Kansas City Royals v Arizona Diamondbacks

Final

5–2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
AZ78-69	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	9	1
KC65-82	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	X	5	7	0

W D. Lynch IV 5-5L M. Soroka 8-5SV N. Pearson 4

Last at-bat

Ketel Marte v Nate Pearson

Ketel Marte grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Lars Nootbaar out at 2nd. Ketel Marte out at 1st.

1BallCurveball · 82.4 mph1-0
2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph1-0

103.1 mph exit velo-15° launch10 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Kansas City (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 5

Top 9thAZ0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Ketel Marte grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Lars Nootbaar out at 2nd. Ketel Marte out at 1st.
K. Marte v N. Pearson · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 82.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph1-0
103.1 mph exit velo-15° launch10 ftground ball
Strikeout
Gabriel Moreno strikes out swinging.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Gabriel Moreno replaces Ildemaro Vargas.
G. Moreno v N. Pearson · 5 pitches

Box score

Arizona2Kansas City5

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Ildemaro VargasI. Vargas2B	2	0	1	0	2	0	1	.251	.673
Gabriel MorenoG. MorenoPH	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	.299	.841
Ketel MarteK. MarteDH	5	0	1	1	0	0	5	.251	.761
Geraldo PerdomoG. PerdomoSS	4	0	1	0	0	0	3	.250	.723
Nolan ArenadoN. Arenado3B	3	1	2	1	1	0	2	.236	.742

Match events

Kansas City RoyalsArizona Diamondbacks

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Kansas City Royals	0	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	-	5
Arizona Diamondbacks	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2

Bottom 2nd

RunRave scored on throwing error by catcher McCann, Isbel safe at second on error.
1–0
RunRave stole third, Rave scored on throwing error by catcher McCann, Isbel to second.

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Match details

Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Started: 9:40 am Sydney time
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Competition: MLB
Officials: Will Little (Home Plate Umpire), Derek Thomas (First Base Umpire), Lance Barksdale (Second Base Umpire), Ryan Wills (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 15,369

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Kansas City Royals

Updated 7 Nov, 3:29 pm

Bottom 8thKC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.
M. Massey v M. Soroka · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 89.8 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph3-1
81.7 mph exit velo9° launch127 ftground ball
Groundout
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to first baseman Tim Tawa.
S. Perez v M. Soroka · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlurve · 80.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 87.3 mph2-0
101.3 mph exit velo0° launch55 ftground ball
Lineout
Vinnie Pasquantino lines out sharply to center fielder Jordan Lawlar.
Adrian Del Castillo remains in the game as the catcher.
V. Pasquantino v M. Soroka · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slurve · 78.7 mph0-0
103.1 mph exit velo15° launch332 ftline drive

Top 8thAZ0 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Adrian Del Castillo strikes out swinging.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Adrian Del Castillo replaces James McCann.
A. Del Castillo v C. Kimbrel · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 94.2 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-3
Single
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
L. Gurriel Jr. v C. Kimbrel · 2 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 84.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 93.9 mph1-0
97.5 mph exit velo-9° launch12 ftground ball
Grounded Into DP
Tim Tawa grounds into a double play, third baseman Nick Loftin to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Nolan Arenado out at 2nd. Tim Tawa out at 1st.
T. Tawa v C. Kimbrel · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 93.6 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph3-2
96.4 mph exit velo-12° launch11 ftground ball
Single
Nolan Arenado singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
Pitching Change: Craig Kimbrel replaces Anthony Gose.
N. Arenado v C. Kimbrel · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 83.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 94.0 mph0-1
82.0 mph exit velo13° launch187 ftline drive

Bottom 7thKC0 R · 0 H

Pop Out
Bobby Witt Jr. pops out to first baseman Tim Tawa in foul territory.
B. Witt Jr. v M. Soroka · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph0-0
85.6 mph exit velo74° launch74 ftpopup
Pop Out
Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo.
C. Jensen v M. Soroka · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.2 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph2-0
63.1 mph exit velo48° launch183 ftpopup
Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Tim Tawa.
I. Collins v M. Soroka · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlurve · 78.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlurve · 80.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.4 mph1-1
103.2 mph exit velo-5° launch20 ftground ball

