Kansas City Royals 5 – 6 Pittsburgh Pirates

The three rarest things in this game

Nick Loftin: 4 hits

Kansas City Royals @

Pittsburgh Pirates · 1 in 6

Kansas City Royals 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 6

Kansas City Royals @

Pittsburgh Pirates · 1 in 3

6-5: two recorded meetings with this score, including this game

Kansas City Royals @

Pittsburgh Pirates

67–88Kansas City Royals · .432

78–77Pittsburgh Pirates · .503

–first pitch

PNC Parkvenue

38,705capacity

Line score

RHEKansas City Royals5131Pittsburgh Pirates691

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Kansas City Royals	0	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	5	13	1
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	-	6	9	1

Starting pitchers

Kansas City Royals

Noah Cameron

9–8 · 4.11 ERA · 158 K in 177 IP

Career: 18–15 · 3.62 ERA · 272 K

Pittsburgh Pirates

Bubba Chandler

8–10 · 4.50 ERA · 140 K in 154 IP

Career: 12–11 · 4.42 ERA · 171 K

Lineups

Kansas City Royalslineup

Carter Jensen.773

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..802

3PR

Tyler Tolbert.765

4PH

Salvador Perez.642

5PH

Maikel Garcia.693

63B

Nick Loftin.706

7RF

John Rave.764

8CF

Kyle Isbel.584

9LF

Isaac Collins.653

Pittsburgh Pirateslineup

1SS

Konnor Griffin.713

2DH

Oneil Cruz.852

3LF

Bryan Reynolds.788

43B

Jared Triolo.618

52B

Brandon Lowe.826

6CF

Billy Cook.443

71B

Ryan O'Hearn.773

Henry Davis.585

9RF

Jake Mangum.710

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
Nick Loftin	5	4		1
Bobby Witt Jr.	5	3
Jac Caglianone	3	2		1	2
Vinnie Pasquantino	4	2		1		1
Carter Jensen	5	1	1	1		3
John Rave	4	1				2
Michael Massey	4	0		1		1
Kyle Isbel	4	0				1
Isaac Collins	3	0			1	3
Salvador Perez	1	0				1
Maikel Garcia	1	0

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Noah Cameron	6.0	7	4	2	6	94
Nolan Hoffman	1.0	0	0	1	0	9
Steven Cruz	1.0	2	2	0	1	17

Pittsburgh Pirates batting

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

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Bubba Chandler	3.2	8	1	2	6	90
Brandon Eisert	1.0	1	2	0	0	8
Lake Bachar	1.0	0	0	0	2	17
Camilo Doval	1.0	4	2	0	2	26
Luke Weaver	1.0	0	0	0	1	13
Mason Montgomery	1.0	0	0	1	1	21

Every inning

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

Top 1Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

1 topCarter JensenStrikeout6p

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	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.0	2,533	–	–	6.6	0.390	Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	86.8	2,418	–	–	6.4	0.393	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	86.7	2,420	–	–	6.4	0.394	Ball
4	Slider	91.7	84.8	2,279	–	–	6.5	0.408	Swinging Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.1	89.5	2,362	–	–	6.4	0.384	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.5	2,438	–	–	6.5	0.384	Swinging Strike

1 topBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 104.3 mph1p

Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.

104.3 mph off the bat · -18° launch · 9 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	98.0	89.9	2,377	–	–	6.7	0.383	104.3	In play, out(s)

1 topJac CaglianoneFlyout 87.5 mph6p

Jac Caglianone flies out to center fielder Jake Mangum.

87.5 mph off the bat · 38° launch · 301 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	97.8	89.1	2,320	–	–	6.6	0.385		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.5	89.0	2,333	–	–	6.6	0.386		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.9	88.1	2,232	–	–	6.7	0.389		Ball
4	Slider	92.2	85.3	2,413	–	–	6.6	0.407		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.3	2,347	–	–	6.6	0.384		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	98.1	89.3	2,219	–	–	6.7	0.385	87.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 1Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 14 pitches

1 botKonnor GriffinGroundout 92.2 mph3p

Konnor Griffin grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

92.2 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 25 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	86.6	79.3	2,162	–	–	6.4	0.436		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.7	82.6	2,218	–	–	6.3	0.416		Swinging Strike
3	Curveball	80.2	74.1	2,393	–	–	6.3	0.469	92.2	In play, out(s)

1 botOneil CruzSingle 70.6 mph5p

Oneil Cruz singles on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.

