Athletics 5 – 9 Kansas City Royals

The three rarest things in this game

Salvador Perez reached on catcher's interference

Also the least ordinary

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
27	final score 9–5		1 in 125 games
23	3 home runs allowed	Michael Wacha	1 in 112 pitcher-games

49–76Athletics · .392

52–74Kansas City Royals · .413

–first pitch

Kauffman Stadiumvenue

38,179capacity

Line score

RHEAthletics581Kansas City Royals9130

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

Starting pitchers

Athletics

Mason Barnett

1–4 · 7.02 ERA · 50 K in 50 IP

Career: 2–5 · 6.97 ERA · 68 K

Kansas City Royals

Michael Wacha

9–10 · 3.32 ERA · 158 K in 201 IP

Career: 120–85 · 3.83 ERA · 1,574 K

Lineups

Athleticslineup

11B

Jeff McNeil.670

2CF

Henry Bolte.713

3RF

Lawrence Butler.654

4DH

Zack Gelof.827

5LF

Carlos Cortes.748

63B

Tommy White.642

72B

Donovan Walton.803

8PH

Jonah Heim.676

Brian Serven.679

Kansas City Royalslineup

Carter Jensen.698

2SS

Bobby Witt Jr..820

3RF

Jac Caglianone.819

43B

Maikel Garcia.695

51B

Vinnie Pasquantino.665

6DH

Salvador Perez.626

72B

Michael Massey.744

8LF

Isaac Collins.675

9CF

Kyle Isbel.622

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	HR	RBI	BB	K
Jeff McNeil	4	1	1	1
Henry Bolte	3	1			1	1
Lawrence Butler	3	1			1
Zack Gelof	4	1				2
Carlos Cortes	4	1
Tommy White	3	1	1	1	1	1
Donovan Walton	3	1			1
Brian Serven	4	1	1	2
Alika Williams	3	0
Jonah Heim	1	0

Athletics pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Mason Barnett	2.2	7	6	4	2	83
Hayden Juenger	2.2	0	0	0	0	21
Scott Blewett	2.0	3	1	0	3	28
Seth Johnson	0.2	3	2	0	1	15

Kansas City Royals batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Bobby Witt Jr.	4	3	1	3	1
Jac Caglianone	5	3		2
Maikel Garcia	5	2		1		1
Carter Jensen	5	1				1
Vinnie Pasquantino	5	1
Salvador Perez	4	1		2		1
Michael Massey	3	1			1	1
Kyle Isbel	3	1		1	1	1
Isaac Collins	3	0			1	1

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Michael Wacha	4.2	6	4	0	3	79
John Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	0	9
Nate Pearson	1.0	0	0	2	0	18
Connor Thomas	0.2	1	0	0	1	11
Steven Cruz	0.2	0	0	0	0	8
Lucas Erceg	0.0	1	0	2	0	14

Every inning

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

Top 1Athletics1 run · 3 hits · 15 pitches

1 topJeff McNeilHome Run 102.1 mph1p

Jeff McNeil homers (6) on a fly ball to right field.

102.1 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 375 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	91.1	83.5	2,089	–	–	6.8	0.413	102.1	In play, run(s)

1 topHenry BolteSingle 87.8 mph4p

Henry Bolte singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.

87.8 mph off the bat · 18° launch · 245 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.4	84.3	1,910	–	–	6.7	0.411		Called Strike
2	Slider	83.1	78.7	2,080	–	–	6.9	0.449		Ball
3	Slider	82.1	76.3	1,980	–	–	6.7	0.455		Ball
4	Sinker	92.0	84.8	1,998	–	–	6.7	0.408	87.8	In play, no out

1 topLawrence ButlerPop Out 74.2 mph6p

Lawrence Butler pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

74.2 mph off the bat · 66° 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	90.7	83.8	2,112	–	–	6.7	0.413		Ball
2	Changeup	78.7	72.7	1,484	–	–	6.8	0.479		Foul Tip
3	Changeup	79.6	73.7	1,454	–	–	6.7	0.472		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.4	84.3	2,035	–	–	6.7	0.410		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	85.5	2,038	–	–	6.6	0.403		Ball
6	Changeup	78.5	72.2	1,425	–	–	6.7	0.480	74.2	In play, out(s)

1 topZack GelofSingle 103.5 mph1p

Zack Gelof singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Henry Bolte to 2nd.

103.5 mph off the bat · 14° launch · 233 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	91.2	83.8	1,919	–	–	6.9	0.413	103.5	In play, no out

1 topCarlos CortesGrounded Into DP 74.8 mph3p

Carlos Cortes grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Zack Gelof out at 2nd. Carlos Cortes out at 1st.

