Kansas City Royals v Detroit Tigers

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
DET61-67	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	6	0
KC56-74	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	X	5	11	0

W N. Cameron 8-8L T. Melton 7-2SV N. Pearson 3

Last at-bat

Dillon Dingler v Nate Pearson

Dillon Dingler strikes out swinging.

1BallSinker · 99.0 mph1-0
2FoulSinker · 97.7 mph1-1
3Called StrikeCurveball · 81.0 mph1-2
4Swinging StrikeCurveball · 83.2 mph1-3

Win probability

100% Kansas City (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 7

Top 9thDET0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Dillon Dingler strikes out swinging.
Kevin McGonigle advances to 2nd on defensive indifference.
D. Dingler v N. Pearson · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 99.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 97.7 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeCurveball · 81.0 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeCurveball · 83.2 mph1-3
Walk
Carter Jensen challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Kevin McGonigle walks.

Box score

Detroit2Kansas City5

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Gleyber TorresG. Torres2B	5	0	0	0	0	1	2	.266	.768
Hao-Yu LeeH. Lee3B	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	.277	.742
Zach McKinstryZ. McKinstryPH-RF	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	.224	.638
Kevin McGonigleK. McGonigleSS-3B	4	0	2	1	1	0	1	.284	.810
Dillon DinglerD. DinglerC	5	0	0	0	0	1	4	.252	.801

Match events

Kansas City RoyalsDetroit Tigers

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

Bottom 4th

RunMassey reached on infield single to shortstop, Pasquantino scored.
1–0

Bottom 5th

Home runIsbel homered to right center (387 feet).

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Match details

Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
Started: 10:10 am AEDT
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Competition: MLB
Officials: Scott Barry (Home Plate Umpire), Manny Gonzalez (First Base Umpire), Tom Hanahan (Second Base Umpire), Ron Kulpa (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 29,535

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Updated 10 Nov, 11:14 pm

Bottom 8thKC1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Carter Jensen lines out to left fielder Brett Callahan.
C. Jensen v T. Madden · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSplitter · 85.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Splitter · 86.1 mph1-1
90.8 mph exit velo21° launch294 ftline drive
DoubleDET 2–5 KC
Kyle Isbel doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Brett Callahan. Michael Massey scores.
K. Isbel v T. Madden · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Slider · 84.4 mph0-0
93.8 mph exit velo17° launch278 ftline drive
Flyout
Isaac Collins flies out to right fielder Zach McKinstry.
I. Collins v T. Madden · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 87.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph2-0
82.8 mph exit velo49° launch259 ftfly ball
Double
Michael Massey doubles (22) on a ground ball to right fielder Zach McKinstry.
M. Massey v T. Madden · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 87.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 85.1 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outSlider · 85.6 mph2-2
98.9 mph exit velo8° launch140 ftground ball
Groundout
Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Javier Báez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
Pitching Change: Ty Madden replaces Tyler Holton.
N. Loftin v T. Madden · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph1-0
82.6 mph exit velo-20° launch7 ftground ball

Top 8thDET0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Max Clark grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
M. Clark v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.7 mph1-1
103.7 mph exit velo3° launch73 ftground ball
Strikeout
Brett Callahan called out on strikes.
B. Callahan v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 89.0 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 89.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 85.8 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph1-3
Lineout
Spencer Torkelson lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Colt Keith to 3rd.
S. Torkelson v S. Cruz · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-0
94.1 mph exit velo24° launch366 ftline drive
Double
Colt Keith doubles (16) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
C. Keith v S. Cruz · 7 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 90.9 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 92.9 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 86.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph2-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.7 mph3-2
7. 7In play, no outCutter · 93.3 mph3-2
111.2 mph exit velo15° launch267 ftline drive

