Chicago Cubs 10 – 2 Kansas City Royals

The three rarest things in this game

Chicago Cubs: a 10-18-0 runs-hits-errors line

Chicago Cubs @

Kansas City Royals · 1 in 1,913 · three-way shape

10-2: two recorded meetings with this score, including this game

Chicago Cubs @

Kansas City Royals

Also the least ordinary

Rarity	What	Who	Rate
30	final score 10–2		1 in 174 games

69–50Chicago Cubs · .580

49–70Kansas City Royals · .412

–first pitch

Kauffman Stadiumvenue

38,179capacity

Line score

RHEChicago Cubs10180Kansas City Royals260

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Chicago Cubs	1	0	2	1	0	3	3	0	0	10	18	0
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0

Starting pitchers

Chicago Cubs

Matthew Boyd

10–5 · 3.91 ERA · 96 K in 127 IP

Career: 70–82 · 4.50 ERA · 1,141 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

Chicago Cubslineup

1DH

Pete Crow-Armstrong.932

22B

James Triantos.400

33B

Alex Bregman.719

4LF

Ian Happ.744

5RF

Michael Conforto.786

61B

Pedro Ramírez.788

7SS

Dansby Swanson.689

Miguel Amaya.719

9CF

Tyrone Taylor.775

Kansas City Royalslineup

13B

Nick Loftin.717

2DH

Bobby Witt Jr..805

31B

Jac Caglianone.797

4RF

John Rave.888

5LF

Starling Marte.630

62B

Michael Massey.720

7SS

Tyler Tolbert.827

Luke Maile.816

9CF

Kyle Isbel.619

Head to head

19–24Kansas City Royals all-time

43meetings

1997first met

199–179runs

Recent meetings

2026-08-0910–2Chicago Cubs won

2026-08-083–6Kansas City Royals won

2026-08-076–4Chicago Cubs won

2025-07-234–8Kansas City Royals won

2025-07-226–0Chicago Cubs won

2025-07-214–12Kansas City Royals won

2024-07-287–3Chicago Cubs won

2024-07-279–4Chicago Cubs won

Box score

Chicago Cubs batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Michael Busch	5	3
Alex Bregman	6	3		2		1
Ian Happ	5	3	1	2		1
Michael Conforto	5	2		2		1
Nico Hoerner	3	2		1	1
Miguel Amaya	5	2	1	3		2
Pete Crow-Armstrong	5	1			1	2
Dansby Swanson	4	1			1	1
Tyrone Taylor	5	1				1
Pedro Ramírez	1	0
James Triantos	1	0

Chicago Cubs pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Matthew Boyd	6.1	5	2	3	3	98
Ryan Zeferjahn	1.0	1	0	0	2	24
Javier Assad	1.0	0	0	0	0	5

Kansas City Royals batting

Batter	AB	H	HR	RBI	BB	K
Michael Massey	4	2
Jac Caglianone	4	1				1
Salvador Perez	4	1
Starling Marte	4	1	1	2
Luke Maile	3	1				1
Nick Loftin	4	0				2
Bobby Witt Jr.	3	0			1	1
Tyler Tolbert	3	0			1
Kyle Isbel	2	0			1

Kansas City Royals pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	BB	K	P
Randy Dobnak	5.0	10	4	1	4	94
Easton McGee	2.0	5	6	2	3	41
Lucas Erceg	1.0	2	0	0	2	17
Josh Rojas	1.0	1	0	0	0	13

Every inning

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

Top 1Chicago Cubs1 run · 3 hits · 23 pitches

1 topPete Crow-ArmstrongStrikeout3p

Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.

strikefoulleft-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	79.8	73.6	2,403	–	–	5.6	0.472	Called Strike
2	Changeup	84.1	77.4	1,510	–	–	5.7	0.447	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.0	82.6	2,120	–	–	5.6	0.415	Swinging Strike

1 topMichael BuschDouble 90.4 mph2p

Michael Busch doubles (20) on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

90.4 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 342 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	80.4	73.6	2,465	–	–	5.4	0.470		Ball
2	Sinker	89.6	81.7	2,048	–	–	5.6	0.421	90.4	In play, no out

1 topAlex BregmanSingle 76.1 mph3p

Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to shortstop Tyler Tolbert, deflected by third baseman Nick Loftin.

76.1 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 103 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	90.0	82.3	1,860	–	–	5.8	0.419		Called Strike
2	Sinker	89.8	82.7	1,879	–	–	5.8	0.419		Ball
3	Changeup	83.4	76.8	1,641	–	–	5.6	0.452	76.1	In play, no out

1 topIan HappSingle 47.9 mph4p

Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. Michael Busch to 3rd. Alex Bregman to 2nd.

47.9 mph off the bat · -24° launch · 8 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	83.3	76.6	1,503	–	–	5.6	0.452		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.7	83.3	1,990	–	–	5.7	0.415		Foul
3	Changeup	84.1	77.2	1,592	–	–	5.8	0.449		Ball
4	Slider	83.5	76.8	2,194	–	–	5.5	0.451	47.9	In play, no out

1 topMichael ConfortoSac Fly 85.8 mph6p

Michael Conforto out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Starling Marte. Michael Busch scores.

