Chicago Cubs 3 – 6 Kansas City Royals
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68–50Chicago Cubs · .576
49–69Kansas City Royals · .415
first pitch
Kauffman Stadiumvenue
38,179capacity
Line score
RHEChicago Cubs370Kansas City Royals6101
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Starting pitchers
Lineups
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Box score
Chicago Cubs batting
| Batter | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Michael Busch | 4 | 1 | ||||
| Nico Hoerner | 4 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Carson Kelly | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Tyrone Taylor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Michael Conforto | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Seiya Suzuki | 4 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Alex Bregman | 4 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Dansby Swanson | 4 | 0 | ||||
| Pedro Ramírez | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Chicago Cubs pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
| Clay Holmes | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 70 |
Kansas City Royals batting
| Batter | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jac Caglianone | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Isaac Collins | 4 | 1 | ||||
| Michael Massey | 4 | 1 | ||||
| John Rave | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Nick Loftin | 3 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Josh Rojas | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Carter Jensen | 3 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Kyle Isbel | 4 | 0 |
Kansas City Royals pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 90 |
| John Schreiber | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Steven Cruz | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| Nate Pearson | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 |
Every inning
Open an inning for its plate appearances; open a plate appearance for every pitch.
Top 1Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 13 pitches
1 topPete Crow-ArmstrongFlyout 83.5 mph4p
Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
83.5 mph off the bat · 42° launch · 261 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 90.6 | 83.1 | 2,240 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.415 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 90.7 | 83.2 | 2,105 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.415 | Foul | |
| 3 | Cutter | 89.4 | 82.7 | 2,412 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.418 | Ball | |
| 4 | Changeup | 85.8 | 79.5 | 1,752 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.437 | 83.5 | In play, out(s) |
1 topSeiya SuzukiFlyout 86.4 mph5p
Seiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder John Rave in foul territory.
86.4 mph off the bat · 41° launch · 279 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 88.9 | 82.0 | 2,429 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.422 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 91.4 | 84.0 | 2,299 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.411 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sweeper | 79.3 | 72.3 | 3,029 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.477 | Ball | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 92.9 | 85.4 | 2,270 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.405 | Foul | |
| 5 | Slider | 85.5 | 78.3 | 2,857 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.441 | 86.4 | In play, out(s) |
1 topMichael BuschGroundout 68.2 mph4p
Michael Busch grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
68.2 mph off the bat · -5° launch · 21 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 92.9 | 84.9 | 2,350 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.406 | Foul | |
| 2 | Curveball | 79.2 | 72.6 | 3,190 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.478 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.1 | 85.8 | 2,259 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.404 | Ball | |
| 4 | Changeup | 86.5 | 79.2 | 1,747 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.436 | 68.2 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 1Kansas City Royals1 run · 1 hit · 18 pitches
1 botCarter JensenGroundout 98.3 mph1p
Carter Jensen grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
98.3 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 56 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 93.3 | 86.2 | 2,191 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.402 | 98.3 | In play, out(s) |
1 botBobby Witt Jr.Groundout 94.4 mph6p
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, pitcher Clay Holmes to first baseman Michael Busch.
94.4 mph off the bat · -15° launch · 8 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 93.1 | 85.6 | 2,087 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.404 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 82.3 | 76.1 | 2,925 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.457 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sweeper | 82.0 | 75.4 | 2,849 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.462 | Ball | |
| 4 | Sinker | 93.3 | 85.0 | 2,234 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.406 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 93.7 | 85.3 | 2,285 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.403 | Foul | |
| 6 | Sweeper | 82.5 | 75.8 | 2,894 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.457 | 94.4 | In play, out(s) |
1 botJac CaglianoneHome Run 111.9 mph3p
Jac Caglianone homers (19) on a fly ball to center field.
111.9 mph off the bat · 24° launch · 448 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 93.2 | 85.9 | 2,135 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.405 | Ball | |
| 2 | Changeup | 87.7 | 80.7 | 565 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.429 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Sinker | 94.2 | 86.7 | 2,172 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.399 | 111.9 | In play, run(s) |
1 botIsaac CollinsGroundout 98.4 mph8p
Isaac Collins grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Clay Holmes.
