Tampa Bay Rays v Houston Astros

Final

3–1

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
HOU75-73	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0
TB88-59	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	3	4	0

W B. Baker 2-2L B. Abreu 6-4

Last at-bat

Junior Caminero v Bryan Abreu

Junior Caminero homers (40) on a fly ball to left center field. Jonny DeLuca scores.

1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph0-0

107.2 mph exit velo29° launch417 ftfly ball

Win probability

100% Tampa Bay (final)

TB ▲HOU ▼

Biggest swings

+30%

Play-by-play

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Bottom 9thTB2 R · 2 H

Home RunHOU 1–3 TB
Junior Caminero homers (40) on a fly ball to left center field. Jonny DeLuca scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jonny DeLuca replaces Jonathan Aranda.
J. Caminero v B. Abreu · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph0-0
107.2 mph exit velo29° launch417 ftfly ball
Double
Jonathan Aranda doubles (24) on a fly ball to right fielder Cam Smith.
J. Aranda v B. Abreu · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.9 mph1-0
2. 2

Box score

Houston1Tampa Bay3

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Jose AltuveJ. AltuveDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.246	.705
Jeremy PeñaJ. PeñaSS	4	0	1	0	0	2	2	.271	.776
Isaac ParedesI. Paredes3B	4	1	1	0	0	2	0	.260	.785
Daulton VarshoD. VarshoCF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.228	.654
Yainer DiazY. DiazC	3	0	2	1	1	0	1	.272	.733

Match events

Tampa Bay RaysHouston Astros

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Tampa Bay Rays	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	3
Houston Astros	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1

Top 4th

0–1
RunDiaz grounded into fielder's choice to second, Paredes scored, Varsho out at second.

Bottom 5th

Home runMesa Jr. homered to right center (415 feet).

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Match details

Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Started: 9:10 am Sydney time
Venue: Tropicana Field
Competition: MLB
Officials: Jacob Metz (Home Plate Umpire), Mark Wegner (First Base Umpire), Bruce Dreckman (Second Base Umpire), Carlos Torres (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 16,217

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Top 9thHOU0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
C. Smith v B. Baker · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtChangeup · 86.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 86.8 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.8 mph2-3
Lineout
Christian Walker lines out to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
C. Walker v B. Baker · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 85.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph0-1
93.3 mph exit velo24° launch342 ftline drive
Walk
Liam Hicks challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Yainer Diaz walks.
Y. Diaz v B. Baker · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 83.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 85.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph3-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 80.3 mph4-2
Pop Out
Daulton Varsho pops out to third baseman Junior Caminero.
Pitching Change: Bryan Baker replaces Tyler Wells.
D. Varsho v B. Baker · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 79.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
89.1 mph exit velo77° launch51 ftpopup

Bottom 8thTB0 R · 0 H

Grounded Into DP
Jorge Mateo grounds into a double play, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker. Richie Palacios out at 2nd. Jorge Mateo out at 1st.
J. Mateo v E. Pecko · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.8 mph1-0
52.7 mph exit velo9° launch66 ftground ball
Walk
Richie Palacios walks.
R. Palacios v E. Pecko · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulCurveball · 80.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 90.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 90.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 91.6 mph3-2
7. 7BallCutter · 90.9 mph4-2
Groundout
Cedric Mullins grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Mullins v E. Pecko · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Curveball · 81.8 mph0-1
72.9 mph exit velo-3° launch19 ftground ball

Top 8thHOU0 R · 1 H

Strikeout
Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging.
Jeremy Peña caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Liam Hicks to second baseman Richie Palacios.
I. Paredes v T. Wells · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 91.3 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtSlider · 87.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 90.7 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.8 mph2-3
Single
Jeremy Peña singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
J. Peña v T. Wells · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSlider · 87.5 mph0-1
99.1 mph exit velo15° launch238 ftline drive
Flyout
Jose Altuve flies out to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
Pitching Change: Tyler Wells replaces Drew Rasmussen.
J. Altuve v T. Wells · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 91.2 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 86.3 mph0-1
89.4 mph exit velo31° launch340 ftfly ball

