Kansas City Royals v Cleveland Guardians

Final

5–11

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CLE85-76	0	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	4	11	14	1
KC68-93	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	5	10	2

W T. Bibee 7-15L M. Wacha 9-10

Last at-bat

Carter Jensen v Slade Cecconi

Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.

1BallCurveball · 77.0 mph1-0
2BallSinker · 93.9 mph2-0
3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-0

90.9 mph exit velo40° launch326 ftfly ball

Win probability

100% Cleveland (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 13

Bottom 9thKC0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Carter Jensen flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
C. Jensen v S. Cecconi · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 77.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 93.9 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-0
90.9 mph exit velo40° launch326 ftfly ball
Lineout
Isaac Collins lines out sharply to center fielder Petey Halpin.
I. Collins v S. Cecconi · 2 pitches

Box score

Cleveland11Kansas City5

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Steven KwanS. KwanCF-LF	4	0	3	1	1	0	0	.282	.731
José RamírezJ. Ramírez3B	5	1	0	0	0	0	4	.235	.688
Chase DeLauterC. DeLauterRF	4	1	1	1	1	0	0	.287	.820
Jo AdellJ. AdellDH	5	2	1	0	0	0	2	.238	.691
Travis BazzanaT. Bazzana2B	4	2	3	0	0	1	0	.247	.748

Match events

Kansas City RoyalsCleveland Guardians

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Kansas City Royals	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	5
Cleveland Guardians	0	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	4	11

Bottom 1st

RunJensen scored on throwing error by catcher Bailey, Witt Jr. stole third.
1–0
RunCaglianone doubled to right, Witt Jr. scored.

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Match details

Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Started: 9:10 am Sydney time
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Competition: MLB
Officials: John Libka (Home Plate Umpire), Ron Kulpa (First Base Umpire), Scott Barry (Second Base Umpire), Tom Hanahan (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 24,656

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Updated 7 Nov, 3:29 pm

Top 9thCLE4 R · 4 H · 3 LOB

Flyout
Patrick Bailey flies out sharply to center fielder John Rave.
P. Bailey v S. Bivens · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-0
101.1 mph exit velo29° launch396 ftfly ball
Walk
Petey Halpin walks. Angel Genao to 3rd. Nathaniel Lowe to 2nd.
P. Halpin v S. Bivens · 4 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 87.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 88.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph3-0
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph4-0
SingleCLE 11–5 KC
Nathaniel Lowe singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. José Ramírez scores. Jo Adell scores. Angel Genao to 2nd.
N. Lowe v S. Bivens · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 87.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 94.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
92.1 mph exit velo-12° launch16 ftground ball
Walk
Angel Genao walks.
Jo Adell steals (5) 2nd base.
A. Genao v S. Bivens · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 88.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 89.1 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph4-2
Forceout
Jo Adell grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. José Ramírez to 3rd. Chase DeLauter out at 2nd. Jo Adell to 1st.
Pitching Change: Spencer Bivens replaces Alex Lange.
J. Adell v S. Bivens · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 94.1 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 93.6 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 93.9 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.2 mph3-1
57.7 mph exit velo11° launch100 ftground ball
Walk
Chase DeLauter walks. José Ramírez to 2nd.
C. DeLauter v A. Lange · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 90.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 86.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 95.1 mph2-1
4. 4BallChangeup · 89.6 mph3-1
5. 5BallCutter · 91.5 mph4-1
Forceout
José Ramírez grounds into a force out, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Steven Kwan out at 2nd. José Ramírez to 1st.
J. Ramírez v A. Lange · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 91.6 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 90.2 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 91.4 mph0-2
75.4 mph exit velo-17° launch5 ftground ball
Single
Steven Kwan singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
S. Kwan v A. Lange · 7 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 89.7 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 94.4 mph2-2
5. 5BallSlider · 87.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 94.3 mph3-2
7. 7In play, no outCutter · 92.5 mph3-2
88.5 mph exit velo6° launch111 ftground ball
Home RunCLE 9–5 KC
Brayan Rocchio homers (15) on a fly ball to right field.
B. Rocchio v A. Lange · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 92.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 95.5 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-1
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.5 mph3-1
99.1 mph exit velo34° launch373 ftfly ball
Home RunCLE 8–5 KC
Patrick Bailey homers (10) on a fly ball to right field.
Pitching Change: Alex Lange replaces Jose Cuas.
P. Bailey v A. Lange · 9 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 88.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 88.0 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 92.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 88.1 mph2-2
6. 6BallSinker · 95.6 mph3-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 92.3 mph3-2
8. 8FoulSinker · 95.1 mph3-2
9. 9In play, run(s)Changeup · 90.5 mph3-2

