Athletics v Houston Astros

Final

2–13

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
HOU80-81	1	0	2	0	3	0	3	3	1	13	16	1
ATH64-97	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	6	0

W H. Wesneski 6-2L J. Perkins 3-13

Last at-bat

Carlos Cortes v Ronel Blanco

Carlos Cortes grounds out, third baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.

1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-1
2BallChangeup · 83.7 mph1-1
3BallChangeup · 85.2 mph2-1
4FoulCurveball · 82.5 mph2-2
5In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.9 mph2-2

90.4 mph exit velo-4° launch28 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Houston (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 11

Bottom 9thATH0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Carlos Cortes grounds out, third baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Cortes v R. Blanco · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCurveball · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.9 mph2-2
90.4 mph exit velo-4° launch28 ftground ball

Box score

Houston13Athletics2

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Jeremy PeñaJ. PeñaSS	6	4	4	4	0	1	0	.276	.802
Yordan AlvarezY. AlvarezDH	5	2	2	3	0	2	1	.316	1.036
Isaac ParedesI. Paredes3B	5	2	3	1	0	1	1	.263	.809
Nick AllenN. Allen3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.278	.705
Jose AltuveJ. Altuve2B	4	1	2	2	1	0	1	.250	.704

Match events

AthleticsHouston Astros

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Athletics	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2
Houston Astros	1	0	2	0	3	0	3	3	1	13

Top 1st

0–1
Home runParedes homered to left (374 feet).

Top 3rd

0–3

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Match details

Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Started: 11:40 am Sydney time
Venue: Sutter Health Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Gabe Morales (Home Plate Umpire), Ryan Additon (First Base Umpire), Will Little (Second Base Umpire), Ryan Wills (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 12,025

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Team lists

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Updated 7 Nov, 3:29 pm

Top 9thHOU1 R · 1 H

Strikeout
Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.
J. Peña v Y. Tur · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 87.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallSplitter · 85.8 mph2-1
4. 4Foul TipCutter · 87.7 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSplitter · 87.4 mph2-3
Flyout
Jorge Barrosa flies out to right fielder Henry Bolte.
J. Barrosa v Y. Tur · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallSplitter · 86.3 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 87.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.4 mph2-2
90.7 mph exit velo29° launch327 ftfly ball
Flyout
Cam Smith flies out to right fielder Henry Bolte.
C. Smith v Y. Tur · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSplitter · 84.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallSplitter · 87.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 86.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph2-2
93.5 mph exit velo26° launch314 ftfly ball
Home RunHOU 13–2 ATH
Lucas Spence homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
Defensive switch from center field to right field for Henry Bolte. · Joshua Kuroda-Grauer remains in the game as the second baseman. · Denzel Clarke remains in the game as the center fielder.
L. Spence v Y. Tur · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph2-0
101.1 mph exit velo35° launch380 ftfly ball

Bottom 8thATH0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Denzel Clarke grounds out, third baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Denzel Clarke replaces Jeff McNeil.
D. Clarke v R. Blanco · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 85.8 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph3-2
87.6 mph exit velo-11° launch15 ftground ball
Strikeout
Shea Langeliers strikes out on a foul tip.
S. Langeliers v R. Blanco · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 86.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 87.0 mph1-1
3. 3Ball In DirtSlider · 86.5 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph2-2
5. 5Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph2-3
Flyout
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer flies out to left fielder Jorge Barrosa.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Joshua Kuroda-Grauer replaces Lawrence Butler.
J. Kuroda-Grauer v R. Blanco · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 85.4 mph0-2
81.9 mph exit velo25° launch302 ftfly ball
Walk
Henry Bolte walks.
Defensive Substitution: Nick Allen replaces third baseman Isaac Paredes, batting 3rd, playing third base. · Pitching Change: Ronel Blanco replaces Hayden Wesneski.
H. Bolte v R. Blanco · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 80.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 87.4 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-0
4. 4Ball In DirtFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph4-0

