Athletics 2 – 6 Kansas City Royals

The three rarest things in this game

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
19	final score 6–2		1 in 44 games
6	4 walks allowed	Randy Dobnak	1 in 13 pitcher-games
5	6 total bases	Bobby Witt Jr.	1 in 43 player-games

49–79Athletics · .383

55–74Kansas City Royals · .426

–first pitch

Kauffman Stadiumvenue

38,179capacity

Line score

RHEAthletics281Kansas City Royals6130

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

Starting pitchers

Athletics

Gage Jump

6–11 · 5.47 ERA · 108 K in 99 IP

Career: 6–11 · 5.47 ERA · 108 K

Kansas City Royals

Randy Dobnak

3–5 · 3.51 ERA · 49 K in 74 IP

Career: 12–17 · 4.40 ERA · 134 K

Lineups

Athleticslineup

1CF

Henry Bolte.706

21B

Jeff McNeil.670

3LF

Zack Gelof.811

4DH

Lawrence Butler.667

53B

Max Muncy.668

6RF

Carlos Cortes.743

Brian Serven.661

82B

Donovan Walton.805

9SS

Darell Hernaiz.600

Kansas City Royalslineup

13B

Nick Loftin.697

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..829

3RF

John Rave.657

41B

Salvador Perez.633

5DH

Vinnie Pasquantino.696

6LF

Isaac Collins.674

7CF

Tyler Tolbert.813

82B

Michael Massey.758

Luke Maile.591

Head to head

284–346Kansas City Royals all-time

630meetings

1969first met

2,634–2,952runs

Recent meetings

2026-08-202–6Kansas City Royals won

2026-08-197–9Kansas City Royals won

2026-08-183–4Kansas City Royals won

2026-08-175–9Kansas City Royals won

2026-04-306–3Athletics won

2026-04-295–2Athletics won

2026-04-281–4Kansas City Royals won

2024-06-202–3Kansas City Royals won

Box score

Athletics batting

Batter	AB	H	RBI	BB	K
Lawrence Butler	3	2		1
Carlos Cortes	3	2		1
Henry Bolte	5	1			2
Brian Serven	5	1	1		2
Donovan Walton	3	1	1	1
Darell Hernaiz	3	1		1
Jeff McNeil	5	0
Zack Gelof	4	0		1	1
Max Muncy	2	0		2	1

Athletics pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Gage Jump	4.0	8	5	3	3	86
Taylor Rashi	2.0	3	1	2	1	43
Scott Blewett	1.1	2	0	0	2	26

Kansas City Royals batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Bobby Witt Jr.	4	3	1	1	1
Salvador Perez	5	3		1
Michael Massey	4	3		1
Nick Loftin	4	1		1	1	1
Maikel Garcia	1	1
Vinnie Pasquantino	3	1			1
Isaac Collins	3	1		2	1	1
Tyler Tolbert	3	0			1
Luke Maile	4	0				2
John Rave	4	0				2

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Randy Dobnak	3.1	6	0	4	4	96
Connor Thomas	1.2	1	1	0	2	20
Craig Kimbrel	1.0	0	0	0	0	12
John Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	0	13
Nate Pearson	1.0	0	0	0	0	6
Carlos Duran	0.1	1	1	3	0	23

Every inning

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

Top 1Athleticsscoreless · 2 hits · 22 pitches

1 topHenry BolteSingle 108.4 mph5p

Henry Bolte singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.

108.4 mph off the bat · -15° launch · 6 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	90.4	83.7	2,075	–	–	5.6	0.415		Ball
2	Sinker	90.6	83.7	2,186	–	–	5.5	0.414		Foul
3	Sinker	90.5	83.5	2,005	–	–	5.5	0.415		Foul Tip
4	Changeup	84.5	78.5	1,532	–	–	5.6	0.445		Ball
5	Sinker	91.9	85.1	1,974	–	–	5.6	0.408	108.4	In play, no out

1 topJeff McNeilGrounded Into DP 89.2 mph4p

Jeff McNeil grounds into a double play, first baseman Salvador Perez to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez. Henry Bolte out at 2nd. Jeff McNeil out at 1st.

89.2 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 75 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	91.3	84.3	2,022	–	–	5.7	0.410		Ball
2	Sinker	90.8	83.5	1,948	–	–	5.7	0.414		Foul
3	Sweeper	83.0	77.0	2,329	–	–	5.5	0.453		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.1	84.7	1,931	–	–	5.6	0.408	89.2	In play, out(s)

1 topZack GelofWalk5p

Zack Gelof walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	91.3	84.2	1,924	–	–	5.7	0.412	Called Strike
2	Sweeper	83.2	77.4	2,540	–	–	5.4	0.450	Ball
3	Slider	83.5	77.6	2,239	–	–	5.4	0.450	Ball
4	Changeup	85.0	78.0	1,501	–	–	5.8	0.445	Ball
5	Sinker	91.1	84.4	1,933	–	–	5.6	0.411	Ball

1 topLawrence ButlerSingle 64.7 mph2p

Lawrence Butler singles on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Zack Gelof to 2nd.