74.8 mph off the bat · -20° 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	Changeup	78.9	72.4	1,452	–	–	6.7	0.479		Called Strike
2	Changeup	79.6	73.2	1,439	–	–	6.7	0.475		Ball
3	Cutter	89.0	82.0	2,154	–	–	6.8	0.422	74.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 1Kansas City Royals3 runs · 3 hits · 33 pitches

1 botCarter 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	94.5	87.4	2,076	–	–	6.3	0.396	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.7	2,192	–	–	6.3	0.396	Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	85.7	79.1	1,141	–	–	6.2	0.438	Swinging Strike
4	Changeup	85.3	78.4	1,007	–	–	6.2	0.442	Swinging Strike

1 botBobby Witt Jr.Walk9p

Bobby Witt Jr. 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	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	88.0	2,199	–	–	6.4	0.393	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	88.4	2,296	–	–	6.5	0.391	Called Strike
3	Slider	88.0	82.2	2,524	–	–	6.1	0.426	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	88.4	2,286	–	–	6.3	0.390	Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	88.1	2,244	–	–	6.4	0.396	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	96.3	89.0	2,139	–	–	6.4	0.390	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	87.7	2,149	–	–	6.2	0.392	Ball
8	Four-Seam Fastball	95.9	88.0	2,125	–	–	6.4	0.392	Foul
9	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	89.1	2,096	–	–	6.4	0.388	Ball

1 botJac CaglianoneSingle 102.3 mph1p

Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.

102.3 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 96 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	88.0	2,222	–	–	6.5	0.393	102.3	In play, no out

1 botMaikel GarciaSingle 91.4 mph4p

Maikel Garcia singles on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd. Maikel Garcia to 2nd.

Wild Pitch

91.4 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 240 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	85.3	78.9	2,703	–	–	6.4	0.440		Called Strike
2	Slider	87.1	81.5	2,486	–	–	6.3	0.430		Ball
3	Slider	88.0	82.0	2,533	–	–	6.2	0.425		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.3	88.3	2,275	–	–	6.5	0.393	91.4	In play, run(s)

1 botVinnie PasquantinoFlyout 86.5 mph2p

Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to shortstop Alika Williams.

Mound Visit

86.5 mph off the bat · 64° launch · 174 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	85.3	78.9	976	–	–	6.2	0.440		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.2	87.1	2,204	–	–	6.3	0.395	86.5	In play, out(s)

1 botSalvador PerezSingle 76.2 mph6p

Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Henry Bolte. Jac Caglianone scores. Maikel Garcia scores.

76.2 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 223 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	89.3	2,232	–	–	6.5	0.388		Swinging Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	88.4	2,213	–	–	6.3	0.390		Ball
3	Slider	88.8	82.6	2,597	–	–	6.2	0.422		Foul
4	Sweeper	85.5	78.9	2,603	–	–	6.3	0.441		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.3	2,190	–	–	6.3	0.390		Ball
6	Sweeper	85.4	79.0	2,638	–	–	6.3	0.441	76.2	In play, run(s)

1 botMichael MasseyWalk5p

Michael Massey walks. Salvador Perez to 2nd.

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	Four-Seam Fastball	96.6	89.4	1,993	–	–	6.7	0.389	Ball
2	Changeup	86.3	80.1	1,022	–	–	6.2	0.435	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	88.2	2,015	–	–	6.4	0.392	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.5	88.4	2,144	–	–	6.5	0.394	Ball In Dirt
5	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	88.8	2,116	–	–	6.4	0.390	Ball

1 botIsaac CollinsGroundout 101.7 mph2p

Isaac Collins grounds out sharply, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

Mound Visit

101.7 mph off the bat · -8° launch · 19 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.6	88.3	2,025	–	–	6.5	0.392		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.4	1,956	–	–	6.5	0.396	101.7	In play, out(s)

Top 2Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

2 topTommy WhiteStrikeout6p

Tommy White 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	82.8	77.2	2,103	–	–	6.8	0.452	Ball
2	Slider	81.2	75.5	2,185	–	–	6.8	0.462	Ball
3	Sinker	91.3	84.8	2,005	–	–	6.7	0.410	Ball
4	Sinker	90.4	83.5	1,996	–	–	6.8	0.415	Called Strike
5	Cutter	88.3	82.0	2,155	–	–	6.9	0.424	Foul
6	Changeup	79.6	73.8	1,454	–	–	6.8	0.472	Swinging Strike

