2,004	–	–	6.7	0.508	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.7	2,165	–	–	6.7	0.402	Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	79.1	72.8	1,509	–	–	6.6	0.476	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.7	2,171	–	–	6.6	0.403	Foul Tip

2 botRafael Flores Jr.Double 105.9 mph1p

Rafael Flores Jr. doubles (6) on a sharp line drive to left fielder John Rave.

105.9 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 335 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	85.6	78.6	1,981	–	–	6.6	0.440	105.9	In play, no out

2 botSpencer HorwitzStrikeout6p

Spencer Horwitz 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	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	86.2	2,163	–	–	6.7	0.401	Ball
2	Changeup	78.3	71.7	1,493	–	–	6.7	0.483	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.2	1,984	–	–	6.8	0.405	Ball
4	Cutter	89.9	84.0	2,113	–	–	6.9	0.417	Swinging Strike
5	Changeup	78.7	72.6	1,470	–	–	6.6	0.478	Foul
6	Slider	84.9	78.8	1,859	–	–	6.7	0.441	Swinging Strike

2 botJake MangumLineout 84.6 mph4p

Jake Mangum lines out to left fielder John Rave.

84.6 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 299 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	Curveball	73.5	67.9	1,635	–	–	6.5	0.512		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.9	2,056	–	–	6.7	0.403		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	87.1	2,124	–	–	6.6	0.396		Ball
4	Changeup	79.4	72.9	1,445	–	–	6.5	0.475	84.6	In play, out(s)

Top 3Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 14 pitches

3 topMaikel GarciaStrikeout4p

Maikel Garcia strikes out on a foul tip.

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	Sweeper	84.1	77.9	2,697	–	–	6.8	0.446	Called Strike
2	Sinker	96.9	89.1	2,349	–	–	7.2	0.388	Called Strike
3	Sweeper	87.2	80.8	2,804	–	–	7.0	0.432	Ball
4	Sinker	97.5	89.4	2,277	–	–	6.8	0.386	Foul Tip

3 topBobby Witt Jr.Strikeout6p

Bobby Witt Jr. 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	Sinker	97.0	89.5	2,269	–	–	6.9	0.386	Ball
2	Sweeper	86.2	78.8	2,752	–	–	7.0	0.438	Foul
3	Sweeper	84.8	78.0	2,722	–	–	7.0	0.443	Foul
4	Sinker	96.6	88.3	2,287	–	–	7.1	0.391	Foul
5	Sweeper	87.6	80.9	2,706	–	–	7.1	0.432	Ball
6	Sinker	97.4	89.9	2,199	–	–	7.0	0.386	Called Strike

3 topJac CaglianoneSingle 113.8 mph1p

Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jake Mangum.

113.8 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 44 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	96.6	89.1	2,214	–	–	7.0	0.388	113.8	In play, no out

3 topSalvador PerezGroundout 109.5 mph3p

Salvador Perez grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

109.5 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 42 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	Sweeper	86.4	79.6	2,725	–	–	7.1	0.437		Ball
2	Sweeper	84.7	77.8	2,704	–	–	6.9	0.445		Called Strike
3	Sinker	97.4	89.2	2,359	–	–	7.1	0.387	109.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 3Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 0 hits · 8 pitches

3 botKonnor GriffinLineout 100.9 mph2p

Konnor Griffin lines out sharply to left fielder John Rave.

100.9 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 323 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	86.5	81.1	2,131	–	–	6.8	0.433		Ball
2	Cutter	88.6	81.8	2,092	–	–	6.7	0.424	100.9	In play, out(s)

3 botBrandon LoweStrikeout4p

Brandon Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.

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	Cutter	89.1	82.1	2,226	–	–	6.6	0.422	Ball
2	Sinker	92.7	84.8	2,090	–	–	6.6	0.407	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	83.9	2,082	–	–	6.6	0.410	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	86.2	2,136	–	–	6.6	0.398	Foul Tip

3 botBryan ReynoldsFlyout 97.7 mph2p

Bryan Reynolds flies out to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.

