Detroit Tigers v Kansas City Royals

Final

4–3

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC43-61	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	9	1
DET49-54	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	X	4	10	0

W D. Anderson 4-4BS, 5L S. Cruz 2-3SV K. Finnegan 2

Last at-bat

Salvador Perez v Kyle Finnegan

Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to pitcher Kyle Finnegan. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.

1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.5 mph1-0

53.8 mph exit velo-9° launch16 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Detroit (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 4

Top 9thKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to pitcher Kyle Finnegan. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.
Pitching Change: Kyle Finnegan replaces Drew Sommers.
S. Perez v K. Finnegan · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.5 mph1-0
53.8 mph exit velo-9° launch16 ftground ball
Single
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Vierling. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
V. Pasquantino v D. Sommers · 1 pitch

Box score

Kansas City3Detroit4

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	4	0	1	0	1	1	2	.240	.743
Lane ThomasL. ThomasCF	4	0	0	0	1	0	2	.236	.737
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	.230	.668
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	4	0	0	0	1	1	4	.209	.616
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	1	2	0	0	2	3	.274	.740

Match events

Detroit TigersKansas City Royals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Detroit Tigers	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	-	4
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3

Top 6th

0–2
Home runCollins homered to right (390 feet), Massey scored.

Bottom 7th

Home runOutman homered to right center (364 feet), Dingler scored and Carpenter scored.

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Where to watch

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Match details

Date: Friday 24 July 2026
Started: 8:40 am AEDT
Venue: Comerica Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Chris Segal (Home Plate Umpire), Laz Diaz (First Base Umpire), Erich Bacchus (Second Base Umpire), Brian O'Nora (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 35,548

Form and ladder

Detroit TigersKansas City Royals

–Ladder–

–Record–

LWWLLLast 5WLLLW

Team lists

Detroit Tigers

Updated 11 Nov, 3:00 am

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC43-61	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	9	1
DET49-54	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	X	4	10	0

W D. Anderson 4-4BS, 5L S. Cruz 2-3SV K. Finnegan 2

Last at-bat

Salvador Perez v Kyle Finnegan

Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to pitcher Kyle Finnegan. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.

1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.5 mph1-0

53.8 mph exit velo-9° launch16 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Detroit (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 4

Top 9thKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to shortstop Kevin McGonigle to pitcher Kyle Finnegan. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.
Pitching Change: Kyle Finnegan replaces Drew Sommers.
S. Perez v K. Finnegan · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.5 mph1-0
53.8 mph exit velo-9° launch16 ftground ball
Single
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Matt Vierling. Lane Thomas to 2nd.
V. Pasquantino v D. Sommers · 1 pitch

Box score

Kansas City3Detroit4

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	4	0	1	0	1	1	2	.240	.743
Lane ThomasL. ThomasCF	4	0	0	0	1	0	2	.236	.737
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	4	0	2	0	1	0	0	.230	.668
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	4	0	0	0	1	1	4	.209	.616
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	1	2	0	0	2	3	.274	.740

Match events

Detroit TigersKansas City Royals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Detroit Tigers	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	-	4
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3

Top 6th

0–2
Home runCollins homered to right (390 feet), Massey scored.

Bottom 7th

Home runOutman homered to right center (364 feet), Dingler scored and Carpenter scored.

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Where to watch

ESPNStreaming on Disney+Regular season, postseason and World Series on ESPN via Disney+ (ESPN also on Foxtel/Kayo). Number of games per week not stated.SubscriptionWatch on Disney+

Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Friday 24 July 2026
Started: 8:40 am AEDT
Venue: Comerica Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Chris Segal (Home Plate Umpire), Laz Diaz (First Base Umpire), Erich Bacchus (Second Base Umpire), Brian O'Nora (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 35,548