Bottom 7thKC1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to third baseman Kevin McGonigle.
V. Pasquantino v T. Holton · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.5 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSinker · 91.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 80.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 80.0 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.2 mph1-2
71.9 mph exit velo63° launch149 ftpopup
Single
Salvador Perez singles on a line drive to right fielder Zach McKinstry.
S. Perez v T. Holton · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 87.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph0-1
71.5 mph exit velo18° launch168 ftline drive
Strikeout
Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
J. Caglianone v T. Holton · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.9 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 90.7 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.7 mph0-3
Groundout
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Javier Báez to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Holton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 87.9 mph0-0
112.0 mph exit velo1° launch62 ftground ball
Home RunDET 2–4 KC
Carter Jensen homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
Zach McKinstry remains in the game as the right fielder. · Defensive switch from shortstop to third base for Kevin McGonigle. · Defensive switch from right field to left field for Brett Callahan. · Defensive switch from left field to shortstop for Javier Báez. · Pitching Change: Tyler Holton replaces Enmanuel De Jesus.
C. Jensen v T. Holton · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 87.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 91.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 87.4 mph3-1
5. 5In play, run(s)Cutter · 88.2 mph3-1
107.5 mph exit velo25° launch443 ftfly ball

Top 7thDET2 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Dillon Dingler flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
D. Dingler v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 91.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph2-0
73.7 mph exit velo43° launch237 ftfly ball
SingleDET 2–3 KC
Kevin McGonigle singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry scores.
Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces John Schreiber.
K. McGonigle v S. Cruz · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph0-0
105.1 mph exit velo17° launch263 ftline drive
DoubleDET 1–3 KC
Zach McKinstry doubles (15) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Max Clark scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Zach McKinstry replaces Hao-Yu Lee.
Z. McKinstry v J. Schreiber · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-0
97.6 mph exit velo19° launch328 ftline drive
Groundout
Gleyber Torres grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Max Clark to 2nd.
G. Torres v J. Schreiber · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph0-1
74.8 mph exit velo-22° launch8 ftground ball
Strikeout
Javier Báez called out on strikes.
Pitcher Step Off · Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Báez v J. Schreiber · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 82.1 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 92.8 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeSinker · 93.2 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSweeper · 81.9 mph3-2
7. 7Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph3-3
Walk
Max Clark walks.
Pitching Change: John Schreiber replaces Jose Cuas.
M. Clark v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 93.0 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.5 mph2-1
4. 4BallSweeper · 82.0 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph4-1

Bottom 6thKC1 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Kyle Isbel grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
Pitching Change: Enmanuel De Jesus replaces Troy Melton.
K. Isbel v E. De Jesus · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.3 mph0-1
91.8 mph exit velo-23° launch5 ftground ball
Walk
Isaac Collins walks.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 89.6 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph3-1
5. 5BallCutter · 91.3 mph4-1
Groundout
Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph0-2
89.1 mph exit velo-7° launch25 ftground ball
Strikeout
Nick Loftin strikes out swinging.
N. Loftin v T. Melton · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.9 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph0-2
4. 4BallSlider · 86.8 mph1-2
5. 5BallSlider · 86.3 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 89.1 mph2-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeSinker · 94.7 mph2-3
Home RunDET 0–3 KC
Vinnie Pasquantino homers (8) on a fly ball to right field.
Colt Keith remains in the game as the designated hitter. · Brett Callahan remains in the game as the right fielder.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 84.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 90.2 mph2-0
106.4 mph exit velo32° launch420 ftfly ball

Top 6thDET0 R · 0 H · 2 LOB

Pop Out
Brett Callahan pops out softly to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Brett Callahan replaces Ben Malgeri.
B. Callahan v J. Cuas · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 83.2 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph0-1
59.9 mph exit velo45° launch174 ftpopup
Walk
Spencer Torkelson walks. Colt Keith to 2nd.
S. Torkelson v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 91.5 mph3-0
4. 4BallSinker · 90.9 mph4-0
Walk
Colt Keith walks.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Colt Keith replaces Eduardo Valencia.
C. Keith v J. Cuas · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.2 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 87.9 mph3-1
5. 5BallSweeper · 81.9 mph4-1
Flyout
Dillon Dingler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
D. Dingler v J. Cuas · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 92.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 82.5 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSinker · 90.3 mph1-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.2 mph1-2
78.6 mph exit velo42° launch280 ftfly ball
Flyout
Kevin McGonigle flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Pitching Change: Jose Cuas replaces Noah Cameron.
K. McGonigle v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 80.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 81.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-2
99.7 mph exit velo34° launch394 ftfly ball

