Tampa Bay Rays v Houston Astros

Final

3–2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
HOU75-74	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	5	0
TB89-59	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	X	3	7	0

W T. Wells 5-2L P. Lambert 8-9SV B. Baker 40

Last at-bat

Taylor Trammell v Bryan Baker

Taylor Trammell flies out sharply to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.

1BallChangeup · 80.9 mph1-0
2BallChangeup · 83.1 mph2-0
3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph2-1
4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph3-1
5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph3-1

107.2 mph exit velo39° launch388 ftfly ball

Win probability

100% Tampa Bay (final)

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Play-by-play

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Top 9thHOU0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Taylor Trammell flies out sharply to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
T. Trammell v B. Baker · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 80.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.1 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph3-1
107.2 mph exit velo39° launch388 ftfly ball

Box score

Houston2Tampa Bay3

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Jeremy PeñaJ. PeñaSS	3	0	0	0	1	2	0	.269	.771
Isaac ParedesI. Paredes3B	4	1	1	1	0	1	1	.260	.788
Jose AltuveJ. Altuve2B	3	1	1	0	1	1	1	.247	.708
Yainer DiazY. DiazDH	4	0	3	1	0	0	0	.279	.742
Daulton VarshoD. VarshoCF	4	0	0	0	0	3	5	.226	.649

Match events

Tampa Bay RaysHouston Astros

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

Top 1st

0–1
Home runParedes homered to left center (391 feet).

Bottom 5th

RunPalacios singled to center, Mesa Jr. scored and Simpson scored.

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Match details

Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Started: 8:10 am Sydney time
Venue: Tropicana Field
Competition: MLB
Officials: Mark Wegner (Home Plate Umpire), Bruce Dreckman (First Base Umpire), Carlos Torres (Second Base Umpire), Jacob Metz (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 24,642

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Bottom 8thTB0 R · 0 H · 3 LOB

Groundout
Chandler Simpson grounds out, pitcher Bryan King to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Simpson v B. King · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 82.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph1-0
72.0 mph exit velo-51° launch3 ftground ball
Walk
Victor Mesa Jr. walks. Jonathan Aranda to 3rd. Ryan Vilade to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Bryan King replaces AJ Blubaugh. · Automatic Strike - Batter Timeout Violation
V. Mesa Jr. v B. King · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 91.7 mph2-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph3-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph4-2
Walk
Ryan Vilade walks.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ryan Vilade replaces Kenny Piper.
R. Vilade v A. Blubaugh · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 86.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 86.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallSweeper · 86.6 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph4-1
Groundout
Junior Caminero grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.
Wild pitch by pitcher AJ Blubaugh. Jonathan Aranda to 2nd.
J. Caminero v A. Blubaugh · 7 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtChangeup · 86.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 86.8 mph1-1
3. 3Ball In DirtSweeper · 87.0 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 85.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 87.0 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSweeper · 86.4 mph3-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Sweeper · 86.6 mph3-2
93.0 mph exit velo-37° launch5 ftground ball
Walk
Jonathan Aranda walks.
J. Aranda v A. Blubaugh · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 84.2 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.3 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph3-1
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.1 mph4-1
Groundout
Yandy Díaz grounds out, third baseman Isaac Paredes to first baseman Christian Walker.
Y. Díaz v A. Blubaugh · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph2-0
71.3 mph exit velo-47° launch3 ftground ball

Top 8thHOU0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging.
D. Varsho v B. Baker · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph2-3
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nick Madrigal. Jeremy Peña to 3rd.
Pitching Change: Bryan Baker replaces Ty Johnson.
Y. Diaz v B. Baker · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outChangeup · 86.5 mph1-1
81.9 mph exit velo-10° launch11 ftground ball
Strikeout
Jose Altuve strikes out swinging.
J. Altuve v T. Johnson · 8 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 87.1 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 86.0 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 86.8 mph2-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph2-2
8. 8Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.5 mph2-3
Groundout
Isaac Paredes grounds out, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Jeremy Peña to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Pickoff Attempt 1B
I. Paredes v T. Johnson · 9 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSlider · 88.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 86.9 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph2-2
7. 7BallSlider · 87.1 mph3-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph3-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Slider · 87.2 mph3-2
Walk
Jeremy Peña walks.
Kenny Piper remains in the game as the catcher. · Nick Madrigal remains in the game as the second baseman. · Jonny DeLuca remains in the game as the center fielder. · Pitching Change: Ty Johnson replaces Tyler Wells.
J. Peña v T. Johnson · 8 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 86.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3Foul TipSlider · 85.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.2 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 86.3 mph2-2
6. 6FoulSlider · 86.0 mph2-2
7. 7BallSlider · 86.8 mph3-2
8. 8BallSlider · 86.4 mph4-2