97.7 mph off the bat · 48° launch · 328 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	85.3	77.9	1,923	–	–	6.7	0.443		Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	78.8	71.7	1,507	–	–	6.6	0.480	97.7	In play, out(s)

Top 4Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 19 pitches

4 topMichael MasseyLineout 102.6 mph4p

Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

Pitching Substitution

102.6 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 328 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	98.0	90.1	2,346	–	–	6.6	0.384		Foul
2	Cutter	92.6	85.1	2,114	–	–	6.5	0.405		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.1	88.7	2,298	–	–	6.5	0.385		Ball
4	Cutter	92.6	85.7	2,207	–	–	6.5	0.404	102.6	In play, out(s)

4 topNick LoftinSingle 96.5 mph3p

Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.

96.5 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 22 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	Cutter	92.3	85.2	2,232	–	–	6.6	0.406		Ball
2	Slider	86.5	79.0	2,146	–	–	6.6	0.435		Ball
3	Cutter	93.0	86.0	2,245	–	–	6.6	0.403	96.5	In play, no out

4 topJohn RaveGroundout 105.3 mph6p

John Rave grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Nick Loftin to 3rd.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Nick Loftin

105.3 mph off the bat · -3° launch · 26 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	97.8	90.3	2,225	–	–	6.7	0.384		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	89.6	2,203	–	–	6.6	0.384		Ball
3	Slider	86.1	79.4	2,136	–	–	6.6	0.436		Swinging Strike
4	Slider	87.6	80.6	1,980	–	–	6.9	0.430		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	97.5	89.0	2,314	–	–	6.6	0.386		Ball
6	Cutter	92.8	85.7	2,168	–	–	6.6	0.404	105.3	In play, out(s)

4 topLuke MaileStrikeout6p

Luke Maile 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	Four-Seam Fastball	97.4	89.7	2,167	–	–	6.7	0.385	Ball
2	Slider	87.6	80.4	1,999	–	–	6.6	0.429	Ball
3	Cutter	91.4	84.7	2,247	–	–	6.6	0.410	Called Strike
4	Cutter	92.6	85.7	2,258	–	–	6.6	0.404	Foul Tip
5	Cutter	92.8	85.4	2,257	–	–	6.6	0.405	Foul
6	Slider	88.0	81.8	2,156	–	–	6.8	0.426	Swinging Strike

Bottom 4Pittsburgh Pirates1 run · 1 hit · 7 pitches

4 botOneil CruzHome Run 104.5 mph2p

Oneil Cruz homers (20) on a fly ball to center field.

104.5 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 420 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	89.8	83.4	2,288	–	–	6.7	0.417		Foul
2	Curveball	75.2	69.3	2,310	–	–	6.6	0.502	104.5	In play, run(s)

4 botNick GonzalesBunt Pop Out 27.9 mph1p

Nick Gonzales bunt pops out softly to pitcher Michael Wacha.

27.9 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 48 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	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.6	2,226	–	–	6.8	0.403	27.9	In play, out(s)

4 botRyan O'HearnPop Out 61.8 mph1p

Ryan O'Hearn pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

61.8 mph off the bat · 64° launch · 124 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	88.9	82.7	2,142	–	–	6.9	0.421	61.8	In play, out(s)

4 botRafael Flores Jr.Strikeout3p

Rafael Flores Jr. strikes out on automatic strike.

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	Sinker	92.5	85.4	2,122	–	–	6.8	0.406	Foul
2	Changeup	79.3	72.4	1,498	–	–	6.8	0.477	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	86.0	2,064	–	–	6.6	0.401	Foul Tip

Top 5Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

5 topTyler TolbertPop Out 79.3 mph8p

Tyler Tolbert pops out to third baseman Nick Gonzales.