2 topDonovan WaltonFlyout 91.3 mph10p

Donovan Walton flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

91.3 mph off the bat · 50° launch · 263 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	91.1	83.9	2,045	–	–	6.8	0.412		Foul
2	Curveball	74.0	68.1	2,393	–	–	6.7	0.512		Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	80.4	74.0	1,437	–	–	6.7	0.469		Ball
4	Changeup	79.2	73.2	1,417	–	–	6.8	0.475		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.3	2,108	–	–	6.7	0.405		Foul
6	Slider	83.8	79.2	2,113	–	–	6.8	0.447		Ball
7	Changeup	81.4	75.0	1,574	–	–	6.8	0.463		Foul
8	Cutter	89.5	83.2	2,150	–	–	6.8	0.418		Foul
9	Sinker	92.2	85.3	1,966	–	–	6.8	0.408		Ball
10	Cutter	88.2	82.1	2,042	–	–	6.8	0.424	91.3	In play, out(s)

2 topAlika WilliamsPop Out 71.5 mph2p

Alika Williams pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.

71.5 mph off the bat · 56° launch · 171 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	89.1	82.3	2,081	–	–	6.8	0.421		Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.3	84.0	2,080	–	–	6.7	0.412	71.5	In play, out(s)

Bottom 2Kansas City Royals2 runs · 2 hits · 22 pitches

2 botKyle IsbelWalk5p

Kyle Isbel 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	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	86.9	2,128	–	–	6.3	0.399	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	86.7	2,072	–	–	6.3	0.398	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.4	2,009	–	–	6.5	0.397	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	85.8	2,030	–	–	6.4	0.404	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.0	1,979	–	–	6.3	0.396	Ball

2 botCarter JensenFlyout 97.8 mph7p

Carter Jensen flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.

97.8 mph off the bat · 36° launch · 378 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	95.6	87.9	2,178	–	–	6.4	0.394		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	86.3	2,145	–	–	6.4	0.400		Foul
3	Curveball	78.0	71.7	2,752	–	–	6.1	0.485		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.2	86.3	2,055	–	–	6.2	0.402		Foul
5	Changeup	83.2	76.8	979	–	–	6.3	0.453		Ball In Dirt
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	86.6	2,041	–	–	6.3	0.399		Ball
7	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	86.0	2,088	–	–	6.3	0.401	97.8	In play, out(s)

2 botBobby Witt Jr.Home Run 106.6 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. homers (15) on a fly ball to left center field. Kyle Isbel scores.

Wild Pitch

106.6 mph off the bat · 22° launch · 390 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	86.9	80.9	2,492	–	–	6.3	0.433		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	86.3	2,050	–	–	6.4	0.399	106.6	In play, run(s)

2 botJac CaglianoneGroundout 68.2 mph1p

Jac Caglianone grounds out, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

68.2 mph off the bat · -25° 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	Changeup	84.9	77.9	845	–	–	6.4	0.444	68.2	In play, out(s)

2 botMaikel GarciaSingle 93.8 mph2p

Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to shortstop Alika Williams.

93.8 mph off the bat · -22° launch · 6 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	94.4	86.7	2,150	–	–	6.5	0.399		Called Strike
2	Slider	86.4	80.1	2,345	–	–	6.1	0.435	93.8	In play, no out

2 botVinnie PasquantinoCaught Stealing 2B5p

Maikel Garcia caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Brian Serven to shortstop Alika Williams.

Caught Stealing 2B · Maikel Garcia

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	Sweeper	82.1	76.4	2,581	–	–	6.1	0.456	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.4	2,054	–	–	6.4	0.408	Foul
3	Changeup	83.5	76.7	852	–	–	6.1	0.452	Ball
4	Changeup	83.2	76.5	968	–	–	6.3	0.453	Foul
5	Slider	86.4	79.9	2,586	–	–	6.2	0.436	Ball

Top 3Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

3 topBrian ServenFlyout 85.0 mph7p

Brian Serven flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

85 mph off the bat · 28° launch · 326 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	87.7	81.1	2,072	–	–	6.7	0.428		Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.0	82.4	2,116	–	–	6.8	0.422		Ball
3	Changeup	78.8	71.8	1,390	–	–	6.7	0.483		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.1	2,260	–	–	6.7	0.406		Ball
5	Sinker	94.3	86.7	2,186	–	–	6.7	0.399		Foul
6	Changeup	79.8	73.7	1,503	–	–	6.7	0.473		Foul
7	Changeup	80.0	74.2	1,508	–	–	6.6	0.470	85	In play, out(s)

3 topJeff McNeilGroundout 92.8 mph4p

Jeff McNeil grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

92.8 mph off the bat · -17° launch · 9 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Changeup	80.0	74.2	1,429	–	–	6.7	0.469		Foul
2	Changeup	79.8	74.0	1,514	–	–	6.8	0.470		Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.9	86.3	2,188	–	–	6.6	0.400		Ball
4	Sinker	93.9	86.8	2,085	–	–	6.7	0.399	92.8	In play, out(s)

