Kansas City Royals 5 – 8 Pittsburgh Pirates

The three rarest things in this game

Konnor Griffin: 4 hits

Kansas City Royals @

Pittsburgh Pirates · 1 in 6

8-5: no other match between these clubs in the covered record

Kansas City Royals @

Pittsburgh Pirates

Also the least ordinary

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
25	final score 8–5		1 in 94 games

67–87Kansas City Royals · .435

77–77Pittsburgh Pirates · .500

–first pitch

PNC Parkvenue

38,705capacity

Line score

RHEKansas City Royals582Pittsburgh Pirates8150

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Kansas City Royals	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	8	2
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	0	2	2	1	0	3	0	-	8	15	0

Starting pitchers

Kansas City Royals

Randy Dobnak

3–5 · 3.51 ERA · 49 K in 74 IP

Career: 12–17 · 4.40 ERA · 134 K

Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes

10–11 · 3.82 ERA · 200 K in 174 IP

Career: 31–24 · 2.62 ERA · 586 K

Lineups

Kansas City Royalslineup

Carter Jensen.770

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..798

31B

Vinnie Pasquantino.722

43B

Maikel Garcia.696

52B

Michael Massey.756

6DH

Salvador Perez.644

7PH

Isaac Collins.657

8RF

Nick Loftin.695

9PH

Tyler Tolbert.765

Pittsburgh Pirateslineup

1SS

Konnor Griffin.718

22B

Brandon Lowe.819

3RF

Bryan Reynolds.793

4CF

Oneil Cruz.847

53B

Jared Triolo.618

6DH

Ryan O'Hearn.782

7LF

Billy Cook.443

81B

Spencer Horwitz.715

Henry Davis.585

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

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Randy Dobnak	3.0	7	4	3	1	74
Connor Thomas	1.1	2	1	0	2	19
Anthony Gose	1.0	2	0	0	2	22
Nate Pearson	1.0	3	3	2	2	28
Lucas Erceg	1.0	1	0	0	0	12

Pittsburgh Pirates batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Konnor Griffin	5	4		2
Oneil Cruz	5	3				1
Bryan Reynolds	5	2				1
Spencer Horwitz	3	2		2	1
Brandon Lowe	5	1	1	2		2
Nick Gonzales	3	1			1
Ronny Simon	4	1				1
Henry Davis	3	1		1	1	1
Ryan O'Hearn	3	0		1	2	1
Jared Triolo	1	0

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Paul Skenes	5.2	6	5	1	7	89
Yohan Ramírez	1.1	0	0	0	1	20
Gregory Soto	1.0	1	0	0	2	18
Brandon Eisert	0.2	1	0	1	1	14

Every inning

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

Top 1Kansas City Royals1 run · 1 hit · 12 pitches

1 topCarter JensenStrikeout4p

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	Four-Seam Fastball	97.0	88.9	2,378	–	–	6.6	0.388	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.1	2,340	–	–	6.6	0.391	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.7	2,236	–	–	6.7	0.389	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.7	88.4	2,312	–	–	6.5	0.390	Swinging Strike

1 topBobby Witt Jr.Lineout 98.7 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

98.7 mph off the bat · 17° launch · 319 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	Sinker	96.9	88.8	2,302	–	–	6.7	0.388		Foul
2	Slider	86.0	78.8	2,416	–	–	6.6	0.438	98.7	In play, out(s)

1 topVinnie PasquantinoHome Run 106.7 mph1p

Vinnie Pasquantino homers (13) on a fly ball to right field.

106.7 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 395 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	96.7	88.5	2,215	–	–	6.7	0.389	106.7	In play, run(s)

1 topMaikel GarciaPop Out 74.3 mph5p

Maikel Garcia pops out to catcher Henry Davis.

74.3 mph off the bat · 82° launch · 11 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	96.2	87.9	2,211	–	–	6.8	0.393		Ball
2	Slider	86.4	79.8	2,430	–	–	6.5	0.435		Called Strike
3	Slider	86.2	79.8	2,436	–	–	6.7	0.436		Ball
4	Sweeper	83.6	76.3	2,455	–	–	6.6	0.452		Called Strike
5	Sweeper	83.0	76.0	2,496	–	–	6.7	0.455	74.3	In play, out(s)

Bottom 1Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 3 hits · 14 pitches

1 botKonnor GriffinSingle 92.1 mph1p

Konnor Griffin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

92.1 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 110 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	91.0	83.1	2,022	–	–	5.4	0.414	92.1	In play, no out

1 botBrandon LoweGrounded Into DP 101.9 mph5p

Brandon Lowe grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Konnor Griffin out at 2nd. Brandon Lowe out at 1st.