70.6 mph off the bat · 43° launch · 204 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	90.8	83.4	2,208	–	–	6.2	0.414		Ball
2	Curveball	78.1	72.1	2,323	–	–	6.2	0.482		Called Strike
3	Slider	82.9	76.4	2,461	–	–	6.2	0.455		Ball
4	Curveball	77.7	71.6	2,311	–	–	6.0	0.486		Foul
5	Slider	86.8	79.3	2,438	–	–	6.3	0.435	70.6	In play, no out

1 botBryan ReynoldsFlyout 87.8 mph2p

Bryan Reynolds flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

87.8 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 341 ft

foulin 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	88.0	80.8	2,200	–	–	6.1	0.427		Foul
2	Curveball	81.1	75.5	2,312	–	–	6.3	0.462	87.8	In play, out(s)

1 botRafael Flores Jr.Flyout 93.0 mph4p

Rafael Flores Jr. flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Oneil Cruz

93 mph off the bat · 48° launch · 284 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	92.0	85.0	2,186	–	–	6.4	0.408		Called Strike
2	Changeup	80.9	74.9	1,514	–	–	6.1	0.464		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	84.5	2,269	–	–	6.1	0.409		Ball
4	Cutter	89.4	82.8	2,248	–	–	6.5	0.419	93	In play, out(s)

Top 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 2 hits · 15 pitches

2 topVinnie PasquantinoSingle 96.5 mph5p

Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Mangum.

96.5 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 261 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	95.8	87.5	2,396	–	–	6.5	0.394		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	88.9	2,323	–	–	6.5	0.387		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.6	2,464	–	–	6.6	0.383		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.4	88.6	2,371	–	–	6.5	0.388		Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.9	2,356	–	–	6.6	0.383	96.5	In play, no out

2 topMichael MasseyGrounded Into DP 84.0 mph4p

Michael Massey grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Lowe to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Michael Massey out at 1st.

84 mph off the bat · -20° launch · 6 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	Slider	90.6	82.8	2,192	–	–	6.6	0.416		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.5	86.9	2,277	–	–	6.4	0.395		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.0	2,384	–	–	6.6	0.387		Ball
4	Slider	92.1	85.3	2,359	–	–	6.5	0.407	84	In play, out(s)

2 topNick LoftinSingle 94.3 mph3p

Nick Loftin singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Mangum.

94.3 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 212 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	97.3	89.6	2,252	–	–	6.5	0.386		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.2	89.8	2,313	–	–	6.5	0.383		Ball
3	Sinker	97.1	88.8	2,323	–	–	6.5	0.387	94.3	In play, no out

2 topJohn RaveStrikeout3p

John Rave strikes out swinging.

strikeleft-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	97.2	88.4	2,404	–	–	6.7	0.388	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	87.7	2,398	–	–	6.5	0.392	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.0	2,338	–	–	6.4	0.380	Swinging Strike

Bottom 2Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 2 hits · 12 pitches

2 botBrandon LoweSingle 110.9 mph1p

Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.

110.9 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 361 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	87.8	81.3	2,229	–	–	6.2	0.427	110.9	In play, no out

2 botNick GonzalesGroundout 91.8 mph1p

Nick Gonzales grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Brandon Lowe to 2nd.

91.8 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	Cutter	88.4	81.6	2,252	–	–	6.3	0.425	91.8	In play, out(s)

2 botRyan O'HearnStrikeout6p

Ryan O'Hearn called out on strikes.

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	Sinker	90.8	83.5	2,287	–	–	6.5	0.415	Ball
2	Curveball	80.6	74.3	2,304	–	–	6.3	0.468	Called Strike
3	Slider	84.8	78.2	2,416	–	–	6.3	0.445	Swinging Strike
4	Slider	83.8	77.1	2,708	–	–	6.3	0.451	Ball In Dirt
5	Slider	84.4	78.8	2,459	–	–	6.3	0.445	Ball In Dirt
6	Sinker	91.2	84.1	2,104	–	–	6.4	0.411	Called Strike

2 botRonny SimonHome Run 104.7 mph2p

Ronny Simon homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Brandon Lowe scores.