3 topHenry BolteStrikeout7p

Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	89.9	82.9	2,167	–	–	6.9	0.419	Ball
2	Cutter	88.8	82.1	2,057	–	–	6.7	0.422	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	84.8	2,255	–	–	6.9	0.411	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.8	84.6	2,054	–	–	6.7	0.409	Called Strike
5	Changeup	80.0	73.8	1,420	–	–	6.9	0.471	Foul
6	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	86.7	2,103	–	–	6.7	0.401	Foul
7	Changeup	79.8	73.1	1,580	–	–	6.7	0.473	Swinging Strike

Bottom 3Kansas City Royals1 run · 2 hits · 34 pitches

3 botVinnie PasquantinoGroundout 90.5 mph4p

Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

90.5 mph off the bat · -22° launch · 6 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	77.0	71.0	2,712	–	–	6.0	0.489		Ball
2	Changeup	83.1	77.2	897	–	–	6.1	0.452		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	85.9	2,105	–	–	6.3	0.403		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.8	86.3	2,203	–	–	6.3	0.401	90.5	In play, out(s)

3 botSalvador PerezStrikeout5p

Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	86.7	2,316	–	–	6.4	0.400	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.9	2,215	–	–	6.3	0.402	Foul Tip
3	Sweeper	83.3	76.7	2,637	–	–	6.3	0.453	Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.4	86.1	2,281	–	–	6.2	0.399	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.5	86.6	2,001	–	–	6.2	0.398	Swinging Strike

3 botMichael MasseySingle 89.5 mph7p

Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler.

89.5 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 22 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	78.7	72.2	2,482	–	–	6.0	0.480		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	86.1	2,183	–	–	6.4	0.403		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	86.9	2,033	–	–	6.4	0.398		Called Strike
4	Sweeper	81.2	75.0	2,455	–	–	6.1	0.463		Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.5	2,179	–	–	6.3	0.395		Foul
6	Slider	86.6	80.2	2,598	–	–	6.2	0.434		Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	87.0	2,242	–	–	6.4	0.398	89.5	In play, no out

3 botIsaac CollinsWalk6p

Isaac Collins walks. Michael Massey to 2nd.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Changeup	83.3	76.9	914	–	–	6.3	0.452	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	86.1	2,234	–	–	6.4	0.401	Called Strike
3	Changeup	83.1	76.2	962	–	–	6.1	0.454	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	84.9	2,217	–	–	6.3	0.406	Foul
5	Curveball	78.4	72.9	2,762	–	–	6.3	0.481	Ball In Dirt
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.6	87.5	2,316	–	–	6.4	0.397	Ball

3 botKyle IsbelSingle 90.1 mph6p

Kyle Isbel singles on a line drive to center fielder Henry Bolte. Michael Massey scores. Isaac Collins to 3rd.

Mound Visit

90.1 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 273 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	78.1	72.2	2,698	–	–	6.1	0.483		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.4	86.1	2,219	–	–	6.3	0.403		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	94.3	86.5	2,151	–	–	6.4	0.399		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	85.6	2,066	–	–	6.3	0.402		Foul
5	Changeup	84.1	78.1	904	–	–	6.3	0.447		Ball In Dirt
6	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	86.8	2,005	–	–	6.3	0.401	90.1	In play, run(s)

3 botCarter JensenFlyout 87.3 mph6p

Carter Jensen flies out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

87.3 mph off the bat · 48° launch · 266 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	91.8	84.5	2,440	–	–	5.8	0.408		Swinging Strike
2	Cutter	91.4	84.5	2,390	–	–	5.8	0.409		Ball
3	Changeup	88.8	81.6	2,291	–	–	5.9	0.423		Ball
4	Changeup	88.4	81.0	2,281	–	–	5.9	0.426		Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.8	86.7	2,347	–	–	5.9	0.397		Ball
6	Changeup	88.7	81.8	2,310	–	–	6.0	0.423	87.3	In play, out(s)

Top 4Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

4 topLawrence ButlerGroundout 97.9 mph2p

Lawrence Butler grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

97.9 mph off the bat · 9° launch · 132 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	73.1	67.4	2,324	–	–	6.5	0.515		Ball
2	Curveball	72.8	67.2	2,338	–	–	6.6	0.518	97.9	In play, out(s)