98.4 mph off the bat · -9° launch · 17 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 81.1 | 75.1 | 2,762 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.464 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.6 | 86.5 | 2,174 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 3 | Sinker | 93.3 | 86.0 | 2,160 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.403 | Foul | |
| 4 | Changeup | 88.1 | 81.1 | 860 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.429 | Ball | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.6 | 86.3 | 2,145 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.402 | Foul | |
| 6 | Sweeper | 82.9 | 76.8 | 2,784 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.453 | Foul | |
| 7 | Changeup | 89.4 | 82.5 | 828 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.422 | Ball | |
| 8 | Sinker | 92.9 | 86.4 | 2,106 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.403 | 98.4 | In play, out(s) |
Top 2Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 12 pitches
2 topAlex BregmanGroundout 92.6 mph3p
Alex Bregman grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
92.6 mph off the bat · -2° launch · 33 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 88.3 | 80.8 | 2,260 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.427 | Foul | |
| 2 | Cutter | 86.5 | 79.7 | 2,397 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.434 | Foul | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 87.3 | 2,342 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.396 | 92.6 | In play, out(s) |
2 topIan HappStrikeout3p
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 90.7 | 83.0 | 2,180 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.416 | Foul | |
| 2 | Cutter | 89.5 | 82.4 | 2,277 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.420 | Foul | |
| 3 | Curveball | 79.5 | 72.7 | 3,332 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.477 | Swinging Strike |
2 topNico HoernerStrikeout6p
Nico Hoerner strikes out swinging.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 78.5 | 71.9 | 2,917 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.480 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.8 | 85.1 | 2,356 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.406 | Ball | |
| 3 | Sinker | 93.5 | 85.3 | 2,365 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.404 | Called Strike | |
| 4 | Changeup | 87.2 | 80.6 | 1,851 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.431 | Ball | |
| 5 | Cutter | 91.4 | 84.7 | 2,323 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.410 | Foul | |
| 6 | Curveball | 75.3 | 69.5 | 3,116 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.501 | Swinging Strike |
Bottom 2Kansas City Royals2 runs · 2 hits · 15 pitches
2 botMichael MasseySingle 106.1 mph3p
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.
106.1 mph off the bat · 5° launch · 105 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 79.9 | 73.9 | 2,615 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.470 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.1 | 85.7 | 2,064 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.407 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sinker | 92.9 | 85.2 | 2,103 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.406 | 106.1 | In play, no out |
2 botJohn RaveWalk5p
John Rave walks. Michael Massey to 2nd.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 92.0 | 83.7 | 2,087 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.411 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 81.5 | 74.7 | 2,717 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.463 | Ball | |
| 3 | Changeup | 86.7 | 79.4 | 620 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.436 | Ball | |
| 4 | Sweeper | 79.8 | 73.2 | 2,625 | – | – | 5.4 | 0.472 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 92.3 | 84.9 | 2,029 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.409 | Ball |
2 botNick LoftinSac Bunt 30.0 mph1p
Nick Loftin out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Clay Holmes to first baseman Michael Busch. Michael Massey to 3rd. John Rave to 2nd.
30 mph off the bat · -35° launch · 6 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 92.1 | 84.2 | 1,997 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.410 | 30 | In play, out(s) |
2 botJosh RojasSingle 104.0 mph3p
Josh Rojas singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Michael Massey scores. John Rave scores.
104 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 20 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 94.0 | 85.8 | 2,124 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.7 | 85.3 | 2,104 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.403 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sinker | 94.6 | 87.9 | 2,130 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.396 | 104 | In play, run(s) |
2 botKyle IsbelGrounded Into DP 80.8 mph3p
Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Josh Rojas out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st.