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Detroit Tigers

Updated 11 Nov, 3:00 am

Bottom 8thDET1 R · 2 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Pop Out
Spencer Torkelson pops out to shortstop Andrew Velazquez.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Matt Vierling replaces Kerry Carpenter.
S. Torkelson v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 92.5 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.8 mph2-1
84.7 mph exit velo71° launch84 ftpopup
Field Error
Kerry Carpenter reaches on a fielding error by first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Dillon Dingler to 3rd.
K. Carpenter v S. Cruz · 8 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.0 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 91.6 mph1-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 89.3 mph1-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph1-2
8. 8In play, no outCutter · 94.4 mph1-2
82.2 mph exit velo-26° launch7 ftground ball
DoubleKC 3–4 DET
Dillon Dingler doubles (22) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Hao-Yu Lee scores.
D. Dingler v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 90.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 96.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 94.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Slider · 92.5 mph1-2
106.2 mph exit velo12° launch210 ftground ball
Groundout
Riley Greene grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Hao-Yu Lee to 2nd.
R. Greene v S. Cruz · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.8 mph0-0
59.4 mph exit velo-6° launch21 ftground ball
Single
Hao-Yu Lee singles on a ground ball to center fielder Lane Thomas.
H. Lee v S. Cruz · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 94.3 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeCutter · 94.1 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outCutter · 94.3 mph3-1
99.7 mph exit velo-7° launch20 ftground ball
Strikeout
Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.
Tyler Tolbert remains in the game as the right fielder. · Defensive switch from right field to second base for Nick Loftin. · Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces John Schreiber.
G. Torres v S. Cruz · 7 pitches
1. 1Foul TipCutter · 93.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 93.6 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSlider · 90.2 mph0-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 91.6 mph1-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.5 mph1-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.9 mph1-3

Top 8thKC1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Andrew Velazquez called out on strikes.
A. Velazquez v D. Anderson · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 89.8 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-2
5. 5Ball In DirtChangeup · 91.7 mph2-2
6. 6Called StrikeCurveball · 80.0 mph2-3
Flyout
Nick Loftin flies out to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
N. Loftin v D. Anderson · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 79.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 91.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-1
87.3 mph exit velo51° launch232 ftfly ball
SingleKC 3–3 DET
Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to center fielder James Outman. Tyler Tolbert scores.
Tyler Tolbert steals (12) 2nd base. · Wild pitch by pitcher Drew Anderson. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.
J. Rojas v D. Anderson · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 90.1 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 88.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 89.7 mph1-2
88.1 mph exit velo18° launch256 ftline drive
Bunt Lineout
Isaac Collins bunt lines out to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert replaces Michael Massey. · Pickoff Attempt 1B
I. Collins v D. Anderson · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-1
26.6 mph exit velo24° launch44 ftbunt line drive
Single
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
Pitching Change: Drew Anderson replaces Jacob Waguespack.
M. Massey v D. Anderson · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 90.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outChangeup · 89.5 mph1-1
104.8 mph exit velo5° launch108 ftground ball

Bottom 7thDET3 R · 4 H

Single
Kevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Kevin McGonigle out at 2nd on the throw, left fielder Isaac Collins to second baseman Michael Massey.
K. McGonigle v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.0 mph2-1
4. 4BallSweeper · 80.8 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.5 mph3-1
97.8 mph exit velo17° launch301 ftline drive
Home RunKC 2–3 DET
James Outman homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field. Dillon Dingler scores. Kerry Carpenter scores.
J. Outman v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 94.5 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.5 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph2-2
100.1 mph exit velo38° launch364 ftfly ball
Lineout
Zach McKinstry lines out to shortstop Andrew Velazquez.
Z. McKinstry v J. Schreiber · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph0-0
49.0 mph exit velo30° launch126 ftline drive
Strikeout
Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.
S. Torkelson v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSweeper · 82.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 81.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph2-3
Single
Kerry Carpenter singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Dillon Dingler to 3rd.
K. Carpenter v J. Schreiber · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outCutter · 91.4 mph1-0
80.6 mph exit velo13° launch139 ftline drive
Single
Dillon Dingler singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin.
Pitching Change: John Schreiber replaces Matt Strahm.
D. Dingler v J. Schreiber · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 93.2 mph1-0
77.4 mph exit velo22° launch226 ftline drive

