Kansas City Royals v Minnesota Twins

Final

8–2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
MIN56-58	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	7	2
KC47-67	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	X	8	10	1

W R. Dobnak 2-0L J. Ryan 6-8

Last at-bat

Ryan Jeffers v Nate Pearson

Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

1FoulSinker · 97.4 mph0-1
2BallSlider · 90.8 mph1-1
3In play, out(s)Slider · 90.9 mph1-1

91.3 mph exit velo-8° launch17 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Kansas City (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 8

Top 9thMIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
R. Jeffers v N. Pearson · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 90.9 mph1-1
91.3 mph exit velo-8° launch17 ftground ball
Lineout
Trevor Larnach lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
T. Larnach v N. Pearson · 3 pitches

Box score

Minnesota2Kansas City8

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Trevor LarnachT. LarnachLF	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	.283	.829
Ryan JeffersR. JeffersC	5	0	0	0	0	1	4	.283	.895
Josh BellJ. BellDH	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	.247	.722
Kody ClemensK. Clemens2B	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	.236	.766
Royce LewisR. Lewis1B	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	.232	.726

Match events

Kansas City RoyalsMinnesota Twins

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Kansas City Royals	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	-	8
Minnesota Twins	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2

Bottom 1st

RunPerez hit sacrifice fly to left, Witt Jr. scored.
1–0
RunMassey doubled to center, Caglianone scored.

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News and reaction

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Where to watch

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Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Started: 9:40 am AEDT
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Competition: MLB
Officials: Willie Traynor (Home Plate Umpire), Chris Guccione (First Base Umpire), Charlie Ramos (Second Base Umpire), Jansen Visconti (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 20,177

Form and ladder

Kansas City RoyalsMinnesota Twins

–Ladder–

–Record–

WLLLWLast 5WLWWW

Team lists

Kansas City Royals

Updated 10 Nov, 11:15 pm

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
MIN56-58	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2	7	2
KC47-67	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	X	8	10	1

W R. Dobnak 2-0L J. Ryan 6-8

Last at-bat

Ryan Jeffers v Nate Pearson

Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.

1FoulSinker · 97.4 mph0-1
2BallSlider · 90.8 mph1-1
3In play, out(s)Slider · 90.9 mph1-1

91.3 mph exit velo-8° launch17 ftground ball

Win probability

100% Kansas City (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 8

Top 9thMIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Ryan Jeffers grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
R. Jeffers v N. Pearson · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 90.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Slider · 90.9 mph1-1
91.3 mph exit velo-8° launch17 ftground ball
Lineout
Trevor Larnach lines out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
T. Larnach v N. Pearson · 3 pitches

Box score

Minnesota2Kansas City8

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Trevor LarnachT. LarnachLF	3	0	0	0	2	0	2	.283	.829
Ryan JeffersR. JeffersC	5	0	0	0	0	1	4	.283	.895
Josh BellJ. BellDH	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	.247	.722
Kody ClemensK. Clemens2B	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	.236	.766
Royce LewisR. Lewis1B	4	0	4	0	0	0	0	.232	.726

Match events

Kansas City RoyalsMinnesota Twins

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Kansas City Royals	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	3	-	8
Minnesota Twins	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	2

Bottom 1st

RunPerez hit sacrifice fly to left, Witt Jr. scored.
1–0
RunMassey doubled to center, Caglianone scored.

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News and reaction

Match report2026 MLB Awards: Results, analysis on MVP, Cy Young, moreBaseball's best players and managers of 2026 collected their hardware this week.ESPN4h ago

Where to watch

ESPNStreaming on Disney+Regular season, postseason and World Series on ESPN via Disney+ (ESPN also on Foxtel/Kayo). Number of games per week not stated.SubscriptionWatch on Disney+

Usual broadcasters for this competition in Australia.