Bottom 5thKC1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.
S. Perez v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.4 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCurveball · 80.3 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Cutter · 92.1 mph1-1
77.7 mph exit velo-5° launch14 ftground ball
Strikeout
Jac Caglianone strikes out on a foul tip.
J. Caglianone v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 88.9 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 91.9 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-2
4. 4Foul TipChangeup · 91.2 mph1-3
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Max Clark. Carter Jensen to 2nd.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 86.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 96.1 mph0-1
109.2 mph exit velo-4° launch24 ftground ball
Walk
Carter Jensen walks.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 78.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.3 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph3-1
5. 5BallSlider · 86.2 mph4-1
Home RunDET 0–2 KC
Kyle Isbel homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field.
K. Isbel v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 91.6 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-1
100.8 mph exit velo34° launch387 ftfly ball

Top 5thDET0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Hao-Yu Lee grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
H. Lee v N. Cameron · 9 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 82.1 mph2-0
3. 3FoulCutter · 87.5 mph2-1
4. 4FoulChangeup · 79.8 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph3-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 89.5 mph3-2
7. 7FoulChangeup · 80.1 mph3-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph3-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.9 mph3-2
88.6 mph exit velo-8° launch14 ftground ball
Lineout
Gleyber Torres lines out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
G. Torres v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 79.7 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSlider · 82.1 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph2-2
94.1 mph exit velo22° launch312 ftline drive
Groundout
Javier Báez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
J. Báez v N. Cameron · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 87.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 79.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 77.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 79.1 mph2-1
75.4 mph exit velo-11° launch15 ftground ball

Bottom 4thKC1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Gleyber Torres to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 90.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 79.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 89.6 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Changeup · 90.7 mph2-2
85.6 mph exit velo-24° launch4 ftground ball
SingleDET 0–1 KC
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to shortstop Kevin McGonigle. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulChangeup · 90.2 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 90.5 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtChangeup · 90.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 87.7 mph2-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Changeup · 90.4 mph2-2
100.7 mph exit velo6° launch112 ftground ball
Groundout
Nick Loftin grounds out, pitcher Troy Melton to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
N. Loftin v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 87.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 91.5 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 89.1 mph0-2
67.1 mph exit velo2° launch53 ftground ball
Double
Vinnie Pasquantino doubles (14) on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Ben Malgeri, deflected by first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 92.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 82.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 88.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph2-2
103.5 mph exit velo2° launch69 ftground ball
Groundout
Salvador Perez grounds out, shortstop Kevin McGonigle to first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
S. Perez v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-0
75.6 mph exit velo-5° launch16 ftground ball

Top 4thDET0 R · 0 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Max Clark grounds out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
M. Clark v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 92.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 85.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 85.0 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Curveball · 81.1 mph1-2
95.1 mph exit velo-7° launch20 ftground ball
Walk
Ben Malgeri walks. Spencer Torkelson to 2nd.
B. Malgeri v N. Cameron · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 91.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.1 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.4 mph2-2
5. 5BallCurveball · 81.4 mph3-2
6. 6BallSinker · 90.9 mph4-2
Walk
Spencer Torkelson walks.
S. Torkelson v N. Cameron · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 82.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 90.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 80.5 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallCurveball · 82.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 79.5 mph3-2
7. 7BallCutter · 91.9 mph4-2
Strikeout
Eduardo Valencia strikes out swinging.
E. Valencia v N. Cameron · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 86.5 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.3 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.8 mph1-3
Flyout
Dillon Dingler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
D. Dingler v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 88.1 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.2 mph0-1
78.2 mph exit velo43° launch267 ftfly ball

Bottom 3rdKC0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Jac Caglianone flies out sharply to center fielder Max Clark.
J. Caglianone v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph0-0
106.7 mph exit velo36° launch394 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.8 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 86.9 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.6 mph2-3
Flyout
Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Javier Báez.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulCurveball · 77.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
94.1 mph exit velo51° launch265 ftfly ball