104.7 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 393 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	Curveball	78.7	73.2	2,361	–	–	6.4	0.478		Swinging Strike (Blocked)
2	Changeup	80.5	74.0	1,343	–	–	6.1	0.468	104.7	In play, run(s)

2 botJake MangumFlyout 80.2 mph2p

Jake Mangum flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

80.2 mph off the bat · 41° launch · 260 ft

foulin 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	76.4	70.6	2,195	–	–	6.2	0.493		Foul Bunt
2	Cutter	89.1	81.8	2,246	–	–	6.3	0.422	80.2	In play, out(s)

Top 3Kansas City Royals1 run · 3 hits · 27 pitches

3 topKyle IsbelStrikeout5p

Kyle Isbel 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	Sinker	95.7	87.7	2,363	–	–	6.5	0.393	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	85.0	2,119	–	–	6.7	0.407	Ball
3	Sinker	95.9	88.3	2,202	–	–	6.5	0.391	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	89.3	2,355	–	–	6.3	0.385	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.5	89.9	2,345	–	–	6.5	0.383	Called Strike

3 topIsaac CollinsStrikeout4p

Isaac Collins 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	97.9	89.1	2,284	–	–	6.6	0.385	Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	87.7	2,269	–	–	6.5	0.392	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	88.8	2,334	–	–	6.4	0.386	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.6	2,271	–	–	6.5	0.379	Swinging Strike

3 topCarter JensenHome Run 99.9 mph4p

Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Carter Jensen homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field.

99.9 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 375 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	Slider	93.1	85.5	2,366	–	–	6.6	0.404		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	89.3	2,392	–	–	6.5	0.385		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	89.6	2,405	–	–	6.5	0.384		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	88.9	2,388	–	–	6.6	0.387	99.9	In play, run(s)

3 topBobby Witt Jr.Single 88.4 mph6p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Konnor Griffin.

88.4 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 17 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	92.7	85.3	2,326	–	–	6.5	0.405		Foul
2	Sinker	97.7	89.0	2,179	–	–	6.5	0.386		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	99.6	90.6	2,374	–	–	6.5	0.379		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.9	90.0	2,395	–	–	6.6	0.381		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.8	2,250	–	–	6.6	0.379		Ball
6	Slider	90.6	84.1	2,317	–	–	6.6	0.414	88.4	In play, no out

3 topJac CaglianoneSingle 96.1 mph2p

Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.

96.1 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 263 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	Four-Seam Fastball	99.5	90.3	2,397	–	–	6.7	0.380		Foul
2	Slider	92.3	85.3	2,288	–	–	6.6	0.406	96.1	In play, no out

3 topVinnie PasquantinoStrikeout6p

Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.

Mound Visit

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	84.2	77.4	2,448	–	–	6.5	0.446	Ball
2	Changeup	91.2	83.4	1,446	–	–	6.7	0.413	Ball
3	Changeup	90.6	82.9	1,477	–	–	6.7	0.416	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	100.1	92.2	2,351	–	–	6.7	0.375	Ball
5	Changeup	91.5	83.5	1,457	–	–	6.8	0.412	Called Strike
6	Four-Seam Fastball	100.3	91.2	2,351	–	–	6.6	0.376	Swinging Strike

Bottom 3Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 23 pitches

3 botKonnor GriffinFlyout 91.1 mph10p

Konnor Griffin flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

91.1 mph off the bat · 27° launch · 346 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	82.9	76.3	2,452	–	–	6.2	0.454		Ball
2	Changeup	80.0	73.4	1,662	–	–	6.3	0.471		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.4	84.1	2,187	–	–	6.2	0.410		Foul
4	Slider	85.3	79.0	2,469	–	–	6.4	0.441		Ball
5	Curveball	83.1	77.0	2,403	–	–	6.1	0.451		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.5	2,245	–	–	6.5	0.403		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	85.2	2,288	–	–	6.5	0.404		Foul
8	Cutter	89.7	81.9	2,386	–	–	6.3	0.420		Foul
9	Slider	86.7	79.5	2,533	–	–	6.3	0.434		Foul
10	Changeup	81.3	75.0	1,529	–	–	6.3	0.462	91.1	In play, out(s)

3 botOneil CruzSingle 95.3 mph2p

Oneil Cruz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

95.3 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 142 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	Sinker	92.8	85.4	2,243	–	–	6.3	0.404		Foul
2	Sinker	92.4	84.8	2,246	–	–	6.4	0.407	95.3	In play, no out

3 botBryan ReynoldsStrikeout5p

Bryan Reynolds 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	Curveball	80.0	74.4	2,226	–	–	6.3	0.469	Ball
2	Cutter	89.2	82.1	2,296	–	–	6.2	0.421	Foul
3	Cutter	89.8	82.8	2,285	–	–	6.3	0.418	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	86.0	2,304	–	–	6.1	0.402	Ball
5	Slider	86.3	80.9	2,438	–	–	6.2	0.432	Swinging Strike

3 botRafael Flores Jr.Walk5p

Rafael Flores Jr. walks. Oneil Cruz 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	Cutter	90.6	83.9	2,339	–	–	6.2	0.413	Ball
2	Cutter	89.4	82.4	2,221	–	–	6.2	0.420	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.5	2,318	–	–	6.3	0.405	Ball
4	Cutter	90.3	83.4	2,276	–	–	6.3	0.416	Ball
5	Cutter	89.5	82.0	2,344	–	–	6.4	0.421	Ball

3 botBrandon LoweGroundout 101.5 mph1p

Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

101.5 mph off the bat · -4° 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	Sinker	92.9	85.0	2,322	–	–	6.5	0.406	101.5	In play, out(s)

Top 4Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 2 hits · 23 pitches

4 topMichael MasseyLineout 91.8 mph9p

Michael Massey lines out to right fielder Ronny Simon.