80.8 mph off the bat · -2° launch · 35 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 81.3 | 74.6 | 2,653 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.463 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.8 | 86.0 | 2,132 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.405 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sinker | 93.5 | 84.9 | 2,042 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.405 | 80.8 | In play, out(s) |
Top 3Chicago Cubsscoreless · 1 hit · 21 pitches
3 topCarson KellyStrikeout5p
Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 90.1 | 82.8 | 2,313 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.417 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Slider | 82.5 | 76.8 | 2,772 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.455 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.0 | 85.1 | 2,305 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.405 | Called Strike | |
| 4 | Sweeper | 82.6 | 75.2 | 2,929 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.458 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 91.0 | 83.0 | 2,334 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.415 | Called Strike |
3 topDansby SwansonGroundout 77.8 mph3p
Dansby Swanson grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
77.8 mph off the bat · 1° launch · 48 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 90.6 | 83.3 | 2,297 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.414 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 81.0 | 74.5 | 2,896 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.465 | Ball | |
| 3 | Sinker | 90.8 | 82.6 | 2,318 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.415 | 77.8 | In play, out(s) |
3 topTyrone TaylorSingle 66.5 mph6p
Tyrone Taylor singles on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
66.5 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 231 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 92.7 | 84.3 | 2,328 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.407 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 78.5 | 72.1 | 3,135 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.480 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Slider | 86.1 | 79.4 | 2,892 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.437 | Foul | |
| 4 | Sweeper | 83.6 | 77.0 | 2,992 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.451 | Ball | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.7 | 86.7 | 2,318 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.397 | Foul | |
| 6 | Sinker | 92.9 | 85.5 | 2,306 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.404 | 66.5 | In play, no out |
3 topPete Crow-ArmstrongWalk4p
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Tyrone Taylor to 2nd.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 92.1 | 84.0 | 2,216 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.409 | Ball | |
| 2 | Changeup | 84.3 | 77.3 | 1,745 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.446 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 92.5 | 84.1 | 2,186 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.408 | Ball | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 91.0 | 83.2 | 2,095 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.413 | Ball |
3 topSeiya SuzukiFlyout 93.2 mph3p
Seiya Suzuki flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
93.2 mph off the bat · 37° launch · 348 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 79.4 | 73.3 | 2,857 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.473 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Cutter | 89.8 | 83.1 | 2,382 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.417 | Foul | |
| 3 | Curveball | 80.2 | 73.3 | 3,250 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.472 | 93.2 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 3Kansas City Royals1 run · 3 hits · 26 pitches
3 botCarter JensenGroundout 98.9 mph4p
Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
98.9 mph off the bat · -15° launch · 11 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 81.1 | 75.5 | 2,804 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.463 | Ball | |
| 2 | Changeup | 85.5 | 79.2 | 752 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.439 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Sinker | 92.2 | 85.4 | 2,146 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.407 | Ball | |
| 4 | Sinker | 91.8 | 84.5 | 2,155 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.409 | 98.9 | In play, out(s) |
3 botBobby Witt Jr.Single 90.1 mph2p
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Alex Bregman, deflected by shortstop Dansby Swanson.
90.1 mph off the bat · -18° launch · 7 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 86.9 | 81.2 | 2,624 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.431 | Swinging Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.5 | 86.5 | 2,138 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.401 | 90.1 | In play, no out |
3 botJac CaglianoneDouble 106.7 mph6p
Jac Caglianone doubles (20) on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
106.7 mph off the bat · 12° launch · 222 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 80.8 | 74.5 | 2,796 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.466 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Changeup | 87.9 | 81.6 | 673 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.427 | Ball In Dirt | |
| 3 | Sinker | 93.2 | 85.9 | 2,125 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.404 | Foul | |
| 4 | Changeup | 87.3 | 80.3 | 532 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.432 | Ball In Dirt | |
| 5 | Changeup | 87.7 | 80.8 | 556 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.429 | Foul | |
| 6 | Sweeper | 82.1 | 75.2 | 2,834 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.461 | 106.7 | In play, run(s) |
3 botIsaac CollinsSingle 101.9 mph3p
Isaac Collins singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
101.9 mph off the bat · 12° launch · 219 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 93.1 | 86.5 | 2,083 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.403 | Swinging Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.8 | 86.8 | 2,185 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 3 | Changeup | 87.4 | 80.8 | 860 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.430 | 101.9 | In play, no out |
3 botMichael MasseyFielders Choice Out 67.1 mph4p
Michael Massey reaches on a fielder's choice out, first baseman Michael Busch to catcher Carson Kelly. Jac Caglianone out at home. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
Mound Visit
67.1 mph off the bat · -41° launch · 3 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 80.3 | 74.5 | 2,735 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.469 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.1 | 85.8 | 2,194 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.404 | Foul | |
| 3 | Cutter | 86.5 | 79.5 | 2,512 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.435 | Foul | |
| 4 | Changeup | 87.6 | 79.2 | 589 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.434 | 67.1 | In play, out(s) |
3 botJohn RaveGroundout 79.2 mph7p
John Rave grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.
79.2 mph off the bat · -14° launch · 9 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 93.1 | 86.5 | 2,120 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.403 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.9 | 85.4 | 2,123 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.405 | Foul | |
| 3 | Sweeper | 82.9 | 76.5 | 2,747 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.455 | Foul | |
| 4 | Changeup | 88.8 | 81.3 | 913 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.425 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sweeper | 81.7 | 75.7 | 2,908 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.460 | Foul | |
| 6 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.7 | 86.4 | 2,289 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.400 | Foul | |
| 7 | Curveball | 81.2 | 75.5 | 2,901 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.462 | 79.2 | In play, out(s) |
Top 4Chicago Cubs2 runs · 3 hits · 15 pitches
4 topMichael BuschSingle 104.3 mph6p
Michael Busch singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel, deflected by second baseman Michael Massey.