Top 8thHOU3 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Christian Walker flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
Wild pitch by pitcher Yunior Tur. Yainer Diaz to 2nd.
C. Walker v Y. Tur · 6 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtSplitter · 87.4 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 87.3 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSplitter · 86.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallCutter · 88.4 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Cutter · 87.3 mph3-2
94.8 mph exit velo35° launch322 ftfly ball
Forceout
Athletics challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Yainer Diaz grounds into a force out, shortstop Donovan Walton to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Jose Altuve out at 2nd. Yainer Diaz to 1st.
Y. Diaz v Y. Tur · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 87.2 mph0-0
92.2 mph exit velo2° launch56 ftground ball
SingleHOU 12–2 ATH
Jose Altuve singles on a ground ball to center fielder Henry Bolte. Yordan Alvarez scores.
J. Altuve v Y. Tur · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSplitter · 85.0 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSplitter · 84.9 mph0-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-2
96.5 mph exit velo-12° launch14 ftground ball
Pop Out
Isaac Paredes pops out to first baseman Tommy White in foul territory.
I. Paredes v Y. Tur · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-0
85.5 mph exit velo76° launch84 ftpopup
Double
Yordan Alvarez doubles (34) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
Y. Alvarez v Y. Tur · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSplitter · 86.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outCutter · 89.3 mph1-0
105.1 mph exit velo11° launch196 ftline drive
Home RunHOU 11–2 ATH
Jeremy Peña homers (22) on a fly ball to left field. Jorge Barrosa scores.
J. Peña v Y. Tur · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 86.9 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-0
109.0 mph exit velo28° launch425 ftfly ball
Walk
Jorge Barrosa walks.
J. Barrosa v Y. Tur · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph4-1

Bottom 7thATH1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Jonah Heim lines out to right fielder Cam Smith.
J. Heim v H. Wesneski · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-2
99.2 mph exit velo17° launch306 ftline drive
SingleHOU 9–2 ATH
Tommy White singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jorge Barrosa. Zack Gelof scores.
With Tommy White batting, Zack Gelof advances to 2nd on a balk.
T. White v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 82.4 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.6 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 93.0 mph1-2
94.8 mph exit velo-10° launch12 ftground ball
Strikeout
Carlos Cortes strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Step Off
C. Cortes v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 84.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 81.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 82.1 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.2 mph2-3
Lineout
Donovan Walton lines out to first baseman Christian Walker.
D. Walton v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 84.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 90.1 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 81.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.0 mph2-2
84.8 mph exit velo10° launch134 ftline drive
Single
Zack Gelof singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Jorge Barrosa.
Z. Gelof v H. Wesneski · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 88.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 92.1 mph1-1
108.3 mph exit velo11° launch254 ftline drive

Top 7thHOU3 R · 5 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Cam Smith called out on strikes.
Pitching Change: Yunior Tur replaces Drew Rom.
C. Smith v Y. Tur · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-1
3. 3Ball In DirtFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeCutter · 87.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSplitter · 84.9 mph2-2
6. 6Called StrikeSplitter · 84.1 mph2-3
DoubleHOU 9–1 ATH
Lucas Spence doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Jose Altuve scores. Yainer Diaz to 3rd.
L. Spence v D. Rom · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 90.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 78.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph2-2
106.4 mph exit velo10° launch212 ftline drive
Sac FlyHOU 8–1 ATH
Christian Walker out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Isaac Paredes scores. Jose Altuve to 3rd.
C. Walker v D. Rom · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.4 mph1-0
92.6 mph exit velo37° launch317 ftfly ball
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Henry Bolte. Isaac Paredes to 3rd. Jose Altuve to 2nd.
Y. Diaz v D. Rom · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSplitter · 85.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 89.6 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outSweeper · 80.5 mph0-2
102.5 mph exit velo33° launch369 ftfly ball
SingleHOU 7–1 ATH
Jose Altuve singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Jeremy Peña scores. Isaac Paredes to 2nd.
J. Altuve v D. Rom · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph2-0
89.0 mph exit velo17° launch211 ftline drive
Single
Isaac Paredes singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Jeremy Peña to 2nd.
I. Paredes v D. Rom · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSplitter · 86.4 mph1-1
99.9 mph exit velo15° launch231 ftline drive
Flyout
Yordan Alvarez flies out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
Y. Alvarez v D. Rom · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 89.9 mph1-1
93.2 mph exit velo47° launch297 ftfly ball
Single
Jeremy Peña singles on a ground ball to center fielder Henry Bolte.
J. Peña v D. Rom · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 79.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallSplitter · 85.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 90.2 mph2-2
101.2 mph exit velo2° launch70 ftground ball

Bottom 6thATH0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Jeff McNeil grounds out to first baseman Christian Walker.
J. McNeil v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.4 mph0-0
90.8 mph exit velo-16° launch8 ftground ball
Strikeout
Shea Langeliers strikes out swinging.
S. Langeliers v H. Wesneski · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 83.7 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-3
Forceout
Lawrence Butler grounds into a force out, second baseman Jose Altuve to shortstop Jeremy Peña. Henry Bolte out at 2nd. Lawrence Butler to 1st.
L. Butler v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 83.3 mph0-0
98.0 mph exit velo-17° launch7 ftground ball
Single
Henry Bolte singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lucas Spence.
Defensive Substitution: Jorge Barrosa replaces Nelson Velázquez, batting 9th, playing left field.
H. Bolte v H. Wesneski · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 89.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 93.5 mph0-1
107.2 mph exit velo-2° launch38 ftground ball