Top 3rdDET0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Kevin McGonigle flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
K. McGonigle v N. Cameron · 9 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 88.8 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 89.2 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.6 mph3-1
5. 5FoulCutter · 88.7 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 84.8 mph3-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 90.0 mph3-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph3-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Changeup · 80.3 mph3-2
78.7 mph exit velo43° launch263 ftfly ball
Single
Hao-Yu Lee singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
H. Lee v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.5 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 81.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outChangeup · 80.7 mph1-1
100.6 mph exit velo6° launch109 ftline drive
Lineout
Gleyber Torres lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
G. Torres v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 81.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 80.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 90.1 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Curveball · 81.4 mph2-2
86.5 mph exit velo25° launch294 ftline drive
Groundout
Javier Báez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
J. Báez v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 89.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSlider · 83.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 80.4 mph1-1
64.5 mph exit velo-17° launch11 ftground ball

Bottom 2ndKC0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Lineout
Kyle Isbel lines out sharply to center fielder Max Clark.
K. Isbel v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.8 mph1-0
104.6 mph exit velo15° launch356 ftline drive
Single
Isaac Collins singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ben Malgeri. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
I. Collins v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 89.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 89.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.7 mph1-2
5. 5In play, no outCutter · 94.4 mph1-2
110.1 mph exit velo-16° launch7 ftground ball
Pop Out
Michael Massey pops out to third baseman Hao-Yu Lee in foul territory.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.3 mph0-0
65.9 mph exit velo83° launch41 ftpopup
Walk
Nick Loftin walks.
N. Loftin v T. Melton · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 92.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallCutter · 92.1 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.4 mph3-1
5. 5BallSinker · 95.5 mph4-1
Pop Out
Vinnie Pasquantino pops out to shortstop Kevin McGonigle.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph0-0
80.3 mph exit velo63° launch165 ftpopup

Top 2ndDET0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Lineout
Max Clark lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
M. Clark v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph1-0
75.3 mph exit velo29° launch270 ftline drive
Forceout
Ben Malgeri grounds into a force out, third baseman Nick Loftin to second baseman Michael Massey. Spencer Torkelson out at 2nd. Ben Malgeri to 1st.
B. Malgeri v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 89.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.3 mph1-0
103.9 mph exit velo-25° launch5 ftground ball
Walk
Spencer Torkelson walks.
S. Torkelson v N. Cameron · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 76.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 79.7 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 89.9 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 89.2 mph3-1
5. 5FoulCutter · 89.0 mph3-2
6. 6BallSlider · 82.8 mph4-2
Pop Out
Eduardo Valencia pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
E. Valencia v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 88.3 mph1-0
67.8 mph exit velo51° launch198 ftpopup

Bottom 1stKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Salvador Perez pops out to second baseman Gleyber Torres.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
S. Perez v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 88.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 92.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-1
83.6 mph exit velo72° launch97 ftpopup
Flyout
Jac Caglianone flies out to left fielder Javier Báez.
J. Caglianone v T. Melton · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.4 mph1-0
84.0 mph exit velo51° launch258 ftfly ball
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Max Clark.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSlider · 88.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 96.6 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 88.3 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outCutter · 92.5 mph1-2
107.3 mph exit velo-6° launch22 ftground ball
Lineout
Carter Jensen lines out to right fielder Ben Malgeri.
C. Jensen v T. Melton · 7 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 88.6 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.4 mph2-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 90.4 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Slider · 87.3 mph3-2
93.6 mph exit velo22° launch293 ftline drive

Top 1stDET0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Dillon Dingler flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
D. Dingler v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Curveball · 81.1 mph0-1
96.3 mph exit velo26° launch371 ftfly ball
Single
Kevin McGonigle singles on a line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
K. McGonigle v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 83.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outCutter · 89.6 mph1-0
77.9 mph exit velo25° launch248 ftline drive
Flyout
Hao-Yu Lee flies out sharply to left fielder Isaac Collins.
H. Lee v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.7 mph0-0
100.3 mph exit velo51° launch330 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Gleyber Torres strikes out swinging.
G. Torres v N. Cameron · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.1 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 82.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 79.6 mph2-2
5. 5BallCutter · 90.6 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.9 mph3-3