91.8 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 284 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	94.4	85.4	2,364	–	–	6.4	0.400		Ball
2	Changeup	87.3	79.9	1,671	–	–	6.5	0.432		Ball
3	Sinker	94.3	86.1	2,260	–	–	6.5	0.400		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	86.2	2,244	–	–	6.4	0.398		Called Strike
5	Slider	92.2	85.2	2,264	–	–	6.4	0.406		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	88.5	2,236	–	–	6.7	0.387		Foul
7	Slider	93.6	86.4	2,432	–	–	6.5	0.401		Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	98.2	89.8	2,234	–	–	6.6	0.383		Foul
9	Four-Seam Fastball	97.6	88.8	2,345	–	–	6.6	0.387	91.8	In play, out(s)

4 topNick LoftinSingle 101.6 mph3p

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

101.6 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 161 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	86.3	79.6	2,267	–	–	6.5	0.435		Called Strike
2	Slider	88.1	80.3	2,051	–	–	6.4	0.428		Ball
3	Slider	91.1	84.3	2,457	–	–	6.5	0.411	101.6	In play, no out

4 topJohn RaveSingle 96.6 mph2p

John Rave singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Nick Loftin to 3rd.

96.6 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 210 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	95.4	87.2	2,150	–	–	6.6	0.394		Ball
2	Changeup	89.0	82.0	1,522	–	–	6.6	0.422	96.6	In play, no out

4 topKyle IsbelBunt Pop Out 36.4 mph3p

Kyle Isbel bunt pops out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn in foul territory.

36.4 mph off the bat · 60° launch · 69 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	98.0	89.4	2,479	–	–	6.7	0.385		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	86.9	2,307	–	–	6.6	0.395		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	87.6	2,328	–	–	6.7	0.391	36.4	In play, out(s)

4 topIsaac CollinsHit By Pitch2p

Isaac Collins hit by pitch. John Rave to 2nd.

strikehit by pitchleft-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	99.3	90.3	2,221	–	–	6.7	0.380		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	99.4	90.4	2,224	–	–	6.5	0.380		Hit By Pitch

4 topCarter JensenStrikeout4p

Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.

Mound Visit

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	Sinker	98.7	90.1	2,209	–	–	6.4	0.382	Called Strike
2	Sinker	98.9	90.2	2,210	–	–	6.4	0.382	Ball
3	Curveball	88.9	82.1	2,242	–	–	6.5	0.423	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	100.3	91.2	2,318	–	–	6.4	0.376	Swinging Strike

Bottom 4Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 2 hits · 21 pitches

4 botNick GonzalesDouble 85.2 mph2p

Nick Gonzales doubles (27) on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.

85.2 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 88 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	86.8	79.3	2,186	–	–	6.2	0.434		Ball
2	Changeup	79.7	73.2	1,521	–	–	6.2	0.473	85.2	In play, no out

4 botRyan O'HearnStrikeout4p

Ryan O'Hearn 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	84.2	77.2	2,383	–	–	6.1	0.448	Ball
2	Sinker	90.5	83.4	2,215	–	–	6.4	0.416	Called Strike
3	Changeup	81.7	75.5	1,562	–	–	6.1	0.459	Foul
4	Slider	86.5	79.8	2,486	–	–	6.4	0.436	Swinging Strike (Blocked)

4 botRonny SimonBunt Pop Out 36.1 mph1p

Ronny Simon bunt pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.

36.1 mph off the bat · 55° launch · 69 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	92.1	84.1	2,211	–	–	6.4	0.409	36.1	In play, out(s)

4 botJake MangumHome Run 102.2 mph3p

Jake Mangum homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. Nick Gonzales scores.

102.2 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 397 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	Changeup	81.6	74.9	1,525	–	–	6.3	0.462		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	84.7	2,227	–	–	6.3	0.406		Foul
3	Slider	85.6	78.5	2,480	–	–	6.2	0.441	102.2	In play, run(s)

4 botKonnor GriffinWalk7p

Konnor Griffin walks.