Bottom 8thKC2 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
John Rave flies out to left fielder Steven Kwan.
J. Rave v C. Smith · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSplitter · 86.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Splitter · 85.7 mph0-2
93.0 mph exit velo40° launch312 ftfly ball
Lineout
Michael Massey lines out to shortstop Brayan Rocchio.
Pitching Change: Cade Smith replaces Craig Yoho.
M. Massey v C. Smith · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.6 mph0-1
93.6 mph exit velo9° launch159 ftline drive
SingleCLE 7–5 KC
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan. Jac Caglianone scores.
V. Pasquantino v C. Yoho · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 93.8 mph0-0
81.3 mph exit velo24° launch264 ftline drive
Groundout
Salvador Perez grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
S. Perez v C. Yoho · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 90.8 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 91.2 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.6 mph2-1
82.7 mph exit velo-47° launch3 ftground ball
DoubleCLE 7–4 KC
Jac Caglianone doubles (31) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Wild pitch by pitcher Craig Yoho. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
J. Caglianone v C. Yoho · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 75.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 78.1 mph1-0
104.2 mph exit velo13° launch227 ftline drive
Double
Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (33) on a line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan.
Defensive switch from center field to left field for Steven Kwan. · Defensive Substitution: Angel Genao replaces second baseman Travis Bazzana, batting 5th, playing second base. · Defensive Substitution: Petey Halpin replaces left fielder Angel Martínez, batting 7th, playing center field. · Pitching Change: Craig Yoho replaces Shawn Armstrong.
B. Witt Jr. v C. Yoho · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.2 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outChangeup · 75.6 mph0-2
86.7 mph exit velo15° launch234 ftline drive

Top 8thCLE0 R · 2 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Pop Out
Angel Martínez pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
A. Martínez v J. Cuas · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.4 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSweeper · 82.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 90.1 mph1-1
88.3 mph exit velo76° launch55 ftpopup
Lineout
Nathaniel Lowe lines out to third baseman Josh Rojas.
N. Lowe v J. Cuas · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.3 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.0 mph1-0
104.5 mph exit velo5° launch119 ftline drive
Single
Travis Bazzana singles on a line drive to center fielder John Rave. Jo Adell to 3rd. Jo Adell advances to 3rd, on a fielding error by center fielder John Rave.
T. Bazzana v J. Cuas · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 88.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 90.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 89.9 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 89.6 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 89.9 mph2-2
89.7 mph exit velo12° launch198 ftline drive
Single
Jo Adell singles on a sharp fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
J. Adell v J. Cuas · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.5 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSinker · 90.2 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.8 mph0-2
4. 4In play, no outSweeper · 81.3 mph0-2
103.7 mph exit velo23° launch355 ftfly ball
Groundout
Chase DeLauter grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
Pitching Change: Jose Cuas replaces Anthony Gose.
C. DeLauter v J. Cuas · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 90.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 90.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 80.2 mph1-1
80.2 mph exit velo7° launch109 ftground ball

Top 7thCLE1 R · 2 H

Grounded Into DP
José Ramírez grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Steven Kwan out at 2nd. José Ramírez out at 1st.
J. Ramírez v A. Gose · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 86.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 87.2 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 86.8 mph2-2
5. 5Ball In DirtFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph3-2
104.0 mph exit velo-13° launch8 ftground ball
Single
Steven Kwan singles on a ground ball to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., deflected by second baseman Michael Massey.
S. Kwan v A. Gose · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 85.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outSlider · 87.5 mph2-2
88.9 mph exit velo-4° launch17 ftground ball
Home RunCLE 7–3 KC
Brayan Rocchio homers (14) on a fly ball to left field.
Pitching Change: Anthony Gose replaces Michael Wacha.
B. Rocchio v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph2-0
98.0 mph exit velo45° launch354 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Patrick Bailey strikes out swinging.
P. Bailey v M. Wacha · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.2 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.5 mph1-3