79.3 mph off the bat · 79° launch · 43 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	96.4	88.0	2,251	–	–	6.6	0.390		Ball
2	Cutter	91.4	84.6	2,339	–	–	6.6	0.410		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	89.3	2,244	–	–	6.8	0.385		Called Strike
4	Slider	88.3	81.1	2,144	–	–	6.7	0.427		Ball
5	Cutter	93.8	87.4	2,325	–	–	7.0	0.398		Foul
6	Cutter	93.1	86.8	2,290	–	–	6.9	0.401		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	98.4	90.5	2,143	–	–	6.8	0.381		Ball
8	Slider	87.2	81.1	2,194	–	–	6.9	0.429	79.3	In play, out(s)

5 topMaikel GarciaGroundout 91.3 mph3p

Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Nick Gonzales to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

91.3 mph off the bat · -21° launch · 8 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	97.5	90.7	2,159	–	–	6.9	0.384		Ball
2	Cutter	92.7	86.3	2,406	–	–	6.6	0.403		Foul Tip
3	Slider	87.2	81.1	2,230	–	–	6.9	0.429	91.3	In play, out(s)

5 topBobby Witt Jr.Lineout 96.8 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Jake Mangum.

96.8 mph off the bat · 17° launch · 286 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	Sinker	97.0	89.0	2,209	–	–	6.9	0.388		Called Strike
2	Cutter	94.3	87.1	2,251	–	–	6.7	0.398	96.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 0 hits · 30 pitches

5 botSpencer HorwitzLineout 70.5 mph6p

Spencer Horwitz lines out to first baseman Salvador Perez.

70.5 mph off the bat · 17° launch · 155 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	92.1	84.3	2,289	–	–	6.6	0.409		Ball
2	Cutter	89.3	82.5	2,212	–	–	6.8	0.420		Called Strike
3	Cutter	90.2	83.3	2,118	–	–	7.1	0.416		Foul
4	Changeup	80.4	74.2	1,585	–	–	6.5	0.468		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	87.0	2,209	–	–	6.4	0.398		Foul
6	Changeup	81.2	75.4	1,563	–	–	6.4	0.463	70.5	In play, out(s)

5 botJake MangumWalk10p

Jake Mangum walks.

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	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	84.7	2,038	–	–	6.7	0.407	Foul
2	Cutter	89.4	82.9	2,038	–	–	6.9	0.419	Called Strike
3	Changeup	80.4	74.6	1,212	–	–	6.1	0.465	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	85.9	2,075	–	–	7.1	0.401	Foul
5	Changeup	79.9	74.2	1,506	–	–	6.5	0.470	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.7	1,929	–	–	6.4	0.403	Foul
7	Cutter	89.9	83.6	1,838	–	–	6.9	0.417	Ball
8	Four-Seam Fastball	92.9	85.3	1,826	–	–	6.6	0.405	Ball
9	Changeup	80.9	74.6	1,436	–	–	6.8	0.467	Ball
10	Changeup	80.3	73.1	1,440	–	–	6.7	0.470	Ball

5 botKonnor GriffinFielders Choice 102.5 mph4p

Konnor Griffin reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Maikel Garcia. Jake Mangum to 2nd. Jake Mangum advances to 2nd, on a missed catch error by second baseman Michael Massey, assist to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

102.5 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 59 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	Changeup	77.7	71.1	1,478	–	–	6.3	0.484		Ball
2	Sinker	92.0	85.3	1,991	–	–	7.2	0.408		Ball In Dirt
3	Slider	86.2	80.3	1,897	–	–	7.0	0.435		Swinging Strike
4	Sinker	93.2	85.7	2,184	–	–	6.9	0.404	102.5	In play, no out

5 botBrandon LowePop Out 81.1 mph5p

Brandon Lowe pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia on the infield fly rule.