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	Curveball	78.3	72.3	2,316	–	–	6.0	0.479	Ball
2	Cutter	88.7	82.0	2,301	–	–	6.3	0.423	Called Strike
3	Cutter	89.1	82.5	2,311	–	–	6.2	0.421	Foul
4	Curveball	80.8	75.4	2,309	–	–	6.5	0.465	Ball
5	Curveball	82.3	75.7	2,144	–	–	6.2	0.457	Ball
6	Cutter	89.8	82.4	2,172	–	–	6.4	0.419	Foul
7	Changeup	82.2	76.0	1,541	–	–	6.3	0.458	Ball

4 botOneil CruzPickoff Caught Stealing 2B4p

With Oneil Cruz batting, Konnor Griffin picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B · Konnor Griffin

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	81.4	75.8	2,252	–	–	6.2	0.461	Ball In Dirt
2	Changeup	82.9	76.5	1,598	–	–	6.0	0.454	Called Strike
3	Slider	85.9	79.0	2,396	–	–	6.3	0.438	Foul
4	Curveball	84.3	78.4	2,313	–	–	6.4	0.445	Ball

Top 5Kansas City Royals2 runs · 2 hits · 20 pitches

5 topBobby Witt Jr.Single 54.5 mph4p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Nick Gonzales.

54.5 mph off the bat · -46° launch · 4 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	93.9	86.0	2,358	–	–	6.4	0.400		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.2	87.5	2,335	–	–	6.5	0.395		Called Strike
3	Curveball	85.2	77.5	2,225	–	–	6.4	0.443		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	89.6	2,355	–	–	6.4	0.384	54.5	In play, no out

5 topJac CaglianoneWalk8p

Jac Caglianone walks. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

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	Changeup	89.0	81.7	1,664	–	–	6.7	0.424	Ball In Dirt
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	86.6	2,218	–	–	6.3	0.395	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	87.9	2,208	–	–	6.3	0.390	Ball
4	Sinker	96.2	87.9	2,132	–	–	6.5	0.391	Called Strike
5	Changeup	87.7	80.8	1,381	–	–	6.5	0.428	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.2	2,273	–	–	6.5	0.384	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.1	2,258	–	–	6.4	0.384	Ball
8	Changeup	90.3	82.7	1,553	–	–	6.5	0.418	Ball

5 topVinnie PasquantinoGroundout 79.6 mph2p

Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

Stolen Base 3B

Stolen Base 3B · Bobby Witt Jr.

Stolen Base 2B · Jac Caglianone

79.6 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 82 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	Slider	82.8	76.4	2,171	–	–	6.9	0.456		Ball
2	Slider	82.3	76.5	2,050	–	–	7.1	0.456	79.6	In play, run(s)

5 topMichael MasseySac Bunt 46.7 mph1p

Michael Massey out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to pitcher Brandon Eisert. Jac Caglianone scores.

46.7 mph off the bat · -24° launch · 9 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	86.9	80.0	1,839	–	–	7.3	0.432	46.7	In play, run(s)

5 topNick LoftinSingle 96.8 mph3p

Nick Loftin singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.

96.8 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 183 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	81.8	75.2	2,102	–	–	7.2	0.461		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.4	82.1	2,116	–	–	7.2	0.422		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	88.2	80.9	2,038	–	–	7.4	0.427	96.8	In play, no out

5 topJohn RaveFlyout 87.0 mph2p

John Rave flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.

87 mph off the bat · 38° launch · 284 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	Four-Seam Fastball	87.9	80.4	1,938	–	–	7.1	0.429		Foul Tip
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.3	81.3	2,128	–	–	7.0	0.423	87	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 14 pitches

5 botOneil CruzStrikeout3p

Oneil Cruz called out on strikes.

strikeleft-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	78.9	72.9	2,391	–	–	6.1	0.477	Called Strike
2	Slider	81.6	75.5	2,418	–	–	6.2	0.460	Called Strike
3	Sinker	90.1	83.2	2,142	–	–	6.3	0.416	Called Strike

5 botBryan ReynoldsFlyout 101.3 mph5p

Bryan Reynolds flies out sharply to right fielder John Rave.

101.3 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 342 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	Changeup	80.6	74.2	1,615	–	–	6.2	0.466		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	85.1	2,336	–	–	6.3	0.405		Swinging Strike
3	Slider	86.1	80.0	2,570	–	–	6.3	0.435		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	85.8	2,178	–	–	6.3	0.401		Ball
5	Curveball	83.2	76.5	2,308	–	–	6.3	0.453	101.3	In play, out(s)

5 botRafael Flores Jr.Double 97.7 mph1p

Rafael Flores Jr. doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.

