Cleveland Guardians v Kansas City Royals

Final

3–8

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC62-75	0	0	0	0	2	4	0	2	0	8	12	2
CLE68-68	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	5	1

W A. Gose 1-0L C. Holderman 6-4

Last at-bat

Angel Genao v Alex Lange

Angel Genao grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Alex Lange.

1Called StrikeSinker · 96.3 mph0-1
2Ball In DirtChangeup · 90.4 mph1-1
3BallChangeup · 92.3 mph2-1
4BallChangeup · 91.1 mph3-1
5In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.3 mph3-1

90.5 mph exit velo-13° launch11 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Kansas City (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 7

Bottom 9thCLE1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Angel Genao grounds out, first baseman Salvador Perez to pitcher Alex Lange.
Angel Martínez advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.
A. Genao v A. Lange · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 96.3 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtChangeup · 90.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 92.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallChangeup · 91.1 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.3 mph3-1
90.5 mph exit velo-13° launch

Box score

Kansas City8Cleveland3

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenDH	4	0	0	0	1	1	1	.221	.719
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	5	1	1	0	0	0	3	.287	.819
Jac CaglianoneJ. CaglianoneRF	5	1	2	0	0	1	0	.285	.833
Salvador PerezS. Perez1B	5	0	2	1	0	1	1	.222	.640
Nick LoftinN. Loftin3B-2B	5	2	2	0	0	0	2	.237	.710

Match events

Cleveland GuardiansKansas City Royals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Cleveland Guardians	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	0	2	4	0	2	0	8

Bottom 2nd

Home runMartínez homered to left (381 feet), Adell scored.
2–0

Top 5th

2–2

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Match details

Date: Sunday 30 August 2026
Started: 6:10 am Sydney time
Venue: Progressive Field
Competition: MLB
Officials: Quinn Wolcott (Home Plate Umpire), Paul Clemons (First Base Umpire), Adrian Johnson (Second Base Umpire), Dexter Kelley (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 31,509

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Cleveland Guardians

Updated 10 Nov, 11:13 pm

Top 9thKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Nick Loftin grounds into a force out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to second baseman Angel Genao. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd.
N. Loftin v L. Allen · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.1 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 81.7 mph0-1
82.5 mph exit velo7° launch101 ftground ball
Strikeout
Salvador Perez strikes out swinging.
S. Perez v L. Allen · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 84.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 85.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 78.4 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph1-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph1-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeCutter · 85.3 mph1-3
Single
Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jo Adell.
J. Caglianone v L. Allen · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 87.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSweeper · 76.5 mph0-1
106.8 mph exit velo5° launch122 ftground ball
Pop Out
Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to third baseman José Ramírez.
Defensive Substitution: Petey Halpin replaces center fielder Steven Kwan, batting 1st, playing center field.
B. Witt Jr. v L. Allen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 83.9 mph0-0
47.6 mph exit velo46° launch125 ftpopup

Bottom 8thCLE0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Chase DeLauter flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
C. DeLauter v N. Pearson · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 81.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 101.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 84.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 100.9 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 100.4 mph1-2
90.5 mph exit velo37° launch313 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Steven Kwan called out on strikes.
S. Kwan v N. Pearson · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 98.0 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.6 mph3-2
6. 6Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.6 mph3-3
Flyout
Brayan Rocchio flies out to center fielder John Rave.
Pitching Change: Nate Pearson replaces John Schreiber.
B. Rocchio v N. Pearson · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph1-0
91.6 mph exit velo52° launch248 ftfly ball