101.9 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 12 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	Sweeper	81.2	74.3	2,134	–	–	5.3	0.465		Ball
2	Sinker	90.4	82.7	1,953	–	–	5.5	0.417		Ball
3	Sinker	90.7	82.9	1,944	–	–	5.5	0.416		Ball
4	Sinker	89.9	82.7	1,911	–	–	5.5	0.418		Called Strike
5	Sinker	88.6	81.4	1,828	–	–	5.5	0.425	101.9	In play, out(s)

1 botBryan ReynoldsDouble 99.5 mph3p

Bryan Reynolds doubles (38) on a ground ball to left fielder John Rave.

99.5 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 74 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	83.3	77.1	1,301	–	–	5.4	0.451		Ball
2	Changeup	84.0	77.8	1,285	–	–	5.3	0.446		Ball
3	Sinker	91.2	84.1	1,893	–	–	5.6	0.412	99.5	In play, no out

1 botOneil CruzSingle 51.7 mph5p

Oneil Cruz singles on a soft ground ball to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Bryan Reynolds out at home, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

51.7 mph off the bat · -60° launch · 3 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	Changeup	84.5	77.7	1,365	–	–	5.4	0.445		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.2	75.2	2,311	–	–	5.3	0.458		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.4	77.8	1,696	–	–	5.6	0.446		Called Strike
4	Sweeper	82.8	76.2	2,238	–	–	5.3	0.454		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	91.8	84.5	1,966	–	–	5.4	0.409	51.7	In play, out(s)

Top 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 15 pitches

2 topMichael MasseyLineout 64.3 mph8p

Michael Massey lines out to shortstop Konnor Griffin.

64.3 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 173 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	96.0	87.3	2,371	–	–	6.9	0.394		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.1	2,398	–	–	6.7	0.394		Foul
3	Changeup	88.2	80.7	1,727	–	–	6.6	0.427		Foul
4	Slider	86.8	80.3	2,246	–	–	6.6	0.433		Ball
5	Sweeper	84.4	77.2	2,299	–	–	6.6	0.447		Foul
6	Slider	87.2	79.6	2,424	–	–	6.7	0.434		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	97.8	89.9	2,214	–	–	6.7	0.384		Foul
8	Changeup	87.7	80.3	1,739	–	–	6.8	0.430	64.3	In play, out(s)

2 topSalvador PerezPop Out 81.0 mph2p

Salvador Perez pops out to shortstop Konnor Griffin.

81 mph off the bat · 73° launch · 93 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	84.7	77.3	2,349	–	–	6.8	0.446		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.5	75.7	2,506	–	–	6.7	0.454	81	In play, out(s)

2 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	Four-Seam Fastball	96.7	87.9	2,341	–	–	6.9	0.390	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	87.6	2,287	–	–	6.7	0.391	Foul
3	Slider	86.8	80.9	2,279	–	–	6.7	0.434	Ball
4	Changeup	88.2	81.4	1,567	–	–	6.8	0.426	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	88.9	2,218	–	–	6.6	0.386	Swinging Strike

Bottom 2Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 21 pitches

2 botNick GonzalesFlyout 89.8 mph2p

Nick Gonzales flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

89.8 mph off the bat · 26° launch · 322 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	80.4	73.2	2,347	–	–	5.2	0.471		Ball
2	Sinker	90.4	82.9	1,979	–	–	5.4	0.416	89.8	In play, out(s)

2 botRyan O'HearnWalk7p

Ryan O'Hearn 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	Sinker	90.6	83.3	2,014	–	–	5.3	0.415	Ball
2	Sweeper	81.6	74.2	2,417	–	–	5.2	0.464	Ball
3	Sinker	90.9	83.6	2,072	–	–	5.5	0.414	Foul
4	Changeup	84.2	77.7	1,423	–	–	5.3	0.446	Foul
5	Sweeper	82.7	76.5	2,281	–	–	5.4	0.454	Ball
6	Sinker	91.4	84.3	1,984	–	–	5.6	0.411	Foul
7	Changeup	84.8	78.8	1,194	–	–	5.5	0.443	Ball

2 botRonny SimonDouble 89.5 mph5p

Ronny Simon doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Ryan O'Hearn to 3rd.