4 topZack GelofStrikeout6p

Zack Gelof 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	Curveball	74.6	69.0	2,361	–	–	6.7	0.505	Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.3	83.4	2,093	–	–	6.9	0.419	Called Strike
3	Slider	85.5	80.6	2,202	–	–	6.8	0.438	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.5	2,064	–	–	6.5	0.404	Ball
5	Curveball	75.1	69.5	1,981	–	–	6.7	0.500	Ball
6	Changeup	79.9	73.8	1,474	–	–	6.6	0.470	Swinging Strike

4 topCarlos CortesGroundout 96.6 mph5p

Carlos Cortes grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

96.6 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 14 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	91.0	84.2	2,075	–	–	6.7	0.412		Ball
2	Cutter	87.8	82.0	2,070	–	–	6.8	0.425		Called Strike
3	Changeup	78.4	72.8	1,495	–	–	6.7	0.478		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	84.5	2,124	–	–	6.6	0.409		Foul
5	Curveball	75.2	69.8	2,085	–	–	6.7	0.501	96.6	In play, out(s)

Bottom 4Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 5 pitches

4 botBobby Witt Jr.Flyout 75.0 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

75 mph off the bat · 35° launch · 259 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	95.2	87.3	2,351	–	–	6.0	0.395		Called Strike
2	Cutter	91.0	84.3	2,458	–	–	5.9	0.412	75	In play, out(s)

4 botJac CaglianoneLineout 89.6 mph1p

Jac Caglianone lines out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.

89.6 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 300 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	93.3	86.3	2,448	–	–	5.8	0.401	89.6	In play, out(s)

4 botMaikel GarciaFlyout 85.9 mph2p

Maikel Garcia flies out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

85.9 mph off the bat · 31° launch · 307 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	95.4	87.6	2,436	–	–	6.0	0.394		Called Strike
2	Cutter	90.4	84.0	2,442	–	–	5.9	0.414	85.9	In play, out(s)

Top 5Athletics3 runs · 3 hits · 15 pitches

5 topTommy WhiteHome Run 103.3 mph3p

Tommy White homers (2) on a fly ball to left center field.

103.3 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 401 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	Curveball	75.3	69.7	2,409	–	–	6.7	0.501		Ball
2	Cutter	90.3	83.7	2,161	–	–	6.9	0.416		Ball
3	Sinker	92.1	84.7	1,992	–	–	6.7	0.408	103.3	In play, run(s)

5 topDonovan WaltonDouble 98.9 mph3p

Donovan Walton doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.

98.9 mph off the bat · 28° launch · 380 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	82.3	76.5	2,203	–	–	6.8	0.455		Ball
2	Sinker	92.5	85.3	2,137	–	–	6.7	0.407		Ball
3	Sinker	93.8	86.1	2,141	–	–	6.8	0.401	98.9	In play, no out

5 topAlika WilliamsFlyout 95.0 mph2p

Alika Williams flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Donovan Walton to 3rd.

95 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 359 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	94.1	87.0	2,185	–	–	6.7	0.398		Ball
2	Cutter	88.6	82.5	2,137	–	–	6.9	0.422	95	In play, out(s)

5 topBrian ServenHome Run 98.3 mph2p

Brian Serven homers (3) on a fly ball to left field. Donovan Walton scores.

98.3 mph off the bat · 34° launch · 386 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	93.6	86.3	2,214	–	–	6.7	0.400		Ball
2	Changeup	80.4	74.7	1,554	–	–	6.8	0.467	98.3	In play, run(s)

5 topJeff McNeilGroundout 93.7 mph1p

Jeff McNeil grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Mound Visit

93.7 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 17 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	Changeup	81.4	75.0	1,462	–	–	6.8	0.462	93.7	In play, out(s)

5 topHenry BolteGroundout 99.7 mph4p

Henry Bolte grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

99.7 mph off the bat · -17° launch · 10 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	75.3	69.8	2,650	–	–	6.8	0.501		Ball
2	Cutter	89.4	83.2	2,223	–	–	6.9	0.419		Swinging Strike
3	Slider	83.7	77.9	1,875	–	–	6.9	0.448		Swinging Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.8	2,070	–	–	6.6	0.403	99.7	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 10 pitches

5 botVinnie PasquantinoFlyout 90.5 mph3p

Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.

90.5 mph off the bat · 46° launch · 281 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	95.1	87.7	2,403	–	–	5.9	0.394		Ball
2	Changeup	89.1	82.8	2,404	–	–	5.9	0.420		Foul
3	Cutter	92.8	86.1	2,424	–	–	5.8	0.403	90.5	In play, out(s)

5 botSalvador PerezCatcher Interference2p

Royals challenged (hit by pitch), call on the field was overturned: Salvador Perez reaches on catcher interference by Brian Serven. Salvador Perez to 1st.