Top 8thKC2 R · 2 H

Flyout
Carter Jensen flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
C. Jensen v L. Allen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 88.8 mph0-0
91.8 mph exit velo37° launch325 ftfly ball
Groundout
Luke Maile grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
L. Maile v L. Allen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 77.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 83.9 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 81.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph1-2
60.9 mph exit velo-31° launch5 ftground ball
Home RunKC 8–2 CLE
Josh Rojas homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. John Rave scores.
J. Rojas v L. Allen · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Cutter · 83.9 mph0-1
92.4 mph exit velo30° launch360 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Isaac Collins strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Pickoff Attempt 1B
I. Collins v L. Allen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 78.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 84.0 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeCutter · 84.6 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-3
Single
John Rave singles on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan.
Nathaniel Lowe remains in the game as the first baseman. · Pitching Change: Logan Allen replaces Matt Festa.
J. Rave v L. Allen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 84.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 77.7 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outCutter · 84.1 mph1-2
97.9 mph exit velo9° launch177 ftline drive

Bottom 7thCLE0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Austin Hedges grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Salvador Perez.
A. Hedges v J. Schreiber · 8 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 83.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 84.3 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph2-2
6. 6BallSinker · 94.5 mph3-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 89.6 mph3-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph3-2
82.0 mph exit velo-16° launch9 ftground ball
Flyout
Angel Genao flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
A. Genao v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.6 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 89.4 mph2-2
86.9 mph exit velo45° launch272 ftfly ball
Groundout
Nathaniel Lowe grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.
Pitching Change: John Schreiber replaces Craig Kimbrel. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nathaniel Lowe replaces David Fry.
N. Lowe v J. Schreiber · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.5 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-1
104.6 mph exit velo4° launch88 ftground ball

Top 7thKC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Nick Loftin grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman David Fry.
N. Loftin v M. Festa · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sweeper · 84.3 mph0-1
78.5 mph exit velo-14° launch13 ftground ball
Flyout
Salvador Perez flies out sharply to center fielder Steven Kwan.
S. Perez v M. Festa · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-0
100.3 mph exit velo23° launch376 ftfly ball
Flyout
Jac Caglianone flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.
J. Caglianone v M. Festa · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-0
83.9 mph exit velo30° launch330 ftfly ball

Bottom 6thCLE0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Angel Martínez flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
A. Martínez v C. Kimbrel · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 85.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallKnuckle Curve · 85.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph1-1
84.8 mph exit velo33° launch288 ftfly ball
Groundout
Jo Adell grounds out, third baseman Josh Rojas to first baseman Salvador Perez.
J. Adell v C. Kimbrel · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 86.7 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.8 mph1-1
94.0 mph exit velo-4° launch26 ftground ball
Pop Out
José Ramírez pops out to third baseman Josh Rojas in foul territory.
Defensive switch from third base to second base for Nick Loftin. · John Rave remains in the game as the center fielder. · Defensive switch from second base to left field for Isaac Collins. · Josh Rojas remains in the game as the third baseman. · Pitching Change: Craig Kimbrel replaces Anthony Gose. · Automatic Ball - Pitcher Pitch Timer Violation
J. Ramírez v C. Kimbrel · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 87.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph2-1
82.3 mph exit velo73° launch123 ftpopup