64.7 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 203 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	91.8	83.4	1,934	–	–	5.9	0.413		Ball
2	Changeup	85.1	77.2	1,564	–	–	5.6	0.446	64.7	In play, no out

1 topMax MuncyStrikeout6p

Max Muncy strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	82.6	76.1	2,384	–	–	5.7	0.455	Swinging Strike
2	Slider	83.2	76.5	2,094	–	–	5.6	0.453	Ball
3	Sinker	91.5	84.1	1,824	–	–	5.6	0.411	Ball
4	Sweeper	82.5	76.1	2,439	–	–	5.5	0.455	Called Strike
5	Sweeper	82.7	76.6	2,405	–	–	5.6	0.455	Ball
6	Sinker	91.8	84.8	1,904	–	–	5.6	0.409	Swinging Strike

Bottom 1Kansas City Royals1 run · 2 hits · 14 pitches

1 botNick LoftinFlyout 100.2 mph3p

Nick Loftin flies out sharply to center fielder Henry Bolte.

100.2 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 388 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	94.8	87.3	2,377	–	–	6.5	0.396		Called Strike
2	Changeup	87.2	80.9	1,101	–	–	6.3	0.429		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.0	89.3	2,355	–	–	6.4	0.387	100.2	In play, out(s)

1 botBobby Witt Jr.Home Run 104.3 mph6p

Bobby Witt Jr. homers (16) on a fly ball to left center field.

104.3 mph off the bat · 31° launch · 402 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	96.8	88.9	2,330	–	–	6.6	0.389		Ball
2	Slider	86.6	80.0	2,280	–	–	6.3	0.434		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.5	2,246	–	–	6.5	0.404		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.8	86.4	2,214	–	–	6.5	0.398		Called Strike
5	Slider	85.0	78.8	2,301	–	–	6.2	0.440		Called Strike
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	85.9	2,171	–	–	6.6	0.400	104.3	In play, run(s)

1 botMaikel GarciaDouble 73.5 mph2p

Maikel Garcia doubles (18) on a line drive to left fielder Zack Gelof.

73.5 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 240 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	86.1	2,330	–	–	6.4	0.400		Ball
2	Slider	85.5	79.4	2,470	–	–	6.4	0.438	73.5	In play, no out

1 botSalvador PerezField Error 81.8 mph1p

Salvador Perez reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Darell Hernaiz. Maikel Garcia out at home, shortstop Darell Hernaiz to third baseman Max Muncy.

81.8 mph off the bat · -2° launch · 30 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	94.0	85.8	2,262	–	–	6.3	0.401	81.8	In play, out(s)

1 botVinnie PasquantinoPop Out 76.2 mph2p

Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Darell Hernaiz.

76.2 mph off the bat · 54° launch · 189 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	94.8	87.0	2,303	–	–	6.3	0.397		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.9	2,405	–	–	6.5	0.393	76.2	In play, out(s)

Top 2Athleticsscoreless · 2 hits · 26 pitches

2 topCarlos CortesSingle 82.9 mph5p

Carlos Cortes singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.

Defensive Switch

Defensive Sub

82.9 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 220 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	89.8	82.9	1,816	–	–	5.6	0.419		Ball
2	Sinker	90.7	83.5	1,893	–	–	5.7	0.416		Ball
3	Sinker	91.4	84.0	1,925	–	–	5.6	0.412		Called Strike
4	Sinker	90.7	83.5	1,913	–	–	5.6	0.414		Called Strike
5	Changeup	84.6	78.2	1,270	–	–	5.6	0.444	82.9	In play, no out

2 topBrian ServenStrikeout3p

Brian Serven 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	Sinker	89.7	82.6	1,809	–	–	5.8	0.419	Called Strike
2	Changeup	84.0	77.7	1,519	–	–	5.8	0.447	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.3	1,941	–	–	5.6	0.409	Swinging Strike

2 topDonovan WaltonWalk5p

Donovan Walton walks. Carlos Cortes to 2nd.

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	81.7	76.1	2,316	–	–	5.6	0.458	Ball
2	Sinker	91.8	84.4	1,892	–	–	5.6	0.409	Foul Tip
3	Changeup	83.8	77.1	1,523	–	–	5.6	0.448	Ball
4	Sweeper	83.3	76.9	2,357	–	–	5.5	0.451	Ball
5	Sinker	91.4	83.9	1,892	–	–	5.7	0.411	Ball

2 topDarell HernaizSingle 101.1 mph2p

Darell Hernaiz singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Carlos Cortes to 3rd. Donovan Walton to 2nd.

Mound Visit

101.1 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 41 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	91.1	84.0	1,837	–	–	5.7	0.412		Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.6	84.0	1,969	–	–	5.6	0.411	101.1	In play, no out

2 topHenry BolteStrikeout6p

Henry Bolte called out on strikes.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	83.6	76.3	2,171	–	–	5.6	0.452	Swinging Strike
2	Sweeper	82.8	76.1	2,429	–	–	5.6	0.454	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	85.3	1,963	–	–	5.6	0.405	Ball
4	Sinker	92.1	85.0	1,969	–	–	5.6	0.408	Ball
5	Slider	83.5	77.1	2,228	–	–	5.5	0.450	Foul
6	Sweeper	83.9	77.4	2,385	–	–	5.4	0.448	Called Strike

2 topJeff McNeilGroundout 68.8 mph5p

Jeff McNeil grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Randy Dobnak.