Bottom 6thKC0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
John Rave called out on strikes.
J. Rave v T. Bibee · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 79.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 92.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-2
5. 5Called StrikeChangeup · 82.3 mph1-3
Flyout
Michael Massey flies out to left fielder Angel Martínez.
M. Massey v T. Bibee · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-0
87.2 mph exit velo32° launch326 ftfly ball
Hit By Pitch
Vinnie Pasquantino hit by pitch.
V. Pasquantino v T. Bibee · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 93.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 86.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 81.2 mph2-2
5. 5Hit By PitchSinker · 93.1 mph3-2
Double
Salvador Perez doubles (24) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Angel Martínez.
S. Perez v T. Bibee · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSweeper · 83.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outChangeup · 81.3 mph1-1
109.9 mph exit velo15° launch307 ftline drive
Groundout
Jac Caglianone grounds out, shortstop Brayan Rocchio to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
J. Caglianone v T. Bibee · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 82.4 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.6 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 83.1 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 81.0 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph2-2
81.5 mph exit velo-48° launch3 ftground ball

Top 6thCLE1 R · 1 H

Groundout
Angel Martínez grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
A. Martínez v M. Wacha · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 83.1 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.1 mph1-2
80.6 mph exit velo-25° launch4 ftground ball
Sac FlyCLE 6–3 KC
Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder John Rave. Travis Bazzana scores.
N. Lowe v M. Wacha · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Changeup · 81.3 mph0-0
90.5 mph exit velo45° launch286 ftfly ball
Triple
Travis Bazzana triples (3) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
T. Bazzana v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCurveball · 76.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 80.0 mph0-1
102.2 mph exit velo27° launch388 ftfly ball
Flyout
Jo Adell flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
J. Adell v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 76.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Slider · 86.1 mph0-1
95.2 mph exit velo50° launch280 ftfly ball

Bottom 4thKC0 R · 1 H

Double Play
Josh Rojas lines into an unassisted double play, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. John Rave out at 1st.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rojas v T. Bibee · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 92.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 80.7 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 79.8 mph1-2
65.0 mph exit velo14° launch121 ftline drive
Single
John Rave singles on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
J. Rave v T. Bibee · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 93.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 93.1 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 94.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outCurveball · 80.3 mph2-1
77.1 mph exit velo24° launch250 ftline drive
Groundout
Michael Massey grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
M. Massey v T. Bibee · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 79.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 81.4 mph1-1
85.4 mph exit velo-5° launch29 ftground ball

Top 3rdCLE1 R · 1 H

Lineout
Nathaniel Lowe lines out to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
N. Lowe v M. Wacha · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Curveball · 75.8 mph2-2
95.5 mph exit velo19° launch312 ftline drive
Strikeout
Travis Bazzana strikes out swinging.
T. Bazzana v M. Wacha · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 80.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 81.2 mph0-2
3. 3FoulCutter · 91.5 mph0-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 85.1 mph0-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 80.9 mph1-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 79.6 mph1-2
7. 7Swinging StrikeCutter · 89.4 mph1-3
Groundout
Jo Adell grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
J. Adell v M. Wacha · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 86.1 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 86.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 81.0 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 79.8 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.6 mph2-2
104.9 mph exit velo5° launch130 ftground ball
Home RunCLE 5–3 KC
Chase DeLauter homers (16) on a line drive to right center field.
C. DeLauter v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 75.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-0
107.9 mph exit velo20° launch400 ftline drive

Bottom 2ndKC0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Bobby Witt Jr. strikes out swinging.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Bibee · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCurveball · 79.0 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtCurveball · 76.4 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSweeper · 84.5 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 84.6 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.8 mph2-3
Double
Carter Jensen doubles (35) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Steven Kwan.
C. Jensen v T. Bibee · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 94.3 mph0-0
108.0 mph exit velo22° launch412 ftfly ball
Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, third baseman José Ramírez to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
I. Collins v T. Bibee · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 94.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 81.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 93.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.7 mph2-2
82.0 mph exit velo-29° launch6 ftground ball
Groundout
Josh Rojas grounds out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
J. Rojas v T. Bibee · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 93.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 78.4 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.7 mph2-1
77.5 mph exit velo-7° launch15 ftground ball