Top 6thKC4 R · 5 H · 1 E · 3 LOB

Flyout
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.
Pitching Change: Matt Festa replaces Erik Sabrowski.
B. Witt Jr. v M. Festa · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 85.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 84.0 mph1-1
92.0 mph exit velo37° launch313 ftfly ball
Walk
Carter Jensen walks. Isaac Collins to 3rd. Josh Rojas to 2nd.
C. Jensen v E. Sabrowski · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 87.0 mph1-0
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 87.1 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph4-0
Flyout
Luke Maile flies out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
L. Maile v E. Sabrowski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph0-0
98.5 mph exit velo50° launch281 ftfly ball
SingleKC 6–2 CLE
Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez. Nick Loftin scores. John Rave scores. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Josh Rojas replaces Matthew Lugo. · Pitching Change: Erik Sabrowski replaces Colin Holderman.
J. Rojas v E. Sabrowski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Slider · 85.9 mph0-0
74.9 mph exit velo18° launch194 ftline drive
Forceout
Isaac Collins grounds into a force out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to catcher Austin Hedges. Salvador Perez out at home. Nick Loftin to 3rd. John Rave to 2nd. Isaac Collins to 1st.
I. Collins v C. Holderman · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.0 mph1-0
74.2 mph exit velo5° launch72 ftground ball
Fielders ChoiceKC 4–2 CLE
John Rave reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman José Ramírez. Jac Caglianone scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd. Nick Loftin to 2nd. Fielding error by third baseman José Ramírez.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter John Rave replaces Tyler Tolbert.
J. Rave v C. Holderman · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 96.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 96.6 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 95.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 96.4 mph2-2
69.3 mph exit velo-6° launch17 ftground ball
Single
Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
N. Loftin v C. Holderman · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 83.5 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 97.2 mph1-0
103.8 mph exit velo-10° launch11 ftground ball
DoubleKC 3–2 CLE
Salvador Perez doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
S. Perez v C. Holderman · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.9 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Sweeper · 82.4 mph1-1
107.6 mph exit velo15° launch337 ftline drive
Single
Jac Caglianone singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jo Adell. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
J. Caglianone v C. Holderman · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 95.4 mph0-0
111.8 mph exit velo-4° launch25 ftground ball
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
Pitching Change: Colin Holderman replaces Foster Griffin.
B. Witt Jr. v C. Holderman · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 82.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 95.2 mph1-0
110.3 mph exit velo2° launch95 ftground ball

Bottom 5thCLE0 R · 0 H

Pop Out
Chase DeLauter pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.
C. DeLauter v A. Gose · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 84.5 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph2-2
85.7 mph exit velo65° launch162 ftpopup
Lineout
Steven Kwan lines out to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.
S. Kwan v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 85.8 mph1-1
94.4 mph exit velo18° launch307 ftline drive
Lineout
Brayan Rocchio lines out to left fielder Matthew Lugo.
B. Rocchio v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.1 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 86.7 mph0-2
92.7 mph exit velo24° launch332 ftline drive

Top 5thKC2 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
C. Jensen v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 92.5 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.7 mph1-3
Flyout
Luke Maile flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
Pitcher Step Off
L. Maile v F. Griffin · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.0 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.7 mph1-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph2-2
95.1 mph exit velo50° launch267 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Matthew Lugo called out on strikes.
M. Lugo v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.2 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeCutter · 88.9 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-3
DoubleKC 2–2 CLE
Isaac Collins doubles (23) on a ground ball to left fielder Angel Martínez. Nick Loftin scores. Tyler Tolbert scores.
I. Collins v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.3 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.7 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.3 mph2-1
105.9 mph exit velo3° launch77 ftground ball
Single
Tyler Tolbert singles on a ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
T. Tolbert v F. Griffin · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outCutter · 88.8 mph0-0
96.7 mph exit velo-12° launch12 ftground ball
Double
Nick Loftin doubles (22) on a fly ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
N. Loftin v F. Griffin · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 78.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 81.2 mph1-0
93.8 mph exit velo39° launch354 ftfly ball

Bottom 4thCLE0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Austin Hedges pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.
A. Hedges v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.7 mph0-2
79.5 mph exit velo74° launch80 ftpopup
Flyout
Angel Genao flies out to left fielder Matthew Lugo.
Pitching Change: Anthony Gose replaces Daniel Lynch IV.
A. Genao v A. Gose · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 88.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.6 mph1-2
83.0 mph exit velo31° launch312 ftfly ball
Double
David Fry doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Matthew Lugo.
D. Fry v D. Lynch IV · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 82.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallKnuckle Curve · 79.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulKnuckle Curve · 80.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 84.6 mph1-2
5. 5BallSinker · 93.7 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 92.8 mph2-2
7. 7FoulKnuckle Curve · 81.8 mph2-2
8. 8In play, no outChangeup · 83.0 mph2-2
102.8 mph exit velo11° launch200 ft
Strikeout
Angel Martínez strikes out swinging.
A. Martínez v D. Lynch IV · 7 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 84.8 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.6 mph1-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-2
6. 6BallSinker · 92.0 mph3-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeSinker · 91.9 mph3-3