68.8 mph off the bat · 12° launch · 114 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	92.1	84.1	1,956	–	–	5.6	0.409		Swinging Strike
2	Sweeper	83.2	76.4	2,247	–	–	5.4	0.453		Ball
3	Changeup	84.0	77.7	1,563	–	–	5.6	0.446		Ball
4	Sinker	92.6	85.8	1,873	–	–	5.8	0.405		Foul
5	Slider	84.5	78.7	2,207	–	–	5.6	0.443	68.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

2 botIsaac CollinsFlyout 86.5 mph4p

Isaac Collins flies out to right fielder Carlos Cortes.

86.5 mph off the bat · 49° launch · 247 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	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	86.6	2,238	–	–	6.5	0.396		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	87.0	2,308	–	–	6.5	0.395		Foul Tip
3	Slider	87.2	80.5	2,473	–	–	6.2	0.430		Foul
4	Slider	87.4	81.5	2,357	–	–	6.4	0.427	86.5	In play, out(s)

2 botTyler TolbertWalk6p

Tyler Tolbert 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	81.0	75.2	2,471	–	–	6.3	0.462	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	87.6	2,335	–	–	6.4	0.393	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.3	2,452	–	–	6.4	0.394	Called Strike
4	Changeup	87.3	79.8	1,222	–	–	6.5	0.432	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	86.5	2,444	–	–	6.5	0.397	Ball
6	Sinker	95.8	87.6	2,405	–	–	6.5	0.394	Ball

2 botMichael MasseyGroundout 69.5 mph3p

Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Tyler Tolbert

69.5 mph off the bat · -10° launch · 15 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	93.9	85.6	2,252	–	–	6.5	0.402		Ball
2	Sinker	95.8	87.0	2,392	–	–	6.3	0.394		Called Strike
3	Slider	87.7	81.2	2,499	–	–	6.3	0.427	69.5	In play, out(s)

2 botLuke MaileStrikeout5p

Luke Maile strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	87.9	2,448	–	–	6.5	0.392	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.1	2,499	–	–	6.5	0.391	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.8	2,386	–	–	6.4	0.392	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.7	87.9	2,395	–	–	6.5	0.392	Foul
5	Slider	86.9	79.9	2,414	–	–	6.4	0.432	Swinging Strike

Top 3Athleticsscoreless · 1 hit · 22 pitches

3 topZack GelofFlyout 97.5 mph5p

Zack Gelof flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

97.5 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 344 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	89.3	81.9	1,825	–	–	5.5	0.423		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.6	75.3	2,378	–	–	5.5	0.459		Ball
3	Sweeper	81.1	74.9	2,426	–	–	5.4	0.463		Called Strike
4	Sweeper	82.3	75.4	2,320	–	–	5.3	0.458		Called Strike
5	Sweeper	83.1	75.9	2,278	–	–	5.5	0.455	97.5	In play, out(s)

3 topLawrence ButlerGroundout 73.3 mph5p

Lawrence Butler grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.

73.3 mph off the bat · -10° launch · 11 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	81.3	75.1	2,201	–	–	5.5	0.461		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.1	75.1	2,472	–	–	5.3	0.459		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	83.0	76.0	2,332	–	–	5.5	0.455		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	84.4	2,035	–	–	5.7	0.409		Ball
5	Sinker	91.7	84.6	1,934	–	–	5.8	0.410	73.3	In play, out(s)

3 topMax MuncyWalk6p

Max Muncy walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	83.6	76.8	2,257	–	–	5.5	0.451	Swinging Strike
2	Changeup	84.5	77.9	1,447	–	–	5.8	0.446	Swinging Strike
3	Sinker	92.8	85.7	1,867	–	–	5.7	0.405	Ball
4	Sweeper	83.7	77.5	2,280	–	–	5.5	0.449	Ball
5	Slider	84.4	77.1	2,141	–	–	5.5	0.447	Ball
6	Sinker	92.0	85.2	1,924	–	–	5.9	0.408	Ball

3 topCarlos CortesSingle 101.1 mph2p

Carlos Cortes singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave. Max Muncy to 2nd.

101.1 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 228 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	91.6	84.3	1,919	–	–	5.9	0.411		Ball
2	Sinker	91.2	83.9	1,985	–	–	5.9	0.412	101.1	In play, no out

3 topBrian ServenStrikeout4p

Brian Serven 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	84.3	77.6	1,539	–	–	5.8	0.447	Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.8	83.5	2,091	–	–	5.9	0.415	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	85.5	2,022	–	–	5.8	0.405	Ball
4	Changeup	83.6	78.0	1,655	–	–	5.7	0.447	Swinging Strike

Bottom 3Kansas City Royals2 runs · 3 hits · 34 pitches

3 botNick LoftinGroundout 74.1 mph3p

Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman Max Muncy to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

74.1 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 56 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	94.7	86.7	2,290	–	–	6.4	0.398		Called Strike
2	Changeup	86.4	79.8	1,095	–	–	6.4	0.434		Ball
3	Changeup	86.0	79.2	1,199	–	–	6.4	0.438	74.1	In play, out(s)

3 botBobby Witt Jr.Single 76.6 mph5p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Carlos Cortes.