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	EV	Result
1	Cutter	90.8	84.7	2,468	–	–	5.9	0.411		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	86.6	2,291	–	–	5.9	0.398		Foul

5 botMichael MasseyLineout 93.4 mph2p

Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

93.4 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 303 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	94.7	87.2	2,377	–	–	6.1	0.396		Called Strike
2	Changeup	88.2	81.2	2,327	–	–	5.9	0.425	93.4	In play, out(s)

5 botIsaac CollinsGroundout 103.8 mph3p

Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

103.8 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 24 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	Cutter	91.9	85.3	2,507	–	–	5.9	0.408		Ball
2	Changeup	88.8	81.7	2,344	–	–	6.0	0.424		Ball
3	Changeup	88.7	82.2	2,363	–	–	6.0	0.422	103.8	In play, out(s)

Top 6Athleticsscoreless · 1 hit · 11 pitches

6 topLawrence ButlerSingle 99.5 mph6p

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

Pitching Substitution

99.5 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 64 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	84.6	78.2	3,047	–	–	6.1	0.444		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	91.5	84.8	1,922	–	–	6.2	0.409		Ball
3	Sinker	92.7	84.3	2,387	–	–	6.1	0.407		Ball
4	Sinker	91.4	83.4	2,322	–	–	6.1	0.412		Called Strike
5	Cutter	87.4	80.5	2,803	–	–	6.1	0.430		Foul
6	Cutter	87.2	81.0	2,960	–	–	6.1	0.429	99.5	In play, no out

6 topZack GelofStrikeout4p

Zack Gelof strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	85.0	2,534	–	–	6.3	0.407	Called Strike
2	Cutter	87.8	82.2	2,694	–	–	6.2	0.425	Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	86.1	79.7	1,312	–	–	6.2	0.435	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	84.9	2,710	–	–	6.3	0.407	Swinging Strike

6 topCarlos CortesGrounded Into DP 78.4 mph1p

Carlos Cortes grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Lawrence Butler out at 2nd. Carlos Cortes out at 1st.

78.4 mph off the bat · -14° launch · 13 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	84.0	2,382	–	–	6.2	0.410	78.4	In play, out(s)

Bottom 6Kansas City Royals1 run · 2 hits · 18 pitches

6 botKyle IsbelGroundout 93.0 mph1p

Kyle Isbel grounds out to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

Pitching Substitution

93 mph off the bat · -19° launch · 9 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	89.1	82.7	2,343	–	–	6.9	0.420	93	In play, out(s)

6 botCarter JensenFlyout 90.4 mph4p

Carter Jensen flies out to center fielder Henry Bolte.

90.4 mph off the bat · 26° launch · 344 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	94.4	86.9	2,210	–	–	7.1	0.397		Called Strike
2	Cutter	88.3	82.1	2,321	–	–	6.9	0.423		Ball
3	Cutter	88.1	81.7	2,285	–	–	6.9	0.425		Called Strike
4	Splitter	86.3	80.1	1,065	–	–	7.1	0.435	90.4	In play, out(s)

6 botBobby Witt Jr.Single 96.0 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

96 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 83 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	95.3	87.9	2,250	–	–	7.0	0.394		Called Strike
2	Cutter	88.2	82.6	2,263	–	–	7.0	0.423	96	In play, no out

6 botJac CaglianoneSingle 85.1 mph7p

Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Bobby Witt Jr.

85.1 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 205 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	94.1	86.3	2,218	–	–	7.2	0.400		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	88.0	2,239	–	–	6.9	0.396		Called Strike
3	Cutter	88.2	83.1	2,293	–	–	7.1	0.422		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.4	88.4	2,261	–	–	6.9	0.392		Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	87.6	2,192	–	–	7.1	0.396		Foul
6	Slider	84.1	78.4	2,251	–	–	7.1	0.445		Foul
7	Cutter	89.7	83.1	2,287	–	–	6.9	0.417	85.1	In play, run(s)

6 botMaikel GarciaStrikeout4p

Maikel Garcia strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Cutter	88.1	82.5	2,234	–	–	6.9	0.424	Ball
2	Sinker	94.2	87.3	2,160	–	–	7.1	0.398	Foul
3	Cutter	89.2	82.9	2,285	–	–	7.1	0.420	Foul
4	Slider	86.5	80.3	2,279	–	–	7.0	0.434	Swinging Strike

Top 7Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 9 pitches

7 topTommy WhiteGroundout 71.0 mph6p

Tommy White grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Pitching Substitution