Top 7thAZ0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Geraldo Perdomo pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.
G. Perdomo v A. Gose · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 85.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 86.0 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 84.8 mph1-2
80.7 mph exit velo83° launch69 ftpopup
Pop Out
Ketel Marte pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
K. Marte v A. Gose · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph1-0
93.4 mph exit velo67° launch161 ftpopup
Single
Ildemaro Vargas singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
I. Vargas v A. Gose · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outSlider · 85.8 mph1-2
98.6 mph exit velo-20° launch12 ftground ball
Flyout
Lars Nootbaar flies out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Pitching Change: Anthony Gose replaces Jose Cuas.
L. Nootbaar v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph2-0
101.8 mph exit velo33° launch397 ftfly ball

Bottom 6thKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Kyle Isbel flies out to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
K. Isbel v M. Soroka · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlurve · 82.1 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSlurve · 81.1 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.7 mph0-2
86.7 mph exit velo38° launch300 ftfly ball
Strikeout
John Rave strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rave v M. Soroka · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSlurve · 81.7 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 87.2 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSlurve · 82.2 mph2-3
Strikeout
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
N. Loftin v M. Soroka · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlurve · 80.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlurve · 81.2 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSlurve · 82.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph3-2
6. 6Called StrikeSlurve · 84.3 mph3-3
Single
Michael Massey singles on a line drive to right fielder Lars Nootbaar.
M. Massey v M. Soroka · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outCutter · 89.8 mph0-1
71.3 mph exit velo20° launch198 ftline drive

Top 6thAZ0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Jordan Lawlar grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
J. Lawlar v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 91.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 84.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.7 mph2-1
100.0 mph exit velo0° launch53 ftground ball
Groundout
James McCann grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Nolan Arenado to 3rd. Tim Tawa to 2nd.
J. McCann v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 84.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 91.4 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.6 mph2-1
65.9 mph exit velo10° launch98 ftground ball
Strikeout
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. strikes out swinging.
L. Gurriel Jr. v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 84.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 91.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 84.3 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 84.9 mph1-3
Single
Tim Tawa singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Nolan Arenado to 2nd.
T. Tawa v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.6 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph1-2
80.2 mph exit velo21° launch264 ftline drive
Walk
Nolan Arenado walks.
Pitching Change: Jose Cuas replaces Daniel Lynch IV.
N. Arenado v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.7 mph3-0
4. 4BallSinker · 92.1 mph4-0

Bottom 5thKC3 R · 2 H

Flyout
Salvador Perez flies out to center fielder Jordan Lawlar.
S. Perez v M. Soroka · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlurve · 82.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSlurve · 82.5 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSlurve · 82.3 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.7 mph2-2
98.0 mph exit velo48° launch314 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
V. Pasquantino v M. Soroka · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlurve · 83.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlurve · 80.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph2-3
Home RunAZ 2–5 KC
Bobby Witt Jr. homers (18) on a fly ball to left center field. Isaac Collins scores. Carter Jensen scores.
B. Witt Jr. v M. Soroka · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 94.9 mph0-0
104.1 mph exit velo38° launch394 ftfly ball
Walk
Carter Jensen walks. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
C. Jensen v M. Soroka · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph1-0
2. 2Ball In DirtChangeup · 86.6 mph2-0
3. 3FoulChangeup · 87.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph3-1
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph3-2
6. 6Ball In DirtSlurve · 82.7 mph4-2
Single
Isaac Collins singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
I. Collins v M. Soroka · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 94.9 mph1-0
101.0 mph exit velo9° launch194 ftline drive
Strikeout
Kyle Isbel strikes out swinging.
Pitching Change: Michael Soroka replaces Derek Law.
K. Isbel v M. Soroka · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlurve · 80.9 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlurve · 83.4 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeChangeup · 88.1 mph2-3