Top 7thKC0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Salvador Perez flies out to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
Pitching Change: Jacob Waguespack replaces Tyler Holton.
S. Perez v J. Waguespack · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 85.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 86.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph1-2
90.6 mph exit velo56° launch223 ftfly ball
Flyout
Vinnie Pasquantino flies out to center fielder James Outman.
V. Pasquantino v T. Holton · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 88.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 80.3 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 90.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 91.1 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.4 mph2-2
90.4 mph exit velo32° launch344 ftfly ball
Groundout
Lane Thomas grounds out, second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
Hao-Yu Lee remains in the game as the third baseman.
L. Thomas v T. Holton · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 81.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 86.1 mph1-1
73.9 mph exit velo-17° launch8 ftground ball

Bottom 6thDET0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Riley Greene flies out sharply to center fielder Lane Thomas.
R. Greene v M. Strahm · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 80.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 90.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 79.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph1-2
104.3 mph exit velo31° launch408 ftfly ball
Walk
Hao-Yu Lee walks.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Hao-Yu Lee replaces Colt Keith.
H. Lee v M. Strahm · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 80.1 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.2 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.1 mph4-2
Strikeout
Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.
G. Torres v M. Strahm · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 80.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 81.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.4 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSlider · 82.0 mph3-3
Flyout
Kevin McGonigle flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
Pitching Change: Matt Strahm replaces Randy Dobnak.
K. McGonigle v M. Strahm · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.3 mph0-0
97.4 mph exit velo37° launch347 ftfly ball

Top 6thKC2 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Carter Jensen grounds out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
C. Jensen v T. Holton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCutter · 87.9 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.1 mph1-2
86.3 mph exit velo-4° launch25 ftground ball
Groundout
Andrew Velazquez grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Nick Loftin to 2nd.
A. Velazquez v T. Holton · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 87.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.0 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 83.5 mph0-2
56.3 mph exit velo-15° launch5 ftground ball
Single
Nick Loftin singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder James Outman.
N. Loftin v T. Holton · 4 pitches
1. 1Foul BuntChangeup · 83.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 88.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outCutter · 87.5 mph2-1
105.1 mph exit velo8° launch189 ftline drive
Flyout
Josh Rojas flies out to left fielder Zach McKinstry.
Pitching Change: Tyler Holton replaces Troy Melton.
J. Rojas v T. Holton · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 89.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 79.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 87.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.5 mph2-2
82.1 mph exit velo45° launch226 ftfly ball
Home RunKC 2–0 DET
Isaac Collins homers (6) on a fly ball to right field. Michael Massey scores.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 90.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 88.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 91.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCutter · 91.6 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Slider · 86.2 mph1-2
101.7 mph exit velo32° launch390 ftfly ball
Single
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph0-0
97.5 mph exit velo0° launch42 ftground ball

Bottom 5thDET0 R · 1 H

Caught Stealing 2B
Tigers challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: James Outman caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Carter Jensen to shortstop Andrew Velazquez.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
K. McGonigle v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 91.0 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 81.2 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 92.3 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 85.5 mph2-2
6. 6BallSweeper · 83.6 mph3-2
Forceout
James Outman grounds into a force out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to shortstop Andrew Velazquez. Zach McKinstry out at 2nd. James Outman to 1st.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Outman v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.4 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.2 mph0-2
97.3 mph exit velo-12° launch9 ftground ball
Single
Zach McKinstry singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nick Loftin.
Z. McKinstry v R. Dobnak · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 80.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.4 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outSinker · 91.3 mph1-2
90.3 mph exit velo7° launch99 ftground ball
Strikeout
Spencer Torkelson called out on strikes.
S. Torkelson v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 80.9 mph0-2
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.0 mph0-3