Bottom 7thTB0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Chandler Simpson grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Victor Mesa Jr. steals (9) 2nd base. · Pickoff Attempt 2B
C. Simpson v E. Pecko · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 90.1 mph0-1
95.6 mph exit velo-8° launch13 ftground ball
Walk
Victor Mesa Jr. walks.
V. Mesa Jr. v E. Pecko · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulCurveball · 81.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCurveball · 82.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 90.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 91.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallCurveball · 82.3 mph3-2
6. 6BallCutter · 89.4 mph4-2
Groundout
Liam Hicks grounds out sharply, second baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
L. Hicks v E. Pecko · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 81.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 82.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 91.6 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph2-2
100.9 mph exit velo1° launch54 ftground ball
Pop Out
Junior Caminero pops out to shortstop Jeremy Peña.
J. Caminero v E. Pecko · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 82.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.2 mph1-1
94.7 mph exit velo57° launch219 ftpopup

Top 7thHOU0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Nick Allen flies out to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
N. Allen v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.4 mph1-0
88.4 mph exit velo48° launch276 ftfly ball
Lineout
Taylor Trammell lines out sharply to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
T. Trammell v D. Rasmussen · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 90.9 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph2-0
102.9 mph exit velo17° launch353 ftline drive
Pop Out
Cam Smith pops out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
C. Smith v D. Rasmussen · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 88.6 mph1-1
71.4 mph exit velo72° launch92 ftpopup

Bottom 6thTB0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Jorge Mateo caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Yainer Diaz to shortstop Jeremy Peña.
J. Aranda v E. Pecko · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 90.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.0 mph2-3
Flyout
Yandy Díaz flies out to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
Y. Díaz v E. Pecko · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-0
88.6 mph exit velo39° launch315 ftfly ball
Hit By Pitch
Jorge Mateo hit by pitch.
J. Mateo v E. Pecko · 1 pitch
1. 1Hit By PitchSinker · 92.9 mph1-0

Top 6thHOU0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Christian Walker lines out sharply to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
C. Walker v D. Rasmussen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 90.8 mph0-0
104.5 mph exit velo20° launch391 ftline drive
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
Y. Diaz v D. Rasmussen · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 96.2 mph1-1
102.4 mph exit velo-23° launch4 ftground ball
Flyout
Daulton Varsho flies out sharply to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
D. Varsho v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 89.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph0-1
100.2 mph exit velo24° launch387 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Isaac Paredes called out on strikes.
I. Paredes v D. Rasmussen · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 89.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 89.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 89.5 mph1-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 95.2 mph2-2
7. 7BallCutter · 88.8 mph3-2
8. 8Called StrikeSinker · 93.8 mph3-3

Bottom 5thTB1 R · 1 H

Groundout
Richie Palacios grounds out sharply, second baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
R. Palacios v E. Pecko · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 81.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 90.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 82.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 91.4 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 82.3 mph2-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 91.5 mph3-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.4 mph3-2
106.0 mph exit velo0° launch52 ftground ball
Strikeout
Cedric Mullins strikes out swinging.
C. Mullins v E. Pecko · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulCurveball · 80.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 90.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 80.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.6 mph2-3
Groundout
Chandler Simpson grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Simpson v E. Pecko · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 89.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.1 mph2-1
73.0 mph exit velo3° launch62 ftground ball
Home RunHOU 1–1 TB
Victor Mesa Jr. homers (13) on a fly ball to right center field.
V. Mesa Jr. v E. Pecko · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph0-0
106.0 mph exit velo30° launch415 ftfly ball

Top 5thHOU0 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Jeremy Peña called out on strikes.
Jose Altuve steals (5) 2nd base. · Pitcher Step Off
J. Peña v D. Rasmussen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 92.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 90.7 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 96.0 mph1-3
Single
Jose Altuve singles on a soft bunt ground ball to third baseman Junior Caminero. Cam Smith to 3rd.
J. Altuve v D. Rasmussen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outCutter · 90.0 mph0-0
42.1 mph exit velo-58° launch4 ftbunt grounder
Groundout
Nick Allen grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Cam Smith to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
N. Allen v D. Rasmussen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.4 mph0-0
93.8 mph exit velo-21° launch6 ftground ball
Lineout
Taylor Trammell lines out to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
T. Trammell v D. Rasmussen · 7 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 95.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 88.0 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 88.9 mph2-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 88.0 mph2-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph2-2
82.9 mph exit velo27° launch317 ftline drive
Single
Cam Smith singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
C. Smith v D. Rasmussen · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 94.6 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 96.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outChangeup · 89.3 mph2-2
109.4 mph exit velo-1° launch44 ftground ball