Mound Visit

81.1 mph off the bat · 74° launch · 98 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	91.2	84.4	2,162	–	–	7.1	0.411		Called Strike
2	Slider	85.0	79.2	2,078	–	–	6.8	0.441		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.9	85.7	2,141	–	–	6.8	0.401		Ball
4	Sinker	94.4	87.0	2,200	–	–	6.9	0.399		Ball
5	Changeup	82.0	75.4	1,508	–	–	6.4	0.459	81.1	In play, out(s)

5 botBryan ReynoldsStrikeout5p

Bryan Reynolds 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	Curveball	74.2	68.3	1,979	–	–	6.6	0.508	Ball
2	Sinker	94.8	87.4	1,968	–	–	7.1	0.398	Ball
3	Slider	84.6	79.3	2,203	–	–	6.7	0.441	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.6	2,054	–	–	6.6	0.403	Foul
5	Changeup	82.1	76.0	1,580	–	–	6.7	0.457	Swinging Strike

Top 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 9 pitches

6 topJac CaglianoneLineout 108.0 mph3p

Jac Caglianone lines out sharply to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.

Pitching Substitution

108 mph off the bat · 14° launch · 287 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	Splitter	84.4	78.0	1,761	–	–	6.3	0.444		Ball
2	Splitter	84.1	77.9	1,665	–	–	6.3	0.446		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.8	2,145	–	–	6.3	0.402	108	In play, out(s)

6 topSalvador PerezSingle 91.3 mph2p

Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

91.3 mph off the bat · 15° launch · 215 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	Splitter	85.0	78.4	1,720	–	–	6.5	0.442		Ball
2	Sinker	94.2	86.3	2,058	–	–	6.5	0.399	91.3	In play, no out

6 topMichael MasseyGrounded Into DP 85.4 mph4p

Michael Massey grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Lowe to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. Salvador Perez out at 2nd. Michael Massey out at 1st.

85.4 mph off the bat · 5° launch · 74 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	Sweeper	83.1	76.6	2,496	–	–	6.3	0.452		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.6	85.6	2,219	–	–	6.4	0.402		Foul
3	Sinker	92.8	85.4	2,091	–	–	6.5	0.405		Called Strike
4	Splitter	85.4	79.0	1,745	–	–	6.4	0.439	85.4	In play, out(s)

Bottom 6Pittsburgh Pirates1 run · 1 hit · 38 pitches

6 botOneil CruzFlyout 110.9 mph1p

Oneil Cruz flies out sharply to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.

110.9 mph off the bat · 51° launch · 347 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	88.7	82.8	1,991	–	–	6.9	0.421	110.9	In play, out(s)

6 botNick GonzalesFlyout 94.3 mph10p

Nick Gonzales flies out to right fielder Nick Loftin.

94.3 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 323 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	92.5	84.6	2,011	–	–	6.8	0.408		Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.2	82.8	2,015	–	–	6.8	0.421		Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	80.6	74.1	1,605	–	–	6.8	0.469		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	85.1	2,198	–	–	6.9	0.404		Foul
5	Cutter	90.2	84.1	2,108	–	–	6.9	0.415		Foul
6	Sinker	92.3	84.8	1,985	–	–	6.8	0.407		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	86.3	2,139	–	–	6.7	0.401		Ball
8	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	86.3	2,162	–	–	6.7	0.401		Foul
9	Changeup	80.4	73.1	1,519	–	–	6.7	0.470		Foul
10	Four-Seam Fastball	92.9	85.2	1,880	–	–	6.9	0.405	94.3	In play, out(s)

6 botRyan O'HearnWalk8p

Ryan O'Hearn walks.