Top 6thHOU0 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Lineout
Nelson Velázquez lines out to center fielder Henry Bolte.
Pitching Change: Drew Rom replaces Scott Blewett. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nelson Velázquez replaces Taylor Trammell.
N. Velázquez v D. Rom · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.1 mph0-0
92.7 mph exit velo24° launch327 ftline drive
Strikeout
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Step Off
C. Smith v S. Blewett · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 96.3 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtSlider · 85.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.7 mph1-3
Strikeout
Jonah Heim challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Lucas Spence called out on strikes.
L. Spence v S. Blewett · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 88.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 85.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 86.8 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 86.8 mph3-2
7. 7Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph3-3
Double
Christian Walker doubles (26) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Yainer Diaz to 3rd.
C. Walker v S. Blewett · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 90.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 86.2 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeCutter · 88.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph2-2
96.5 mph exit velo13° launch238 ftline drive
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a line drive to center fielder Henry Bolte.
Pitching Change: Scott Blewett replaces Jack Perkins.
Y. Diaz v S. Blewett · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 96.6 mph0-0
93.1 mph exit velo10° launch185 ftline drive

Top 5thHOU3 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Jose Altuve grounds into a force out, shortstop Donovan Walton to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Isaac Paredes out at 2nd.
J. Altuve v J. Perkins · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.3 mph0-0
80.2 mph exit velo-24° launch6 ftground ball
Single
Isaac Paredes singles on a line drive to center fielder Henry Bolte.
I. Paredes v J. Perkins · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 86.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 91.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph1-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 89.9 mph2-2
6. 6In play, no outCutter · 93.4 mph2-2
82.5 mph exit velo15° launch191 ftline drive
Home RunHOU 6–1 ATH
Yordan Alvarez homers (42) on a line drive to right field. Cam Smith scores. Jeremy Peña scores.
Y. Alvarez v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 87.0 mph1-0
2. 2Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 93.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 95.0 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sweeper · 87.0 mph2-2
106.7 mph exit velo22° launch401 ftline drive
Single
Jeremy Peña singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jeff McNeil. Cam Smith to 3rd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Cam Smith steals (12) 2nd base.
J. Peña v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 89.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-2
5. 5In play, no outChangeup · 90.9 mph1-2
61.3 mph exit velo-32° launch5 ftground ball
Strikeout
Taylor Trammell challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Taylor Trammell called out on strikes.
T. Trammell v J. Perkins · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 86.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 92.5 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeCurveball · 83.5 mph1-3
Walk
Cam Smith walks.
C. Smith v J. Perkins · 7 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 86.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 84.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 86.5 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 95.1 mph2-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 90.0 mph3-2
7. 7BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph4-2
Strikeout
Lucas Spence strikes out swinging.
L. Spence v J. Perkins · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 84.1 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 91.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 91.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 88.5 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 86.0 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeChangeup · 88.6 mph3-3

Bottom 4thATH1 R · 1 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Groundout
Donovan Walton grounds out to first baseman Christian Walker.
Pitcher Step Off
D. Walton v H. Wesneski · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 85.4 mph1-2
85.1 mph exit velo-23° launch8 ftground ball
ForceoutHOU 3–1 ATH
Zack Gelof grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Jeremy Peña. Lawrence Butler scores. Shea Langeliers to 3rd. Jeff McNeil out at 2nd. Zack Gelof to 1st.
Z. Gelof v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 95.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 85.3 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.7 mph1-2
91.9 mph exit velo-26° launch6 ftground ball
Walk
Jeff McNeil walks. Lawrence Butler to 3rd. Shea Langeliers to 2nd.
J. McNeil v H. Wesneski · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 93.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 91.5 mph3-0
4. 4BallSinker · 94.1 mph4-0
Fielders Choice
Shea Langeliers reaches on a fielder's choice. Lawrence Butler to 2nd. Lawrence Butler advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by shortstop Jeremy Peña.
S. Langeliers v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 94.1 mph0-0
87.7 mph exit velo-30° launch4 ftground ball
Forceout
Lawrence Butler grounds into a force out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to second baseman Jose Altuve. Henry Bolte out at 2nd. Lawrence Butler to 1st.
L. Butler v H. Wesneski · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 93.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 87.4 mph0-1
83.1 mph exit velo-18° launch9 ftground ball
Single
Henry Bolte singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Cam Smith.
H. Bolte v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 81.1 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 92.8 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph3-1
101.6 mph exit velo9° launch164 ftline drive