76.6 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 242 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	97.0	88.5	2,160	–	–	6.4	0.388		Swinging Strike
2	Sinker	98.0	89.8	2,225	–	–	6.5	0.384		Ball
3	Changeup	86.9	79.6	1,243	–	–	6.3	0.433		Ball
4	Sinker	95.9	87.9	2,153	–	–	6.5	0.393		Ball
5	Sinker	97.2	88.8	2,272	–	–	6.4	0.387	76.6	In play, no out

3 botJohn RaveStrikeout7p

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	95.3	87.0	2,324	–	–	6.5	0.396	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.6	85.0	2,311	–	–	6.3	0.403	Foul
3	Slider	87.4	80.1	2,442	–	–	6.3	0.430	Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.7	88.5	2,423	–	–	6.4	0.387	Foul
5	Sweeper	82.7	75.2	2,683	–	–	6.3	0.457	Ball
6	Sweeper	83.6	76.0	2,613	–	–	6.3	0.453	Foul
7	Sinker	96.2	87.6	2,318	–	–	6.5	0.392	Swinging Strike

3 botSalvador PerezSingle 58.8 mph4p

Salvador Perez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Carlos Cortes. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.

58.8 mph off the bat · 38° launch · 187 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	Sinker	95.4	87.0	2,373	–	–	6.4	0.395		Called Strike
2	Changeup	87.2	79.9	1,240	–	–	6.3	0.432		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.7	89.1	2,367	–	–	6.3	0.386		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	88.4	2,415	–	–	6.4	0.388	58.8	In play, no out

3 botVinnie PasquantinoWalk8p

Vinnie Pasquantino walks. Salvador Perez to 2nd.

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	Sinker	96.0	88.3	2,308	–	–	6.4	0.392	Ball
2	Sweeper	82.6	76.1	2,040	–	–	6.2	0.454	Called Strike
3	Sinker	94.9	87.1	2,296	–	–	6.3	0.396	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.4	89.9	2,351	–	–	6.4	0.382	Foul
5	Sweeper	85.1	78.7	2,736	–	–	6.3	0.442	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	99.2	90.8	2,397	–	–	6.4	0.380	Ball
7	Curveball	82.6	76.5	2,754	–	–	6.5	0.457	Ball In Dirt
8	Sweeper	82.5	76.5	2,582	–	–	6.4	0.457	Ball In Dirt

3 botIsaac CollinsSingle 86.2 mph2p

Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Zack Gelof. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Salvador Perez scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.

86.2 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 286 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.4	2,429	–	–	6.5	0.387		Called Strike
2	Slider	87.5	80.7	2,526	–	–	6.3	0.429	86.2	In play, run(s)

3 botTyler TolbertLineout 91.0 mph5p

Tyler Tolbert lines out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

91 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 340 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	96.2	87.5	2,324	–	–	6.3	0.392		Ball
2	Changeup	86.7	79.1	1,202	–	–	6.4	0.435		Ball
3	Sinker	94.1	85.4	2,256	–	–	6.5	0.402		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	86.9	2,323	–	–	6.4	0.394		Foul
5	Sweeper	83.2	76.3	2,618	–	–	6.3	0.453	91	In play, out(s)

Top 4Athleticsscoreless · 1 hit · 26 pitches

4 topDonovan WaltonDouble 95.4 mph9p

Donovan Walton doubles (12) on a line drive to right fielder John Rave.

95.4 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 267 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	89.5	82.2	1,952	–	–	5.5	0.421		Called Strike
2	Changeup	83.3	77.3	1,546	–	–	5.6	0.451		Ball
3	Sinker	90.5	83.0	1,929	–	–	5.6	0.416		Called Strike
4	Slider	83.0	76.1	2,159	–	–	5.5	0.455		Foul
5	Slider	81.8	74.5	2,170	–	–	5.4	0.463		Foul
6	Sinker	91.3	83.6	1,867	–	–	5.6	0.413		Foul
7	Changeup	84.8	78.1	1,429	–	–	5.7	0.444		Foul
8	Sinker	91.6	84.0	1,963	–	–	5.6	0.411		Foul
9	Sweeper	82.1	76.0	2,453	–	–	5.5	0.457	95.4	In play, no out

4 topDarell HernaizWalk7p

Darell Hernaiz 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	Sinker	91.5	84.2	1,945	–	–	5.8	0.412	Ball
2	Sweeper	82.7	75.8	2,331	–	–	5.5	0.456	Called Strike
3	Sinker	91.3	83.7	1,921	–	–	5.8	0.414	Ball
4	Sweeper	82.6	75.9	2,398	–	–	5.4	0.455	Swinging Strike
5	Sweeper	82.7	76.1	2,326	–	–	5.6	0.456	Ball
6	Sweeper	83.7	77.0	2,298	–	–	5.6	0.450	Foul
7	Sweeper	82.2	76.4	2,239	–	–	5.6	0.455	Ball

4 topHenry BolteGrounded Into DP 83.8 mph9p

Henry Bolte grounds into a double play, pitcher Randy Dobnak to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Donovan Walton to 3rd. Darell Hernaiz out at 2nd. Henry Bolte out at 1st.