89.5 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 177 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	Sinker	91.2	84.4	1,884	–	–	5.6	0.412		Ball In Dirt
2	Sinker	91.0	83.5	1,892	–	–	5.5	0.414		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.1	77.4	1,372	–	–	5.5	0.447		Called Strike
4	Changeup	84.2	78.1	1,450	–	–	5.4	0.447		Ball In Dirt
5	Sweeper	82.9	76.4	2,289	–	–	5.3	0.453	89.5	In play, no out

2 botSpencer HorwitzLineout 91.5 mph1p

Spencer Horwitz lines out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

91.5 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 122 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	92.9	85.3	2,023	–	–	5.4	0.404	91.5	In play, out(s)

2 botHenry DavisPop Out 82.9 mph6p

Henry Davis pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

82.9 mph off the bat · 58° launch · 187 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	Sweeper	83.4	76.9	2,298	–	–	5.4	0.452		Ball In Dirt
2	Sweeper	83.4	76.5	2,337	–	–	5.5	0.452		Called Strike
3	Changeup	85.0	78.6	1,744	–	–	5.3	0.441		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.7	2,064	–	–	5.4	0.402		Foul
5	Changeup	84.7	78.6	1,539	–	–	5.3	0.442		Ball
6	Sweeper	84.7	77.8	2,281	–	–	5.3	0.445	82.9	In play, out(s)

Top 3Kansas City Royals3 runs · 4 hits · 26 pitches

3 topNick LoftinStrikeout7p

Nick Loftin 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	83.9	77.2	2,235	–	–	6.6	0.448	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	82.1	75.4	2,256	–	–	6.5	0.459	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	87.5	2,082	–	–	6.6	0.393	Ball
4	Slider	85.9	80.3	2,323	–	–	6.6	0.436	Ball
5	Sweeper	83.0	75.9	2,309	–	–	6.6	0.454	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	88.7	2,228	–	–	6.6	0.388	Foul
7	Sweeper	84.1	77.6	2,370	–	–	6.6	0.447	Called Strike

3 topKyle IsbelSingle 100.6 mph4p

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

100.6 mph off the bat · -8° launch · 17 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	96.5	88.2	2,151	–	–	6.6	0.391		Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.7	2,180	–	–	6.7	0.392		Ball
3	Sweeper	84.3	77.7	2,205	–	–	6.5	0.446		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.9	88.1	2,209	–	–	6.7	0.390	100.6	In play, no out

3 topCarter JensenPop Out 92.6 mph7p

Carter Jensen pops out to third baseman Nick Gonzales in foul territory.

92.6 mph off the bat · 74° launch · 121 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	95.0	86.8	2,205	–	–	6.6	0.396		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	86.8	2,275	–	–	6.6	0.396		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.9	86.6	2,171	–	–	6.7	0.397		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.3	87.7	2,313	–	–	6.6	0.392		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	86.6	2,229	–	–	6.7	0.397		Foul
6	Slider	86.3	79.8	2,266	–	–	6.6	0.434		Ball
7	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	87.8	2,392	–	–	6.7	0.392	92.6	In play, out(s)

3 topBobby Witt Jr.Single 77.3 mph5p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.

77.3 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 222 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	Sweeper	83.5	76.9	2,508	–	–	6.7	0.450		Foul
2	Sweeper	83.6	75.9	2,335	–	–	6.7	0.452		Ball
3	Slider	85.4	78.9	2,524	–	–	6.7	0.440		Ball
4	Sweeper	84.5	76.5	2,425	–	–	6.6	0.449		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.1	2,217	–	–	6.8	0.395	77.3	In play, no out

3 topVinnie PasquantinoSingle 102.5 mph2p

Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Kyle Isbel scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

102.5 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 177 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	Slider	86.3	79.6	2,334	–	–	6.7	0.436		Foul
2	Slider	85.9	79.6	2,263	–	–	6.5	0.437	102.5	In play, run(s)

3 topMaikel GarciaDouble 90.0 mph1p

Maikel Garcia doubles (19) on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Vinnie Pasquantino scores. Maikel Garcia out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Ronny Simon to second baseman Brandon Lowe to third baseman Nick Gonzales.

Mound Visit

90 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 270 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	95.0	87.0	2,320	–	–	6.9	0.397	90	In play, run(s)

Bottom 3Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 2 hits · 19 pitches

3 botKonnor GriffinSingle 73.5 mph5p

Konnor Griffin singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nick Loftin.

73.5 mph off the bat · 9° launch · 102 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	Sweeper	81.5	75.2	2,289	–	–	5.2	0.460		Ball
2	Sweeper	81.1	74.7	2,360	–	–	5.2	0.463		Ball
3	Sinker	91.0	83.6	1,980	–	–	5.4	0.413		Foul
4	Sweeper	82.5	75.6	2,284	–	–	5.2	0.457		Called Strike
5	Changeup	84.1	76.5	1,096	–	–	5.4	0.450	73.5	In play, no out

3 botBrandon LoweHome Run 105.6 mph5p

Brandon Lowe homers (32) on a fly ball to center field. Konnor Griffin scores.