85.8 mph off the bat · 46° launch · 274 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	Sweeper	81.7	75.8	2,430	–	–	5.4	0.457		Ball
2	Changeup	83.0	77.1	1,532	–	–	5.7	0.451		Ball
3	Sinker	91.0	84.3	2,025	–	–	5.9	0.412		Foul
4	Changeup	83.1	76.2	1,618	–	–	5.6	0.453		Foul
5	Changeup	83.8	77.1	1,472	–	–	5.6	0.450		Foul
6	Sweeper	82.3	76.4	2,441	–	–	5.4	0.455	85.8	In play, run(s)

1 topNico HoernerForceout 90.2 mph5p

Nico Hoerner grounds into a force out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to second baseman Michael Massey. Ian Happ out at 2nd.

Mound Visit

90.2 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 48 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	90.2	82.9	1,818	–	–	5.8	0.417		Called Strike
2	Sinker	90.5	83.5	1,862	–	–	5.9	0.415		Ball
3	Sinker	89.7	83.2	1,858	–	–	5.7	0.417		Foul
4	Changeup	84.1	78.1	1,321	–	–	5.7	0.447		Ball In Dirt
5	Sweeper	81.8	76.5	2,379	–	–	5.5	0.457	90.2	In play, out(s)

Bottom 1Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 9 pitches

1 botNick LoftinStrikeout3p

Nick Loftin called out on strikes.

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	94.0	86.3	2,347	–	–	6.0	0.400	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.8	86.0	2,345	–	–	5.9	0.401	Foul
3	Curveball	75.5	69.5	2,548	–	–	5.9	0.500	Called Strike

1 botBobby Witt Jr.Pop Out 71.7 mph2p

Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.

71.7 mph off the bat · 64° launch · 145 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	93.3	85.0	2,305	–	–	6.1	0.405		Called Strike
2	Changeup	79.5	73.0	1,649	–	–	5.9	0.474	71.7	In play, out(s)

1 botJac CaglianoneStrikeout4p

Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Curveball	75.8	69.7	2,612	–	–	6.0	0.498	Called Strike
2	Slider	84.6	77.6	2,642	–	–	6.1	0.446	Swinging Strike
3	Slider	84.1	78.8	2,697	–	–	6.2	0.446	Ball
4	Curveball	78.1	72.0	2,766	–	–	5.9	0.484	Swinging Strike

Top 2Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 12 pitches

2 topDansby SwansonGroundout 54.7 mph6p

Dansby Swanson grounds out softly, pitcher Randy Dobnak to first baseman Salvador Perez.

54.7 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 33 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	80.4	73.5	2,416	–	–	5.5	0.470		Called Strike
2	Sinker	89.8	82.6	1,983	–	–	5.7	0.420		Ball
3	Sinker	90.2	83.0	2,027	–	–	5.6	0.417		Called Strike
4	Sinker	91.6	84.3	2,059	–	–	5.8	0.410		Foul
5	Sweeper	81.8	75.2	2,406	–	–	5.5	0.461		Ball
6	Sinker	90.5	83.2	1,998	–	–	5.5	0.415	54.7	In play, out(s)

2 topMiguel AmayaStrikeout4p

Miguel Amaya 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	Sinker	89.7	82.9	1,955	–	–	5.6	0.418	Foul
2	Changeup	84.4	77.7	1,402	–	–	5.6	0.446	Foul
3	Sweeper	82.8	76.9	2,316	–	–	5.4	0.453	Ball
4	Sweeper	82.8	77.1	2,363	–	–	5.4	0.453	Swinging Strike

2 topTyrone TaylorLineout 81.1 mph2p

Tyrone Taylor lines out to left fielder Starling Marte.

81.1 mph off the bat · 22° launch · 271 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	90.3	83.3	1,896	–	–	5.6	0.415		Called Strike
2	Sinker	90.9	83.6	1,954	–	–	5.7	0.414	81.1	In play, out(s)

Bottom 2Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 6 pitches

2 botSalvador PerezGroundout 82.9 mph3p

Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.

82.9 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 58 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	85.2	2,376	–	–	5.9	0.402		Ball
2	Curveball	73.8	67.5	2,611	–	–	5.8	0.512		Ball
3	Changeup	77.7	71.4	1,670	–	–	6.0	0.485	82.9	In play, out(s)

2 botStarling MartePop Out 90.2 mph2p

Starling Marte pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.

90.2 mph off the bat · 68° launch · 149 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	93.9	84.9	2,412	–	–	6.2	0.403		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	84.1	2,263	–	–	6.3	0.408	90.2	In play, out(s)

2 botMichael MasseyGroundout 76.9 mph1p

Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

76.9 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 52 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	93.3	85.1	2,197	–	–	6.3	0.405	76.9	In play, out(s)

Top 3Chicago Cubs2 runs · 4 hits · 28 pitches

3 topPete Crow-ArmstrongStrikeout6p

Pete Crow-Armstrong called out on strikes.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sinker	89.8	83.1	1,969	–	–	5.5	0.418	Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.6	82.9	2,042	–	–	5.5	0.415	Ball
3	Sinker	89.6	83.0	1,962	–	–	5.6	0.419	Ball
4	Sinker	89.6	82.8	1,959	–	–	5.6	0.419	Ball
5	Sweeper	80.4	74.7	2,463	–	–	5.4	0.465	Called Strike
6	Sweeper	82.3	76.2	2,383	–	–	5.4	0.455	Called Strike