Top 5thKC0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
S. Perez v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 87.0 mph0-0
104.5 mph exit velo-22° launch5 ftground ball
Walk
Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 91.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 92.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.1 mph2-2
5. 5Ball In DirtChangeup · 90.5 mph3-2
6. 6BallCurveball · 81.5 mph4-2
Pop Out
Lane Thomas pops out to second baseman Gleyber Torres.
L. Thomas v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.8 mph0-1
84.6 mph exit velo60° launch178 ftpopup
Double
Carter Jensen doubles (23) on a fly ball to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 80.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 87.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeCutter · 92.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outSlider · 86.7 mph2-2
99.5 mph exit velo27° launch387 ftfly ball
Groundout
Andrew Velazquez grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
A. Velazquez v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 86.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 87.5 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.8 mph1-2
68.2 mph exit velo-5° launch16 ftground ball

Bottom 4thDET0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Kerry Carpenter grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
K. Carpenter v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.6 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 82.8 mph0-2
3. 3FoulChangeup · 85.4 mph0-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 85.6 mph0-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph1-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.9 mph1-2
96.3 mph exit velo-20° launch4 ftground ball
Walk
Dillon Dingler walks.
D. Dingler v R. Dobnak · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 93.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 92.2 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 92.0 mph3-0
4. 4BallSinker · 91.4 mph4-0
Flyout
Riley Greene flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
R. Greene v R. Dobnak · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 85.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.1 mph2-0
3. 3BallChangeup · 84.4 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 90.8 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.3 mph3-1
98.8 mph exit velo46° launch324 ftfly ball
Groundout
Colt Keith grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
C. Keith v R. Dobnak · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 90.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 84.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 84.7 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.2 mph1-2
87.3 mph exit velo9° launch138 ftground ball

Top 4thKC0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.
N. Loftin v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 92.2 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 87.6 mph0-3
Flyout
Josh Rojas flies out to left fielder Zach McKinstry.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rojas v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.9 mph1-1
82.4 mph exit velo30° launch275 ftfly ball
Walk
Isaac Collins walks.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 77.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 88.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 88.6 mph3-2
6. 6BallCurveball · 78.6 mph4-2
Strikeout
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 88.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.5 mph1-3

Bottom 3rdDET0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Gleyber Torres grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
G. Torres v R. Dobnak · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSweeper · 82.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.2 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 92.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.2 mph2-2
79.9 mph exit velo-4° launch23 ftground ball
Groundout
Kevin McGonigle grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Randy Dobnak.
K. McGonigle v R. Dobnak · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.5 mph1-0
92.2 mph exit velo-22° launch7 ftground ball
Strikeout
James Outman strikes out swinging.
J. Outman v R. Dobnak · 7 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.1 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 89.5 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 83.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph3-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 84.0 mph3-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeSweeper · 81.5 mph3-3

Top 3rdKC0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
S. Perez v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 87.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 90.3 mph0-3
Pop Out
Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to third baseman Colt Keith.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 92.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph2-2
71.7 mph exit velo52° launch192 ftpopup
Pop Out
Lane Thomas pops out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson in foul territory.
L. Thomas v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 96.3 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 85.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 92.0 mph1-1
83.7 mph exit velo64° launch141 ftpopup

Bottom 2ndDET0 R · 1 H

Pickoff 1B
Pitcher Randy Dobnak picks off Zach McKinstry at 1st on throw to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Outman v R. Dobnak · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 84.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.1 mph2-1
4. 4FoulChangeup · 84.0 mph2-2
Single
Zach McKinstry singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas.
Z. McKinstry v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.4 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 91.1 mph0-2
93.9 mph exit velo18° launch295 ftline drive
Strikeout
Spencer Torkelson strikes out swinging.
S. Torkelson v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 80.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 81.2 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 81.6 mph0-3
Groundout
Kerry Carpenter grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
K. Carpenter v R. Dobnak · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 89.8 mph0-0
106.1 mph exit velo-4° launch25 ftground ball