105.6 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 417 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	Sinker	90.8	83.6	1,939	–	–	5.6	0.414		Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.3	84.1	2,003	–	–	5.6	0.411		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.2	78.0	1,011	–	–	5.6	0.446		Ball
4	Changeup	84.8	78.3	1,168	–	–	5.6	0.443		Ball
5	Sinker	91.5	84.1	1,982	–	–	5.5	0.411	105.6	In play, run(s)

3 botBryan ReynoldsGroundout 81.0 mph3p

Bryan Reynolds grounds out, pitcher Randy Dobnak to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

81 mph off the bat · -55° launch · 3 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	Sweeper	83.0	75.6	2,314	–	–	5.2	0.455		Ball
2	Changeup	84.5	77.7	1,416	–	–	5.2	0.445		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.3	77.6	1,467	–	–	5.5	0.446	81	In play, out(s)

3 botOneil CruzStrikeout3p

Oneil Cruz 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	Sinker	91.5	83.8	1,910	–	–	5.3	0.412	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.2	76.3	2,350	–	–	5.4	0.453	Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	84.9	77.9	1,472	–	–	5.4	0.444	Swinging Strike

3 botNick GonzalesFlyout 92.1 mph3p

Nick Gonzales flies out to right fielder Nick Loftin.

92.1 mph off the bat · 47° launch · 281 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	92.3	84.6	1,960	–	–	5.4	0.408		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.6	76.7	2,318	–	–	5.4	0.452		Ball
3	Sweeper	83.9	76.7	2,386	–	–	5.4	0.450	92.1	In play, out(s)

Top 4Kansas City Royals1 run · 1 hit · 19 pitches

4 topMichael MasseyHome Run 99.1 mph3p

Michael Massey homers (13) on a fly ball to right field.

99.1 mph off the bat · 28° launch · 371 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	Splitter	91.8	84.9	1,624	–	–	6.7	0.408		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.3	88.2	2,301	–	–	6.8	0.392		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.8	86.6	2,291	–	–	6.7	0.398	99.1	In play, run(s)

4 topSalvador PerezStrikeout5p

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	Sweeper	84.6	77.2	2,259	–	–	6.6	0.447	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.4	2,237	–	–	6.6	0.393	Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	85.0	77.5	2,208	–	–	6.8	0.446	Ball
4	Sweeper	83.1	76.1	2,329	–	–	6.8	0.454	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	87.9	2,191	–	–	6.6	0.391	Swinging Strike

4 topJohn RaveWalk6p

John Rave 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	83.0	75.7	2,456	–	–	6.7	0.455	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	87.5	2,361	–	–	6.7	0.392	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	85.7	2,345	–	–	6.8	0.400	Ball
4	Sweeper	84.4	76.2	2,425	–	–	6.5	0.449	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.3	86.4	2,334	–	–	6.6	0.396	Ball
6	Sweeper	84.0	76.9	2,362	–	–	6.6	0.448	Ball

4 topNick LoftinForceout 97.3 mph2p

Nick Loftin grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Gonzales to second baseman Brandon Lowe. John Rave out at 2nd. Nick Loftin to 1st.

97.3 mph off the bat · -8° launch · 14 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	96.4	87.5	2,347	–	–	6.9	0.393		Called Strike
2	Slider	84.6	78.2	2,481	–	–	6.6	0.444	97.3	In play, out(s)

4 topKyle IsbelStrikeout3p

Kyle Isbel 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	Changeup	86.5	79.2	1,683	–	–	6.7	0.436	Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	86.9	79.5	1,713	–	–	6.7	0.434	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.5	86.9	2,304	–	–	6.6	0.396	Called Strike

Bottom 4Pittsburgh Pirates2 runs · 1 hit · 23 pitches

4 botRyan O'HearnHit By Pitch4p

Ryan O'Hearn hit by pitch.

ballstrikefoulhit 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	Result
1	Sinker	89.9	82.6	1,885	–	–	5.4	0.418	Called Strike
2	Changeup	83.8	77.2	1,320	–	–	5.6	0.449	Ball
3	Sinker	90.6	83.0	1,944	–	–	5.4	0.416	Foul
4	Sweeper	82.6	76.2	2,283	–	–	5.4	0.457	Hit By Pitch

4 botRonny SimonForceout 98.8 mph1p

Ronny Simon grounds into a force out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Ryan O'Hearn out at 2nd. Ronny Simon to 1st.

98.8 mph off the bat · -27° 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	Sinker	91.7	84.2	1,878	–	–	5.6	0.411	98.8	In play, out(s)

4 botSpencer HorwitzWalk7p

Spencer Horwitz walks.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Ronny Simon

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	83.8	77.4	928	–	–	5.6	0.450	Ball In Dirt
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.7	83.4	1,870	–	–	5.5	0.414	Ball
3	Sinker	90.9	84.0	1,968	–	–	5.5	0.413	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.7	1,974	–	–	5.4	0.408	Ball
5	Changeup	83.6	77.4	1,196	–	–	5.6	0.448	Called Strike
6	Changeup	84.6	78.4	1,018	–	–	5.6	0.443	Foul
7	Sinker	92.3	85.0	1,820	–	–	5.7	0.408	Ball

4 botHenry DavisDouble 99.9 mph4p

Henry Davis doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Ronny Simon scores. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd.