3 topMichael BuschSingle 105.6 mph3p

Michael Busch singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

105.6 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 237 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Changeup	83.3	76.8	1,183	–	–	5.7	0.452		Ball
2	Sweeper	81.4	75.3	2,353	–	–	5.4	0.460		Ball
3	Changeup	83.8	77.5	1,301	–	–	5.7	0.448	105.6	In play, no out

3 topAlex BregmanFlyout 80.9 mph4p

Alex Bregman flies out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

80.9 mph off the bat · 60° launch · 176 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	90.2	83.5	1,848	–	–	5.8	0.416		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.1	76.1	2,313	–	–	5.4	0.456		Called Strike
3	Sinker	91.2	84.0	1,873	–	–	5.7	0.412		Foul
4	Sinker	91.1	84.0	1,915	–	–	5.8	0.412	80.9	In play, out(s)

3 topIan HappSingle 104.2 mph4p

Ian Happ singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Michael Busch to 2nd.

104.2 mph off the bat · 4° launch · 105 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.1	83.8	1,889	–	–	5.7	0.413		Called Strike
2	Changeup	83.5	76.7	1,408	–	–	5.5	0.451		Ball
3	Changeup	83.8	76.0	1,566	–	–	5.6	0.452		Ball
4	Sinker	91.1	83.3	1,931	–	–	5.8	0.414	104.2	In play, no out

3 topMichael ConfortoSingle 72.6 mph5p

Michael Conforto singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Michael Busch scores. Ian Happ to 2nd.

72.6 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 233 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	81.3	74.4	2,401	–	–	5.5	0.463		Ball
2	Sweeper	81.8	74.8	2,448	–	–	5.7	0.461		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.5	78.2	1,274	–	–	5.5	0.444		Ball
4	Sweeper	81.6	75.1	2,412	–	–	5.4	0.461		Foul
5	Sinker	91.1	84.0	1,749	–	–	5.8	0.412	72.6	In play, run(s)

3 topNico HoernerSingle 73.1 mph3p

Nico Hoerner singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Ian Happ scores. Michael Conforto to 2nd.

73.1 mph off the bat · 26° launch · 254 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	82.0	76.3	2,327	–	–	5.5	0.458		Swinging Strike (Blocked)
2	Sinker	90.5	84.1	1,808	–	–	5.7	0.413		Foul
3	Changeup	83.4	77.5	1,482	–	–	5.8	0.449	73.1	In play, run(s)

3 topDansby SwansonForceout 101.8 mph3p

Dansby Swanson grounds into a force out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to second baseman Michael Massey. Nico Hoerner out at 2nd.

Mound Visit

101.8 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 43 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	90.1	82.6	1,770	–	–	5.9	0.418		Ball
2	Sinker	91.2	84.0	1,829	–	–	5.9	0.412		Foul
3	Sinker	91.2	84.1	1,836	–	–	5.8	0.412	101.8	In play, out(s)

Bottom 3Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches

3 botTyler TolbertLineout 96.8 mph3p

Tyler Tolbert lines out to third baseman Alex Bregman.

96.8 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 109 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	91.4	84.2	2,377	–	–	6.1	0.411		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	85.0	2,379	–	–	6.4	0.406		Called Strike
3	Changeup	78.1	72.4	1,773	–	–	5.9	0.480	96.8	In play, out(s)

3 botLuke MaileFlyout 83.9 mph2p

Luke Maile flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

83.9 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 316 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	93.6	85.5	2,352	–	–	6.1	0.402		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	84.9	2,386	–	–	6.1	0.406	83.9	In play, out(s)

3 botKyle IsbelWalk6p

Kyle Isbel walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	91.3	83.6	2,440	–	–	6.3	0.413	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	84.4	2,350	–	–	6.5	0.410	Swinging Strike
3	Slider	82.0	76.3	2,533	–	–	6.2	0.458	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.1	84.9	2,456	–	–	6.3	0.407	Foul
5	Curveball	74.1	68.2	2,549	–	–	5.9	0.508	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	90.8	83.0	2,333	–	–	6.4	0.415	Ball

3 botNick LoftinLineout 93.4 mph2p

Nick Loftin lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.

93.4 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 332 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	91.6	83.2	2,324	–	–	6.1	0.412		Ball
2	Changeup	79.6	72.6	1,773	–	–	6.4	0.474	93.4	In play, out(s)

Top 4Chicago Cubs1 run · 3 hits · 16 pitches

4 topMiguel AmayaSingle 97.8 mph1p

Miguel Amaya singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

97.8 mph off the bat · -0° launch · 37 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	89.9	82.8	1,887	–	–	5.7	0.418	97.8	In play, no out

4 topTyrone TaylorForceout 30.3 mph1p

Tyrone Taylor ground bunts into a force out, third baseman Nick Loftin to second baseman Michael Massey. Miguel Amaya out at 2nd. Tyrone Taylor to 1st.