Top 4thHOU0 R · 0 H

Lineout
Christian Walker lines out to first baseman Tommy White.
C. Walker v J. Perkins · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 92.1 mph0-0
72.3 mph exit velo12° launch137 ftline drive
Flyout
Yainer Diaz flies out to right fielder Lawrence Butler.
Jose Altuve caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Jonah Heim to second baseman Jeff McNeil.
Y. Diaz v J. Perkins · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 86.8 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 93.5 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 86.4 mph2-1
88.0 mph exit velo36° launch314 ftfly ball
Walk
Jose Altuve walks.
J. Altuve v J. Perkins · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 89.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 87.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 94.4 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeCutter · 92.7 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph4-2

Bottom 3rdATH0 R · 1 H

Grounded Into DP
Jonah Heim grounds into a double play, third baseman Isaac Paredes to second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker. Tommy White out at 2nd. Jonah Heim out at 1st.
J. Heim v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.1 mph0-0
95.8 mph exit velo-1° launch44 ftground ball
Single
Tommy White singles on a line drive to right fielder Cam Smith.
T. White v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 93.8 mph0-0
84.6 mph exit velo14° launch192 ftline drive
Groundout
Carlos Cortes grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Cortes v H. Wesneski · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.9 mph1-1
72.3 mph exit velo-21° launch7 ftground ball

Top 3rdHOU2 R · 1 H

Strikeout
Isaac Paredes called out on strikes.
I. Paredes v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 86.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 90.4 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 90.3 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph2-3
Strikeout
Yordan Alvarez called out on strikes.
Y. Alvarez v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 90.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCurveball · 85.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 86.5 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeSweeper · 86.7 mph2-3
Home RunHOU 3–0 ATH
Jeremy Peña homers (21) on a fly ball to center field. Cam Smith scores.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Peña v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtCutter · 92.7 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 92.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 95.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sweeper · 86.9 mph2-2
102.9 mph exit velo30° launch417 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Taylor Trammell strikes out swinging.
T. Trammell v J. Perkins · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 87.9 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph0-3
Walk
Cam Smith walks.
C. Smith v J. Perkins · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 87.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.1 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 92.7 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.5 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 94.8 mph4-2

Bottom 2ndATH0 R · 1 H

Double Play
Donovan Walton lines into an unassisted double play, first baseman Christian Walker. Zack Gelof out at 1st.
D. Walton v H. Wesneski · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.5 mph0-1
69.5 mph exit velo13° launch120 ftline drive
Single
Zack Gelof singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lucas Spence.
Z. Gelof v H. Wesneski · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSweeper · 83.0 mph0-1
83.6 mph exit velo11° launch137 ftground ball
Groundout
Jeff McNeil grounds out, pitcher Hayden Wesneski to first baseman Christian Walker.
J. McNeil v H. Wesneski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.3 mph0-0
75.0 mph exit velo-71° launch1 ftground ball

Bottom 1stATH0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Shea Langeliers flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.
S. Langeliers v H. Wesneski · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.7 mph1-0
98.3 mph exit velo45° launch320 ftfly ball
Groundout
Lawrence Butler grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.
L. Butler v H. Wesneski · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 88.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph2-1
79.0 mph exit velo-9° launch13 ftground ball
Strikeout
Henry Bolte strikes out swinging.
H. Bolte v H. Wesneski · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSinker · 93.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 93.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 84.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 85.4 mph1-3

Top 1stHOU1 R · 1 H

Lineout
Jose Altuve lines out to second baseman Jeff McNeil.
J. Altuve v J. Perkins · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sweeper · 87.3 mph0-0
88.8 mph exit velo11° launch190 ftline drive
Home RunHOU 1–0 ATH
Isaac Paredes homers (25) on a fly ball to left field.
I. Paredes v J. Perkins · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 92.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Cutter · 93.1 mph2-1
98.9 mph exit velo32° launch374 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging.
Y. Alvarez v J. Perkins · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 87.1 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 93.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 87.6 mph1-3
Lineout
Jeremy Peña lines out to left fielder Carlos Cortes.
J. Peña v J. Perkins · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sweeper · 86.4 mph0-1
92.4 mph exit velo21° launch313 ftline drive