Top 5thAZ1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Geraldo Perdomo grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey. Ketel Marte out at 2nd.
G. Perdomo v D. Lynch IV · 6 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 81.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 93.3 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 94.2 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 93.8 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeSinker · 93.0 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.0 mph3-2
96.0 mph exit velo-12° launch9 ftground ball
SingleAZ 2–2 KC
Ketel Marte singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Jordan Lawlar scores.
K. Marte v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.2 mph2-1
98.4 mph exit velo12° launch221 ftline drive
Flyout
Ildemaro Vargas flies out to right fielder John Rave. Jordan Lawlar to 3rd.
I. Vargas v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 84.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-1
91.5 mph exit velo43° launch313 ftfly ball
Sac Bunt
Lars Nootbaar out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Daniel Lynch IV to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Jordan Lawlar to 2nd.
L. Nootbaar v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 93.4 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 94.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.9 mph2-1
44.2 mph exit velo-70° launch2 ftbunt grounder
Single
Jordan Lawlar singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
J. Lawlar v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 80.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 83.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 84.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outSinker · 92.0 mph2-1
103.8 mph exit velo14° launch293 ftline drive

Bottom 4thKC0 R · 0 H

Caught Stealing 2B
John Rave caught stealing 2nd base, catcher James McCann to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo.
K. Isbel v D. Law · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 86.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 84.1 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 83.9 mph3-2
Forceout
John Rave grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Ildemaro Vargas. Nick Loftin out at 2nd. John Rave to 1st.
Pitching Change: Derek Law replaces Zac Gallen. · Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rave v D. Law · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 87.3 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 87.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 88.5 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 84.9 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Changeup · 82.1 mph2-2
75.3 mph exit velo-13° launch16 ftground ball
Walk
Nick Loftin walks.
N. Loftin v Z. Gallen · 10 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 91.5 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 79.0 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 90.4 mph2-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 78.3 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 92.2 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSinker · 91.7 mph2-2
8. 8FoulSlider · 84.8 mph2-2
9. 9BallKnuckle Curve · 79.1 mph3-2
10. 10BallChangeup · 86.2 mph4-2
Lineout
Michael Massey lines out sharply to center fielder Jordan Lawlar.
M. Massey v Z. Gallen · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 87.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.8 mph2-1
4. 4FoulChangeup · 84.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 88.4 mph2-2
105.9 mph exit velo16° launch278 ftline drive

Top 4thAZ1 R · 1 H

Strikeout
James McCann strikes out swinging.
J. McCann v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 85.4 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph1-3
Lineout
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. lines out to right fielder John Rave.
L. Gurriel Jr. v D. Lynch IV · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 85.0 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 84.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 83.7 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 87.5 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.4 mph1-2
68.2 mph exit velo37° launch214 ftline drive
Lineout
Tim Tawa lines out to right fielder John Rave.
T. Tawa v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeKnuckle Curve · 82.6 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph0-2
91.3 mph exit velo20° launch269 ftline drive
Home RunAZ 1–2 KC
Nolan Arenado homers (23) on a fly ball to left field.
N. Arenado v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 79.9 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.7 mph1-0
106.5 mph exit velo28° launch430 ftfly ball

Bottom 3rdKC1 R · 2 H

Flyout
Salvador Perez flies out to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
S. Perez v Z. Gallen · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.6 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 86.1 mph0-2
87.2 mph exit velo34° launch333 ftfly ball
Grounded Into DP
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds into a double play, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to first baseman Tim Tawa. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 1st.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
V. Pasquantino v Z. Gallen · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.9 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSlider · 89.9 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 89.7 mph3-1
105.0 mph exit velo-1° launch48 ftground ball
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a fly ball to center fielder Jordan Lawlar.
B. Witt Jr. v Z. Gallen · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 90.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outSlider · 89.1 mph0-2
72.2 mph exit velo30° launch234 ftfly ball
Home RunAZ 0–2 KC
Carter Jensen homers (23) on a fly ball to right center field.
C. Jensen v Z. Gallen · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Slider · 88.0 mph1-0
108.6 mph exit velo29° launch416 ftfly ball