30.3 mph off the bat · 6° launch · 28 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	90.0	82.5	1,928	–	–	5.6	0.418	30.3	In play, out(s)

4 topPete Crow-ArmstrongForceout 93.3 mph4p

Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. Tyrone Taylor out at 2nd. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 1st.

93.3 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 125 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	81.8	75.9	2,310	–	–	5.6	0.460		Swinging Strike (Blocked)
2	Changeup	83.4	77.3	1,378	–	–	5.6	0.450		Ball
3	Changeup	83.8	77.6	1,565	–	–	5.9	0.447		Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	85.2	1,950	–	–	5.9	0.407	93.3	In play, out(s)

4 topMichael BuschSingle 97.9 mph6p

Michael Busch singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.

97.9 mph off the bat · 7° launch · 129 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	87.9	81.3	1,727	–	–	5.5	0.426		Called Strike
2	Slider	81.5	74.2	2,097	–	–	5.5	0.464		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.2	83.7	1,895	–	–	5.6	0.412		Ball
4	Sweeper	81.7	75.3	2,407	–	–	5.6	0.460		Foul
5	Sinker	91.0	84.2	1,892	–	–	5.7	0.412		Foul
6	Slider	82.6	76.1	2,050	–	–	5.4	0.455	97.9	In play, no out

4 topAlex BregmanSingle 101.0 mph1p

Alex Bregman singles on a ground ball to left fielder Starling Marte. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores. Michael Busch to 2nd.

101 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 35 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.2	84.0	1,858	–	–	6.1	0.412	101	In play, run(s)

4 topIan HappGroundout 94.3 mph3p

Ian Happ grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Salvador Perez.

94.3 mph off the bat · -7° launch · 14 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	90.1	83.4	1,970	–	–	5.7	0.416		Ball
2	Changeup	83.8	78.0	992	–	–	5.7	0.447		Called Strike
3	Changeup	84.0	77.1	1,358	–	–	5.8	0.449	94.3	In play, out(s)

Bottom 4Kansas City Royals2 runs · 3 hits · 21 pitches

4 botBobby Witt Jr.Flyout 97.5 mph3p

Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

97.5 mph off the bat · 48° launch · 315 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	72.5	67.0	2,602	–	–	5.9	0.520		Ball
2	Changeup	78.2	72.3	1,481	–	–	6.3	0.480		Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.1	84.4	2,400	–	–	6.1	0.408	97.5	In play, out(s)

4 botJac CaglianoneGroundout 66.0 mph5p

Jac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Matthew Boyd.

66 mph off the bat · -50° launch · 4 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Slider	84.6	77.8	2,637	–	–	6.2	0.445		Ball
2	Curveball	74.4	68.1	2,705	–	–	6.1	0.508		Called Strike
3	Curveball	75.2	69.5	2,479	–	–	6.2	0.501		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.5	84.6	2,284	–	–	6.2	0.408		Called Strike
5	Slider	82.8	76.7	2,551	–	–	6.2	0.453	66	In play, out(s)

4 botSalvador PerezSingle 90.6 mph5p

Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

90.6 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 155 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	93.4	86.7	2,204	–	–	6.2	0.400		Ball
2	Slider	83.2	78.0	2,430	–	–	6.2	0.448		Foul
3	Changeup	78.0	72.2	1,634	–	–	5.8	0.481		Swinging Strike
4	Changeup	77.6	71.3	1,549	–	–	6.3	0.485		Foul
5	Slider	82.6	76.1	2,336	–	–	6.2	0.456	90.6	In play, no out

4 botStarling MarteHome Run 106.5 mph5p

Starling Marte homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Salvador Perez scores.

106.5 mph off the bat · 26° launch · 413 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	93.2	86.1	2,311	–	–	6.4	0.402		Foul
2	Changeup	78.3	72.7	1,695	–	–	6.4	0.479		Swinging Strike
3	Changeup	76.9	71.2	1,669	–	–	6.2	0.488		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	93.0	84.9	1,993	–	–	6.1	0.405		Ball
5	Changeup	76.6	70.2	1,648	–	–	5.9	0.493	106.5	In play, run(s)

4 botMichael MasseyTriple 75.8 mph2p

Michael Massey triples (1) on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor, deflected by right fielder Michael Conforto.

75.8 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 248 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	93.3	85.3	2,018	–	–	6.4	0.404		Called Strike
2	Curveball	74.3	68.7	2,324	–	–	6.1	0.507	75.8	In play, no out

4 botTyler TolbertGroundout 57.1 mph1p

Tyler Tolbert grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

Mound Visit

57.1 mph off the bat · -35° launch · 5 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	Changeup	78.8	72.5	1,625	–	–	6.1	0.478	57.1	In play, out(s)

Top 5Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 15 pitches

5 topMichael ConfortoGroundout 84.8 mph1p

Michael Conforto grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Randy Dobnak.