Top 4thKC0 R · 0 H

Lineout
Salvador Perez lines out to first baseman David Fry.
S. Perez v F. Griffin · 9 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 89.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulCurveball · 80.3 mph1-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 81.3 mph1-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 91.0 mph1-2
7. 7BallCurveball · 79.7 mph2-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph2-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph2-2
92.4 mph exit velo7° launch131 ftline drive
Flyout
Jac Caglianone flies out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
J. Caglianone v F. Griffin · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 92.4 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.7 mph1-1
88.6 mph exit velo40° launch295 ftfly ball
Flyout
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Steven Kwan.
B. Witt Jr. v F. Griffin · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 87.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 81.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.5 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Splitter · 81.6 mph1-2
99.7 mph exit velo30° launch386 ftfly ball

Bottom 3rdCLE0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Jo Adell flies out sharply to center fielder Tyler Tolbert.
J. Adell v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph0-0
102.6 mph exit velo38° launch326 ftfly ball
Groundout
José Ramírez grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.
J. Ramírez v D. Lynch IV · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Knuckle Curve · 80.7 mph2-2
75.7 mph exit velo-6° launch18 ftground ball
Strikeout
Chase DeLauter strikes out swinging.
Wild pitch by pitcher Daniel Lynch IV. Steven Kwan to 2nd. · Pitcher Step Off
C. DeLauter v D. Lynch IV · 11 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.9 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeChangeup · 85.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 94.0 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 94.2 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSinker · 94.0 mph2-2
8. 8BallSinker · 94.2 mph3-2
9. 9FoulSinker · 93.7 mph3-2
10. 10FoulSlider · 87.6 mph3-2
11. 11Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.6 mph3-3
Single
Steven Kwan singles on a soft bunt ground ball to pitcher Daniel Lynch IV.
S. Kwan v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outKnuckle Curve · 84.5 mph1-0
29.5 mph exit velo-18° launch8 ftbunt grounder

Top 3rdKC0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
C. Jensen v F. Griffin · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.9 mph0-1
2. 2Foul TipSweeper · 81.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 83.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 92.4 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 92.3 mph2-2
6. 6BallCutter · 90.3 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.9 mph3-2
88.7 mph exit velo42° launch284 ftfly ball
Flyout
Luke Maile flies out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
L. Maile v F. Griffin · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 79.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 87.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.2 mph1-1
94.8 mph exit velo54° launch222 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Matthew Lugo strikes out on a foul tip.
M. Lugo v F. Griffin · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.6 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 88.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 82.4 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph3-2
6. 6Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph3-3

Bottom 2ndCLE2 R · 1 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Groundout
Brayan Rocchio grounds out softly to first baseman Salvador Perez.
B. Rocchio v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.2 mph0-0
54.8 mph exit velo-42° launch2 ftground ball
Grounded Into DP
Austin Hedges grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Isaac Collins to first baseman Salvador Perez. David Fry to 3rd. Angel Genao out at 2nd. Austin Hedges out at 1st.
A. Hedges v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2Foul BuntSinker · 92.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph2-1
68.3 mph exit velo6° launch71 ftground ball
Fielders Choice
Angel Genao reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. David Fry to 2nd. David Fry advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
A. Genao v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.1 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 92.6 mph0-1
98.5 mph exit velo-17° launch9 ftground ball
Walk
David Fry walks.
D. Fry v D. Lynch IV · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 86.1 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph0-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 87.0 mph0-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-2
6. 6BallKnuckle Curve · 82.1 mph2-2
7. 7BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph3-2
8. 8BallSinker · 93.6 mph4-2
Home RunKC 0–2 CLE
Angel Martínez homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Jo Adell scores.
A. Martínez v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 86.2 mph1-1
100.0 mph exit velo30° launch381 ftfly ball
Walk
Jo Adell walks.
J. Adell v D. Lynch IV · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 92.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallKnuckle Curve · 81.7 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 86.8 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.4 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph4-2