Top 3rdAZ0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Geraldo Perdomo grounds into a force out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey. Ildemaro Vargas out at 2nd.
G. Perdomo v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 85.8 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtChangeup · 87.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.8 mph1-1
95.0 mph exit velo-16° launch8 ftground ball
Lineout
Ketel Marte lines out sharply to left fielder Isaac Collins.
K. Marte v D. Lynch IV · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 84.1 mph2-1
4. 4FoulChangeup · 85.1 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 86.8 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.9 mph3-2
110.2 mph exit velo13° launch296 ftline drive
Walk
Ildemaro Vargas walks.
I. Vargas v D. Lynch IV · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 84.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 94.9 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 93.9 mph3-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 84.7 mph4-2
Flyout
Lars Nootbaar flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
L. Nootbaar v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 87.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 87.4 mph1-2
87.1 mph exit velo42° launch293 ftfly ball

Bottom 2ndKC1 R · 2 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Tim Tawa.
John Rave steals (6) 3rd base. John Rave scores. Kyle Isbel to 2nd. Throwing error by catcher James McCann.
I. Collins v Z. Gallen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 80.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.4 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtKnuckle Curve · 80.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.4 mph1-2
82.9 mph exit velo-1° launch40 ftground ball
Single
Kyle Isbel singles on a line drive to center fielder Jordan Lawlar. John Rave to 2nd.
K. Isbel v Z. Gallen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSlider · 90.0 mph0-0
99.4 mph exit velo11° launch266 ftline drive
Single
John Rave singles on a ground ball to first baseman Tim Tawa.
J. Rave v Z. Gallen · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 90.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 85.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 84.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSlider · 88.2 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outKnuckle Curve · 80.8 mph2-2
64.9 mph exit velo-46° launch3 ftground ball
Lineout
Nick Loftin lines out to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
N. Loftin v Z. Gallen · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 89.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 91.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallSlider · 89.5 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 89.9 mph3-1
92.3 mph exit velo23° launch341 ftline drive
Strikeout
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
M. Massey v Z. Gallen · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeKnuckle Curve · 80.9 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 86.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallKnuckle Curve · 81.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallKnuckle Curve · 81.2 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.7 mph2-3

Top 2ndAZ0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Jordan Lawlar flies out to right fielder John Rave.
J. Lawlar v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Knuckle Curve · 81.2 mph0-0
90.4 mph exit velo47° launch257 ftfly ball
Strikeout
James McCann strikes out swinging.
J. McCann v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 84.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallKnuckle Curve · 83.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.5 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 89.4 mph1-3
Strikeout
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. strikes out swinging.
L. Gurriel Jr. v D. Lynch IV · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 79.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 83.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 87.1 mph1-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 85.6 mph1-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph2-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-3

Bottom 1stKC0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Salvador Perez flies out sharply to center fielder Jordan Lawlar.
S. Perez v Z. Gallen · 7 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 90.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 90.6 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 88.2 mph2-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 82.3 mph2-2
6. 6BallSlider · 92.0 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph3-2
101.0 mph exit velo36° launch366 ftfly ball
Walk
Vinnie Pasquantino walks.
V. Pasquantino v Z. Gallen · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 82.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 89.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 87.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 90.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 89.5 mph3-2
6. 6FoulKnuckle Curve · 82.8 mph3-2
7. 7FoulSlider · 91.4 mph3-2
8. 8BallChangeup · 88.1 mph4-2
Lineout
Bobby Witt Jr. lines out to right fielder Lars Nootbaar.
B. Witt Jr. v Z. Gallen · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 90.4 mph0-0
79.0 mph exit velo28° launch265 ftline drive
Lineout
Carter Jensen lines out sharply to right fielder Lars Nootbaar.
C. Jensen v Z. Gallen · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.7 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-2
106.5 mph exit velo19° launch319 ftline drive