84.8 mph off the bat · -28° launch · 4 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	88.6	81.4	1,826	–	–	5.5	0.425	84.8	In play, out(s)

5 topNico HoernerWalk7p

Nico Hoerner 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	88.9	82.3	1,852	–	–	5.6	0.421	Called Strike
2	Sinker	89.9	82.5	1,885	–	–	5.7	0.419	Ball
3	Sinker	90.4	83.1	1,926	–	–	5.7	0.416	Called Strike
4	Sinker	90.4	83.2	1,961	–	–	5.8	0.417	Ball
5	Sweeper	81.4	74.4	2,467	–	–	5.5	0.464	Foul
6	Sinker	91.9	84.5	1,989	–	–	5.7	0.410	Ball
7	Sinker	91.2	84.0	1,978	–	–	5.7	0.412	Ball

5 topDansby SwansonStrikeout6p

Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.

Stolen Base 2B

Stolen Base 2B · Nico Hoerner

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	81.4	75.9	2,553	–	–	5.5	0.459	Called Strike
2	Changeup	83.9	77.0	1,581	–	–	5.8	0.449	Swinging Strike
3	Sweeper	82.8	77.3	2,539	–	–	5.5	0.451	Foul
4	Changeup	82.9	76.6	1,209	–	–	5.7	0.453	Ball
5	Changeup	83.6	77.5	1,435	–	–	6.0	0.449	Foul
6	Sweeper	82.5	77.0	2,424	–	–	5.7	0.454	Swinging Strike

5 topMiguel AmayaLineout 99.2 mph1p

Miguel Amaya lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

99.2 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 363 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	82.3	75.8	2,382	–	–	5.8	0.457	99.2	In play, out(s)

Bottom 5Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 7 pitches

5 botLuke MaileSingle 93.6 mph1p

Luke Maile singles on a line drive to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

93.6 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 266 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	84.7	2,335	–	–	6.1	0.406	93.6	In play, no out

5 botKyle IsbelDouble Play 23.4 mph1p

Kyle Isbel bunt pops into a double play, pitcher Matthew Boyd to first baseman Michael Busch. Luke Maile out at 1st.

23.4 mph off the bat · 43° launch · 39 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	90.5	82.2	2,260	–	–	6.4	0.417	23.4	In play, out(s)

5 botNick LoftinGroundout 59.4 mph5p

Nick Loftin grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

59.4 mph off the bat · -8° launch · 15 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	Curveball	72.5	66.9	2,436	–	–	5.9	0.520		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	93.2	85.2	2,197	–	–	6.2	0.404		Foul
3	Slider	82.4	77.6	2,538	–	–	6.2	0.453		Foul
4	Changeup	78.3	72.6	1,687	–	–	6.4	0.479		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	84.4	2,007	–	–	6.3	0.409	59.4	In play, out(s)

Top 6Chicago Cubs3 runs · 2 hits · 20 pitches

6 topTyrone TaylorStrikeout7p

Tyrone Taylor strikes out swinging.

Pitching Substitution

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Sweeper	81.2	74.5	2,195	–	–	6.7	0.465	Ball
2	Sinker	93.2	85.6	2,352	–	–	6.7	0.403	Foul
3	Sweeper	82.6	75.5	2,248	–	–	6.9	0.456	Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.7	2,534	–	–	6.8	0.406	Ball
5	Sinker	93.2	85.7	2,522	–	–	6.8	0.403	Foul
6	Curveball	81.1	74.5	2,153	–	–	6.7	0.464	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.2	2,487	–	–	6.7	0.404	Swinging Strike

6 topPete Crow-ArmstrongWalk5p

Pete Crow-Armstrong walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Curveball	79.4	72.9	2,165	–	–	6.8	0.474	Ball
2	Cutter	87.0	80.5	2,352	–	–	6.7	0.431	Foul
3	Changeup	86.0	79.2	1,744	–	–	6.9	0.437	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.2	2,506	–	–	6.6	0.404	Ball
5	Cutter	88.4	81.8	2,455	–	–	6.7	0.424	Ball

6 topMichael BuschGroundout 45.8 mph2p

Michael Busch grounds out softly, pitcher Easton McGee to first baseman Salvador Perez. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.

45.8 mph off the bat · -65° launch · 3 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	80.9	75.1	2,192	–	–	6.6	0.463		Ball
2	Changeup	85.1	78.6	2,001	–	–	6.8	0.441	45.8	In play, out(s)

6 topAlex BregmanSingle 73.0 mph2p

Alex Bregman singles on a fly ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.

73 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 249 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Curveball	80.0	74.3	2,072	–	–	6.8	0.469		Foul
2	Sinker	93.0	85.2	2,335	–	–	6.9	0.405	73	In play, run(s)

6 topIan HappHome Run 100.3 mph1p

Ian Happ homers (20) on a fly ball to right field. Alex Bregman scores.

100.3 mph off the bat · 35° launch · 401 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	92.5	85.4	2,396	–	–	6.7	0.405	100.3	In play, run(s)

6 topMichael ConfortoStrikeout3p

Michael Conforto strikes out swinging.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	92.2	84.8	2,478	–	–	6.6	0.407	Swinging Strike
2	Cutter	88.0	80.2	2,331	–	–	6.8	0.429	Foul
3	Curveball	82.5	76.1	2,278	–	–	6.9	0.456	Swinging Strike

Bottom 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 16 pitches

6 botBobby Witt Jr.Walk5p

Bobby Witt Jr. walks.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Changeup	79.6	74.3	1,778	–	–	6.6	0.471	Ball
2	Changeup	80.9	75.8	1,933	–	–	6.3	0.462	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	84.4	2,454	–	–	6.2	0.409	Foul
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.7	2,358	–	–	6.3	0.408	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.6	84.1	2,411	–	–	6.2	0.407	Ball

6 botJac CaglianoneFlyout 100.6 mph5p

Jac Caglianone flies out sharply to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.