104.3 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 152 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curveball | 73.2 | 66.7 | 3,090 | – | – | 5.4 | 0.517 | Ball | |
| 2 | Changeup | 84.3 | 77.7 | 1,708 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.446 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Cutter | 85.5 | 79.0 | 2,390 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.438 | Ball | |
| 4 | Cutter | 88.2 | 81.5 | 2,329 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.425 | Foul Bunt | |
| 5 | Sweeper | 79.4 | 73.1 | 2,907 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.475 | Ball | |
| 6 | Sinker | 91.4 | 84.5 | 2,338 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.410 | 104.3 | In play, no out |
4 topAlex BregmanForceout 106.5 mph2p
Alex Bregman grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Michael Busch out at 2nd. Alex Bregman to 1st.
106.5 mph off the bat · -17° launch · 5 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curveball | 75.1 | 68.7 | 3,132 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.504 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 91.5 | 84.2 | 2,289 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.411 | 106.5 | In play, out(s) |
4 topIan HappLineout 101.0 mph2p
Ian Happ lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
101 mph off the bat · 16° launch · 315 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 90.7 | 84.0 | 2,280 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.412 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Changeup | 84.4 | 78.0 | 1,619 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.445 | 101 | In play, out(s) |
4 topNico HoernerSingle 89.2 mph2p
Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Alex Bregman to 2nd.
89.2 mph off the bat · 15° launch · 247 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 78.9 | 72.7 | 2,773 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.476 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 80.4 | 73.4 | 3,002 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.470 | 89.2 | In play, no out |
4 topCarson KellyDouble 94.3 mph1p
Carson Kelly doubles (11) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Alex Bregman scores. Nico Hoerner scores. Carson Kelly to 3rd. Carson Kelly advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
94.3 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 320 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.5 | 85.6 | 2,167 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.403 | 94.3 | In play, run(s) |
4 topDansby SwansonGroundout 76.1 mph2p
Dansby Swanson grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
76.1 mph off the bat · 10° launch · 130 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 78.1 | 71.8 | 3,067 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.483 | Foul | |
| 2 | Cutter | 91.2 | 84.0 | 2,396 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.412 | 76.1 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 4Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 0 hits · 11 pitches
4 botNick LoftinWalk5p
Nick Loftin walks.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 88.7 | 82.5 | 1,954 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.421 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 78.2 | 71.0 | 2,564 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.484 | Ball | |
| 3 | Sinker | 89.7 | 82.3 | 2,082 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.421 | Ball | |
| 4 | Cutter | 83.8 | 77.5 | 2,587 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.448 | Called Strike | |
| 5 | Sweeper | 79.3 | 73.2 | 2,716 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.473 | Ball |
4 botJosh RojasStrikeout3p
Josh Rojas strikes out swinging.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 84.2 | 78.6 | 2,675 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.444 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 80.2 | 74.2 | 2,693 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.468 | Foul | |
| 3 | Cutter | 84.7 | 79.1 | 2,667 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.442 | Swinging Strike |
4 botKyle IsbelGrounded Into DP 72.2 mph3p
Kyle Isbel grounds into a double play, second baseman Nico Hoerner to shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch. Nick Loftin out at 2nd. Kyle Isbel out at 1st.
72.2 mph off the bat · -21° launch · 6 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 78.8 | 72.8 | 2,659 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.477 | Ball | |
| 2 | Cutter | 84.5 | 78.6 | 2,640 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.444 | Swinging Strike | |
| 3 | Sinker | 92.9 | 85.3 | 2,091 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.406 | 72.2 | In play, out(s) |
Top 5Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 15 pitches
5 topTyrone TaylorStrikeout6p
Tyrone Taylor called out on strikes.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slider | 82.2 | 76.3 | 2,687 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.456 | Swinging Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 90.1 | 83.5 | 2,320 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.416 | Ball | |
| 3 | Slider | 83.9 | 78.2 | 2,596 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.445 | Foul | |
| 4 | Slow Curve | 69.1 | 63.9 | 2,558 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.545 | Ball | |
| 5 | Slider | 84.1 | 79.0 | 2,884 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.443 | Foul | |
| 6 | Sinker | 92.9 | 85.7 | 2,356 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.404 | Called Strike |
5 topPete Crow-ArmstrongStrikeout4p
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changeup | 83.7 | 76.6 | 1,576 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.450 | Foul | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 77.7 | 71.3 | 2,962 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.485 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 89.1 | 82.3 | 2,330 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.420 | Swinging Strike | |
| 4 | Slow Curve | 65.8 | 60.6 | 2,538 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.574 | Swinging Strike |