Top 1stAZ0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Tim Tawa grounds out, pitcher Daniel Lynch IV to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
T. Tawa v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 81.8 mph1-0
2. 2Ball In DirtKnuckle Curve · 85.0 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.4 mph2-0
86.5 mph exit velo-14° launch10 ftground ball
Fielders Choice Out
Nolan Arenado reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Nick Loftin to catcher Carter Jensen. Ildemaro Vargas out at home. Geraldo Perdomo to 3rd.
N. Arenado v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 85.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.0 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 88.8 mph0-2
96.2 mph exit velo-6° launch15 ftground ball
Double
Geraldo Perdomo doubles (19) on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. Ildemaro Vargas to 3rd.
G. Perdomo v D. Lynch IV · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.1 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSlider · 88.3 mph1-1
99.4 mph exit velo-3° launch29 ftground ball
Flyout
Ketel Marte flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
K. Marte v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.6 mph0-0
94.5 mph exit velo50° launch279 ftfly ball
Walk
Ildemaro Vargas walks.
I. Vargas v D. Lynch IV · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallKnuckle Curve · 82.9 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSinker · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 95.5 mph4-2

▼2ndGroundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, third baseman Nolan Arenado to first baseman Tim Tawa.
John Rave steals (6) 3rd base. John Rave scores. Kyle Isbel to 2nd. Throwing error by catcher James McCann.
I. Collins v Z. Gallen · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 80.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeKnuckle Curve · 81.4 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtKnuckle Curve · 80.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.4 mph1-2
82.9 mph exit velo-1° launch40 ftground ball
▼3rdHome RunAZ 0–2 KC
Carter Jensen homers (23) on a fly ball to right center field.
C. Jensen v Z. Gallen · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Slider · 88.0 mph1-0
108.6 mph exit velo29° launch416 ftfly ball
▲4thHome RunAZ 1–2 KC
Nolan Arenado homers (23) on a fly ball to left field.
N. Arenado v D. Lynch IV · 2 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 79.9 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.7 mph1-0
106.5 mph exit velo28° launch430 ftfly ball
▲5thSingleAZ 2–2 KC
Ketel Marte singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Jordan Lawlar scores.
K. Marte v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.2 mph2-1
98.4 mph exit velo12° launch221 ftline drive
▼5thHome RunAZ 2–5 KC
Bobby Witt Jr. homers (18) on a fly ball to left center field. Isaac Collins scores. Carter Jensen scores.
B. Witt Jr. v M. Soroka · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 94.9 mph0-0
104.1 mph exit velo38° launch394 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Zac GallenZ. Gallen	3.1	4	2	1	2	1	1	68-42	6.22
Derek LawD. Law	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	11-6	1.23
Michael SorokaM. SorokaL, 8-5	4.0	3	3	3	1	4	1	58-34	3.53

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	3	2	1	1	1	0	0	.229	.761
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	4	1	2	3	0	0	0	.282	.814
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.240	.714
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.228	.656
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	.278	.752
Nick LoftinN. Loftin3B	2	0	0	0	1	1	1	.235	.703
John RaveJ. RaveRF	3	1	1	0	0	1	2	.233	.763
Kyle IsbelK. IsbelCF	3	0	1	0	0	1	1	.226	.611
Isaac CollinsI. CollinsLF	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	.221	.659
Totals	29	5	7	4	3	5	7

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Daniel Lynch IVD. Lynch IVW, 5-5	5.0	4	2	2	2	3	1	81-50	3.52
Jose CuasJ. CuasH, 4	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	0	20-10	2.50
Anthony GoseA. GoseH, 1	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	13-8	0.00
Craig KimbrelC. KimbrelH, 3	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	0	13-9	4.43
Nate PearsonN. PearsonS, 4	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	0	19-10	2.03

Batting: HR: Jensen (23, 3rd inning off Gallen, 0 on, 0 out); Witt Jr. (18, 5th inning off Soroka, 2 on, 1 out); TB: Collins; Isbel; Jensen 4; Massey; Rave; Witt Jr. 5; RBI: Jensen (69); Witt Jr. 3 (54); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Collins; GIDP: Pasquantino; Team RISP: 1-for-2; Team LOB: 3
Baserunning: SB: Rave (6, 3rd base off Gallen/McCann); CS: Rave (1, 2nd base by Law, D/McCann)
Fielding: DP: 2 (Loftin-Massey-Pasquantino; Massey-Witt Jr.-Pasquantino)

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