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	85.3	80.1	1,690	–	–	6.8	0.437	Called Strike
2	Slider	83.9	78.3	1,902	–	–	6.9	0.449	Ball
3	Changeup	80.5	74.4	1,581	–	–	6.7	0.467	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	85.5	2,214	–	–	6.7	0.402	Ball
5	Cutter	89.9	83.6	2,238	–	–	6.9	0.417	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	85.5	2,079	–	–	6.7	0.402	Foul
7	Sinker	93.6	86.2	1,977	–	–	6.9	0.402	Ball
8	Cutter	89.6	82.9	2,040	–	–	6.9	0.420	Ball

6 botRafael Flores Jr.Walk9p

Rafael Flores Jr. walks. Ryan O'Hearn to 2nd.

Mound Visit

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	85.3	79.2	1,677	–	–	7.1	0.441	Ball
2	Changeup	78.3	71.8	1,571	–	–	6.8	0.483	Ball
3	Changeup	79.7	73.0	1,544	–	–	6.7	0.472	Ball
4	Sinker	92.7	85.3	2,084	–	–	6.7	0.405	Called Strike
5	Slider	85.0	78.6	2,003	–	–	6.8	0.441	Called Strike
6	Sinker	94.3	86.6	2,138	–	–	6.9	0.399	Foul
7	Changeup	80.1	73.8	1,597	–	–	6.7	0.469	Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.4	2,156	–	–	6.8	0.404	Foul
9	Sinker	94.5	86.9	2,134	–	–	6.9	0.398	Ball

6 botSpencer HorwitzSingle 67.8 mph5p

Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyler Tolbert. Ryan O'Hearn scores. Rafael Flores Jr. to 2nd.

67.8 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 196 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	Changeup	80.0	74.2	1,582	–	–	6.8	0.469		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	86.0	2,211	–	–	6.8	0.402		Foul
3	Changeup	82.2	76.5	1,644	–	–	6.7	0.456		Foul
4	Slider	83.5	77.5	1,236	–	–	6.6	0.448		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	88.0	2,016	–	–	6.8	0.394	67.8	In play, run(s)

6 botJake MangumStrikeout5p

Jake Mangum called out on strikes.

Pitching Substitution

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	87.9	80.9	2,316	–	–	6.7	0.428	Ball
2	Cutter	87.5	81.2	2,364	–	–	6.8	0.428	Ball
3	Sinker	91.0	83.1	2,316	–	–	6.6	0.415	Called Strike
4	Cutter	86.7	79.6	2,344	–	–	6.8	0.434	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.2	2,450	–	–	6.8	0.409	Called Strike

Top 7Kansas City Royals2 runs · 2 hits · 18 pitches

7 topNick LoftinPop Out 78.8 mph5p

Nick Loftin pops out to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

78.8 mph off the bat · 68° launch · 135 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	94.2	86.3	2,185	–	–	6.5	0.400		Ball
2	Sinker	93.6	85.9	2,162	–	–	6.5	0.402		Ball
3	Cutter	91.0	84.3	2,297	–	–	6.3	0.411		Foul
4	Curveball	82.6	76.0	2,611	–	–	6.1	0.455		Called Strike
5	Sweeper	83.2	76.7	2,350	–	–	6.4	0.452	78.8	In play, out(s)

7 topJohn RaveSingle 35.1 mph1p

John Rave singles on a soft bunt ground ball to third baseman Nick Gonzales.

35.1 mph off the bat · -48° launch · 5 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	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	84.9	2,161	–	–	6.5	0.405	35.1	In play, no out

7 topLuke MaileGroundout 53.2 mph6p

Luke Maile grounds out softly, pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to first baseman Spencer Horwitz. John Rave to 2nd.

53.2 mph off the bat · -72° launch · 1 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	Cutter	91.2	84.1	2,253	–	–	6.4	0.411		Ball
2	Cutter	91.5	84.4	2,295	–	–	6.4	0.411		Ball
3	Curveball	83.0	76.3	2,555	–	–	6.1	0.453		Called Strike
4	Sinker	93.0	85.9	2,107	–	–	6.5	0.403		Ball
5	Cutter	91.8	85.2	2,367	–	–	6.4	0.407		Foul
6	Sinker	94.4	85.9	2,173	–	–	6.5	0.400	53.2	In play, out(s)

7 topVinnie PasquantinoHome Run 99.3 mph4p

Vinnie Pasquantino homers (14) on a fly ball to right center field. John Rave scores.