71 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 79 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	82.3	76.2	2,448	–	–	6.3	0.456		Called Strike
2	Sweeper	84.0	77.9	2,725	–	–	6.7	0.450		Ball
3	Sweeper	81.3	75.2	2,614	–	–	6.5	0.462		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	87.1	2,215	–	–	6.5	0.397		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	94.0	86.0	2,191	–	–	6.6	0.400		Foul
6	Sweeper	82.8	76.6	2,585	–	–	6.5	0.454	71	In play, out(s)

7 topDonovan WaltonFlyout 92.4 mph1p

Donovan Walton flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

92.4 mph off the bat · 57° launch · 233 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	94.0	87.5	2,194	–	–	6.6	0.397	92.4	In play, out(s)

7 topAlika WilliamsGroundout 80.8 mph2p

Alika Williams grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

80.8 mph off the bat · -12° 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	Sinker	93.6	86.7	2,157	–	–	6.5	0.400		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	94.7	88.0	2,182	–	–	6.5	0.395	80.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 7Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 10 pitches

7 botVinnie PasquantinoDouble 97.6 mph1p

Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (12) on a fly ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

97.6 mph off the bat · 34° launch · 369 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	94.3	87.1	2,358	–	–	7.1	0.397	97.6	In play, no out

7 botSalvador PerezGroundout 90.6 mph1p

Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Alika Williams to first baseman Jeff McNeil.

90.6 mph off the bat · -25° launch · 8 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	88.9	82.7	2,324	–	–	7.0	0.420	90.6	In play, out(s)

7 botMichael MasseyStrikeout3p

Michael Massey strikes out on a foul tip.

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	Cutter	89.7	83.0	2,196	–	–	6.9	0.418	Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.2	82.3	2,222	–	–	7.0	0.420	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	95.5	87.7	2,318	–	–	7.0	0.393	Foul Tip

7 botIsaac CollinsStrikeout5p

Isaac Collins strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.2	87.8	2,324	–	–	7.3	0.395	Called Strike
2	Cutter	89.2	82.7	2,303	–	–	6.9	0.420	Foul
3	Slider	86.0	80.2	2,192	–	–	7.1	0.436	Ball In Dirt
4	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	88.2	2,382	–	–	7.0	0.391	Ball
5	Slider	85.6	79.8	2,269	–	–	7.2	0.438	Swinging Strike

Top 8Athleticsscoreless · 0 hits · 18 pitches

8 topBrian ServenGroundout 90.3 mph4p

Brian Serven grounds out, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Pitching Substitution

90.3 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 47 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	94.8	87.8	2,199	–	–	6.9	0.395		Ball
2	Sinker	96.2	88.9	2,197	–	–	6.9	0.390		Called Strike
3	Slider	88.6	82.0	2,455	–	–	6.9	0.423		Ball
4	Slider	89.7	83.4	2,495	–	–	6.8	0.417	90.3	In play, out(s)

8 topJeff McNeilFlyout 98.1 mph1p

Jeff McNeil flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

98.1 mph off the bat · 27° launch · 389 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	80.4	74.6	2,630	–	–	6.8	0.467	98.1	In play, out(s)

8 topHenry BolteHit By Pitch2p

Henry Bolte hit by pitch.

strikehit 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	97.9	90.0	2,192	–	–	6.8	0.383		Called Strike
2	Slider	89.8	83.0	2,545	–	–	6.6	0.417		Hit By Pitch

8 topLawrence ButlerWalk7p

Lawrence Butler walks. Henry Bolte to 2nd.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.5	2,318	–	–	7.1	0.386	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	97.2	89.2	2,271	–	–	6.9	0.386	Swinging Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.1	89.0	2,301	–	–	6.8	0.387	Ball
4	Slider	90.4	83.4	2,619	–	–	7.0	0.416	Foul
5	Changeup	85.4	78.9	1,652	–	–	7.4	0.441	Ball In Dirt
6	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.9	2,248	–	–	7.0	0.389	Ball
7	Four-Seam Fastball	97.1	89.6	2,200	–	–	7.1	0.387	Ball

8 topZack GelofGroundout 68.7 mph4p

Zack Gelof grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Mound Visit

68.7 mph off the bat · -22° launch · 5 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	91.6	85.1	2,516	–	–	6.8	0.409		Swinging Strike
2	Slider	89.8	83.1	2,552	–	–	6.9	0.417		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	100.2	92.3	2,414	–	–	7.0	0.374		Ball
4	Slider	88.8	82.5	2,444	–	–	7.0	0.422	68.7	In play, out(s)

Bottom 8Kansas City Royals2 runs · 3 hits · 15 pitches

8 botKyle IsbelStrikeout9p

Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.