Top 2ndKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Isaac Collins grounds into a double play, second baseman Angel Genao to first baseman David Fry. Tyler Tolbert out at 2nd. Isaac Collins out at 1st.
I. Collins v F. Griffin · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.6 mph1-0
79.1 mph exit velo2° launch66 ftground ball
Walk
Tyler Tolbert walks.
T. Tolbert v F. Griffin · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 89.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 83.4 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 88.9 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeChangeup · 83.8 mph3-2
6. 6BallSweeper · 81.6 mph4-2
Flyout
Nick Loftin flies out to right fielder Jo Adell.
N. Loftin v F. Griffin · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 82.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 83.2 mph1-1
84.0 mph exit velo38° launch281 ftfly ball
Double
Salvador Perez doubles (20) on a line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan.
S. Perez v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallCurveball · 76.7 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 88.2 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outChangeup · 83.2 mph2-1
106.4 mph exit velo20° launch386 ftline drive

Bottom 1stCLE0 R · 0 H · 1 E

Grounded Into DP
José Ramírez grounds into a double play, third baseman Nick Loftin to second baseman Isaac Collins to first baseman Salvador Perez. Steven Kwan out at 2nd. José Ramírez out at 1st.
J. Ramírez v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 93.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 87.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.1 mph2-0
90.8 mph exit velo-32° launch5 ftground ball
Strikeout
Chase DeLauter strikes out swinging.
C. DeLauter v D. Lynch IV · 7 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.9 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeSinker · 93.9 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5Ball In DirtSlider · 89.0 mph3-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 85.4 mph3-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeSinker · 95.3 mph3-3
Field Error
Steven Kwan reaches on a fielding error by second baseman Isaac Collins.
S. Kwan v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 94.0 mph0-1
90.7 mph exit velo-9° launch12 ftground ball

Top 1stKC0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Jac Caglianone called out on strikes.
J. Caglianone v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 92.3 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 93.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.6 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 93.0 mph1-3
Lineout
Bobby Witt Jr. lines out sharply to center fielder Steven Kwan.
B. Witt Jr. v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 81.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 79.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.9 mph2-1
107.5 mph exit velo15° launch334 ftline drive
Groundout
Carter Jensen grounds out, second baseman Angel Genao to first baseman David Fry.
C. Jensen v F. Griffin · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.9 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 88.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 90.8 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.0 mph3-1
97.9 mph exit velo6° launch108 ftground ball

▼2ndHome RunKC 0–2 CLE
Angel Martínez homers (13) on a fly ball to left field. Jo Adell scores.
A. Martínez v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 86.2 mph1-1
100.0 mph exit velo30° launch381 ftfly ball
▲5thDoubleKC 2–2 CLE
Isaac Collins doubles (23) on a ground ball to left fielder Angel Martínez. Nick Loftin scores. Tyler Tolbert scores.
I. Collins v F. Griffin · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.3 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.7 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.3 mph2-1
105.9 mph exit velo3° launch77 ftground ball
▲6thDoubleKC 3–2 CLE
Salvador Perez doubles (21) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Steven Kwan. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
S. Perez v C. Holderman · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.9 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Sweeper · 82.4 mph1-1
107.6 mph exit velo15° launch337 ftline drive
▲6thFielders ChoiceKC 4–2 CLE
John Rave reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman José Ramírez. Jac Caglianone scores. Salvador Perez to 3rd. Nick Loftin to 2nd. Fielding error by third baseman José Ramírez.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter John Rave replaces Tyler Tolbert.
J. Rave v C. Holderman · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 96.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 96.6 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 95.2 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 96.4 mph2-2
69.3 mph exit velo-6° launch17 ftground ball
▲6thSingleKC 6–2 CLE
Josh Rojas singles on a line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez. Nick Loftin scores. John Rave scores. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Josh Rojas replaces Matthew Lugo. · Pitching Change: Erik Sabrowski replaces Colin Holderman.
J. Rojas v E. Sabrowski · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Slider · 85.9 mph0-0
74.9 mph exit velo18° launch194 ftline drive
▲8thHome RunKC 8–2 CLE
Josh Rojas homers (2) on a fly ball to right field. John Rave scores.
J. Rojas v L. Allen · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Cutter · 83.9 mph0-1
92.4 mph exit velo30° launch360 ftfly ball
▼9thSingleKC 8–3 CLE
Angel Martínez singles on a line drive to center fielder John Rave. José Ramírez scores.
A. Martínez v A. Lange · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 90.9 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 89.3 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph1-1
86.1 mph exit velo16° launch215 ftline drive