100.6 mph off the bat · 40° launch · 380 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	91.3	82.7	2,262	–	–	6.0	0.414		Called Strike
2	Sinker	90.7	82.7	2,329	–	–	6.2	0.416		Called Strike
3	Curveball	74.6	68.2	2,724	–	–	6.1	0.508		Foul
4	Sinker	91.6	83.7	2,425	–	–	6.2	0.412		Ball
5	Changeup	76.7	70.9	1,801	–	–	6.2	0.490	100.6	In play, out(s)

6 botSalvador PerezGroundout 96.1 mph6p

Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.

Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B

Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B · Bobby Witt Jr.

96.1 mph off the bat · -6° launch · 25 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	93.4	85.5	2,386	–	–	6.2	0.403		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	85.0	2,243	–	–	5.9	0.406		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	85.7	1,997	–	–	6.4	0.404		Swinging Strike
4	Changeup	78.5	72.1	1,734	–	–	6.0	0.480		Foul
5	Changeup	75.4	68.7	1,609	–	–	5.9	0.501		Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	94.2	84.8	2,427	–	–	6.1	0.402	96.1	In play, out(s)

Top 7Chicago Cubs3 runs · 3 hits · 21 pitches

7 topNico HoernerDouble 91.0 mph3p

Nico Hoerner doubles (25) on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

91 mph off the bat · 17° launch · 292 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	81.4	75.0	2,177	–	–	6.7	0.461		Called Strike
2	Sinker	93.2	85.4	2,209	–	–	6.7	0.404		Called Strike
3	Sweeper	82.5	77.1	2,142	–	–	6.9	0.453	91	In play, no out

7 topDansby SwansonWalk4p

Dansby Swanson walks.

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	Result
1	Sinker	94.5	86.9	2,302	–	–	6.6	0.398	Ball
2	Sweeper	81.8	75.0	2,106	–	–	6.6	0.459	Ball
3	Sweeper	81.8	75.2	2,180	–	–	6.6	0.459	Ball
4	Sinker	93.1	85.8	2,163	–	–	6.8	0.403	Ball

7 topMiguel AmayaHome Run 101.0 mph1p

Miguel Amaya homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson scores.

101 mph off the bat · 32° launch · 388 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	Sweeper	83.2	76.4	2,274	–	–	6.8	0.452	101	In play, run(s)

7 topTyrone TaylorGroundout 103.8 mph1p

Tyrone Taylor grounds out, shortstop Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Salvador Perez.

103.8 mph off the bat · -2° launch · 33 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	93.2	86.0	2,303	–	–	6.7	0.403	103.8	In play, out(s)

7 topPete Crow-ArmstrongDouble 99.2 mph3p

Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles (23) on a fly ball to left fielder Starling Marte.

99.2 mph off the bat · 27° launch · 363 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Changeup	84.6	78.1	1,575	–	–	7.0	0.444		Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.4	84.8	2,376	–	–	6.6	0.406		Foul
3	Curveball	81.3	76.2	2,191	–	–	6.7	0.459	99.2	In play, no out

7 topMichael BuschFlyout 93.0 mph5p

Michael Busch flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.

Mound Visit

93 mph off the bat · 25° launch · 356 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	82.6	76.1	2,287	–	–	6.7	0.458		Ball In Dirt
2	Changeup	85.6	78.4	1,781	–	–	6.8	0.440		Ball
3	Curveball	80.2	73.7	2,084	–	–	6.9	0.470		Called Strike
4	Cutter	88.1	80.4	2,277	–	–	6.7	0.428		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	92.3	85.4	2,485	–	–	6.8	0.406	93	In play, out(s)

7 topAlex BregmanStrikeout4p

Alex Bregman 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	Sinker	94.2	86.6	2,293	–	–	6.7	0.399	Called Strike
2	Sinker	93.3	85.7	2,204	–	–	6.7	0.403	Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.9	84.5	2,411	–	–	6.7	0.408	Foul
4	Curveball	81.8	75.7	2,218	–	–	6.8	0.460	Swinging Strike

Bottom 7Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 26 pitches

7 botStarling MarteGroundout 64.1 mph4p

Starling Marte grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.

64.1 mph off the bat · -23° launch · 8 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	84.0	2,189	–	–	6.5	0.410		Foul
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.7	84.8	2,215	–	–	6.1	0.406		Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.4	83.5	2,254	–	–	6.0	0.412		Ball
4	Changeup	79.2	72.8	1,576	–	–	6.2	0.475	64.1	In play, out(s)

7 botMichael MasseySingle 87.4 mph3p

Michael Massey singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.