Top 2ndKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Carter Jensen grounds out, first baseman Spencer Torkelson to pitcher Troy Melton.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulChangeup · 88.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 88.9 mph2-1
77.5 mph exit velo4° launch60 ftground ball
Lineout
Andrew Velazquez lines out to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
A. Velazquez v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 85.8 mph0-1
91.5 mph exit velo10° launch162 ftline drive
Groundout
Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman Colt Keith to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
N. Loftin v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 96.2 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 87.5 mph0-1
53.0 mph exit velo-38° launch4 ftground ball
Double
Josh Rojas doubles (3) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Kerry Carpenter.
J. Rojas v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 86.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outCutter · 90.2 mph1-1
104.2 mph exit velo9° launch177 ftline drive

Bottom 1stDET0 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Forceout
Dillon Dingler grounds into a force out, shortstop Andrew Velazquez to second baseman Michael Massey. Riley Greene out at 2nd.
D. Dingler v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.5 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.4 mph0-2
81.9 mph exit velo-8° launch11 ftground ball
Single
Riley Greene singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin. Colt Keith to 3rd.
R. Greene v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 83.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.2 mph2-0
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 90.3 mph2-0
95.1 mph exit velo15° launch230 ftline drive
Forceout
Colt Keith grounds into a force out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to shortstop Andrew Velazquez. Gleyber Torres out at 2nd. Colt Keith to 1st.
C. Keith v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 89.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 89.4 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 83.5 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 84.1 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.1 mph2-2
59.7 mph exit velo-30° launch4 ftground ball
Single
Gleyber Torres singles on a line drive to right fielder Nick Loftin.
G. Torres v R. Dobnak · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 89.9 mph0-0
90.8 mph exit velo17° launch243 ftline drive
Groundout
Kevin McGonigle grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
K. McGonigle v R. Dobnak · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 89.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 89.5 mph1-0
99.6 mph exit velo4° launch85 ftground ball

Top 1stKC0 R · 1 H · 3 LOB

Strikeout
Isaac Collins strikes out swinging, catcher Dillon Dingler to pitcher Troy Melton. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd. Salvador Perez to 2nd. Isaac Collins to 1st.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.9 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.1 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 89.3 mph0-3
Strikeout
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 93.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.7 mph0-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Changeup · 89.7 mph0-3
Walk
Salvador Perez walks. Carter Jensen to 3rd. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.
S. Perez v T. Melton · 10 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 79.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 87.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 81.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 92.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulCutter · 91.8 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.6 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSlider · 88.1 mph2-2
8. 8FoulCurveball · 82.7 mph2-2
9. 9BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph3-2
10. 10BallCutter · 92.3 mph4-2
Single
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to left fielder Zach McKinstry. Carter Jensen to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 91.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 91.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outChangeup · 90.6 mph1-2
85.3 mph exit velo13° launch198 ftline drive
Pop Out
Lane Thomas pops out to shortstop Kevin McGonigle.
L. Thomas v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph0-0
89.2 mph exit velo59° launch189 ftpopup
Walk
Carter Jensen walks.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 88.1 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeCutter · 91.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph4-2

▲6thHome RunKC 2–0 DET
Isaac Collins homers (6) on a fly ball to right field. Michael Massey scores.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 90.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 88.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 91.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCutter · 91.6 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Slider · 86.2 mph1-2
101.7 mph exit velo32° launch390 ftfly ball
▼7thHome RunKC 2–3 DET
James Outman homers (4) on a fly ball to right center field. Dillon Dingler scores. Kerry Carpenter scores.
J. Outman v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 94.5 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.5 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph2-2
100.1 mph exit velo38° launch364 ftfly ball
▲8thSingleKC 3–3 DET
Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to center fielder James Outman. Tyler Tolbert scores.
Tyler Tolbert steals (12) 2nd base. · Wild pitch by pitcher Drew Anderson. Tyler Tolbert to 3rd.
J. Rojas v D. Anderson · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 90.1 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 88.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 89.7 mph1-2
88.1 mph exit velo18° launch256 ftline drive
▼8thDoubleKC 3–4 DET
Dillon Dingler doubles (22) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Hao-Yu Lee scores.
D. Dingler v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 90.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 96.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 94.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, run(s)Slider · 92.5 mph1-2
106.2 mph exit velo12° launch210 ftground ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Randy DobnakR. Dobnak	5.0	4	0	0	1	3	0	76-50	1.42
Matt StrahmM. StrahmH, 13	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	17-9	6.88
John SchreiberJ. SchreiberBS, 2	1.0	4	3	3	0	1	1	20-11	3.89
Steven CruzS. CruzL, 2-3	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	29-21	4.75