Offensive Substitution

Mound Visit

99.3 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 390 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	94.7	86.6	2,114	–	–	6.4	0.397		Ball
2	Splitter	85.1	79.3	1,538	–	–	6.4	0.440		Ball In Dirt
3	Sinker	94.2	86.0	1,989	–	–	6.4	0.400		Foul
4	Splitter	86.2	79.1	1,709	–	–	6.3	0.438	99.3	In play, run(s)

7 topMaikel GarciaGroundout 95.1 mph2p

Maikel Garcia grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

95.1 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 18 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	Sinker	94.5	86.5	2,130	–	–	6.6	0.399		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.7	76.8	2,455	–	–	6.4	0.450	95.1	In play, out(s)

Bottom 7Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 33 pitches

7 botKonnor GriffinStrikeout7p

Konnor Griffin strikes out swinging.

Defensive Sub

Pitching Substitution

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	Changeup	85.0	78.3	1,236	–	–	6.1	0.443	Foul
2	Cutter	89.9	83.1	2,662	–	–	6.2	0.416	Foul
3	Changeup	82.4	75.9	1,315	–	–	6.0	0.457	Ball
4	Changeup	84.7	77.7	1,442	–	–	6.1	0.445	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.8	2,556	–	–	6.2	0.406	Ball
6	Cutter	87.0	80.5	2,658	–	–	6.3	0.430	Foul
7	Cutter	88.7	82.4	2,686	–	–	6.3	0.422	Swinging Strike

7 botBrandon LoweSingle 92.9 mph4p

Brandon Lowe singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia, deflected by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

92.9 mph off the bat · -29° launch · 3 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	Sweeper	83.4	77.1	2,980	–	–	6.2	0.451		Swinging Strike
2	Sinker	91.7	84.0	2,411	–	–	6.2	0.411		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.1	2,520	–	–	6.2	0.404		Ball
4	Sinker	92.2	84.9	2,414	–	–	6.3	0.407	92.9	In play, no out

7 botBryan ReynoldsWalk8p

Bryan Reynolds walks. Brandon Lowe to 2nd.

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	Sweeper	83.6	77.1	2,860	–	–	6.1	0.450	Swinging Strike
2	Cutter	89.0	82.1	2,688	–	–	6.3	0.422	Ball
3	Sinker	91.5	83.6	2,399	–	–	6.4	0.412	Ball
4	Cutter	88.6	81.5	2,803	–	–	6.3	0.424	Foul
5	Changeup	85.6	78.9	1,432	–	–	6.2	0.439	Foul
6	Sweeper	82.8	76.5	2,797	–	–	6.1	0.454	Foul
7	Cutter	86.4	79.9	2,738	–	–	6.2	0.433	Ball
8	Four-Seam Fastball	91.7	84.1	2,558	–	–	6.3	0.410	Ball

7 botOneil CruzGroundout 75.4 mph7p

Oneil Cruz grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez. Brandon Lowe to 3rd. Bryan Reynolds to 2nd.

75.4 mph off the bat · -35° launch · 4 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	Sinker	90.6	83.1	2,285	–	–	6.5	0.415		Ball
2	Sinker	90.5	82.8	2,322	–	–	6.3	0.416		Foul
3	Sinker	90.7	82.9	2,374	–	–	6.3	0.415		Ball
4	Sinker	91.1	83.6	2,282	–	–	6.4	0.413		Called Strike
5	Sinker	90.6	82.4	2,363	–	–	6.4	0.417		Foul
6	Sinker	90.9	83.5	2,278	–	–	6.5	0.414		Ball
7	Sinker	90.2	82.8	2,285	–	–	6.3	0.417	75.4	In play, out(s)