87.4 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 282 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	90.6	83.2	2,334	–	–	6.0	0.415		Called Strike
2	Sinker	91.1	83.4	2,383	–	–	6.3	0.414		Ball
3	Slider	82.3	75.3	2,559	–	–	6.4	0.459	87.4	In play, no out

7 botTyler TolbertWalk7p

Tyler Tolbert walks. Michael Massey to 2nd.

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Curveball	70.9	65.5	2,457	–	–	5.9	0.533	Ball In Dirt
2	Four-Seam Fastball	90.7	82.2	2,159	–	–	6.2	0.417	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.3	82.7	2,411	–	–	6.0	0.414	Called Strike
4	Changeup	78.5	71.0	1,659	–	–	6.2	0.483	Swinging Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.1	84.4	2,416	–	–	6.2	0.406	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	91.7	83.0	2,222	–	–	6.2	0.413	Foul
7	Changeup	78.5	71.4	1,738	–	–	6.0	0.482	Ball

7 botLuke MaileStrikeout8p

Luke Maile strikes out swinging.

Mound Visit

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Curveball	72.1	65.9	2,471	–	–	6.0	0.525	Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	91.1	83.1	2,338	–	–	6.2	0.415	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	91.6	83.7	2,238	–	–	6.3	0.412	Called Strike
4	Changeup	76.9	70.2	1,680	–	–	6.3	0.492	Ball
5	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	84.9	2,318	–	–	5.9	0.404	Foul
6	Slider	85.1	77.1	2,569	–	–	6.2	0.445	Foul
7	Curveball	74.0	68.9	2,315	–	–	6.0	0.506	Ball
8	Four-Seam Fastball	93.5	86.1	2,302	–	–	6.1	0.401	Swinging Strike

7 botKyle IsbelLineout 100.7 mph4p

Kyle Isbel lines out sharply to left fielder Ian Happ.

100.7 mph off the bat · 13° launch · 302 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	84.8	78.3	2,610	–	–	6.2	0.443		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	92.0	84.2	2,271	–	–	6.2	0.410		Called Strike
3	Curveball	73.7	68.4	2,531	–	–	6.0	0.510		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	92.8	85.0	2,321	–	–	6.4	0.406	100.7	In play, out(s)

Top 8Chicago Cubsscoreless · 2 hits · 17 pitches

8 topIan HappStrikeout3p

Ian Happ strikes out swinging.

Pitching Substitution

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	88.1	2,095	–	–	6.6	0.391	Called Strike
2	Changeup	89.2	81.6	1,934	–	–	6.6	0.422	Called Strike
3	Four-Seam Fastball	96.5	87.9	2,116	–	–	6.5	0.390	Swinging Strike

8 topMichael ConfortoSingle 91.0 mph3p

Michael Conforto singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

91 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 250 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	84.2	77.5	2,020	–	–	6.3	0.446		Called Strike
2	Four-Seam Fastball	95.0	87.3	2,278	–	–	6.6	0.396		Ball
3	Changeup	90.1	82.6	1,859	–	–	6.5	0.418	91	In play, no out

8 topPedro RamírezLineout 83.2 mph6p

Pedro Ramírez lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.

Offensive Substitution

83.2 mph off the bat · 21° launch · 294 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	Changeup	88.4	81.1	1,844	–	–	6.5	0.425		Ball
2	Sinker	96.2	88.2	1,855	–	–	6.6	0.391		Foul
3	Changeup	88.7	81.6	1,746	–	–	6.5	0.423		Ball
4	Changeup	89.4	82.2	1,843	–	–	6.6	0.421		Foul
5	Slider	83.9	77.1	1,972	–	–	6.5	0.449		Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	97.0	88.5	1,953	–	–	6.7	0.389	83.2	In play, out(s)

8 topDansby SwansonSingle 88.5 mph2p

Dansby Swanson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Michael Conforto to 2nd.

88.5 mph off the bat · 3° launch · 71 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	97.3	89.1	1,846	–	–	6.6	0.386		Ball
2	Sinker	96.9	88.7	1,838	–	–	6.6	0.388	88.5	In play, no out

8 topMiguel AmayaStrikeout3p

Miguel Amaya 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	97.1	87.8	2,053	–	–	6.7	0.390	Called Strike
2	Sinker	96.7	88.2	1,854	–	–	6.7	0.390	Foul
3	Slider	83.9	76.5	1,910	–	–	6.6	0.451	Swinging Strike

Bottom 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 24 pitches

8 botNick LoftinStrikeout7p

Nick Loftin called out on strikes.

Defensive Switch

Pitching Substitution

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	95.8	86.9	2,018	–	–	6.7	0.395	Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.2	87.1	2,176	–	–	6.7	0.394	Ball
3	Sweeper	83.1	75.3	2,418	–	–	6.5	0.456	Called Strike
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.1	87.6	2,183	–	–	6.8	0.393	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.1	89.5	2,304	–	–	6.8	0.385	Ball
6	Four-Seam Fastball	97.4	88.3	2,100	–	–	6.8	0.388	Foul
7	Four-Seam Fastball	97.3	89.3	2,214	–	–	6.7	0.386	Called Strike

8 botBobby Witt Jr.Strikeout5p

Bobby Witt Jr. 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	74.7	2,672	–	–	6.6	0.460	Called Strike
2	Sinker	96.5	88.5	1,979	–	–	6.6	0.389	Ball
3	Four-Seam Fastball	98.5	90.4	2,262	–	–	6.9	0.382	Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.9	89.3	2,155	–	–	6.8	0.387	Called Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.6	90.8	2,108	–	–	6.8	0.380	Swinging Strike

8 botJac CaglianoneSingle 85.0 mph5p

Royals challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was overturned: Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Bregman.