97.7 mph off the bat · 14° launch · 207 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	92.9	84.8	2,261	–	–	6.3	0.406	97.7	In play, no out

5 botBrandon LoweStrikeout5p

Brandon Lowe 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	91.7	83.2	2,158	–	–	6.5	0.413	Called Strike
2	Slider	85.5	78.1	2,340	–	–	6.4	0.442	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.9	2,236	–	–	6.3	0.406	Ball
4	Slider	85.0	78.0	2,353	–	–	6.3	0.443	Foul
5	Cutter	87.8	81.7	2,444	–	–	6.5	0.426	Swinging Strike

Top 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 17 pitches

6 topKyle IsbelFlyout 90.2 mph5p

Kyle Isbel flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.

Pitching Substitution

90.2 mph off the bat · 49° launch · 270 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	88.0	81.7	2,943	–	–	5.7	0.425		Called Strike
2	Curveball	85.9	80.3	2,896	–	–	5.8	0.437		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	86.1	2,716	–	–	6.0	0.398		Foul
4	Curveball	88.1	82.1	2,985	–	–	5.8	0.426		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.8	86.1	2,703	–	–	6.0	0.399	90.2	In play, out(s)

6 topIsaac CollinsStrikeout7p

Isaac Collins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Isaac Collins 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	94.7	86.7	2,690	–	–	5.9	0.397	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	86.8	2,719	–	–	5.9	0.398	Foul
3	Curveball	87.2	80.8	2,935	–	–	5.8	0.431	Called Strike
4	Curveball	88.2	82.3	3,065	–	–	5.8	0.426	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	86.4	2,782	–	–	6.0	0.398	Ball
6	Curveball	87.6	81.1	3,025	–	–	5.7	0.428	Foul
7	Sweeper	88.2	81.8	3,010	–	–	6.0	0.424	Called Strike

6 topCarter JensenStrikeout5p

Carter Jensen 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	Curveball	87.7	81.7	2,990	–	–	5.7	0.427	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	89.2	82.6	3,133	–	–	5.7	0.421	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	86.6	2,736	–	–	6.0	0.399	Ball
4	Sweeper	87.6	80.9	3,085	–	–	5.8	0.429	Called Strike
5	Curveball	87.5	81.7	3,042	–	–	5.7	0.429	Swinging Strike (Blocked)

Bottom 6Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 0 hits · 10 pitches

6 botNick GonzalesStrikeout7p

Nick Gonzales 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	Cutter	88.5	81.8	2,265	–	–	6.1	0.423	Ball
2	Cutter	88.9	82.2	2,307	–	–	6.2	0.422	Foul
3	Curveball	79.3	73.3	2,369	–	–	6.1	0.473	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.9	2,267	–	–	6.4	0.408	Ball
5	Cutter	89.9	83.0	2,331	–	–	6.4	0.418	Foul
6	Sinker	90.4	83.4	2,115	–	–	6.4	0.414	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	85.0	2,107	–	–	6.3	0.406	Called Strike

6 botRyan O'HearnGroundout 88.8 mph2p

Ryan O'Hearn grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

88.8 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 106 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	91.7	84.3	2,131	–	–	6.3	0.410		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	84.7	2,260	–	–	6.2	0.406	88.8	In play, out(s)

6 botRonny SimonFlyout 76.9 mph1p

Ronny Simon flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

76.9 mph off the bat · 42° launch · 252 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	78.2	72.5	2,275	–	–	6.3	0.481	76.9	In play, out(s)

Top 7Kansas City Royals2 runs · 4 hits · 26 pitches

7 topBobby Witt Jr.Single 107.5 mph1p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to pitcher Camilo Doval. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Camilo Doval.

Pitching Substitution

107.5 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 82 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	96.5	89.2	2,450	–	–	6.0	0.388	107.5	In play, no out

7 topJac CaglianoneSingle 79.0 mph5p

Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

79 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 232 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	97.5	89.1	2,615	–	–	6.1	0.387		Foul
2	Slider	88.8	82.4	2,669	–	–	6.0	0.422		Ball
3	Sinker	98.9	90.7	2,650	–	–	5.8	0.380		Swinging Strike
4	Slider	89.8	82.6	2,778	–	–	6.0	0.419		Foul
5	Cutter	98.5	91.0	2,726	–	–	5.9	0.380	79	In play, run(s)

7 topVinnie PasquantinoSingle 98.8 mph6p

Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.