Match details

Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Started: 9:40 am AEDT
Venue: Kauffman Stadium
Competition: MLB
Officials: Willie Traynor (Home Plate Umpire), Chris Guccione (First Base Umpire), Charlie Ramos (Second Base Umpire), Jansen Visconti (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 20,177

Form and ladder

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Kansas City Royals

Updated 10 Nov, 11:15 pm

Bottom 8thKC3 R · 3 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Flyout
Bobby Witt Jr. flies out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
B. Witt Jr. v T. Rogers · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 87.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallCutter · 88.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 92.6 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 87.5 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 78.1 mph2-2
83.5 mph exit velo41° launch273 ftfly ball
Walk
Ryan Jeffers challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Carter Jensen walks. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
C. Jensen v T. Rogers · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.9 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 92.3 mph2-0
3. 3BallSweeper · 76.7 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 91.9 mph3-2
6. 6BallSweeper · 78.4 mph4-2
SingleMIN 2–8 KC
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Starling Marte scores.
K. Isbel v T. Rogers · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 76.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Sweeper · 76.2 mph0-1
96.1 mph exit velo6° launch134 ftground ball
DoubleMIN 2–7 KC
Starling Marte doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins scores.
Pitching Change: Taylor Rogers replaces Travis Adams. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Starling Marte replaces John Rave.
S. Marte v T. Rogers · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sweeper · 75.3 mph0-0
100.4 mph exit velo27° launch395 ftfly ball
Forceout
Isaac Collins grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Brooks Lee. Tyler Tolbert out at 3rd. Nick Loftin to 3rd. Isaac Collins to 1st. Throwing error by third baseman Brooks Lee.
I. Collins v T. Adams · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 86.3 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeCutter · 93.1 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.0 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Slider · 85.5 mph2-2
57.5 mph exit velo10° launch82 ftground ball
Walk
Nick Loftin walks.
Pickoff Attempt 2B
N. Loftin v T. Adams · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 84.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 94.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.0 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 88.6 mph3-1
5. 5BallSinker · 94.4 mph4-1
Flyout
Michael Massey flies out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert replaces Salvador Perez.
M. Massey v T. Adams · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Slider · 86.5 mph2-2
87.0 mph exit velo45° launch293 ftfly ball
Double
Salvador Perez doubles (17) on a fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
Pitching Change: Travis Adams replaces Kody Funderburk.
S. Perez v T. Adams · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 86.1 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 84.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallSlider · 83.7 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outChangeup · 82.6 mph1-2
91.4 mph exit velo27° launch331 ftfly ball

Top 8thMIN1 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Austin Martin flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
A. Martin v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallCutter · 92.8 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Cutter · 95.0 mph2-1
88.7 mph exit velo30° launch328 ftfly ball
Flyout
Brooks Lee flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
B. Lee v S. Cruz · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 95.0 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 93.6 mph0-2
3. 3Ball In DirtSlider · 88.3 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 93.8 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Cutter · 94.9 mph2-2
94.1 mph exit velo55° launch260 ftfly ball
Single
Royce Lewis singles on a ground ball to third baseman Nick Loftin.
R. Lewis v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 94.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 94.8 mph2-0
3. 3In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph2-0
106.3 mph exit velo-24° launch7 ftground ball
Groundout
Kody Clemens grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
K. Clemens v S. Cruz · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 100.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 101.3 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.8 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 94.6 mph3-1
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 99.4 mph3-1
104.9 mph exit velo7° launch140 ftground ball
Home RunMIN 2–5 KC
Josh Bell homers (14) on a fly ball to center field.
Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces John Schreiber.
J. Bell v S. Cruz · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 99.6 mph0-0
108.9 mph exit velo31° launch417 ftfly ball

Bottom 7thKC0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
J. Caglianone v K. Funderburk · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 93.1 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 93.8 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.2 mph0-3
Strikeout
Bobby Witt Jr. challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Bobby Witt Jr. called out on strikes.
B. Witt Jr. v K. Funderburk · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCutter · 93.2 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 93.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallCutter · 93.5 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 82.0 mph1-3
Lineout
Carter Jensen lines out sharply to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
C. Jensen v K. Funderburk · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.5 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 91.6 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 93.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.0 mph1-2
103.6 mph exit velo21° launch347 ftline drive