5 topSeiya SuzukiGroundout 61.0 mph5p
Seiya Suzuki grounds out, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
61 mph off the bat · -62° launch · 2 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 91.9 | 84.6 | 2,243 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.408 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 81.6 | 74.9 | 3,315 | – | – | 5.7 | 0.464 | Ball | |
| 3 | Curveball | 73.8 | 68.0 | 3,097 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.512 | Ball | |
| 4 | Slider | 85.1 | 79.2 | 2,892 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.440 | Swinging Strike | |
| 5 | Sinker | 92.6 | 85.1 | 2,235 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.406 | 61 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 5Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 18 pitches
5 botCarter JensenGroundout 53.2 mph5p
Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
Pitching Substitution
53.2 mph off the bat · -17° launch · 9 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.4 | 88.2 | 2,116 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.393 | Ball | |
| 2 | Curveball | 80.6 | 74.8 | 2,265 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.465 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Changeup | 88.4 | 81.9 | 1,212 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.425 | Ball | |
| 4 | Changeup | 87.0 | 80.8 | 1,431 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.430 | Foul | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.5 | 88.1 | 2,136 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.393 | 53.2 | In play, out(s) |
5 botBobby Witt Jr.Walk7p
Bobby Witt Jr. walks.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 88.0 | 82.4 | 2,241 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.424 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 94.0 | 87.2 | 2,095 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.7 | 89.1 | 2,105 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.390 | Swinging Strike | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.8 | 88.5 | 2,203 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.391 | Foul | |
| 5 | Slider | 87.4 | 81.3 | 2,044 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.431 | Ball | |
| 6 | Cutter | 88.3 | 81.6 | 2,139 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.425 | Ball | |
| 7 | Changeup | 86.3 | 79.1 | 1,223 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.436 | Ball |
5 botJac CaglianoneDouble 104.9 mph3p
Jac Caglianone doubles (21) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
104.9 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 369 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changeup | 87.5 | 80.9 | 1,251 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.429 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.4 | 86.8 | 2,131 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Ball | |
| 3 | Changeup | 86.7 | 80.4 | 1,033 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.432 | 104.9 | In play, no out |
5 botIsaac CollinsPop Out 82.6 mph2p
Isaac Collins pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman.
82.6 mph off the bat · 72° launch · 102 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.2 | 87.3 | 2,279 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.395 | Foul | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.9 | 87.2 | 2,061 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.396 | 82.6 | In play, out(s) |
5 botMichael MasseyLineout 76.8 mph1p
Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Tyrone Taylor.
76.8 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 281 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changeup | 88.4 | 81.9 | 1,236 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.424 | 76.8 | In play, out(s) |
Top 6Chicago Cubs1 run · 1 hit · 14 pitches
6 topMichael BuschLineout 90.1 mph3p
Michael Busch lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
90.1 mph off the bat · 20° launch · 286 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 74.4 | 68.7 | 2,819 | – | – | 5.5 | 0.505 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Cutter | 90.4 | 84.0 | 2,243 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.413 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 90.0 | 83.7 | 2,288 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.415 | 90.1 | In play, out(s) |
6 topAlex BregmanGroundout 98.8 mph2p
Alex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
98.8 mph off the bat · -4° launch · 21 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slider | 83.1 | 77.5 | 2,681 | – | – | 5.9 | 0.449 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.4 | 85.9 | 2,427 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.405 | 98.8 | In play, out(s) |
6 topIan HappHome Run 98.2 mph4p
Ian Happ homers (19) on a fly ball to right center field.
98.2 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 381 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curveball | 75.9 | 69.7 | 2,968 | – | – | 5.6 | 0.497 | Ball | |
| 2 | Cutter | 90.0 | 83.3 | 2,283 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.415 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 90.8 | 83.8 | 2,271 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.413 | Foul | |
| 4 | Curveball | 79.7 | 73.0 | 3,241 | – | – | 5.8 | 0.474 | 98.2 | In play, run(s) |
6 topNico HoernerGroundout 56.7 mph5p
Nico Hoerner grounds out softly, pitcher Seth Lugo to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
56.7 mph off the bat · -84° launch · 1 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.4 | 86.4 | 2,384 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.401 | Foul | |
| 2 | Slider | 84.7 | 78.9 | 2,844 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.442 | Foul | |
| 3 | Slow Curve | 68.5 | 63.4 | 2,718 | – | – | 6.0 | 0.550 | Foul | |
| 4 | Cutter | 92.4 | 85.8 | 2,448 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.405 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 94.1 | 86.5 | 2,457 | – | – | 6.1 | 0.400 | 56.7 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 6Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 13 pitches
6 botJohn RaveLineout 81.9 mph5p
John Rave lines out to left fielder Ian Happ.