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Daniel Lynch IVD. Lynch IV	3.1	3	2	2	2	3	1	70-43	3.06
Anthony GoseA. GoseW, 1-0	1.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	18-14	0.00
Craig KimbrelC. Kimbrel	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9-6	4.05
John SchreiberJ. Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	17-10	3.65
Nate PearsonN. Pearson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	13-8	2.34
Alex LangeA. Lange	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	22-14	5.81

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Steven KwanS. KwanCF	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.273	.705
Petey HalpinP. HalpinCF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.221	.584
Chase DeLauterC. DeLauterDH	4	0	0	0	0	2	2	.286	.803
José RamírezJ. Ramírez3B	4	1	1	0	0	0	2	.240	.719
Jo AdellJ. AdellRF	3	1	0	0	1	0	2	.236	.692
Angel MartínezA. MartínezLF	4	1	2	3	0	1	0	.245	.712
David FryD. Fry1B	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	.186	.655
Nathaniel LoweN. LowePH-1B	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.259	.780
Angel GenaoA. Genao2B	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	.268	.677
Austin HedgesA. HedgesC	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	.261	.711
Brayan RocchioB. RocchioSS	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.248	.671
Totals	32	3	5	3	2	5	14

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Foster GriffinF. Griffin	5.0	4	2	2	1	4	0	82-50	3.21
Colin HoldermanC. HoldermanL, 6-4	0.1	4	4	3	0	0	0	15-9	2.75
Erik SabrowskiE. Sabrowski	0.1	1	0	0	1	0	0	6-2	2.97
Matt FestaM. Festa	1.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	8-6	3.61
Logan AllenL. Allen	2.0	3	2	2	0	2	1	26-22	3.77

Batting: 2B: Fry (5, Lynch IV); Ramírez, Jo (24, Lange); HR: Martínez, A (13, 2nd inning off Lynch IV, 1 on, 0 out); TB: Fry 2; Kwan; Martínez, A 5; Ramírez, Jo 2; RBI: Martínez, A 3 (48); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hedges; Rocchio; Adell; Genao; GIDP: Hedges; Ramírez, Jo; Team RISP: 1-for-10; Team LOB: 4
Fielding: E: Ramírez, Jo (9, fielding); DP: (Genao-Fry)

Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
WP: Lynch IV
Pitch timer violations: Kimbrel (pitcher)
ABS Challenge: Kwan (Strike-Overturned to Ball)
Pitches-strikes: Lynch IV 70-43; Gose 18-14; Kimbrel 9-6; Schreiber 17-10; Pearson 13-8; Lange 22-14; Griffin 82-50; Holderman 15-9; Sabrowski 6-2; Festa, M 8-6; Allen, L.T. 26-22
Groundouts-flyouts: Lynch IV 6-1; Gose 0-1; Kimbrel 1-1; Schreiber 2-1; Pearson 0-2; Lange 2-0; Griffin 2-6; Holderman 2-0; Sabrowski 0-1; Festa, M 1-3; Allen, L.T. 2-1
Batters faced: Lynch IV 15; Gose 5; Kimbrel 3; Schreiber 3; Pearson 3; Lange 5; Griffin 19; Holderman 6; Sabrowski 3; Festa, M 4; Allen, L.T. 9
Inherited runners-scored: Gose 1-0; Sabrowski 3-2; Festa, M 3-0
Umpires: HP: Quinn Wolcott. 1B: Paul Clemons. 2B: Adrian Johnson. 3B: Dexter Kelley.
Weather: 81 degrees, Partly Cloudy
Wind: 4 mph, L To R
First pitch: 4:10 PM
Duration: 2:32
Attendance: 31,509

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