Top 2ndCLE4 R · 4 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Pop Out
José Ramírez pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
J. Ramírez v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 75.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 82.0 mph0-1
87.7 mph exit velo59° launch204 ftpopup
TripleCLE 4–3 KC
Steven Kwan triples (3) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Brayan Rocchio scores.
S. Kwan v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 88.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 81.5 mph1-1
89.9 mph exit velo21° launch279 ftline drive
Double
Brayan Rocchio doubles (25) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone.
B. Rocchio v M. Wacha · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 81.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 92.4 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph3-1
5. 5In play, no outSinker · 92.3 mph3-1
101.1 mph exit velo22° launch368 ftline drive
Home RunCLE 3–3 KC
Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Patrick Bailey homers (9) on a fly ball to right field. Travis Bazzana scores.
P. Bailey v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Curveball · 77.3 mph0-1
94.5 mph exit velo29° launch342 ftfly ball
Pop Out
Angel Martínez pops out to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino in foul territory.
A. Martínez v M. Wacha · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Changeup · 80.7 mph0-0
89.4 mph exit velo74° launch80 ftpopup
Sac FlyCLE 1–3 KC
Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Jo Adell scores. Travis Bazzana to 3rd.
N. Lowe v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-0
2. 2Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 80.5 mph1-1
106.5 mph exit velo17° launch338 ftline drive
Double
Travis Bazzana doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Jo Adell to 3rd.
T. Bazzana v M. Wacha · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 89.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 79.1 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-2
103.1 mph exit velo20° launch333 ftline drive
Field Error
Jo Adell reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
J. Adell v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph1-1
85.7 mph exit velo1° launch51 ftground ball

Bottom 1stKC3 R · 4 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Groundout
John Rave grounds out to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.
J. Rave v T. Bibee · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sweeper · 85.4 mph1-0
90.9 mph exit velo-16° launch10 ftground ball
SingleCLE 0–3 KC
Michael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v T. Bibee · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 83.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.1 mph0-1
102.4 mph exit velo13° launch220 ftline drive
Strikeout
Vinnie Pasquantino called out on strikes.
V. Pasquantino v T. Bibee · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 86.5 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 87.9 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph3-2
6. 6Called StrikeSinker · 95.0 mph3-3
Groundout
Salvador Perez grounds out, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to pitcher Tanner Bibee. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
S. Perez v T. Bibee · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 95.5 mph0-0
81.4 mph exit velo-28° launch4 ftground ball
DoubleCLE 0–2 KC
Jac Caglianone doubles (30) on a ground ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Bobby Witt Jr. steals (45) 2nd base. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Patrick Bailey.
J. Caglianone v T. Bibee · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 83.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 82.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 87.8 mph1-1
105.3 mph exit velo1° launch70 ftground ball
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Carter Jensen to 3rd.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Bibee · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.3 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCurveball · 79.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 87.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outCutter · 88.0 mph1-2
66.7 mph exit velo25° launch199 ftline drive
Double
Carter Jensen doubles (34) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter.
C. Jensen v T. Bibee · 8 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 88.3 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeCutter · 87.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph2-2
5. 5BallCutter · 88.6 mph3-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 88.1 mph3-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-2
8. 8In play, no outCutter · 89.5 mph3-2
107.9 mph exit velo21° launch

Top 1stCLE0 R · 0 H

Pop Out
Chase DeLauter pops out to third baseman Josh Rojas in foul territory.
C. DeLauter v M. Wacha · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph0-0
64.8 mph exit velo76° launch67 ftpopup
Grounded Into DP
José Ramírez grounds into a double play, second baseman Michael Massey to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Steven Kwan out at 2nd. José Ramírez out at 1st.
J. Ramírez v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 80.9 mph1-1
100.2 mph exit velo-14° launch8 ftground ball
Walk
Steven Kwan walks.
S. Kwan v M. Wacha · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 80.4 mph2-2
5. 5BallChangeup · 81.7 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph4-2