81.9 mph off the bat · 22° launch · 277 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.0 | 87.3 | 2,254 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.1 | 86.7 | 2,128 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Changeup | 88.2 | 81.7 | 1,455 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.424 | Called Strike | |
| 4 | Curveball | 80.8 | 75.0 | 2,295 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.464 | Ball | |
| 5 | Changeup | 88.1 | 81.2 | 1,469 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.426 | 81.9 | In play, out(s) |
6 botNick LoftinDouble 96.2 mph5p
Nick Loftin doubles (19) on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
96.2 mph off the bat · 23° launch · 371 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.8 | 88.3 | 2,193 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.392 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 84.5 | 78.6 | 2,437 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.443 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.4 | 87.2 | 2,164 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.397 | Ball | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.7 | 87.8 | 2,194 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.395 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 93.4 | 86.3 | 2,216 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.401 | 96.2 | In play, no out |
6 botJosh RojasPop Out 77.2 mph2p
Josh Rojas pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
77.2 mph off the bat · 69° launch · 116 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changeup | 89.2 | 82.9 | 1,254 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.420 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.3 | 88.2 | 2,085 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.393 | 77.2 | In play, out(s) |
6 botKyle IsbelFlyout 77.8 mph1p
Kyle Isbel flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
77.8 mph off the bat · 37° launch · 280 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.0 | 86.6 | 2,052 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.399 | 77.8 | In play, out(s) |
Top 7Chicago Cubsscoreless · 0 hits · 27 pitches
7 topCarson KellyStrikeout6p
Carson Kelly called out on strikes.
Pitching Substitution
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.5 | 87.4 | 2,134 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.396 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sweeper | 82.2 | 76.1 | 2,587 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.457 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 92.5 | 86.1 | 2,200 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.404 | Swinging Strike | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.6 | 88.7 | 2,267 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.392 | Foul | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 87.3 | 2,155 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.396 | Ball | |
| 6 | Sweeper | 82.0 | 75.1 | 2,510 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.459 | Called Strike |
7 topDansby SwansonFlyout 77.4 mph5p
Dansby Swanson flies out to right fielder John Rave.
77.4 mph off the bat · 49° launch · 228 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeper | 81.9 | 75.1 | 2,612 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.460 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 94.0 | 85.8 | 2,131 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.401 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Sweeper | 82.1 | 75.1 | 2,510 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.460 | Ball | |
| 4 | Sweeper | 81.9 | 75.2 | 2,511 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.460 | Ball | |
| 5 | Sinker | 93.5 | 85.7 | 2,195 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.402 | 77.4 | In play, out(s) |
7 topTyrone TaylorWalk4p
Tyrone Taylor walks.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 94.0 | 86.3 | 2,143 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 2 | Sinker | 92.8 | 86.2 | 2,167 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.404 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.1 | 87.1 | 2,013 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Ball | |
| 4 | Sinker | 92.8 | 85.8 | 2,073 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.405 | Ball |
7 topPete Crow-ArmstrongWalk6p
Pete Crow-Armstrong walks. Tyrone Taylor to 2nd.
Mound Visit
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 89.8 | 82.5 | 2,370 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.419 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.7 | 86.6 | 1,959 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.7 | 86.8 | 2,151 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Ball | |
| 4 | Cutter | 90.2 | 83.3 | 2,378 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.417 | Foul | |
| 5 | Changeup | 88.3 | 81.2 | 2,041 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.426 | Ball | |
| 6 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.3 | 87.6 | 2,173 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.393 | Ball |
7 topSeiya SuzukiStrikeout6p
Seiya Suzuki strikes out on a foul tip.
Mound Visit
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.0 | 86.7 | 2,210 | – | – | 6.8 | 0.400 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.1 | 86.4 | 2,101 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Foul | |
| 3 | Cutter | 88.1 | 81.5 | 2,253 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.425 | Foul | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.0 | 86.6 | 2,110 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.400 | Foul | |
| 5 | Sweeper | 81.7 | 75.5 | 2,508 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.459 | Foul | |
| 6 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.8 | 87.5 | 2,315 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.396 | Foul Tip |
Bottom 7Kansas City Royals2 runs · 1 hit · 17 pitches
7 botCarter JensenWalk7p
Carter Jensen walks.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.5 | 87.2 | 2,071 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.397 | Foul | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 87.0 | 2,183 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.397 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.3 | 86.9 | 2,123 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Ball | |
| 4 | Changeup | 87.1 | 80.7 | 1,298 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.430 | Ball | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.3 | 86.9 | 2,135 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.398 | Foul | |
| 6 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.1 | 86.7 | 2,175 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.398 | Foul | |
| 7 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 87.5 | 2,117 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.396 | Ball |
7 botBobby Witt Jr.Flyout 99.2 mph3p
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
99.2 mph off the bat · 34° launch · 362 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 87.5 | 80.5 | 2,156 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.429 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.3 | 87.9 | 2,193 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.394 | Swinging Strike | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.7 | 86.8 | 2,111 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | 99.2 | In play, out(s) |
7 botJac CaglianoneHome Run 111.0 mph2p
Jac Caglianone homers (20) on a fly ball to center field. Carter Jensen scores.