Bottom 7thTB1 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Lineout
Jorge Mateo lines out to right fielder Cam Smith.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Jonny DeLuca steals (15) 2nd base.
J. Mateo v A. Blubaugh · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph0-2
90.8 mph exit velo21° launch306 ftline drive
Single
Jonny DeLuca singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jose Altuve. Chandler Simpson to 3rd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca replaces Richie Palacios. · Pitching Change: AJ Blubaugh replaces Bennett Sousa.
J. DeLuca v A. Blubaugh · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph0-0
108.6 mph exit velo-7° launch14 ftground ball
Sac FlyHOU 2–3 TB
Nick Madrigal out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Kenny Piper scores. Chandler Simpson to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nick Madrigal replaces Cedric Mullins.
N. Madrigal v B. Sousa · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 85.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 84.3 mph1-1
96.4 mph exit velo28° launch379 ftfly ball
Forceout
Chandler Simpson grounds into a force out, first baseman Christian Walker to shortstop Jeremy Peña. Kenny Piper to 3rd. Victor Mesa Jr. out at 2nd. Chandler Simpson to 1st.
C. Simpson v B. Sousa · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph1-0
2. 2Missed BuntFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3Foul BuntSlider · 86.7 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 85.4 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 85.0 mph1-2
80.8 mph exit velo-8° launch14 ftground ball
Walk
Victor Mesa Jr. walks.
Pitching Change: Bennett Sousa replaces Peter Lambert. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Kenny Piper replaces Liam Hicks.
V. Mesa Jr. v B. Sousa · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 86.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallSlider · 86.4 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.2 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph3-1
5. 5BallSlider · 88.2 mph4-1
Double
Liam Hicks doubles (14) on a line drive to right fielder Cam Smith.
L. Hicks v P. Lambert · 9 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 90.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.1 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 90.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallChangeup · 86.3 mph3-1
5. 5FoulChangeup · 85.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph3-2
7. 7FoulChangeup · 87.5 mph3-2
8. 8FoulCutter · 92.1 mph3-2
9. 9In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph3-2

Top 7thHOU0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Christian Vázquez strikes out swinging.
C. Vázquez v T. Wells · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.1 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 87.3 mph0-3
Walk
Taylor Trammell walks.
T. Trammell v T. Wells · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 90.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.0 mph2-0
3. 3FoulChangeup · 86.7 mph2-1
4. 4BallChangeup · 87.7 mph3-1
5. 5BallCutter · 90.6 mph4-1
Strikeout
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
C. Smith v T. Wells · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 78.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 90.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 87.2 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeCutter · 90.1 mph2-3
Flyout
Christian Walker flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
Pitching Change: Tyler Wells replaces Ian Seymour.
C. Walker v T. Wells · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-0
80.1 mph exit velo30° launch298 ftfly ball

Bottom 6thTB0 R · 1 H

Grounded Into DP
Junior Caminero grounds into a double play, third baseman Isaac Paredes to second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker. Jonathan Aranda out at 2nd. Junior Caminero out at 1st.
J. Caminero v P. Lambert · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.1 mph0-0
86.4 mph exit velo-2° launch30 ftground ball
Single
Jonathan Aranda singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Cam Smith.
J. Aranda v P. Lambert · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 85.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulChangeup · 86.8 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-2
102.6 mph exit velo15° launch214 ftline drive
Flyout
Yandy Díaz flies out to right fielder Cam Smith in foul territory.
Y. Díaz v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph0-1
88.1 mph exit velo33° launch316 ftfly ball