99.9 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 292 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	Sinker	92.1	84.9	1,839	–	–	5.8	0.408		Foul
2	Sweeper	83.7	76.7	2,259	–	–	5.4	0.451		Foul
3	Changeup	84.6	77.4	1,607	–	–	5.5	0.446		Foul
4	Sinker	92.5	85.1	1,800	–	–	5.6	0.407	99.9	In play, run(s)

4 botKonnor GriffinGroundout 89.6 mph4p

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

89.6 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 46 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	Sweeper	84.2	77.1	2,392	–	–	5.4	0.448		Foul
2	Sinker	92.7	85.1	1,899	–	–	5.6	0.406		Foul
3	Sweeper	84.0	77.1	2,382	–	–	5.4	0.448		Foul
4	Changeup	84.5	78.0	1,648	–	–	5.5	0.444	89.6	In play, run(s)

4 botBrandon LoweStrikeout3p

Brandon Lowe called out on strikes.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

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	Sinker	91.1	83.0	2,251	–	–	6.2	0.414	Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.6	83.9	2,354	–	–	6.2	0.411	Called Strike
3	Sinker	92.0	84.3	2,344	–	–	6.2	0.409	Called Strike

Top 5Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 9 pitches

5 topCarter JensenStrikeout4p

Carter Jensen 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	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	86.7	2,231	–	–	6.7	0.397	Swinging Strike
2	Slider	86.0	79.5	2,422	–	–	6.8	0.438	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	86.0	2,210	–	–	6.5	0.399	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.0	87.5	2,278	–	–	6.6	0.393	Foul Tip

5 topBobby Witt Jr.Flyout 91.5 mph4p

Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

91.5 mph off the bat · 45° launch · 280 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	96.2	88.1	2,225	–	–	6.7	0.391		Foul
2	Changeup	87.7	81.1	1,779	–	–	6.8	0.428		Ball
3	Sinker	95.5	87.7	2,236	–	–	6.7	0.393		Ball
4	Sweeper	84.6	76.9	2,450	–	–	6.8	0.447	91.5	In play, out(s)

5 topVinnie PasquantinoFlyout 83.8 mph1p

Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to first baseman Spencer Horwitz in foul territory.

83.8 mph off the bat · 59° launch · 196 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	Slider	85.7	79.0	2,423	–	–	6.8	0.438	83.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Pittsburgh Pirates1 run · 2 hits · 16 pitches

5 botBryan ReynoldsGroundout 49.5 mph1p

Bryan Reynolds grounds out softly, pitcher Connor Thomas to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

49.5 mph off the bat · -64° launch · 3 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	87.0	80.9	2,706	–	–	6.2	0.430	49.5	In play, out(s)

5 botOneil CruzDouble 98.6 mph3p

Oneil Cruz doubles (13) on a ground ball to left fielder John Rave.

98.6 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 103 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	Sweeper	82.9	77.0	2,821	–	–	5.9	0.452		Ball
2	Sinker	92.0	84.9	2,376	–	–	6.1	0.407		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	83.4	77.2	2,802	–	–	6.0	0.450	98.6	In play, no out

5 botNick GonzalesSingle 99.6 mph2p

Nick Gonzales singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Oneil Cruz to 3rd.

99.6 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 181 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	87.8	81.3	2,805	–	–	6.1	0.426		Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	84.9	78.0	1,416	–	–	6.2	0.444	99.6	In play, no out

5 botRyan O'HearnForceout 92.8 mph2p

Ryan O'Hearn grounds into a force out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to second baseman Michael Massey. Oneil Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales out at 2nd. Ryan O'Hearn to 1st.

92.8 mph off the bat · -11° launch · 12 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	91.5	83.7	2,268	–	–	6.1	0.411		Foul
2	Sinker	91.9	84.0	2,342	–	–	6.3	0.410	92.8	In play, run(s)

5 botRonny SimonStrikeout8p

Ronny Simon 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	Changeup	86.8	79.0	1,412	–	–	6.1	0.435	Called Strike
2	Changeup	86.4	79.8	1,363	–	–	6.1	0.434	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.9	2,552	–	–	6.1	0.403	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.9	2,457	–	–	6.2	0.406	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	85.4	2,434	–	–	6.2	0.405	Foul
6	Changeup	85.4	78.3	1,518	–	–	6.1	0.441	Ball
7	Cutter	88.5	81.1	2,753	–	–	6.2	0.425	Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	92.2	84.7	2,472	–	–	6.1	0.407	Swinging Strike

Top 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 8 pitches

6 topMaikel GarciaFlyout 88.8 mph3p

Maikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Ronny Simon.