Top 7thMIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes.
R. Jeffers v J. Schreiber · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 94.3 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 82.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-2
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-3
Walk
Trevor Larnach walks.
T. Larnach v J. Schreiber · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 95.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallCutter · 91.7 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 95.4 mph3-0
4. 4BallCutter · 90.8 mph4-0
Flyout
Ryan Kreidler flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
R. Kreidler v J. Schreiber · 3 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 96.2 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.4 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.2 mph1-1
99.6 mph exit velo37° launch373 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Luke Keaschall called out on strikes.
Pitching Change: John Schreiber replaces Daniel Lynch IV.
L. Keaschall v J. Schreiber · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 83.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 94.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 94.1 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph2-3

Bottom 6thKC0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Kyle Isbel grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.
K. Isbel v K. Funderburk · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 93.2 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.7 mph0-1
84.7 mph exit velo-22° launch7 ftground ball
Sac Bunt
John Rave out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Kody Funderburk to first baseman Royce Lewis. Isaac Collins to 2nd.
Pitching Change: Kody Funderburk replaces Joe Ryan.
J. Rave v K. Funderburk · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.2 mph0-0
34.2 mph exit velo-27° launch7 ftbunt grounder
Walk
Isaac Collins walks.
I. Collins v J. Ryan · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallSplitter · 86.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallKnuckle Curve · 75.3 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.2 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph4-2
Strikeout
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
Austin Martin remains in the game as the right fielder.
N. Loftin v J. Ryan · 7 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 89.0 mph0-1
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 89.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 79.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 90.4 mph1-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 78.3 mph1-2
6. 6BallKnuckle Curve · 77.2 mph2-2
7. 7Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-3

Top 6thMIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Austin Martin grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Austin Martin replaces Alan Roden.
A. Martin v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 94.5 mph0-0
72.2 mph exit velo12° launch144 ftground ball
Strikeout
Brooks Lee strikes out swinging.
B. Lee v D. Lynch IV · 5 pitches
1. 1BallKnuckle Curve · 82.8 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 87.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.8 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 91.3 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 89.3 mph2-3
Single
Royce Lewis singles on a line drive to right fielder John Rave.
R. Lewis v D. Lynch IV · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 86.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 88.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeChangeup · 87.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 97.4 mph1-2
87.1 mph exit velo16° launch243 ftline drive
Pop Out
Kody Clemens pops out to second baseman Michael Massey.
Pitching Change: Daniel Lynch IV replaces Randy Dobnak.
K. Clemens v D. Lynch IV · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Slider · 85.3 mph0-0
75.2 mph exit velo53° launch191 ftpopup

Bottom 5thKC3 R · 2 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Groundout
Michael Massey grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
M. Massey v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtSplitter · 88.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Splitter · 87.8 mph1-1
86.9 mph exit velo-9° launch12 ftground ball
Lineout
Salvador Perez lines out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
Jac Caglianone steals (4) 2nd base.
S. Perez v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSplitter · 86.1 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 78.4 mph0-2
3. 3BallKnuckle Curve · 81.0 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtKnuckle Curve · 81.0 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Splitter · 88.4 mph2-2
62.2 mph exit velo18° launch142 ftline drive
Fielders ChoiceMIN 1–5 KC
Jac Caglianone reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Royce Lewis. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caglianone v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 81.4 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Knuckle Curve · 80.5 mph2-2
69.0 mph exit velo-35° launch5 ftground ball
DoubleMIN 1–4 KC
Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.
B. Witt Jr. v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.1 mph0-0
87.4 mph exit velo7° launch110 ftline drive
Walk
Carter Jensen walks. Kyle Isbel to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
C. Jensen v J. Ryan · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.2 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSweeper · 79.7 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph4-2
Single
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
K. Isbel v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outKnuckle Curve · 78.8 mph0-2
104.2 mph exit velo2° launch99 ftground ball
Groundout
John Rave grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.
J. Rave v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSplitter · 86.9 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 79.4 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Knuckle Curve · 79.8 mph0-2
71.8 mph exit velo-8° launch12 ftground ball