7 botNick GonzalesStrikeout7p

Nick Gonzales strikes out swinging.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

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	Sinker	92.4	84.0	2,435	–	–	6.3	0.409	Ball
2	Sinker	92.1	83.3	2,528	–	–	6.4	0.411	Ball
3	Sinker	92.2	83.8	2,484	–	–	6.5	0.410	Foul
4	Sinker	92.4	84.5	2,476	–	–	6.4	0.408	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	84.3	2,485	–	–	6.3	0.408	Foul
6	Sweeper	83.0	75.6	2,835	–	–	6.3	0.455	Ball
7	Sinker	91.9	84.3	2,524	–	–	6.4	0.410	Swinging Strike

Top 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

8 topBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 86.6 mph3p

Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, third baseman Nick Gonzales to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

86.6 mph off the bat · -28° launch · 5 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	Four-Seam Fastball	91.7	84.1	2,108	–	–	6.4	0.410		Foul
2	Sweeper	82.5	75.9	2,478	–	–	6.5	0.457		Ball
3	Curveball	82.1	75.6	2,637	–	–	6.3	0.459	86.6	In play, out(s)

8 topJac CaglianoneWalk6p

Jac Caglianone walks.

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	Splitter	83.8	77.4	1,376	–	–	6.5	0.448	Ball
2	Curveball	81.9	75.8	2,560	–	–	6.2	0.458	Called Strike
3	Splitter	84.2	78.2	1,641	–	–	6.4	0.446	Ball
4	Curveball	82.3	76.0	2,587	–	–	6.3	0.456	Foul
5	Sinker	92.7	85.0	2,222	–	–	6.6	0.406	Ball
6	Sinker	92.2	84.9	2,117	–	–	6.5	0.408	Ball

8 topSalvador PerezStrikeout7p

Salvador Perez 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	Cutter	90.4	84.1	2,299	–	–	6.4	0.413	Foul
2	Sweeper	82.3	75.8	2,325	–	–	6.5	0.458	Ball
3	Splitter	84.2	77.8	1,574	–	–	6.4	0.447	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	86.4	2,130	–	–	6.4	0.399	Ball
5	Curveball	83.4	77.2	2,740	–	–	6.2	0.450	Ball
6	Sinker	93.7	85.9	2,073	–	–	6.5	0.401	Foul
7	Cutter	91.8	84.7	2,312	–	–	6.4	0.408	Swinging Strike

8 topMichael MasseyGroundout 79.0 mph2p

Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

79 mph off the bat · -28° launch · 5 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	Sweeper	82.2	75.4	2,586	–	–	6.3	0.457		Ball
2	Sinker	93.8	86.2	2,106	–	–	6.5	0.401	79	In play, out(s)

Bottom 8Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 3 hits · 31 pitches

8 botRyan O'HearnSingle 103.6 mph7p

Ryan O'Hearn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Pitching Substitution

103.6 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 69 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	Slider	88.8	83.0	2,612	–	–	6.7	0.420		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.3	88.5	2,375	–	–	6.9	0.390		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.7	2,376	–	–	6.8	0.388		Swinging Strike
4	Slider	90.0	83.8	2,535	–	–	6.8	0.415		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	88.1	2,287	–	–	6.8	0.392		Foul
6	Curveball	79.5	73.4	2,508	–	–	7.0	0.473		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	89.2	2,067	–	–	7.0	0.388	103.6	In play, no out

8 botRafael Flores Jr.Home Run 110.2 mph4p

Rafael Flores Jr. homers (10) on a fly ball to left field. Ronny Simon scores.

Offensive Substitution

110.2 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 426 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	97.5	89.1	2,226	–	–	6.9	0.386		Ball
2	Slider	89.0	82.5	2,637	–	–	6.8	0.422		Swinging Strike (Blocked)
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.3	2,403	–	–	6.7	0.384		Ball
4	Slider	89.7	83.1	2,530	–	–	6.8	0.418	110.2	In play, run(s)

8 botSpencer HorwitzStrikeout4p

Luke Maile challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Spencer Horwitz called out on strikes.