88.8 mph off the bat · 27° launch · 310 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	94.8	86.7	2,264	–	–	6.8	0.399		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.9	75.8	2,226	–	–	6.6	0.457		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.0	2,184	–	–	6.8	0.395	88.8	In play, out(s)

6 topMichael MasseyGroundout 71.1 mph2p

Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

71.1 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 8 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	Sweeper	83.8	76.4	2,266	–	–	6.5	0.450		Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	87.8	80.3	1,843	–	–	6.7	0.430	71.1	In play, out(s)

6 topSalvador PerezStrikeout3p

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

strikeright-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	83.5	76.4	2,364	–	–	6.7	0.451	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.4	76.3	2,407	–	–	6.6	0.453	Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	82.8	76.0	2,414	–	–	6.7	0.456	Swinging Strike

Bottom 6Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 2 hits · 22 pitches

6 botSpencer HorwitzSingle 78.1 mph3p

Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin.

Pitching Substitution

78.1 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 228 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	94.1	86.3	2,388	–	–	5.6	0.399		Foul
2	Slider	86.5	80.2	2,380	–	–	5.5	0.433		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	86.7	2,459	–	–	5.6	0.398	78.1	In play, no out

6 botHenry DavisStrikeout5p

Henry Davis 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	85.5	78.9	2,344	–	–	5.5	0.439	Foul Bunt
2	Slider	85.3	78.7	2,329	–	–	5.7	0.441	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.6	2,395	–	–	5.7	0.393	Swinging Strike
4	Slider	85.3	78.9	2,401	–	–	5.7	0.441	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	88.2	2,462	–	–	5.5	0.390	Swinging Strike

6 botKonnor GriffinSingle 89.2 mph4p

Konnor Griffin singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.

89.2 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 231 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	84.9	78.4	2,300	–	–	5.6	0.443		Ball
2	Slider	84.4	77.8	2,276	–	–	5.5	0.445		Foul Bunt
3	Slider	83.1	76.7	2,319	–	–	5.5	0.452		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.1	2,444	–	–	5.5	0.386	89.2	In play, no out

6 botBrandon LoweGroundout 77.5 mph3p

Brandon Lowe grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd. Konnor Griffin to 2nd.

77.5 mph off the bat · -36° launch · 4 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	87.1	80.9	2,257	–	–	5.8	0.431		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	89.0	2,538	–	–	5.5	0.387		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.8	2,449	–	–	5.7	0.388	77.5	In play, out(s)

6 botBryan ReynoldsStrikeout7p

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	Slider	85.6	79.3	2,332	–	–	5.6	0.439	Ball In Dirt
2	Slider	85.3	79.3	2,389	–	–	5.7	0.440	Ball In Dirt
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	87.6	2,504	–	–	5.7	0.392	Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	87.8	2,482	–	–	5.8	0.391	Called Strike
5	Slider	85.9	79.1	2,343	–	–	5.5	0.438	Ball In Dirt
6	Slider	85.0	78.6	2,252	–	–	5.5	0.441	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	87.8	2,556	–	–	5.7	0.390	Swinging Strike

Top 7Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 18 pitches

7 topJohn RaveSingle 55.5 mph2p

John Rave singles on a pop up to third baseman Nick Gonzales.

Pitching Substitution

55.5 mph off the bat · 48° launch · 151 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	88.4	80.9	1,991	–	–	7.2	0.427		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.7	83.1	2,067	–	–	7.3	0.415	55.5	In play, no out

7 topNick LoftinWalk5p

Nick Loftin walks. John Rave 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	Changeup	83.0	76.4	1,257	–	–	7.3	0.453	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.0	81.3	2,114	–	–	7.4	0.425	Foul
3	Changeup	81.8	75.2	1,254	–	–	7.2	0.460	Ball
4	Slider	83.0	76.9	2,251	–	–	7.2	0.455	Ball In Dirt
5	Changeup	81.7	75.0	1,163	–	–	7.0	0.461	Ball

7 topKyle IsbelSac Bunt 23.1 mph1p

Kyle Isbel out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Brandon Eisert to second baseman Brandon Lowe. John Rave to 3rd. Nick Loftin to 2nd.

Mound Visit

23.1 mph off the bat · -26° launch · 6 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	89.4	82.2	1,993	–	–	7.2	0.421	23.1	In play, out(s)

7 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	90.4	83.0	1,959	–	–	7.2	0.416	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.7	82.4	2,094	–	–	7.2	0.420	Ball
3	Slider	82.5	76.2	2,312	–	–	7.2	0.456	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	89.1	82.2	1,933	–	–	7.3	0.422	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	89.5	82.4	1,938	–	–	7.3	0.421	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	90.2	83.2	2,065	–	–	7.3	0.417	Swinging Strike

7 topBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 70.5 mph4p

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

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

70.5 mph off the bat · -22° launch · 7 ft

strikefoulin 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	85.5	79.0	2,654	–	–	6.8	0.439		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	85.9	79.1	2,765	–	–	6.8	0.439		Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	85.6	78.8	2,796	–	–	6.7	0.440		Foul
4	Sweeper	85.3	78.5	2,709	–	–	6.8	0.442	70.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 7Pittsburgh Pirates3 runs · 3 hits · 28 pitches

7 botOneil CruzSingle 81.1 mph6p

Oneil Cruz singles on a ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.