Pitching Substitution

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	98.3	89.6	2,345	–	–	6.3	0.383	Ball
2	Slider	87.6	80.7	2,612	–	–	6.3	0.428	Called Strike
3	Slider	88.1	81.4	2,584	–	–	6.3	0.426	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	99.1	90.6	2,360	–	–	6.2	0.379	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	99.0	90.3	2,473	–	–	6.4	0.380	Foul
6	Curveball	84.3	77.6	2,723	–	–	6.4	0.446	Foul
7	Slider	89.3	83.2	2,394	–	–	6.5	0.419	Foul
8	Four-Seam Fastball	99.9	91.3	2,348	–	–	6.3	0.376	Foul
9	Four-Seam Fastball	100.0	91.3	2,387	–	–	6.3	0.377	Called Strike

8 botCarter JensenDouble 101.5 mph1p

Carter Jensen doubles (25) on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Carlos Cortes.

101.5 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 387 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	88.7	82.6	2,623	–	–	6.4	0.421	101.5	In play, no out

8 botBobby Witt Jr.Double 107.3 mph1p

Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (26) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Carter Jensen scores.

107.3 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 321 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	95.3	87.8	2,031	–	–	6.6	0.394	107.3	In play, run(s)

8 botJac CaglianoneSingle 96.9 mph3p

Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

96.9 mph off the bat · 5° launch · 103 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	98.8	90.4	2,412	–	–	6.6	0.381		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.3	2,410	–	–	6.2	0.384		Swinging Strike
3	Slider	88.5	81.8	2,551	–	–	6.4	0.424	96.9	In play, run(s)

8 botMaikel GarciaGrounded Into DP 85.1 mph1p

Maikel Garcia grounds into a double play, third baseman Tommy White to second baseman Donovan Walton to first baseman Jeff McNeil. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.

85.1 mph off the bat · -21° launch · 8 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	96.5	89.0	2,011	–	–	6.5	0.389	85.1	In play, out(s)

Top 9Athleticsscoreless · 1 hit · 22 pitches

9 topCarlos CortesSingle 100.4 mph3p

Carlos Cortes singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

Pitching Substitution

100.4 mph off the bat · 4° launch · 89 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	95.7	88.4	1,857	–	–	6.5	0.392		Called Strike
2	Changeup	88.1	81.7	1,733	–	–	6.5	0.425		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	86.7	2,173	–	–	6.4	0.401	100.4	In play, no out

9 topTommy WhiteWalk6p

Tommy White walks.

Wild Pitch

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	85.2	79.1	2,224	–	–	6.6	0.442	Ball
2	Sinker	97.5	89.3	1,870	–	–	6.6	0.386	Foul
3	Sinker	97.8	90.0	2,008	–	–	6.7	0.384	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	98.4	90.4	2,161	–	–	6.6	0.382	Ball
5	Slider	85.7	79.4	2,193	–	–	6.6	0.440	Ball In Dirt
6	Sinker	97.0	89.5	1,912	–	–	6.7	0.387	Ball

9 topDonovan WaltonWalk5p

Carter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Donovan Walton walks. Carlos Cortes to 3rd. Tommy White to 2nd.

Mound Visit

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	98.2	90.4	1,968	–	–	6.8	0.383	Ball
2	Cutter	96.2	88.6	2,366	–	–	6.7	0.392	Ball
3	Sinker	98.4	90.5	1,985	–	–	6.6	0.382	Ball
4	Sinker	97.6	89.7	1,984	–	–	6.7	0.385	Called Strike
5	Sinker	98.0	90.6	1,961	–	–	6.8	0.383	Ball

9 topJonah HeimGrounded Into DP 88.1 mph3p

Jonah Heim grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Carlos Cortes scores. Tommy White to 3rd. Donovan Walton out at 2nd. Jonah Heim out at 1st.

Mound Visit

Pitching Substitution

Offensive Substitution

88.1 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 36 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Cutter	94.5	86.9	2,162	–	–	6.3	0.398		Ball
2	Cutter	94.8	87.4	2,127	–	–	6.1	0.396		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	99.0	90.7	2,112	–	–	6.3	0.380	88.1	In play, run(s)

9 topBrian ServenGroundout 94.7 mph5p

Brian Serven grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

94.7 mph off the bat · 2° launch · 62 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	99.5	91.5	2,103	–	–	6.4	0.378		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	98.2	90.3	2,120	–	–	6.5	0.382		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.5	2,123	–	–	6.5	0.387		Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	97.6	89.7	2,083	–	–	6.5	0.385		Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.9	91.3	2,155	–	–	6.6	0.380	94.7	In play, out(s)

Umpires

Home Plate: Jansen Visconti · First Base: Andy Fletcher · Second Base: Alex Tosi · Third Base: Cory Blaser