▼1stDoubleCLE 0–2 KC
Jac Caglianone doubles (30) on a ground ball to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Bobby Witt Jr. steals (45) 2nd base. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Throwing error by catcher Patrick Bailey.
J. Caglianone v T. Bibee · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 83.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 82.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 87.8 mph1-1
105.3 mph exit velo1° launch70 ftground ball
▼1stSingleCLE 0–3 KC
Michael Massey singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v T. Bibee · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 83.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.1 mph0-1
102.4 mph exit velo13° launch220 ftline drive
▲2ndSac FlyCLE 1–3 KC
Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jac Caglianone. Jo Adell scores. Travis Bazzana to 3rd.
N. Lowe v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-0
2. 2Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 80.5 mph1-1
106.5 mph exit velo17° launch338 ftline drive
▲2ndHome RunCLE 3–3 KC
Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Patrick Bailey homers (9) on a fly ball to right field. Travis Bazzana scores.
P. Bailey v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Curveball · 77.3 mph0-1
94.5 mph exit velo29° launch342 ftfly ball
▲2ndTripleCLE 4–3 KC
Steven Kwan triples (3) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Brayan Rocchio scores.
S. Kwan v M. Wacha · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 88.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 81.5 mph1-1
89.9 mph exit velo21° launch279 ftline drive
▲3rdHome RunCLE 5–3 KC
Chase DeLauter homers (16) on a line drive to right center field.
C. DeLauter v M. Wacha · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 75.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph1-0
107.9 mph exit velo20° launch400 ftline drive
▲6thSac FlyCLE 6–3 KC
Nathaniel Lowe out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder John Rave. Travis Bazzana scores.
N. Lowe v M. Wacha · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Changeup · 81.3 mph0-0
90.5 mph exit velo45° launch286 ftfly ball
▲7thHome RunCLE 7–3 KC
Brayan Rocchio homers (14) on a fly ball to left field.
Pitching Change: Anthony Gose replaces Michael Wacha.
B. Rocchio v A. Gose · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph2-0
98.0 mph exit velo45° launch354 ftfly ball
▼8thDoubleCLE 7–4 KC
Jac Caglianone doubles (31) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Chase DeLauter. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Wild pitch by pitcher Craig Yoho. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
J. Caglianone v C. Yoho · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 75.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 78.1 mph1-0
104.2 mph exit velo13° launch227 ftline drive
▼8thSingleCLE 7–5 KC
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to left fielder Steven Kwan. Jac Caglianone scores.
V. Pasquantino v C. Yoho · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 93.8 mph0-0
81.3 mph exit velo24° launch264 ftline drive
▲9thHome RunCLE 8–5 KC
Patrick Bailey homers (10) on a fly ball to right field.
Pitching Change: Alex Lange replaces Jose Cuas.
P. Bailey v A. Lange · 9 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 88.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 88.0 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 92.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 88.1 mph2-2
6. 6BallSinker · 95.6 mph3-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 92.3 mph3-2
8. 8FoulSinker · 95.1 mph3-2
9. 9In play, run(s)Changeup · 90.5 mph3-2
▲9thHome RunCLE 9–5 KC
Brayan Rocchio homers (15) on a fly ball to right field.
B. Rocchio v A. Lange · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 92.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 95.5 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-1
5. 5In play, run(s)Sinker · 95.5 mph3-1
99.1 mph exit velo34° launch373 ftfly ball
▲9thSingleCLE 11–5 KC
Nathaniel Lowe singles on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins. José Ramírez scores. Jo Adell scores. Angel Genao to 2nd.
N. Lowe v S. Bivens · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallChangeup · 87.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallSinker · 94.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-2
6. 6In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
92.1 mph exit velo-12° launch16 ftground ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Tanner BibeeT. BibeeW, 7-15	6.0	7	3	3	1	6	94-61	4.36
Shawn ArmstrongS. Armstrong	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	11-7	4.58
Craig YohoC. Yoho	0.1	3	2	2	0	0	10-7	4.93
Cade SmithC. SmithH, 1	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	5-5	1.95
Slade CecconiS. Cecconi	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	6-3	4.91

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	4	1	2	0	1	0	0	.239	.790
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	4	2	2	0	0	1	2	.283	.805
Jac CaglianoneJ. CaglianoneRF	4	2	2	2	0	1	0	.287	.831
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.229	.656
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	3	0	1	1	0	2	1	.247	.743
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	0	1	1	0	0	3	.274	.735
John RaveJ. RaveCF	4	0	1	0	0	1	4	.232	.744
Josh RojasJ. Rojas3B	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.229	.592
Isaac CollinsI. CollinsLF	4	0	0	0	0	2	0	.212	.639
Totals	35	5	10	4	1	7	13

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Michael WachaM. WachaL, 9-10	6.1	6	6	2	1	4	2	90-62	3.32
Anthony GoseA. Gose	0.2	2	1	1	0	0	1	14-7	0.66
Jose CuasJ. Cuas	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	17-12	2.31
Alex LangeA. Lange	0.1	3	4	4	1	0	2	29-16	6.75
Spencer BivensS. Bivens	0.2	1	0	0	2	0	0	23-9	9.39

Batting: 2B: Jensen 2 (35, Bibee, Bibee); Caglianone 2 (31, Bibee, Yoho); Perez, S (24, Bibee); Witt Jr. (33, Yoho); TB: Caglianone 4; Jensen 4; Massey; Pasquantino; Perez, S 2; Rave; Witt Jr. 3; RBI: Caglianone 2 (75); Massey (50); Pasquantino (61); 2-out RBI: Massey; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Witt Jr.; Rave; GIDP: Witt Jr; Team RISP: 5-for-11; Team LOB: 5
Baserunning: SB: Witt Jr. (45, 2nd base off Bibee/Bailey)
Fielding: E: Witt Jr. (10, fielding); Rave (3, fielding); DP: 2 (Massey-Witt Jr.-Pasquantino; Witt Jr.-Massey-Pasquantino)

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