Pitching Substitution

81.1 mph off the bat · -53° 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	Curveball	80.9	74.9	2,606	–	–	7.0	0.466		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.5	2,245	–	–	6.7	0.392		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.1	88.4	2,364	–	–	6.8	0.388		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	88.7	2,460	–	–	7.0	0.387		Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.9	88.4	2,423	–	–	7.1	0.389		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	88.4	2,242	–	–	6.9	0.389	81.1	In play, no out

7 botNick GonzalesHit By Pitch1p

Nick Gonzales hit by pitch. Oneil Cruz to 2nd.

hit by pitchright-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	96.9	88.7	2,229	–	–	6.6	0.388		Hit By Pitch

7 botRyan O'HearnStrikeout4p

Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.

Mound Visit

Wild Pitch

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	96.0	87.8	2,267	–	–	7.0	0.392	Called Strike
2	Curveball	80.4	73.8	2,646	–	–	6.9	0.469	Swinging Strike
3	Curveball	81.4	75.1	2,795	–	–	7.1	0.464	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.5	90.2	2,315	–	–	6.8	0.381	Swinging Strike

7 botRonny SimonPop Out 90.2 mph3p

Ronny Simon pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

90.2 mph off the bat · 67° launch · 136 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	Curveball	79.5	73.5	2,668	–	–	6.9	0.474		Ball In Dirt
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.2	2,418	–	–	6.8	0.392		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.1	2,433	–	–	7.0	0.393	90.2	In play, out(s)

7 botSpencer HorwitzSingle 91.4 mph2p

Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to left fielder John Rave. Oneil Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales scores.

91.4 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 187 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	98.3	90.1	2,086	–	–	6.9	0.382		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.8	2,273	–	–	6.9	0.379	91.4	In play, run(s)

7 botHenry DavisWalk5p

Henry Davis walks. Spencer Horwitz 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	Slider	90.4	84.2	2,538	–	–	6.7	0.413	Foul
2	Slider	90.2	84.0	2,561	–	–	6.7	0.415	Ball
3	Slider	87.6	81.2	2,517	–	–	6.8	0.427	Ball
4	Sinker	99.2	91.0	2,238	–	–	7.0	0.380	Ball In Dirt
5	Four-Seam Fastball	97.1	88.7	2,300	–	–	6.8	0.387	Ball

7 botKonnor GriffinSingle 107.6 mph4p

Konnor Griffin singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Spencer Horwitz scores. Henry Davis to 2nd.

Mound Visit

107.6 mph off the bat · 7° launch · 127 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	98.2	90.0	2,230	–	–	6.7	0.382		Ball
2	Sinker	97.1	88.8	2,239	–	–	7.0	0.388		Called Strike
3	Sinker	98.2	89.8	2,197	–	–	7.1	0.383		Ball
4	Slider	90.0	83.4	2,554	–	–	6.9	0.416	107.6	In play, run(s)

7 botBrandon LoweStrikeout3p

Brandon Lowe 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	Curveball	81.6	75.2	2,656	–	–	6.8	0.461	Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	99.3	90.6	2,379	–	–	7.0	0.379	Swinging Strike
3	Slider	89.7	82.7	2,666	–	–	6.9	0.419	Swinging Strike

Top 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 16 pitches

8 topVinnie PasquantinoGroundout 74.6 mph9p

Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, third baseman Jared Triolo to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

Defensive Switch

Defensive Sub

74.6 mph off the bat · -21° launch · 5 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	85.1	77.9	2,709	–	–	6.6	0.443		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	85.7	78.7	2,717	–	–	6.8	0.439		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	84.7	77.7	2,703	–	–	6.6	0.444		Ball
4	Sweeper	84.7	77.9	2,671	–	–	6.9	0.444		Foul
5	Sinker	96.7	88.8	2,208	–	–	6.8	0.389		Ball
6	Sweeper	84.5	77.5	2,652	–	–	6.7	0.445		Ball
7	Sweeper	84.1	76.8	2,620	–	–	6.8	0.448		Foul
8	Sweeper	84.7	78.1	2,655	–	–	6.9	0.444		Foul
9	Sinker	96.5	88.5	2,141	–	–	7.0	0.390	74.6	In play, out(s)

8 topMaikel GarciaStrikeout4p

Maikel Garcia 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	Sweeper	85.3	78.0	2,796	–	–	6.8	0.443	Ball
2	Sinker	97.5	89.1	2,315	–	–	6.7	0.387	Called Strike
3	Sweeper	85.4	77.8	2,871	–	–	6.8	0.444	Swinging Strike
4	Sweeper	85.8	78.5	2,812	–	–	6.7	0.440	Called Strike

8 topMichael MasseyGroundout 79.5 mph3p

Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Brandon Lowe to first baseman Spencer Horwitz.