98.8 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 55 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	Sinker	97.6	89.9	2,449	–	–	5.9	0.384		Ball
2	Sinker	95.7	88.4	2,441	–	–	6.0	0.391		Ball
3	Sinker	96.6	88.7	2,616	–	–	5.9	0.389		Foul
4	Slider	89.1	82.3	2,714	–	–	5.9	0.422		Ball
5	Sinker	96.9	88.6	2,567	–	–	6.0	0.389		Foul
6	Slider	89.3	81.8	2,748	–	–	6.1	0.422	98.8	In play, no out

7 topMichael MasseyStrikeout6p

Michael Massey strikes out swinging.

Wild Pitch

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	98.3	90.7	2,652	–	–	6.0	0.382	Ball
2	Sinker	98.8	90.7	2,636	–	–	5.9	0.380	Foul
3	Slider	89.9	82.2	2,706	–	–	6.1	0.420	Swinging Strike
4	Slider	89.6	82.2	2,837	–	–	6.1	0.421	Ball
5	Slider	90.3	83.5	2,688	–	–	6.3	0.416	Foul
6	Sinker	98.6	90.6	2,571	–	–	6.2	0.381	Swinging Strike

7 topNick LoftinSingle 99.9 mph1p

Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Mangum. Jac Caglianone scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.

99.9 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 121 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	98.8	89.9	2,643	–	–	6.3	0.382	99.9	In play, run(s)

7 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	Cutter	98.4	90.3	2,611	–	–	5.9	0.382	Foul
2	Slider	89.9	83.6	2,698	–	–	6.0	0.417	Ball
3	Sinker	99.2	92.0	2,584	–	–	6.0	0.377	Foul
4	Cutter	97.5	89.9	2,635	–	–	5.8	0.384	Ball
5	Slider	90.5	82.7	2,699	–	–	6.0	0.417	Swinging Strike

7 topKyle IsbelLineout 81.7 mph2p

Kyle Isbel lines out to second baseman Brandon Lowe.

81.7 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 152 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	Slider	90.7	83.4	2,759	–	–	6.1	0.416		Ball In Dirt
2	Sinker	97.1	89.3	2,473	–	–	6.0	0.386	81.7	In play, out(s)

Bottom 7Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 0 hits · 9 pitches

7 botJake MangumLineout 102.1 mph2p

Jake Mangum lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Pitching Substitution

102.1 mph off the bat · 17° launch · 354 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	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.1	2,497	–	–	6.6	0.409		Called Strike
2	Changeup	84.8	78.0	1,984	–	–	6.6	0.443	102.1	In play, out(s)

7 botKonnor GriffinGroundout 78.9 mph2p

Konnor Griffin grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Nolan Hoffman.

78.9 mph off the bat · -63° launch · 1 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	91.9	83.8	2,156	–	–	6.6	0.410		Called Strike
2	Sinker	92.2	83.9	2,109	–	–	6.6	0.409	78.9	In play, out(s)

7 botOneil CruzHit By Pitch2p

Oneil Cruz hit by pitch.

ballhit by pitchleft-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	77.3	70.7	2,355	–	–	6.6	0.489		Ball
2	Cutter	87.5	80.2	2,353	–	–	6.6	0.431		Hit By Pitch

7 botBryan ReynoldsForceout 71.6 mph3p

Bryan Reynolds grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Oneil Cruz out at 2nd.

71.6 mph off the bat · -3° launch · 25 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	92.1	83.9	2,395	–	–	6.7	0.409		Called Strike
2	Changeup	84.2	77.5	1,662	–	–	6.6	0.447		Ball
3	Changeup	85.5	77.8	1,631	–	–	6.7	0.442	71.6	In play, out(s)

Top 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

8 topIsaac CollinsStrikeout5p

Isaac Collins 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	Four-Seam Fastball	93.7	85.5	2,415	–	–	6.1	0.402	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	86.3	2,388	–	–	6.2	0.400	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.9	85.4	2,333	–	–	6.2	0.402	Ball
4	Cutter	89.8	83.1	2,452	–	–	6.0	0.417	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	86.8	2,417	–	–	6.2	0.396	Swinging Strike

8 topCarter JensenPop Out 55.0 mph7p

Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop Konnor Griffin.

55 mph off the bat · 42° launch · 167 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	94.6	86.3	2,357	–	–	6.2	0.398		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	86.4	2,378	–	–	6.2	0.397		Called Strike
3	Changeup	87.9	81.6	2,075	–	–	6.3	0.426		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.2	86.8	2,486	–	–	6.1	0.396		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	86.9	2,406	–	–	6.1	0.397		Foul
6	Changeup	88.4	81.9	1,737	–	–	6.3	0.424		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	86.7	2,431	–	–	6.2	0.397	55	In play, out(s)

8 topBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 78.6 mph1p

Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.