Mound Visit

83.8 mph off the bat · -34° 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	Sinker	91.9	84.8	1,896	–	–	5.9	0.410		Ball
2	Sinker	91.6	84.5	2,023	–	–	5.7	0.410		Swinging Strike
3	Sinker	91.9	84.3	1,965	–	–	5.7	0.410		Foul
4	Sinker	91.5	84.3	1,974	–	–	5.9	0.411		Foul
5	Slider	83.1	76.2	2,236	–	–	5.6	0.454		Foul
6	Changeup	83.9	77.0	1,594	–	–	5.6	0.449		Ball
7	Sweeper	83.2	76.5	2,363	–	–	5.6	0.452		Foul
8	Changeup	84.7	77.5	1,700	–	–	5.7	0.445		Ball
9	Sinker	91.5	84.4	1,901	–	–	5.7	0.410	83.8	In play, out(s)

4 topJeff McNeilPop Out 75.8 mph1p

Jeff McNeil pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

75.8 mph off the bat · 60° launch · 177 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	92.7	84.9	2,033	–	–	5.8	0.406	75.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 4Kansas City Royals2 runs · 3 hits · 20 pitches

4 botMichael MasseySingle 68.1 mph6p

Michael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Zack Gelof.

68.1 mph off the bat · 22° launch · 184 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	96.9	89.2	2,383	–	–	6.4	0.387		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.4	76.2	2,464	–	–	6.4	0.455		Ball
3	Slider	86.8	80.6	2,219	–	–	6.5	0.431		Swinging Strike
4	Sinker	96.0	87.9	2,182	–	–	6.6	0.392		Foul
5	Sweeper	82.1	74.8	2,493	–	–	6.3	0.460		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	96.7	87.8	2,232	–	–	6.5	0.391	68.1	In play, no out

4 botLuke MaileStrikeout4p

Luke Maile called out on strikes.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	87.2	80.2	2,463	–	–	6.4	0.431	Called Strike
2	Sinker	95.0	87.3	2,165	–	–	6.4	0.397	Ball In Dirt
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	88.6	2,224	–	–	6.4	0.389	Foul
4	Slider	86.0	79.6	2,490	–	–	6.3	0.436	Called Strike

4 botNick LoftinTriple 102.6 mph2p

Nick Loftin triples (2) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Henry Bolte, deflected by right fielder Carlos Cortes. Michael Massey scores.

102.6 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 231 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	94.4	86.8	2,177	–	–	6.4	0.399		Ball
2	Sinker	95.2	87.3	2,255	–	–	6.3	0.395	102.6	In play, run(s)

4 botBobby Witt Jr.Intent Walk2p

Gage Jump intentionally walks Bobby Witt Jr.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	89.1	2,142	–	–	6.4	0.386		Ball
2	Changeup	88.8	82.0	1,328	–	–	6.5	0.424		Ball In Dirt

4 botJohn RaveFielders Choice Out 18.9 mph1p

John Rave reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Gage Jump to catcher Brian Serven. Nick Loftin out at home. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

18.9 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 10 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	85.9	78.7	2,330	–	–	6.3	0.438	18.9	In play, out(s)

4 botSalvador PerezSingle 96.4 mph4p

Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Henry Bolte. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. John Rave to 2nd.

96.4 mph off the bat · -2° launch · 37 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	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	88.1	2,298	–	–	6.5	0.390		Foul
2	Curveball	80.4	73.6	2,619	–	–	6.3	0.470		Called Strike
3	Curveball	80.5	73.5	2,690	–	–	6.4	0.470		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	88.8	2,334	–	–	6.5	0.389	96.4	In play, run(s)

4 botVinnie PasquantinoGroundout 101.8 mph1p

Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

101.8 mph off the bat · -8° launch · 21 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	95.7	87.8	2,301	–	–	6.4	0.393	101.8	In play, out(s)

Top 5Athletics2 runs · 1 hit · 27 pitches

5 topZack GelofGroundout 64.1 mph5p

Zack Gelof grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Pitching Substitution

64.1 mph off the bat · -29° launch · 6 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	96.8	88.4	2,405	–	–	6.5	0.389		Called Strike
2	Slider	87.7	80.5	2,753	–	–	6.4	0.429		Ball
3	Sinker	95.0	87.1	2,298	–	–	6.5	0.396		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.7	89.2	2,423	–	–	6.8	0.386		Ball
5	Slider	86.6	79.5	2,793	–	–	6.4	0.435	64.1	In play, out(s)

5 topLawrence ButlerWalk4p

Lawrence Butler walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.8	2,062	–	–	6.5	0.391	Ball
2	Slider	87.1	79.5	2,503	–	–	6.4	0.433	Ball
3	Sinker	93.0	84.1	2,194	–	–	6.5	0.407	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	86.2	2,154	–	–	6.7	0.398	Ball

5 topMax MuncyWalk6p

Max Muncy walks. Lawrence Butler to 2nd.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	93.1	84.9	2,193	–	–	6.9	0.406	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.2	87.6	2,172	–	–	6.4	0.394	Ball
3	Slider	86.3	79.3	2,582	–	–	6.3	0.436	Ball
4	Sinker	94.0	86.6	2,192	–	–	6.6	0.399	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	88.0	2,169	–	–	6.5	0.393	Called Strike
6	Slider	87.1	80.7	2,663	–	–	6.5	0.431	Ball

5 topCarlos CortesWalk4p

Carlos Cortes walks. Lawrence Butler to 3rd. Max Muncy to 2nd.