Top 5thMIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Josh Bell flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
J. Bell v R. Dobnak · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.1 mph0-0
94.7 mph exit velo44° launch317 ftfly ball
Flyout
Ryan Jeffers flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
R. Jeffers v R. Dobnak · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSweeper · 82.2 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 92.4 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 85.3 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Sweeper · 83.8 mph1-2
94.3 mph exit velo41° launch332 ftfly ball
Walk
Trevor Larnach walks.
T. Larnach v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 83.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 91.0 mph2-0
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 91.2 mph3-2
6. 6BallSweeper · 82.3 mph4-2
Groundout
Ryan Kreidler grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
R. Kreidler v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 80.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 81.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 90.6 mph1-1
65.7 mph exit velo-26° launch7 ftground ball

Bottom 4thKC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out, second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis.
I. Collins v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSplitter · 87.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 79.1 mph0-2
3. 3BallKnuckle Curve · 78.5 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Splitter · 89.4 mph1-2
94.0 mph exit velo-8° launch19 ftground ball
Flyout
Nick Loftin flies out to left fielder Trevor Larnach.
N. Loftin v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sweeper · 81.7 mph0-0
81.1 mph exit velo34° launch296 ftfly ball
Lineout
Michael Massey lines out to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
M. Massey v J. Ryan · 8 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallSplitter · 87.5 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph2-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 79.6 mph2-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph3-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph3-2
8. 8In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph3-2
89.9 mph exit velo25° launch

Top 4thMIN1 R · 2 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Groundout
Luke Keaschall grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
L. Keaschall v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 83.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 84.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallSinker · 92.5 mph2-1
4. 4BallSweeper · 83.7 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.4 mph3-2
96.1 mph exit velo-8° launch15 ftground ball
Sac FlyMIN 1–2 KC
Alan Roden out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Kody Clemens scores. Brooks Lee to 2nd. Throwing error by right fielder John Rave.
A. Roden v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 81.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.1 mph0-2
71.8 mph exit velo32° launch244 ftfly ball
Walk
Brooks Lee walks. Royce Lewis to 2nd.
B. Lee v R. Dobnak · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 82.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.6 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 92.1 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.3 mph3-1
5. 5BallSweeper · 81.4 mph4-1
Single
Royce Lewis singles on a line drive to center fielder Kyle Isbel. Kody Clemens to 3rd.
Kody Clemens steals (8) 2nd base.
R. Lewis v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 92.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 85.3 mph2-2
5. 5BallSinker · 91.8 mph3-2
6. 6In play, no outSweeper · 83.6 mph3-2
94.3 mph exit velo9° launch190 ftline drive
Forceout
Kody Clemens grounds into a force out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Josh Bell out at 2nd. Kody Clemens to 1st.
K. Clemens v R. Dobnak · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.0 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.4 mph0-1
89.7 mph exit velo-17° launch4 ftground ball
Single
Josh Bell singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
J. Bell v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 89.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 90.6 mph2-0
113.7 mph exit velo13° launch282 ftline drive

Bottom 3rdKC0 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Grounded Into DP
Salvador Perez grounds into a double play, third baseman Brooks Lee to second baseman Kody Clemens to first baseman Royce Lewis. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Salvador Perez out at 1st.
S. Perez v J. Ryan · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSweeper · 80.3 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 87.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Knuckle Curve · 79.1 mph1-2
86.6 mph exit velo-19° launch7 ftground ball
Single
Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alan Roden. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
J. Caglianone v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSplitter · 86.1 mph0-0
102.0 mph exit velo11° launch209 ftline drive
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alan Roden.
B. Witt Jr. v J. Ryan · 4 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 91.9 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outSinker · 93.9 mph1-2
101.4 mph exit velo-3° launch23 ftground ball
Strikeout
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
C. Jensen v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSplitter · 86.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSplitter · 87.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.9 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph2-3