▼4thSingleDET 0–1 KC
Michael Massey singles on a ground ball to shortstop Kevin McGonigle. Vinnie Pasquantino scores.
M. Massey v T. Melton · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulChangeup · 90.2 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 90.5 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtChangeup · 90.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 87.7 mph2-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Changeup · 90.4 mph2-2
100.7 mph exit velo6° launch112 ftground ball
▼5thHome RunDET 0–2 KC
Kyle Isbel homers (5) on a fly ball to right center field.
K. Isbel v T. Melton · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 91.6 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-1
100.8 mph exit velo34° launch387 ftfly ball
▼6thHome RunDET 0–3 KC
Vinnie Pasquantino homers (8) on a fly ball to right field.
Colt Keith remains in the game as the designated hitter. · Brett Callahan remains in the game as the right fielder.
V. Pasquantino v T. Melton · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 84.6 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 90.2 mph2-0
106.4 mph exit velo32° launch420 ftfly ball
▲7thDoubleDET 1–3 KC
Zach McKinstry doubles (15) on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Max Clark scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Zach McKinstry replaces Hao-Yu Lee.
Z. McKinstry v J. Schreiber · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-0
97.6 mph exit velo19° launch328 ftline drive
▲7thSingleDET 2–3 KC
Kevin McGonigle singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Zach McKinstry scores.
Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces John Schreiber.
K. McGonigle v S. Cruz · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph0-0
105.1 mph exit velo17° launch263 ftline drive
▼7thHome RunDET 2–4 KC
Carter Jensen homers (17) on a fly ball to center field.
Zach McKinstry remains in the game as the right fielder. · Defensive switch from shortstop to third base for Kevin McGonigle. · Defensive switch from right field to left field for Brett Callahan. · Defensive switch from left field to shortstop for Javier Báez. · Pitching Change: Tyler Holton replaces Enmanuel De Jesus.
C. Jensen v T. Holton · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 87.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 91.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 87.4 mph3-1
5. 5In play, run(s)Cutter · 88.2 mph3-1
107.5 mph exit velo25° launch443 ftfly ball
▼8thDoubleDET 2–5 KC
Kyle Isbel doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Brett Callahan. Michael Massey scores.
K. Isbel v T. Madden · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Slider · 84.4 mph0-0
93.8 mph exit velo17° launch278 ftline drive

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Troy MeltonT. MeltonL, 7-2	5.2	7	3	3	3	3	2	94-58	1.70
Enmanuel De JesusE. De Jesus	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2-2	3.83
Tyler HoltonT. Holton	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	1	16-12	3.17
Ty MaddenT. Madden	1.0	2	1	1	0	0	0	14-8	2.89

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	4	1	1	1	1	0	1	.221	.711
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	.290	.830
Jac CaglianoneJ. CaglianoneRF	4	0	0	0	0	2	3	.277	.820
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	3	.219	.632
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	4	2	2	1	0	0	1	.247	.712
Nick LoftinN. Loftin3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.228	.692
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	.281	.764
Isaac CollinsI. CollinsLF	3	0	1	0	1	0	2	.227	.676
Kyle IsbelK. IsbelCF	4	1	2	2	0	0	3	.234	.637
Totals	34	5	11	5	3	4	15

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Noah CameronN. CameronW, 8-8	5.0	2	0	0	3	2	85-50	4.02
Jose CuasJ. CuasH, 2	1.0	0	0	0	2	0	21-11	1.50
John SchreiberJ. SchreiberH, 13	0.2	1	2	2	1	1	15-8	3.86
Steven CruzS. CruzH, 5	1.1	2	0	0	0	1	20-12	4.25
Nate PearsonN. PearsonS, 3	1.0	1	0	0	1	1	21-11	2.56

Batting: 2B: Pasquantino (14, Melton); Massey (22, Madden); Isbel (8, Madden); HR: Isbel (5, 5th inning off Melton, 0 on, 0 out); Pasquantino (8, 6th inning off Melton, 0 on, 0 out); Jensen (17, 7th inning off Holton, 0 on, 0 out); TB: Collins; Isbel 6; Jensen 4; Massey 3; Pasquantino 6; Perez, S; Witt Jr. 2; RBI: Isbel 2 (19); Jensen (57); Massey (44); Pasquantino (37); 2-out RBI: Isbel; Massey; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Isbel; Jensen; GIDP: Perez, S; Team RISP: 2-for-8; Team LOB: 8

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