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Kevin McGonigleK. McGonigleSS	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.281	.810
Gleyber TorresG. Torres2B	4	0	1	0	0	2	0	.280	.781
Colt KeithC. Keith3B	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.250	.687
Hao-Yu LeeH. LeePH-3B	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	.260	.696
Riley GreeneR. GreeneDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.285	.843
Dillon DinglerD. DinglerC	3	1	2	1	1	0	2	.274	.876
Kerry CarpenterK. CarpenterRF	4	1	1	0	0	0	2	.208	.698
Matt VierlingM. VierlingPR-RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.209	.591
Spencer TorkelsonS. Torkelson1B	4	0	0	0	0	3	4	.206	.722
Zach McKinstryZ. McKinstryLF	3	0	2	0	0	0	2	.197	.572
James OutmanJ. OutmanCF	3	1	1	3	0	1	1	.159	.515
Totals	32	4	10	4	2	6	14

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Troy MeltonT. Melton	5.0	5	2	2	4	5	1	90-61	1.95
Tyler HoltonT. Holton	1.2	1	0	0	0	0	0	26-18	2.93
Jacob WaguespackJ. Waguespack	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4-3	1.23
Drew AndersonD. AndersonW, 4-4BS, 5	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	18-13	4.25
Drew SommersD. SommersH, 6	0.1	1	0	0	1	1	0	11-5	4.38
Kyle FinneganK. FinneganS, 2	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-1	2.36

Batting: 2B: Dingler (22, Cruz); HR: Outman (4, 7th inning off Schreiber, 2 on, 2 out); TB: Carpenter; Dingler 3; Greene, R; Lee; McGonigle; McKinstry 2; Outman 4; Torres; RBI: Dingler (66); Outman 3 (16); 2-out RBI: Outman 3; Dingler; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Dingler; Carpenter; Torkelson; Team RISP: 2-for-7; Team LOB: 6
Baserunning: CS: Outman (3, 2nd base by Dobnak/Jensen); PO: McKinstry (1st base by Dobnak)
Fielding: DP: (Torkelson-McGonigle-Finnegan)

Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
WP: Anderson, D
ABS Challenge: Dingler 3 (Ball-Overturned to Strike, Ball-Confirmed, Ball-Overturned to Strike); Collins (Strike-Overturned to Ball); Torkelson (Strike-Confirmed); Jensen (Ball-Confirmed)
Pitches-strikes: Dobnak 76-50; Strahm 17-9; Schreiber 20-11; Cruz 29-21; Melton 90-61; Holton 26-18; Waguespack 4-3; Anderson, D 18-13; Sommers 11-5; Finnegan 2-1
Groundouts-flyouts: Dobnak 9-1; Strahm 0-2; Schreiber 0-0; Cruz 2-0; Melton 4-1; Holton 3-2; Waguespack 0-1; Anderson, D 0-1; Sommers 0-0; Finnegan 1-0
Batters faced: Dobnak 18; Strahm 4; Schreiber 6; Cruz 6; Melton 24; Holton 6; Waguespack 1; Anderson, D 5; Sommers 3; Finnegan 1
Inherited runners-scored: Finnegan 2-0
Umpires: HP: Chris Segal. 1B: Laz Diaz. 2B: Erich Bacchus. 3B: Brian O'Nora.
Weather: 76 degrees, Clear
Wind: 7 mph, In From LF
First pitch: 6:40 PM
Duration: 2:46
Attendance: 35,548

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