Top 6thHOU1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Daulton Varsho grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
D. Varsho v I. Seymour · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 89.6 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 87.7 mph0-1
96.4 mph exit velo-7° launch17 ftground ball
SingleHOU 2–2 TB
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Jose Altuve scores.
Y. Diaz v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 81.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.0 mph1-1
99.4 mph exit velo-3° launch32 ftground ball
Double
Jose Altuve doubles (23) on a fly ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
J. Altuve v I. Seymour · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSlider · 81.6 mph0-0
99.9 mph exit velo28° launch394 ftfly ball
Flyout
Isaac Paredes flies out sharply to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
I. Paredes v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 82.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 89.0 mph2-1
100.0 mph exit velo51° launch303 ftfly ball
Pop Out
Jeremy Peña pops out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
J. Peña v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 86.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 80.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 82.0 mph1-1
89.0 mph exit velo67° launch149 ftpopup

Bottom 5thTB2 R · 3 H

Strikeout
Jorge Mateo strikes out swinging.
Richie Palacios caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Christian Vázquez to second baseman Jose Altuve.
J. Mateo v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 94.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSweeper · 84.0 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 83.6 mph1-3
SingleHOU 1–2 TB
Richie Palacios singles on a line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Victor Mesa Jr. scores. Chandler Simpson scores.
Pitcher Step Off
R. Palacios v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 87.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph0-1
97.2 mph exit velo11° launch257 ftline drive
Sac Bunt
Cedric Mullins out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Peter Lambert to first baseman Christian Walker. Chandler Simpson to 2nd.
C. Mullins v P. Lambert · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph0-0
22.7 mph exit velo48° launch35 ftbunt grounder
Single
Chandler Simpson singles on a line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Victor Mesa Jr. to 3rd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
C. Simpson v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.5 mph2-1
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph2-1
97.0 mph exit velo10° launch232 ftline drive
Single
Victor Mesa Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cam Smith.
V. Mesa Jr. v P. Lambert · 9 pitches
1. 1FoulSlurve · 80.4 mph0-1
2. 2FoulCutter · 90.8 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-2
5. 5FoulSlurve · 81.0 mph1-2
6. 6BallChangeup · 87.9 mph2-2
7. 7FoulCutter · 91.6 mph2-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph2-2
9. 9In play, no outCutter · 92.9 mph2-2

Top 5thHOU0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Christian Vázquez strikes out swinging.
C. Vázquez v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 88.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 89.3 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph0-3
Strikeout
Taylor Trammell strikes out swinging.
T. Trammell v I. Seymour · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 88.1 mph0-1
2. 2Foul TipSinker · 88.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 83.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.0 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.8 mph2-3
Strikeout
Cam Smith strikes out swinging.
C. Smith v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 82.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 82.1 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.2 mph1-3

Bottom 4thTB0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Liam Hicks grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.
L. Hicks v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 86.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.4 mph1-0
39.8 mph exit velo29° launch90 ftground ball
Pop Out
Junior Caminero pops out to first baseman Christian Walker.
J. Caminero v P. Lambert · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 86.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 93.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 87.2 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSweeper · 83.4 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sinker · 93.5 mph1-2
52.7 mph exit velo52° launch129 ftpopup
Flyout
Jonathan Aranda flies out to right fielder Cam Smith.
J. Aranda v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlurve · 80.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.6 mph2-1
84.4 mph exit velo51° launch261 ftfly ball

Top 4thHOU0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Christian Walker grounds out, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
C. Walker v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.5 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.0 mph0-2
101.7 mph exit velo-10° launch17 ftground ball
Strikeout
Daulton Varsho strikes out swinging.
D. Varsho v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 87.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 88.3 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 82.2 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.3 mph1-3
Pop Out
Yainer Diaz pops out to second baseman Richie Palacios.
Y. Diaz v I. Seymour · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 89.1 mph0-0
94.2 mph exit velo61° launch197 ftpopup

Bottom 3rdTB0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Yandy Díaz called out on strikes.
Y. Díaz v P. Lambert · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 92.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-3
Strikeout
Jorge Mateo strikes out swinging.
J. Mateo v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph1-3
Lineout
Richie Palacios lines out to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
R. Palacios v P. Lambert · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlurve · 80.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlurve · 81.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 86.3 mph2-2
5. 5FoulCutter · 93.0 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph2-2
99.6 mph exit velo14° launch327 ftline drive