79.5 mph off the bat · -26° launch · 5 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	Sweeper	85.7	78.5	2,911	–	–	6.9	0.440		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	85.8	78.7	2,862	–	–	6.7	0.439		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	85.8	79.0	2,915	–	–	6.7	0.438	79.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 8Pittsburgh Piratesscoreless · 1 hit · 12 pitches

8 botBryan ReynoldsDouble 98.4 mph3p

Bryan Reynolds doubles (39) on a ground ball to left fielder John Rave.

Pitching Substitution

98.4 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 27 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	98.9	90.5	1,954	–	–	6.5	0.380		Ball
2	Sinker	98.4	90.4	1,981	–	–	6.7	0.382		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.9	90.3	2,216	–	–	6.6	0.381	98.4	In play, no out

8 botOneil CruzField Error 88.1 mph4p

Oneil Cruz reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Bryan Reynolds to 3rd.

88.1 mph off the bat · 4° launch · 87 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	Changeup	92.5	85.1	1,822	–	–	6.7	0.407		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	99.3	90.5	2,309	–	–	6.6	0.380		Called Strike
3	Slider	85.8	79.1	2,236	–	–	6.3	0.438		Ball
4	Slider	86.0	79.6	2,329	–	–	6.4	0.437	88.1	In play, no out

8 botJared TrioloPop Out 66.0 mph3p

Jared Triolo pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.

66 mph off the bat · 70° launch · 93 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	99.6	91.4	2,026	–	–	6.6	0.378		Called Strike
2	Sinker	99.6	91.5	2,101	–	–	6.7	0.377		Swinging Strike
3	Slider	85.9	79.1	2,208	–	–	6.4	0.438	66	In play, out(s)

8 botRyan O'HearnGrounded Into DP 69.5 mph2p

Ryan O'Hearn grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Oneil Cruz out at 2nd. Ryan O'Hearn out at 1st.

69.5 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 50 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	Changeup	90.2	83.1	1,778	–	–	6.5	0.417		Swinging Strike
2	Cutter	95.7	88.2	2,229	–	–	6.6	0.392	69.5	In play, out(s)

Top 9Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 18 pitches

9 topSalvador PerezFlyout 100.0 mph6p

Salvador Perez flies out sharply to center fielder Oneil Cruz.

Pitching Substitution

100 mph off the bat · 39° launch · 348 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	94.4	86.6	2,251	–	–	6.4	0.398		Called Strike
2	Sinker	94.9	87.1	2,359	–	–	6.5	0.396		Ball
3	Slider	82.0	74.7	2,424	–	–	6.3	0.460		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	86.5	2,171	–	–	6.4	0.398		Foul
5	Slider	80.8	74.6	2,476	–	–	6.4	0.465		Foul
6	Slider	82.7	76.8	2,446	–	–	6.5	0.453	100	In play, out(s)

9 topIsaac CollinsStrikeout5p

Isaac Collins strikes out swinging.

Offensive 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	95.4	87.2	2,233	–	–	6.5	0.396	Called Strike
2	Sinker	93.7	85.7	2,186	–	–	6.4	0.403	Ball
3	Sinker	94.0	86.4	2,307	–	–	6.6	0.400	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	87.9	2,257	–	–	6.3	0.392	Ball
5	Sweeper	83.0	76.2	2,521	–	–	6.4	0.455	Swinging Strike

9 topNick LoftinDouble 76.5 mph1p

Nick Loftin doubles (26) on a fly ball to right fielder Bryan Reynolds.

76.5 mph off the bat · 55° 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	Sinker	96.2	87.8	2,426	–	–	6.4	0.392	76.5	In play, no out

9 topTyler TolbertStrikeout6p

Tyler Tolbert strikes out swinging.

Offensive 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	94.4	86.9	2,211	–	–	6.7	0.398	Called Strike
2	Slider	81.1	75.6	2,477	–	–	6.4	0.463	Ball In Dirt
3	Sinker	96.2	87.8	2,259	–	–	6.6	0.392	Foul
4	Slider	85.3	78.7	2,428	–	–	6.4	0.442	Ball
5	Slider	84.0	76.3	2,658	–	–	6.4	0.451	Foul
6	Slider	83.6	76.6	2,562	–	–	6.6	0.452	Swinging Strike

Umpires

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