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	Four-Seam Fastball	99.5	90.7	2,474	–	–	6.9	0.378	Ball
2	Sinker	97.5	88.9	2,326	–	–	7.0	0.387	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.5	89.9	2,459	–	–	6.9	0.382	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	100.0	91.7	2,271	–	–	6.9	0.376	Called Strike

8 botJake MangumGroundout 91.2 mph6p

Jake Mangum grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Nate Pearson.

91.2 mph off the bat · -51° launch · 2 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	80.7	73.9	2,615	–	–	6.9	0.467		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.1	89.8	2,324	–	–	7.0	0.383		Foul
3	Sinker	97.1	89.2	2,293	–	–	7.1	0.387		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.6	90.9	2,348	–	–	7.1	0.381		Foul
5	Slider	88.5	82.3	2,511	–	–	6.9	0.422		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	98.2	90.0	2,304	–	–	7.0	0.383	91.2	In play, out(s)

8 botKonnor GriffinDouble 101.1 mph4p

Konnor Griffin doubles (14) on a sharp line drive to left fielder John Rave.

101.1 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 315 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	89.1	81.9	2,513	–	–	6.8	0.421		Ball
2	Slider	89.7	82.5	2,609	–	–	6.8	0.419		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	90.1	2,418	–	–	7.0	0.382		Foul
4	Slider	90.6	83.4	2,659	–	–	6.8	0.415	101.1	In play, no out

8 botBrandon LoweGroundout 53.1 mph6p

Brandon Lowe grounds out softly, pitcher Anthony Gose to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Pitching Substitution

53.1 mph off the bat · -68° launch · 3 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	Slider	86.6	80.6	2,245	–	–	5.7	0.433		Swinging Strike
2	Slider	86.3	80.2	2,280	–	–	5.7	0.434		Called Strike
3	Slider	85.5	78.9	2,188	–	–	5.7	0.439		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.5	2,472	–	–	5.7	0.394		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.4	2,487	–	–	5.7	0.390		Foul
6	Slider	87.0	80.4	2,436	–	–	5.7	0.432	53.1	In play, out(s)

Top 9Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 11 pitches

9 topNick LoftinGroundout 101.1 mph1p

Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Defensive Switch

Pitching Substitution

Defensive Sub

101.1 mph off the bat · -12° launch · 15 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	95.9	87.9	2,338	–	–	6.9	0.392	101.1	In play, out(s)

9 topJohn RaveStrikeout5p

John Rave 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	Sinker	96.9	88.9	2,308	–	–	6.9	0.387	Ball
2	Sinker	96.3	88.2	2,431	–	–	6.9	0.390	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.4	2,420	–	–	6.8	0.389	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.5	88.8	2,442	–	–	7.1	0.387	Foul
5	Curveball	86.7	80.7	2,806	–	–	7.0	0.432	Swinging Strike

9 topLuke MaileDouble 95.0 mph1p

Luke Maile doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Jake Mangum. Luke Maile to 3rd. Luke Maile advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by right fielder Jake Mangum.

95 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 363 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	96.8	88.7	2,265	–	–	7.0	0.389	95	In play, no out

9 topIsaac CollinsFlyout 81.9 mph4p

Isaac Collins flies out to right fielder Jake Mangum.

Offensive Substitution

Mound Visit

81.9 mph off the bat · 44° launch · 274 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	97.2	89.2	2,163	–	–	6.9	0.386		Ball
2	Sinker	97.1	89.2	2,176	–	–	6.9	0.386		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	88.9	2,236	–	–	6.9	0.387		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	89.8	2,301	–	–	7.0	0.384	81.9	In play, out(s)

Umpires

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