111 mph off the bat · 33° launch · 420 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 95.3 | 87.3 | 2,138 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.395 | Ball | |
| 2 | Cutter | 87.7 | 81.0 | 2,204 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.427 | 111 | In play, run(s) |
7 botIsaac CollinsLineout 91.6 mph3p
Isaac Collins lines out to first baseman Michael Busch.
91.6 mph off the bat · 8° launch · 141 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curveball | 81.4 | 75.1 | 2,188 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.462 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Changeup | 87.5 | 80.1 | 1,154 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.430 | Ball | |
| 3 | Curveball | 81.5 | 75.6 | 2,015 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.460 | 91.6 | In play, out(s) |
7 botMichael MasseyFlyout 96.8 mph2p
Michael Massey flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
96.8 mph off the bat · 29° launch · 339 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.4 | 86.6 | 2,081 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 86.9 | 2,087 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.397 | 96.8 | In play, out(s) |
Top 8Chicago Cubsscoreless · 1 hit · 20 pitches
8 topMichael BuschGroundout 86.3 mph6p
Michael Busch grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Steven Cruz.
Pitching Substitution
86.3 mph off the bat · -1° launch · 37 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 98.8 | 90.0 | 2,142 | – | – | 6.2 | 0.382 | Ball | |
| 2 | Cutter | 95.4 | 87.8 | 2,178 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.394 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 95.0 | 86.8 | 2,165 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.397 | Called Strike | |
| 4 | Cutter | 94.4 | 86.5 | 2,197 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.399 | Foul | |
| 5 | Cutter | 92.8 | 86.1 | 2,121 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.403 | Foul | |
| 6 | Slider | 92.0 | 84.9 | 2,181 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.408 | 86.3 | In play, out(s) |
8 topAlex BregmanStrikeout4p
Alex Bregman challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Alex Bregman called out on strikes.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 99.3 | 90.7 | 2,158 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.380 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Cutter | 94.9 | 87.0 | 2,083 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Foul | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 100.1 | 92.0 | 2,116 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.376 | Ball | |
| 4 | Slider | 90.1 | 83.4 | 2,105 | – | – | 6.3 | 0.416 | Called Strike |
8 topIan HappDouble 106.7 mph7p
Ian Happ doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
106.7 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 312 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 95.0 | 88.4 | 2,113 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.394 | Foul Tip | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 99.5 | 91.5 | 2,053 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.379 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 93.3 | 86.4 | 2,125 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 4 | Cutter | 94.4 | 87.7 | 2,192 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.397 | Swinging Strike | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 99.9 | 92.0 | 2,137 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.376 | Foul | |
| 6 | Slider | 91.0 | 85.0 | 2,111 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.411 | Ball | |
| 7 | Cutter | 94.7 | 88.1 | 2,017 | – | – | 6.8 | 0.395 | 106.7 | In play, no out |
8 topNico HoernerFlyout 92.9 mph3p
Nico Hoerner flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
92.9 mph off the bat · 26° launch · 355 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 95.3 | 88.3 | 2,182 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.393 | Ball | |
| 2 | Cutter | 94.7 | 88.2 | 2,206 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.395 | Ball | |
| 3 | Cutter | 94.4 | 88.0 | 2,135 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.396 | 92.9 | In play, out(s) |
Bottom 8Kansas City Royalsscoreless · 1 hit · 15 pitches
8 botJohn RaveSingle 70.6 mph3p
John Rave singles on a fly ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
70.6 mph off the bat · 31° launch · 244 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.0 | 85.7 | 2,078 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.403 | Foul | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.5 | 86.2 | 2,075 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.401 | Ball | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.3 | 86.8 | 2,126 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.398 | 70.6 | In play, no out |
8 botNick LoftinGroundout 65.7 mph3p
Nick Loftin grounds out, pitcher Colin Rea to first baseman Michael Busch.