▲1stHome RunHOU 1–0 ATH
Isaac Paredes homers (25) on a fly ball to left field.
I. Paredes v J. Perkins · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 92.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Cutter · 93.1 mph2-1
98.9 mph exit velo32° launch374 ftfly ball
▲3rdHome RunHOU 3–0 ATH
Jeremy Peña homers (21) on a fly ball to center field. Cam Smith scores.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Peña v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtCutter · 92.7 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 92.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 95.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sweeper · 86.9 mph2-2
102.9 mph exit velo30° launch417 ftfly ball
▼4thForceoutHOU 3–1 ATH
Zack Gelof grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Jeremy Peña. Lawrence Butler scores. Shea Langeliers to 3rd. Jeff McNeil out at 2nd. Zack Gelof to 1st.
Z. Gelof v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 95.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 85.3 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.7 mph1-2
91.9 mph exit velo-26° launch6 ftground ball
▲5thHome RunHOU 6–1 ATH
Yordan Alvarez homers (42) on a line drive to right field. Cam Smith scores. Jeremy Peña scores.
Y. Alvarez v J. Perkins · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 87.0 mph1-0
2. 2Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 93.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 95.0 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sweeper · 87.0 mph2-2
106.7 mph exit velo22° launch401 ftline drive
▲7thSingleHOU 7–1 ATH
Jose Altuve singles on a line drive to left fielder Carlos Cortes. Jeremy Peña scores. Isaac Paredes to 2nd.
J. Altuve v D. Rom · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph2-0
89.0 mph exit velo17° launch211 ftline drive
▲7thSac FlyHOU 8–1 ATH
Christian Walker out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Isaac Paredes scores. Jose Altuve to 3rd.
C. Walker v D. Rom · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 91.4 mph1-0
92.6 mph exit velo37° launch317 ftfly ball
▲7thDoubleHOU 9–1 ATH
Lucas Spence doubles (2) on a line drive to right fielder Lawrence Butler. Jose Altuve scores. Yainer Diaz to 3rd.
L. Spence v D. Rom · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 90.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 78.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph2-2
106.4 mph exit velo10° launch212 ftline drive
▼7thSingleHOU 9–2 ATH
Tommy White singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jorge Barrosa. Zack Gelof scores.
With Tommy White batting, Zack Gelof advances to 2nd on a balk.
T. White v H. Wesneski · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 82.4 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.6 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 93.0 mph1-2
94.8 mph exit velo-10° launch12 ftground ball
▲8thHome RunHOU 11–2 ATH
Jeremy Peña homers (22) on a fly ball to left field. Jorge Barrosa scores.
J. Peña v Y. Tur · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 86.9 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-0
109.0 mph exit velo28° launch425 ftfly ball
▲8thSingleHOU 12–2 ATH
Jose Altuve singles on a ground ball to center fielder Henry Bolte. Yordan Alvarez scores.
J. Altuve v Y. Tur · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSplitter · 85.0 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSplitter · 84.9 mph0-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-2
96.5 mph exit velo-12° launch14 ftground ball
▲9thHome RunHOU 13–2 ATH
Lucas Spence homers (4) on a fly ball to right field.
Defensive switch from center field to right field for Henry Bolte. · Joshua Kuroda-Grauer remains in the game as the second baseman. · Denzel Clarke remains in the game as the center fielder.
L. Spence v Y. Tur · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph2-0
101.1 mph exit velo35° launch380 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Hayden WesneskiH. WesneskiW, 6-2	7.0	6	2	1	1	5	0	82-58	3.25
Ronel BlancoR. Blanco	2.0	0	0	0	1	3	0	30-18	6.68

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Henry BolteH. BolteCF-RF	3	0	2	0	1	1	0	.280	.771
Lawrence ButlerL. ButlerRF	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	.235	.718
Joshua Kuroda-GrauerJ. Kuroda-GrauerPH-2B	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.373	.922
Shea LangeliersS. LangeliersDH	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	.261	.799
Jeff McNeilJ. McNeil2B	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	.266	.686
Denzel ClarkeD. ClarkePH-CF	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.149	.394
Zack GelofZ. Gelof3B	4	1	2	1	0	1	2	.259	.804
Donovan WaltonD. WaltonSS	4	0	0	0	0	1	4	.263	.813
Carlos CortesC. CortesLF	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.252	.718
Tommy WhiteT. White1B	3	0	2	1	0	1	0	.257	.607
Jonah HeimJ. HeimC	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	.204	.628
Totals	32	2	6	2	2	8	17

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Jack PerkinsJ. PerkinsL, 3-13	5.0	5	6	6	3	9	3	94-59	6.10
Scott BlewettS. Blewett	0.2	2	0	0	0	2	0	17-11	2.75
Drew RomD. Rom	1.0	5	3	3	0	0	0	25-16	5.94
Yunior TurY. Tur	2.1	4	4	4	1	2	2	46-26	16.34

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