Top 3rdMIN0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Ryan Jeffers flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
R. Jeffers v R. Dobnak · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 92.2 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sweeper · 82.5 mph1-0
99.0 mph exit velo33° launch387 ftfly ball
Groundout
Trevor Larnach grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak. Ryan Kreidler to 3rd.
Ryan Kreidler steals (4) 2nd base.
T. Larnach v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtChangeup · 85.8 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSweeper · 84.5 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Slider · 83.6 mph2-2
107.4 mph exit velo-2° launch33 ftground ball
Walk
Ryan Kreidler walks.
R. Kreidler v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 85.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 83.2 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeSinker · 91.6 mph3-2
6. 6BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph4-2
Groundout
Luke Keaschall grounds out softly, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
L. Keaschall v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallSweeper · 83.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallSinker · 91.9 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 92.1 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-2
46.0 mph exit velo-10° launch15 ftground ball

Bottom 2ndKC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Kyle Isbel grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
K. Isbel v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.5 mph0-0
83.9 mph exit velo-5° launch25 ftground ball
Pop Out
John Rave pops out to shortstop Ryan Kreidler.
J. Rave v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 80.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 80.0 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-0
84.6 mph exit velo57° launch202 ftpopup
Groundout
Isaac Collins grounds out to first baseman Royce Lewis.
I. Collins v J. Ryan · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 90.5 mph1-0
2. 2BallSplitter · 86.2 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 79.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 79.4 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Splitter · 88.1 mph2-2
76.2 mph exit velo-18° launch7 ftground ball

Top 2ndMIN0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
Alan Roden flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
A. Roden v R. Dobnak · 9 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 86.0 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeSweeper · 82.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulChangeup · 85.5 mph1-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 82.8 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.8 mph2-2
7. 7FoulSweeper · 83.6 mph2-2
8. 8FoulSinker · 92.2 mph2-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 93.3 mph2-2
90.4 mph exit velo40° launch314 ftfly ball
Groundout
Brooks Lee grounds out softly, pitcher Randy Dobnak to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Royce Lewis to 3rd.
B. Lee v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 85.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.8 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.5 mph1-1
65.2 mph exit velo-64° launch1 ftground ball
Double
Royce Lewis doubles (15) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
R. Lewis v R. Dobnak · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSweeper · 83.4 mph0-0
89.6 mph exit velo16° launch221 ftline drive
Strikeout
Kody Clemens strikes out swinging.
K. Clemens v R. Dobnak · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 81.8 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSinker · 91.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.3 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Changeup · 85.8 mph1-3

Bottom 1stKC2 R · 3 H · 1 LOB

Groundout
Nick Loftin grounds out, shortstop Ryan Kreidler to first baseman Royce Lewis.
N. Loftin v J. Ryan · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSweeper · 81.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeKnuckle Curve · 78.8 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph2-1
4. 4FoulSweeper · 79.9 mph2-2
5. 5FoulKnuckle Curve · 78.5 mph2-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 91.5 mph2-2
57.9 mph exit velo3° launch56 ftground ball
DoubleMIN 0–2 KC
Michael Massey doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.8 mph0-0
102.9 mph exit velo19° launch362 ftline drive
Sac FlyMIN 0–1 KC
Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
S. Perez v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 87.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 86.7 mph2-0
98.7 mph exit velo19° launch335 ftline drive
Single
Jac Caglianone singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alan Roden. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
J. Caglianone v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 91.1 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 93.6 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph1-2
5. 5In play, no outSinker · 93.3 mph1-2
103.2 mph exit velo13° launch287 ftline drive
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall.
B. Witt Jr. v J. Ryan · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.2 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outKnuckle Curve · 80.0 mph0-1
108.0 mph exit velo-9° launch15 ftground ball
Strikeout
Carter Jensen called out on strikes.
C. Jensen v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.5 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.2 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.8 mph2-2
5. 5Called StrikeSweeper · 81.4 mph2-3