Stolen Base 2B
Stolen Base 2B · John Rave
65.7 mph off the bat · -16° launch · 6 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter | 86.2 | 79.5 | 2,100 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.435 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Sinker | 93.0 | 85.4 | 2,131 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.405 | Ball | |
| 3 | Slider | 87.1 | 80.8 | 2,044 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.430 | 65.7 | In play, out(s) |
8 botJosh RojasGroundout 94.5 mph3p
Josh Rojas grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. John Rave to 3rd.
94.5 mph off the bat · -3° launch · 23 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.1 | 86.3 | 2,088 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.402 | Foul | |
| 2 | Changeup | 87.2 | 80.3 | 1,279 | – | – | 6.4 | 0.431 | Ball | |
| 3 | Changeup | 88.5 | 81.9 | 1,310 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.424 | 94.5 | In play, out(s) |
8 botKyle IsbelGroundout 97.0 mph6p
Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.
97 mph off the bat · -25° launch · 8 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.2 | 86.3 | 2,114 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.399 | Ball | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.6 | 86.7 | 2,227 | – | – | 6.7 | 0.397 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.5 | 86.2 | 2,115 | – | – | 6.5 | 0.398 | Ball | |
| 4 | Four-Seam Fastball | 93.2 | 86.0 | 2,117 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.403 | Called Strike | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 94.2 | 86.5 | 2,162 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.399 | Ball | |
| 6 | Changeup | 87.1 | 79.8 | 1,407 | – | – | 6.6 | 0.432 | 97 | In play, out(s) |
Top 9Chicago Cubsscoreless · 1 hit · 19 pitches
9 topMichael ConfortoDouble 110.7 mph6p
Michael Conforto doubles (12) on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
Pitching Substitution
Offensive Substitution
Mound Visit
110.7 mph off the bat · 19° launch · 309 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 96.6 | 88.7 | 2,205 | – | – | 7.2 | 0.389 | Foul | |
| 2 | Four-Seam Fastball | 97.8 | 90.4 | 2,261 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.383 | Ball | |
| 3 | Curveball | 81.9 | 76.0 | 2,641 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.458 | Foul | |
| 4 | Changeup | 85.8 | 80.0 | 1,389 | – | – | 7.1 | 0.435 | Ball | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 97.7 | 90.4 | 2,219 | – | – | 6.8 | 0.382 | Ball | |
| 6 | Four-Seam Fastball | 96.3 | 89.2 | 2,244 | – | – | 7.0 | 0.389 | 110.7 | In play, no out |
9 topDansby SwansonPop Out 77.0 mph5p
Dansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Jac Caglianone in foul territory.
77 mph off the bat · 66° launch · 133 ft
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 97.3 | 90.1 | 2,122 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.385 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Slider | 88.5 | 82.7 | 2,531 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.423 | Ball | |
| 3 | Sinker | 96.3 | 89.2 | 2,124 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.388 | Foul | |
| 4 | Slider | 89.0 | 82.5 | 2,552 | – | – | 6.8 | 0.421 | Foul | |
| 5 | Four-Seam Fastball | 98.3 | 90.4 | 2,145 | – | – | 7.1 | 0.382 | 77 | In play, out(s) |
9 topPedro RamírezStrikeout4p
Pedro Ramírez strikes out swinging.
Offensive Substitution
Mound Visit
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four-Seam Fastball | 96.4 | 88.3 | 2,002 | – | – | 7.0 | 0.390 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Changeup | 82.7 | 76.3 | 1,359 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.453 | Ball | |
| 3 | Curveball | 79.7 | 73.7 | 2,465 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.472 | Called Strike | |
| 4 | Curveball | 82.2 | 75.9 | 2,587 | – | – | 7.0 | 0.459 | Swinging Strike (Blocked) |
9 topPete Crow-ArmstrongStrikeout4p
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
| # | Pitch | MPH | At plate | Spin | Horiz | Vert | Ext | Time | EV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinker | 96.4 | 89.2 | 2,049 | – | – | 7.0 | 0.388 | Called Strike | |
| 2 | Curveball | 80.1 | 73.9 | 2,737 | – | – | 6.9 | 0.470 | Called Strike | |
| 3 | Four-Seam Fastball | 99.5 | 91.9 | 2,157 | – | – | 7.0 | 0.376 | Foul | |
| 4 | Curveball | 81.6 | 75.3 | 2,726 | – | – | 7.2 | 0.462 | Swinging Strike (Blocked) |
Umpires
Home Plate: Dan Iassogna · First Base: D.J. Reyburn · Second Base: Louie Krupa · Third Base: Adam Beck