Top 3rdHOU0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Jose Altuve flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
J. Altuve v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.3 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 84.6 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 84.1 mph0-2
97.5 mph exit velo38° launch368 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging.
I. Paredes v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 89.4 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 89.7 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.8 mph0-3
Strikeout
Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.
J. Peña v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 83.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 83.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 83.5 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph1-3

Bottom 2ndTB0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Cedric Mullins grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Mullins v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 92.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph2-1
105.6 mph exit velo4° launch87 ftground ball
Groundout
Chandler Simpson grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker.
C. Simpson v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 86.0 mph0-1
68.1 mph exit velo-30° launch4 ftground ball
Strikeout
Victor Mesa Jr. strikes out swinging.
V. Mesa Jr. v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 89.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlurve · 80.6 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.9 mph1-3

Top 2ndHOU0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Christian Vázquez called out on strikes.
C. Vázquez v I. Seymour · 7 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 89.2 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 86.1 mph1-2
5. 5BallSinker · 90.0 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-2
7. 7Called StrikeSinker · 91.0 mph2-3
Groundout
Taylor Trammell grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
T. Trammell v I. Seymour · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 89.2 mph0-0
57.5 mph exit velo3° launch43 ftground ball
Groundout
Cam Smith grounds out softly, pitcher Ian Seymour to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
C. Smith v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 88.5 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 90.0 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph2-1
52.7 mph exit velo-63° launch2 ftground ball

Bottom 1stTB0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Liam Hicks flies out to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
L. Hicks v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-0
92.1 mph exit velo43° launch314 ftfly ball
Single
Junior Caminero singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho.
J. Caminero v P. Lambert · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 86.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outSweeper · 82.1 mph1-2
101.6 mph exit velo9° launch232 ftline drive
Groundout
Jonathan Aranda grounds out, second baseman Jose Altuve to first baseman Christian Walker.
J. Aranda v P. Lambert · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.2 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-2
99.6 mph exit velo-1° launch42 ftground ball
Groundout
Yandy Díaz grounds out, shortstop Jeremy Peña to first baseman Christian Walker.
Y. Díaz v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.6 mph0-1
105.9 mph exit velo-16° launch9 ftground ball

Top 1stHOU1 R · 2 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Christian Walker strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Step Off
C. Walker v I. Seymour · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeChangeup · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 85.6 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSinker · 91.0 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph2-3
Strikeout
Daulton Varsho strikes out on a foul tip.
D. Varsho v I. Seymour · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 89.7 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-2
5. 5Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph1-3
Single
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jorge Mateo. Jose Altuve to 2nd.
Y. Diaz v I. Seymour · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 90.3 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-2
4. 4In play, no outChangeup · 84.5 mph0-2
96.5 mph exit velo-4° launch30 ftground ball
Walk
Jose Altuve walks.
J. Altuve v I. Seymour · 5 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 83.7 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 90.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph3-0
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.9 mph3-1
5. 5BallSinker · 90.4 mph4-1
Home RunHOU 1–0 TB
Isaac Paredes homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field.
I. Paredes v I. Seymour · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sweeper · 83.0 mph1-0
97.3 mph exit velo30° launch391 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Jeremy Peña strikes out swinging.
J. Peña v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSlider · 84.2 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging Strike (Blocked)Changeup · 86.0 mph0-3