85 mph off the bat · -43° launch · 3 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sweeper	82.6	76.0	2,563	–	–	6.7	0.454		Ball
2	Sweeper	82.1	75.6	2,656	–	–	6.7	0.458		Ball
3	Sweeper	82.6	76.2	2,602	–	–	6.8	0.455		Foul
4	Sweeper	83.8	77.2	2,566	–	–	6.8	0.451		Swinging Strike
5	Four-Seam Fastball	98.0	89.9	1,978	–	–	6.6	0.384	85	In play, no out

8 botSalvador PerezGroundout 52.0 mph7p

Salvador Perez grounds out softly to pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn.

52 mph off the bat · -46° launch · 4 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	88.5	1,995	–	–	6.8	0.390		Ball
2	Four-Seam Fastball	96.7	88.2	2,077	–	–	6.8	0.390		Foul
3	Four-Seam Fastball	97.7	90.0	2,188	–	–	6.9	0.385		Ball
4	Four-Seam Fastball	96.4	89.1	2,279	–	–	6.8	0.389		Foul
5	Four-Seam Fastball	97.9	90.6	2,218	–	–	6.8	0.383		Foul
6	Sweeper	82.3	76.2	2,750	–	–	6.6	0.456		Ball
7	Sweeper	84.4	78.0	2,564	–	–	6.8	0.445	52	In play, out(s)

Top 9Chicago Cubsscoreless · 1 hit · 13 pitches

9 topTyrone TaylorSingle 89.0 mph2p

Tyrone Taylor singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave.

Defensive Switch

Defensive Sub

Pitching Substitution

89 mph off the bat · 14° launch · 242 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	Eephus	62.1	56.3	1,368	–	–	4.8	0.613		Ball
2	Eephus	62.8	57.3	1,389	–	–	4.9	0.604	89	In play, no out

9 topPete Crow-ArmstrongForceout 59.8 mph2p

Pete Crow-Armstrong grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Tyler Tolbert. Tyrone Taylor out at 2nd. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 1st.

59.8 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 73 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	Slow Curve	61.0	56.5	1,791	–	–	5.0	0.621		Ball
2	Fastball	55.2	51.2	1,337	–	–	4.8	0.686	59.8	In play, out(s)

9 topJames TriantosFlyout 89.7 mph2p

James Triantos flies out to right fielder John Rave.

Offensive Substitution

89.7 mph off the bat · 31° launch

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	Slow Curve	60.6	56.0	1,746	–	–	5.1	0.625		Ball
2	Eephus	50.0	46.1	1,172	–	–	4.8	0.761	89.7	In play, out(s)

9 topAlex BregmanFlyout 75.0 mph7p

Alex Bregman flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.

75 mph off the bat · 45° launch · 243 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	Fastball	64.9	58.8	1,486	–	–	5.2	0.586		Called Strike
2	Slow Curve	61.4	57.7	1,759	–	–	5.1	0.614		Ball In Dirt
3	Slow Curve	60.1	55.9	1,795	–	–	5.1	0.629		Foul
4	Fastball	67.3	62.4	1,537	–	–	5.4	0.559		Foul
5	Slow Curve	60.4	56.4	1,910	–	–	5.1	0.624		Ball
6	Fastball	72.7	67.7	1,578	–	–	5.4	0.516		Ball
7	Slow Curve	60.8	56.9	1,851	–	–	5.2	0.620	75	In play, out(s)

Bottom 9Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 5 pitches

9 botStarling MarteGroundout 93.3 mph3p

Starling Marte grounds out, second baseman James Triantos to first baseman Pedro Ramírez.

Defensive Switch

Pitching Substitution

93.3 mph off the bat · -7° launch · 15 ft

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

#	Pitch	MPH	At plate	Spin	Horiz	Vert	Ext	Time	EV	Result
1	Sinker	91.0	84.5	2,042	–	–	6.3	0.411		Ball
2	Sinker	93.8	86.7	1,907	–	–	6.2	0.400		Foul
3	Sinker	93.8	86.8	1,936	–	–	6.4	0.399	93.3	In play, out(s)

9 botMichael MasseyFlyout 98.2 mph1p

Michael Massey flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.

98.2 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 367 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	91.2	84.0	1,920	–	–	6.3	0.412	98.2	In play, out(s)

9 botTyler TolbertFlyout 83.2 mph1p

Tyler Tolbert flies out to right fielder Michael Conforto.

83.2 mph off the bat · 35° launch · 295 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	92.9	85.5	1,926	–	–	6.4	0.404	83.2	In play, out(s)

Umpires

Home Plate: D.J. Reyburn · First Base: Louie Krupa · Second Base: Adam Beck · Third Base: Dan Iassogna