Bottom 4thTB0 R · 0 H

Pop Out
Liam Hicks pops out to third baseman Isaac Paredes.
L. Hicks v E. Pecko · 7 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 90.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 91.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 84.4 mph2-2
6. 6BallCutter · 90.5 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.1 mph3-2
70.8 mph exit velo59° launch166 ftpopup
Strikeout
Junior Caminero strikes out swinging.
J. Caminero v E. Pecko · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 83.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 82.8 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 83.4 mph1-3
Pop Out
Jonathan Aranda pops out to third baseman Isaac Paredes in foul territory.
J. Aranda v E. Pecko · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-0
84.0 mph exit velo68° launch162 ftpopup

Top 4thHOU1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Christian Walker grounds out, shortstop Jorge Mateo to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
Passed ball by catcher Liam Hicks. Yainer Diaz to 2nd.
C. Walker v D. Rasmussen · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 89.6 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 88.1 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.3 mph2-1
81.9 mph exit velo5° launch96 ftground ball
ForceoutHOU 1–0 TB
Yainer Diaz grounds into a force out, second baseman Richie Palacios to shortstop Jorge Mateo. Isaac Paredes scores. Daulton Varsho out at 2nd. Yainer Diaz to 1st.
Y. Diaz v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1Foul TipCutter · 90.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.4 mph0-1
83.6 mph exit velo4° launch86 ftground ball
Single
Daulton Varsho singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Isaac Paredes to 3rd.
D. Varsho v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outCutter · 89.1 mph0-1
91.9 mph exit velo20° launch296 ftline drive
Double
Isaac Paredes doubles (26) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
I. Paredes v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 95.1 mph1-0
105.3 mph exit velo17° launch328 ftline drive
Strikeout
Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.
J. Peña v D. Rasmussen · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 84.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 95.9 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 90.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 90.3 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSinker · 95.7 mph3-3

Bottom 3rdTB0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Yandy Díaz strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Richie Palacios steals (14) 2nd base. · Pitcher Step Off
Y. Díaz v E. Pecko · 7 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 94.4 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-2
6. 6BallCurveball · 82.6 mph3-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph3-3
Flyout
Jorge Mateo flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.
Pitching Change: Ethan Pecko replaces Bryan King. · Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Mateo v E. Pecko · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 93.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.9 mph1-1
85.7 mph exit velo41° launch277 ftfly ball
Single
Richie Palacios singles on a ground ball to left fielder Taylor Trammell.
R. Palacios v B. King · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 84.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 91.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-2
95.0 mph exit velo-7° launch20 ftground ball
Groundout
Cedric Mullins grounds out, second baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Mullins v B. King · 8 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 90.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 84.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallSinker · 92.3 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph3-2
7. 7FoulSinker · 92.2 mph3-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.2 mph3-2
77.8 mph exit velo-26° launch6 ft

Top 3rdHOU0 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Jose Altuve grounds into a double play, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Nick Allen out at 2nd. Jose Altuve out at 1st.
J. Altuve v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 96.3 mph1-0
93.9 mph exit velo-2° launch28 ftground ball
Single
Nick Allen singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. Taylor Trammell to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
N. Allen v D. Rasmussen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outCutter · 88.9 mph1-2
91.9 mph exit velo-2° launch38 ftground ball
Single
Taylor Trammell singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
T. Trammell v D. Rasmussen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outChangeup · 90.3 mph0-0
110.8 mph exit velo-1° launch42 ftground ball
Groundout
Cam Smith grounds out sharply, shortstop Jorge Mateo to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
C. Smith v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.5 mph0-1
101.6 mph exit velo-28° launch5 ftground ball

Bottom 2ndTB0 R · 0 H

Bunt Groundout
Chandler Simpson bunt grounds out softly, pitcher Bryan King to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Simpson v B. King · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.3 mph0-0
46.0 mph exit velo-64° launch5 ftbunt grounder
Groundout
Victor Mesa Jr. grounds out to first baseman Christian Walker.
V. Mesa Jr. v B. King · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.5 mph0-0
65.3 mph exit velo-34° launch4 ftground ball
Groundout
Liam Hicks grounds out, second baseman Nick Allen to first baseman Christian Walker.
Pitching Change: Bryan King replaces Miguel Ullola.
L. Hicks v B. King · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 83.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 91.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.5 mph2-2
95.1 mph exit velo0° launch49 ftground ball

Top 2ndHOU0 R · 1 H

Double Play
Christian Walker lines into a double play, pitcher Drew Rasmussen to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Yainer Diaz out at 1st.
C. Walker v D. Rasmussen · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 89.6 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.7 mph2-1
42.6 mph exit velo15° launch74 ftline drive
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
Y. Diaz v D. Rasmussen · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 96.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 93.5 mph2-0
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 95.5 mph2-0
91.0 mph exit velo7° launch136 ftground ball
Strikeout
Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging.
D. Varsho v D. Rasmussen · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 88.9 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 95.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.9 mph1-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeCutter · 91.5 mph1-3