78.6 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 12 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	Cutter	91.5	85.0	2,489	–	–	6.2	0.409	78.6	In play, out(s)

Bottom 8Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 2 hits · 17 pitches

8 botRafael Flores Jr.Single 91.1 mph3p

Rafael Flores Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Pitching Substitution

91.1 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 30 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	Four-Seam Fastball	98.8	89.9	2,186	–	–	6.3	0.382		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.7	89.5	2,214	–	–	6.4	0.383		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	99.0	89.7	2,270	–	–	6.0	0.382	91.1	In play, no out

8 botBrandon LoweHome Run 103.7 mph3p

Brandon Lowe homers (33) on a fly ball to right center field. Jared Triolo scores.

Offensive Substitution

103.7 mph off the bat · 30° launch · 401 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	94.7	87.1	2,051	–	–	6.4	0.396		Ball
2	Cutter	94.5	87.0	2,093	–	–	6.3	0.397		Swinging Strike
3	Cutter	93.8	86.5	2,059	–	–	6.4	0.400	103.7	In play, run(s)

8 botNick GonzalesGroundout 83.4 mph4p

Nick Gonzales grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

83.4 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 113 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	99.3	90.6	2,164	–	–	6.5	0.381		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.2	2,218	–	–	6.4	0.382		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.6	89.8	2,142	–	–	6.5	0.383		Swinging Strike
4	Slider	90.9	84.1	2,083	–	–	6.6	0.413	83.4	In play, out(s)

8 botRyan O'HearnPop Out 62.8 mph2p

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

62.8 mph off the bat · 63° launch · 125 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	98.8	90.4	2,240	–	–	6.2	0.381		Ball
2	Cutter	93.7	86.8	2,036	–	–	6.4	0.400	62.8	In play, out(s)

8 botRonny SimonStrikeout5p

Ronny Simon 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	Four-Seam Fastball	98.6	89.7	2,150	–	–	6.3	0.383	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.2	89.4	2,150	–	–	6.3	0.384	Ball
3	Cutter	94.8	86.7	2,086	–	–	6.3	0.398	Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.5	2,125	–	–	6.4	0.384	Swinging Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	99.2	90.2	2,146	–	–	6.3	0.380	Swinging Strike

Top 9Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 21 pitches

9 topJac CaglianoneWalk7p

Henry Davis challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Jac Caglianone walks.

Defensive Switch

Defensive Sub

Defensive Switch

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	Slider	88.7	81.0	2,672	–	–	6.9	0.426	Swinging Strike
2	Slider	89.4	81.4	2,729	–	–	6.9	0.423	Swinging Strike
3	Slider	89.6	82.1	2,810	–	–	6.8	0.422	Ball
4	Slider	88.5	81.7	2,627	–	–	7.0	0.425	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	99.2	90.7	2,163	–	–	6.8	0.379	Ball
6	Sinker	98.6	90.7	2,162	–	–	6.9	0.380	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	88.5	2,125	–	–	6.9	0.387	Ball

9 topSalvador PerezStrikeout5p

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

Offensive Substitution

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Tyler Tolbert

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	98.2	89.4	1,987	–	–	6.9	0.384	Foul
2	Sinker	97.1	89.1	2,172	–	–	6.7	0.387	Swinging Strike
3	Sinker	98.9	90.5	2,261	–	–	6.6	0.380	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.4	88.8	2,196	–	–	6.8	0.386	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.4	89.9	2,324	–	–	6.8	0.382	Swinging Strike

9 topMaikel GarciaFlyout 68.8 mph5p

Maikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Jake Mangum.

Offensive Substitution

Mound Visit

68.8 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 216 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	97.5	89.2	2,270	–	–	6.9	0.386		Called Strike
2	Sinker	97.6	90.2	2,292	–	–	6.7	0.384		Ball
3	Sinker	98.9	90.7	2,360	–	–	6.9	0.380		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.5	89.8	2,384	–	–	6.7	0.382		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	99.4	90.9	2,299	–	–	6.9	0.379	68.8	In play, out(s)

9 topNick LoftinPop Out 48.2 mph4p

Nick Loftin pops out softly to catcher Henry Davis in foul territory.

48.2 mph off the bat · 75° launch · 61 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	99.0	89.7	2,283	–	–	6.8	0.382		Called Strike
2	Sinker	98.9	89.7	2,172	–	–	6.8	0.382		Called Strike
3	Curveball	85.8	79.1	2,770	–	–	6.7	0.439		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	100.2	91.0	2,368	–	–	6.8	0.376	48.2	In play, out(s)

Umpires

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