Mound Visit

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	95.1	87.9	2,242	–	–	6.5	0.394	Ball
2	Sinker	94.4	86.9	2,211	–	–	6.5	0.398	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	87.8	2,127	–	–	6.7	0.395	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	87.4	2,192	–	–	6.5	0.396	Ball

5 topBrian ServenSingle 92.2 mph4p

Brian Serven singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyler Tolbert. Lawrence Butler scores. Max Muncy to 3rd. Carlos Cortes to 2nd.

92.2 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 272 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	95.3	87.8	2,212	–	–	6.7	0.394		Called Strike
2	Sinker	94.1	86.5	2,240	–	–	6.7	0.400		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.1	87.5	2,154	–	–	6.5	0.395		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.5	2,142	–	–	6.6	0.393	92.2	In play, run(s)

5 topDonovan WaltonGroundout 69.6 mph1p

Donovan Walton grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez. Max Muncy scores. Carlos Cortes to 3rd. Brian Serven to 2nd.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

69.6 mph off the bat · -47° launch · 3 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	90.6	83.0	2,394	–	–	6.1	0.415	69.6	In play, run(s)

5 topDarell HernaizLineout 87.0 mph3p

Darell Hernaiz lines out to second baseman Michael Massey.

87 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 182 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	92.1	84.7	2,422	–	–	6.0	0.407		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.3	76.5	2,922	–	–	6.1	0.455		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.6	77.9	1,358	–	–	6.0	0.444	87	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Kansas City Royals1 run · 1 hit · 25 pitches

5 botIsaac CollinsWalk8p

Isaac Collins walks.

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	89.4	82.6	2,141	–	–	6.9	0.420	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.1	82.8	2,241	–	–	6.9	0.417	Foul
3	Curveball	75.7	69.8	2,195	–	–	6.7	0.497	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	89.0	82.6	1,945	–	–	6.9	0.421	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	89.7	83.0	2,020	–	–	6.9	0.418	Called Strike
6	Four-Seam Fastball	90.6	84.0	2,160	–	–	6.9	0.413	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	90.2	83.4	2,229	–	–	7.2	0.415	Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	89.6	82.3	2,085	–	–	6.9	0.419	Ball

5 botTyler TolbertFlyout 78.6 mph4p

Tyler Tolbert flies out to right fielder Carlos Cortes.

78.6 mph off the bat · 46° launch · 244 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	86.4	80.3	2,140	–	–	6.8	0.433		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	88.7	81.5	2,088	–	–	6.9	0.423		Ball
3	Slider	85.4	78.7	2,073	–	–	6.9	0.440		Ball
4	Slider	84.5	79.1	2,251	–	–	7.0	0.442	78.6	In play, out(s)

5 botMichael MasseyDouble 102.4 mph1p

Michael Massey doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Carlos Cortes. Isaac Collins scores.

102.4 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 308 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	Curveball	74.3	69.3	1,980	–	–	6.9	0.505	102.4	In play, run(s)

5 botLuke MaileLineout 83.0 mph2p

Luke Maile lines out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

83 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 289 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	89.9	82.8	2,280	–	–	6.8	0.417		Called Strike
2	Slider	86.9	80.0	2,344	–	–	6.9	0.433	83	In play, out(s)

5 botNick LoftinWalk6p

Nick Loftin walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Slider	84.5	77.6	2,198	–	–	6.9	0.445	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.7	82.0	2,261	–	–	6.9	0.419	Ball
3	Slider	84.8	79.0	2,081	–	–	6.9	0.441	Swinging Strike
4	Curveball	74.3	68.8	2,070	–	–	6.8	0.506	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	89.8	82.9	2,301	–	–	7.1	0.418	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	89.9	83.2	2,243	–	–	7.1	0.418	Ball

5 botBobby Witt Jr.Lineout 101.7 mph4p

Bobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to center fielder Henry Bolte.

Mound Visit

101.7 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 382 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	86.2	80.1	2,053	–	–	7.0	0.435		Ball
2	Slider	85.0	78.6	2,228	–	–	7.0	0.442		Called Strike
3	Splitter	84.6	77.5	1,545	–	–	6.9	0.446		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	90.2	82.1	2,285	–	–	7.0	0.418	101.7	In play, out(s)

Top 6Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 15 pitches

6 topHenry BolteStrikeout6p

Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	82.2	76.6	2,851	–	–	6.1	0.455	Missed Bunt
2	Cutter	86.6	80.8	2,843	–	–	6.1	0.431	Ball
3	Sweeper	82.2	76.1	2,979	–	–	6.2	0.457	Ball
4	Cutter	84.9	79.0	2,891	–	–	6.0	0.440	Ball
5	Cutter	85.6	78.9	2,807	–	–	6.1	0.438	Called Strike
6	Sinker	90.4	81.7	2,368	–	–	6.2	0.418	Swinging Strike

6 topJeff McNeilPop Out 66.5 mph4p

Jeff McNeil pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.