Bottom 1stTB0 R · 0 H

Pop Out
Junior Caminero pops out to catcher Yainer Diaz.
J. Caminero v M. Ullola · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 87.7 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 86.2 mph2-1
80.1 mph exit velo79° launch25 ftpopup
Groundout
Jonathan Aranda grounds out, first baseman Christian Walker to pitcher Miguel Ullola.
J. Aranda v M. Ullola · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 89.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph3-2
96.7 mph exit velo-9° launch14 ftground ball
Flyout
Yandy Díaz flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.
Y. Díaz v M. Ullola · 3 pitches
1. 1Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-2
90.2 mph exit velo51° launch259 ftfly ball

Top 1stHOU0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Isaac Paredes grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
I. Paredes v D. Rasmussen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 95.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 95.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 90.3 mph1-2
98.2 mph exit velo8° launch140 ftground ball
Groundout
Jeremy Peña grounds out softly, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
J. Peña v D. Rasmussen · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 96.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 89.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 92.4 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 96.9 mph2-2
41.2 mph exit velo-7° launch16 ftground ball
Groundout
Jose Altuve grounds out, shortstop Jorge Mateo to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
J. Altuve v D. Rasmussen · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 90.6 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 95.0 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 90.7 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-1
108.7 mph exit velo-25° launch5 ftground ball

▲4thForceoutHOU 1–0 TB
Yainer Diaz grounds into a force out, second baseman Richie Palacios to shortstop Jorge Mateo. Isaac Paredes scores. Daulton Varsho out at 2nd. Yainer Diaz to 1st.
Y. Diaz v D. Rasmussen · 2 pitches
1. 1Foul TipCutter · 90.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.4 mph0-1
83.6 mph exit velo4° launch86 ftground ball
▼5thHome RunHOU 1–1 TB
Victor Mesa Jr. homers (13) on a fly ball to right center field.
V. Mesa Jr. v E. Pecko · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph0-0
106.0 mph exit velo30° launch415 ftfly ball
▼9thHome RunHOU 1–3 TB
Junior Caminero homers (40) on a fly ball to left center field. Jonny DeLuca scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jonny DeLuca replaces Jonathan Aranda.
J. Caminero v B. Abreu · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph0-0
107.2 mph exit velo29° launch417 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Miguel UllolaM. Ullola	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13-8	3.38
Bryan KingB. King	1.1	1	0	0	0	0	0	19-13	5.04
Ethan PeckoE. Pecko	5.2	1	1	1	2	4	1	75-44	4.30
Bryan AbreuB. AbreuL, 6-4	0.1	2	2	2	0	1	1	9-7	3.86

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Yandy DíazY. DíazDH	4	0	0	0	0	2	2	.303	.835
Jonathan ArandaJ. Aranda1B	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.276	.786
Jonny DeLucaJ. DeLucaPR	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.262	.711
Junior CamineroJ. Caminero3B	4	1	1	2	0	1	0	.279	.899
Liam HicksL. HicksC	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.285	.808
Victor Mesa Jr.V. Mesa Jr.RF	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	.250	.816
Chandler SimpsonC. SimpsonLF	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.306	.691
Cedric MullinsC. MullinsCF	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.203	.628
Richie PalaciosR. Palacios2B	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	.230	.694
Jorge MateoJ. MateoSS	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	.210	.589
Totals	27	3	4	3	2	5	5

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Drew RasmussenD. Rasmussen	7.0	8	1	1	0	4	92-60	2.81
Tyler WellsT. Wells	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	9-7	2.41
Bryan BakerB. BakerW, 2-2	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	15-9	1.58

Batting: 2B: Aranda (24, Abreu, B); HR: Mesa Jr. (13, 5th inning off Pecko, 0 on, 0 out); Caminero (40, 9th inning off Abreu, B, 1 on, 1 out); TB: Aranda 2; Caminero 4; Mesa Jr. 4; Palacios, R; RBI: Caminero 2 (95); Mesa Jr. (28); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Díaz, Y; Simpson; GIDP: Mateo; Team RISP: 1-for-3; Team LOB: 2
Baserunning: SB: Palacios, R (14, 2nd base off Pecko/Diaz, Y); Mesa Jr. (9, 2nd base off Pecko/Diaz, Y); CS: Mateo (4, 2nd base by Pecko/Diaz, Y)
Fielding: PB: Hicks, L (4); DP: 2 (Rasmussen-Aranda; Palacios, R-Aranda)