▲1stHome RunHOU 1–0 TB
Isaac Paredes homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field.
I. Paredes v I. Seymour · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Sweeper · 83.0 mph1-0
97.3 mph exit velo30° launch391 ftfly ball
▼5thSingleHOU 1–2 TB
Richie Palacios singles on a line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Victor Mesa Jr. scores. Chandler Simpson scores.
Pitcher Step Off
R. Palacios v P. Lambert · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 87.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph0-1
97.2 mph exit velo11° launch257 ftline drive
▲6thSingleHOU 2–2 TB
Yainer Diaz singles on a ground ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Jose Altuve scores.
Y. Diaz v I. Seymour · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulChangeup · 81.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 83.0 mph1-1
99.4 mph exit velo-3° launch32 ftground ball
▼7thSac FlyHOU 2–3 TB
Nick Madrigal out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Daulton Varsho. Kenny Piper scores. Chandler Simpson to 2nd.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Nick Madrigal replaces Cedric Mullins.
N. Madrigal v B. Sousa · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 85.2 mph0-1
2. 2Ball In DirtSlider · 85.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 84.3 mph1-1
96.4 mph exit velo28° launch379 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Peter LambertP. LambertL, 8-9	6.0	6	3	3	0	4	85-62	3.71
Bennett SousaB. Sousa	0.2	0	0	0	1	0	13-7	5.40
AJ BlubaughA. Blubaugh	1.0	1	0	0	2	0	24-11	3.30
Bryan KingB. King	0.1	0	0	0	1	0	7-2	5.01

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Yandy DíazY. DíazDH	4	0	0	0	0	1	0	.301	.830
Jonathan ArandaJ. Aranda1B	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.277	.786
Junior CamineroJ. Caminero3B	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.279	.897
Liam HicksL. HicksC	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	.286	.810
Kenny PiperK. PiperPR-C	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.222	.920
Ryan ViladeR. ViladePH	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.262	.801
Nick FortesN. FortesC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.263	.668
Victor Mesa Jr.V. Mesa Jr.RF	2	1	1	0	2	1	0	.253	.824
Chandler SimpsonC. SimpsonLF	4	1	1	0	0	0	5	.306	.690
Cedric MullinsC. MullinsCF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.202	.626
Nick MadrigalN. MadrigalPH-2B	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.255	.634
Richie PalaciosR. Palacios2B	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	.232	.696
Jonny DeLucaJ. DeLucaPH-CF	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	.264	.716
Jorge MateoJ. MateoSS	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	.207	.580
Totals	27	3	7	3	4	4	10

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Ian SeymourI. Seymour	6.0	4	2	2	1	10	1	79-58	4.27
Tyler WellsT. WellsW, 5-2	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	15-9	2.38
Ty JohnsonT. JohnsonH, 1	0.2	0	0	0	1	1	0	25-16	3.86
Bryan BakerB. BakerS, 40	1.1	1	0	0	0	1	0	20-11	1.54

Batting: 2B: Hicks, L (14, Lambert, P); TB: Aranda; Caminero; DeLuca; Hicks, L 2; Mesa Jr.; Palacios, R; Simpson; RBI: Madrigal (3); Palacios, R 2 (47); Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Mateo 2; Simpson 2; SAC: Mullins; SF: Madrigal; GIDP: Caminero; Team RISP: 2-for-6; Team LOB: 6
Baserunning: SB: DeLuca (15, 2nd base off Blubaugh/Vázquez, C); CS: Palacios, R (6, 2nd base by Lambert, P/Vázquez, C)

Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
WP: Blubaugh
Pitch timer violations: Mesa Jr. (batter timeout)
ABS Challenge: Vázquez, C (Strike-Confirmed); Smith (Strike-Confirmed); Fortes (Ball-Overturned to Strike)
Pitches-strikes: Lambert, P 85-62; Sousa 13-7; Blubaugh 24-11; King, B 7-2; Seymour, I 79-58; Wells, T 15-9; Johnson, T 25-16; Baker 20-11
Groundouts-flyouts: Lambert, P 7-3; Sousa 1-1; Blubaugh 2-0; King, B 1-0; Seymour, I 4-2; Wells, T 0-1; Johnson, T 1-0; Baker 1-2
Batters faced: Lambert, P 22; Sousa 3; Blubaugh 6; King, B 2; Seymour, I 23; Wells, T 4; Johnson, T 3; Baker 5
Inherited runners-scored: Sousa 1-1; Blubaugh 1-0; King, B 2-0; Baker 1-0
Umpires: HP: Mark Wegner. 1B: Bruce Dreckman. 2B: Carlos Torres. 3B: Jacob Metz.
Weather: 72 degrees, Dome
Wind: 0 mph, None
First pitch: 6:10 PM
Duration: 2:44
Attendance: 24,642

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