66.5 mph off the bat · 68° launch · 116 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	91.3	83.9	2,541	–	–	6.1	0.411		Called Strike
2	Cutter	87.0	81.3	2,805	–	–	6.1	0.429		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.8	84.5	2,528	–	–	6.0	0.408		Foul
4	Sweeper	83.4	77.9	2,901	–	–	6.1	0.448	66.5	In play, out(s)

6 topZack GelofStrikeout5p

Zack Gelof 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	85.8	79.8	1,372	–	–	6.1	0.437	Swinging Strike
2	Cutter	87.1	80.8	2,802	–	–	6.2	0.430	Foul
3	Changeup	85.8	79.0	1,334	–	–	6.2	0.439	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.5	84.2	2,474	–	–	6.2	0.410	Ball
5	Changeup	86.2	80.4	1,417	–	–	6.3	0.434	Swinging Strike

Bottom 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 2 hits · 18 pitches

6 botJohn RaveGroundout 98.4 mph2p

John Rave grounds out, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

98.4 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 32 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	88.9	82.2	2,203	–	–	7.0	0.422		Called Strike
2	Splitter	84.3	78.0	1,465	–	–	6.8	0.446	98.4	In play, out(s)

6 botSalvador PerezSingle 99.3 mph5p

Salvador Perez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Zack Gelof.

99.3 mph off the bat · -6° launch · 25 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	85.6	79.3	2,090	–	–	6.8	0.438		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.0	82.3	2,259	–	–	6.9	0.418		Called Strike
3	Splitter	85.4	79.6	1,408	–	–	6.8	0.439		Ball
4	Splitter	85.6	79.4	1,198	–	–	6.8	0.438		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	89.7	82.5	2,136	–	–	6.9	0.418	99.3	In play, no out

6 botVinnie PasquantinoSingle 99.3 mph4p

Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to center fielder Henry Bolte, deflected by shortstop Darell Hernaiz. Salvador Perez to 2nd.

99.3 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 133 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	89.9	81.5	2,245	–	–	7.0	0.421		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	89.9	81.8	2,216	–	–	6.9	0.420		Called Strike
3	Splitter	84.3	77.8	1,178	–	–	6.9	0.446		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	90.4	82.7	2,286	–	–	6.9	0.417	99.3	In play, no out

6 botIsaac CollinsStrikeout6p

Isaac Collins strikes out on a foul tip.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	89.2	82.3	2,161	–	–	7.0	0.421	Foul
2	Splitter	84.5	78.0	1,347	–	–	6.9	0.444	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	89.9	82.8	2,190	–	–	6.9	0.417	Foul
4	Curveball	77.1	71.0	2,337	–	–	6.8	0.489	Ball
5	Splitter	84.3	77.1	1,447	–	–	6.9	0.447	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	89.1	82.5	2,139	–	–	7.0	0.420	Foul Tip

6 botTyler TolbertFlyout 90.3 mph1p

Tyler Tolbert flies out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

90.3 mph off the bat · 31° launch · 331 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	89.2	82.5	2,207	–	–	7.0	0.420	90.3	In play, out(s)

Top 7Athleticsscoreless · 1 hit · 13 pitches

7 topLawrence ButlerSingle 64.8 mph1p

Lawrence Butler singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.

64.8 mph off the bat · 12° launch · 109 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	Sweeper	81.0	74.4	2,817	–	–	5.9	0.465	64.8	In play, no out

7 topMax MuncyPop Out 83.0 mph3p

Max Muncy pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

83 mph off the bat · 49° launch · 231 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	92.9	85.4	2,159	–	–	6.6	0.406		Ball
2	Sinker	93.0	85.9	1,959	–	–	6.6	0.404		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.3	2,183	–	–	6.6	0.404	83	In play, out(s)

7 topCarlos CortesFlyout 91.1 mph8p

Carlos Cortes flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.

91.1 mph off the bat · 50° launch · 279 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	Knuckle Curve	83.3	77.8	2,522	–	–	6.3	0.448		Called Strike
2	Changeup	88.7	82.3	1,615	–	–	6.5	0.423		Ball
3	Knuckle Curve	84.7	78.7	2,459	–	–	6.7	0.444		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.6	86.3	2,197	–	–	6.7	0.401		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.8	85.6	2,308	–	–	6.7	0.402		Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	86.4	2,138	–	–	6.8	0.399		Ball
7	Four-Seam Fastball	93.6	85.1	2,209	–	–	6.7	0.404		Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.3	2,208	–	–	6.7	0.404	91.1	In play, out(s)

7 topBrian ServenCaught Stealing 2B1p

Lawrence Butler caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Luke Maile to second baseman Michael Massey.

Caught Stealing 2B · Lawrence Butler

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	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	85.5	78.7	2,621	–	–	6.5	0.440		Called Strike

Bottom 7Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 15 pitches

7 botMichael MasseySingle 78.2 mph4p

Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Carlos Cortes.

Pitching Substitution

78.2 mph off the bat · 11° launch · 120 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	86.8	2,253	–	–	7.0	0.398		Ball
2	Cutter	88.3	81.7	2,373	–	–	6.9	0.424		Ball
3	Cutter	87.3	80.9	2,340	–	–	7.1	0.429		Foul
4	Cutter	89.3	82.9	2,304	–	–	7.1	0.420	78.2	In play, no out

7 botLuke MaileGrounded Into DP 60.0 mph4p

Luke Maile grounds into a double play, third baseman Max Muncy to second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil. Michael Massey out at 2nd. Luke Maile out at 1st.

60 mph off the bat · -28° launch · 6 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	93.5	85.9	2,014	–	–	7.0	0.402		Ball
2	Sinker	93.5	85.5	1,975	–	–	7.1	0.402		Ball
3	Cutter	86.7	80.2	2,259	–	–	6.9	0.432		Called Strike
4	Sinker	94.8	87.2	1,936	–	–	7.0	0.396	60	In play, out(s)

7 botNick 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	Cutter	89.3	82.5	2,239	–	–	7.0	0.421	Swinging Strike
2	Slider	84.6	77.7	2,055	–	–	7.0	0.446	Swinging Strike
3	Slider	84.3	78.1	1,976	–	–	7.0	0.445	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.8	88.1	2,246	–	–	6.8	0.389	Ball
5	Slider	84.7	78.6	2,067	–	–	7.1	0.444	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	95.3	87.7	2,316	–	–	6.9	0.393	Ball
7	Slider	82.6	76.3	2,126	–	–	7.0	0.455	Called Strike

Top 8Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

8 topBrian ServenLineout 99.0 mph3p

Brian Serven lines out to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.

Pitching Substitution

99 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 370 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	Sinker	93.4	85.3	2,278	–	–	6.5	0.404		Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.8	82.7	2,364	–	–	6.3	0.418		Foul
3	Sweeper	82.9	76.7	2,657	–	–	6.4	0.453	99	In play, out(s)

8 topDonovan WaltonFlyout 79.6 mph3p

Donovan Walton flies out to right fielder John Rave.

79.6 mph off the bat · 38° launch · 291 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	94.2	86.0	2,120	–	–	6.4	0.400		Ball
2	Cutter	89.9	83.0	2,444	–	–	6.5	0.418		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	86.9	2,173	–	–	6.4	0.398	79.6	In play, out(s)

8 topDarell HernaizGroundout 67.3 mph7p

Darell Hernaiz grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

67.3 mph off the bat · -55° launch · 2 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	93.6	86.9	2,234	–	–	6.6	0.401		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.9	86.8	2,244	–	–	6.4	0.399		Called Strike
3	Sinker	93.5	86.4	2,117	–	–	6.4	0.401		Ball
4	Cutter	89.6	83.6	2,376	–	–	6.4	0.417		Swinging Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.4	2,239	–	–	6.4	0.404		Foul
6	Sweeper	83.5	78.0	2,560	–	–	6.4	0.449		Ball
7	Sinker	93.6	86.5	2,155	–	–	6.4	0.400	67.3	In play, out(s)

Bottom 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 11 pitches

8 botBobby Witt Jr.Single 94.7 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Max Muncy.

94.7 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 116 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	90.6	84.2	2,372	–	–	7.1	0.415		Ball
2	Slider	83.6	77.9	2,187	–	–	7.0	0.448	94.7	In play, no out

8 botJohn RaveStrikeout7p

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	90.6	84.0	2,322	–	–	7.0	0.414	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	87.0	2,237	–	–	7.1	0.398	Called Strike
3	Cutter	90.6	83.5	2,333	–	–	6.8	0.414	Foul
4	Slider	83.7	77.9	2,045	–	–	6.9	0.447	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	86.9	2,269	–	–	6.9	0.397	Foul
6	Slider	84.5	78.6	2,135	–	–	7.1	0.445	Ball In Dirt
7	Cutter	89.9	83.5	2,397	–	–	6.9	0.417	Swinging Strike

8 botSalvador PerezGrounded Into DP 93.2 mph2p

Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, second baseman Donovan Walton to shortstop Darell Hernaiz to first baseman Jeff McNeil. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.

93.2 mph off the bat · -10° launch · 10 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	88.6	82.1	2,353	–	–	7.1	0.424		Swinging Strike
2	Sinker	95.0	87.3	2,173	–	–	7.2	0.396	93.2	In play, out(s)

Top 9Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 6 pitches

9 topHenry BolteGroundout 105.7 mph1p

Henry Bolte grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

Pitching Substitution

105.7 mph off the bat · -20° launch · 6 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	95.5	87.8	2,027	–	–	7.0	0.393	105.7	In play, out(s)

9 topJeff McNeilGroundout 91.0 mph2p

Jeff McNeil grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

91 mph off the bat · -18° launch · 7 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	96.7	88.3	2,217	–	–	6.9	0.390		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.4	2,360	–	–	6.9	0.385	91	In play, out(s)

9 topZack GelofGroundout 80.1 mph3p

Zack Gelof grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.

80.1 mph off the bat · 7° launch · 95 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	97.9	90.0	2,090	–	–	7.0	0.384		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	90.5	2,201	–	–	7.0	0.382		Called Strike
3	Sinker	98.8	91.3	2,158	–	–	6.8	0.379	80.1	In play, out(s)

Umpires

Home Plate: Cory Blaser · First Base: John Bacon · Second Base: Andy Fletcher · Third Base: Alex Tosi