Top 1stMIN0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Josh Bell grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak.
J. Bell v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 85.3 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.3 mph0-2
99.6 mph exit velo0° launch51 ftground ball
Groundout
Ryan Jeffers grounds out, first baseman Jac Caglianone to pitcher Randy Dobnak.
R. Jeffers v R. Dobnak · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSweeper · 84.0 mph0-2
3. 3BallSweeper · 84.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.6 mph1-2
99.1 mph exit velo-2° launch37 ftground ball
Groundout
Trevor Larnach grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Jac Caglianone.
T. Larnach v R. Dobnak · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 91.2 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 91.8 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-2
4. 4BallChangeup · 85.4 mph2-2
5. 5BallSweeper · 83.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.2 mph3-2
106.4 mph exit velo4° launch97 ftground ball

▼1stSac FlyMIN 0–1 KC
Salvador Perez out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
S. Perez v J. Ryan · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 87.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallSweeper · 82.3 mph2-0
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 86.7 mph2-0
98.7 mph exit velo19° launch335 ftline drive
▼1stDoubleMIN 0–2 KC
Michael Massey doubles (20) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.8 mph0-0
102.9 mph exit velo19° launch362 ftline drive
▲4thSac FlyMIN 1–2 KC
Alan Roden out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder John Rave. Kody Clemens scores. Brooks Lee to 2nd. Throwing error by right fielder John Rave.
A. Roden v R. Dobnak · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSweeper · 82.6 mph0-1
2. 2FoulSweeper · 81.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, run(s)Changeup · 85.1 mph0-2
71.8 mph exit velo32° launch244 ftfly ball
▼5thDoubleMIN 1–4 KC
Bobby Witt Jr. doubles (23) on a line drive to left fielder Trevor Larnach. Kyle Isbel scores. Carter Jensen scores. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.
B. Witt Jr. v J. Ryan · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 92.1 mph0-0
87.4 mph exit velo7° launch110 ftline drive
▼5thFielders ChoiceMIN 1–5 KC
Jac Caglianone reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by first baseman Royce Lewis. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caglianone v J. Ryan · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallSweeper · 81.4 mph2-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Knuckle Curve · 80.5 mph2-2
69.0 mph exit velo-35° launch5 ftground ball
▲8thHome RunMIN 2–5 KC
Josh Bell homers (14) on a fly ball to center field.
Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces John Schreiber.
J. Bell v S. Cruz · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 99.6 mph0-0
108.9 mph exit velo31° launch417 ftfly ball
▼8thDoubleMIN 2–7 KC
Starling Marte doubles (5) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Nick Loftin scores. Isaac Collins scores.
Pitching Change: Taylor Rogers replaces Travis Adams. · Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Starling Marte replaces John Rave.
S. Marte v T. Rogers · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sweeper · 75.3 mph0-0
100.4 mph exit velo27° launch395 ftfly ball
▼8thSingleMIN 2–8 KC
Kyle Isbel singles on a ground ball to center fielder Luke Keaschall. Starling Marte scores.
K. Isbel v T. Rogers · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 76.3 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Sweeper · 76.2 mph0-1
96.1 mph exit velo6° launch134 ftground ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	PC-ST	ERA
Joe RyanJ. RyanL, 6-8	5.1	7	5	4	2	3	99-65	3.65
Kody FunderburkK. Funderburk	1.2	0	0	0	0	2	14-12	3.18
Travis AdamsT. Adams	0.2	1	2	2	1	0	20-11	5.67
Taylor RogersT. Rogers	0.1	2	1	1	1	0	14-8	5.09

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	3	1	0	0	2	2	0	.231	.726
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	5	2	3	2	0	1	2	.283	.808
Jac CaglianoneJ. Caglianone1B	4	1	2	1	0	1	0	.253	.766
Salvador PerezS. PerezDH	3	0	1	1	0	0	3	.216	.641
Tyler TolbertT. TolbertPR-RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.325	.843
Michael MasseyM. Massey2B	4	0	1	1	0	0	2	.262	.715
Nick LoftinN. Loftin3B	3	1	0	0	1	1	1	.249	.735
Isaac CollinsI. CollinsLF	3	1	0	0	1	0	2	.240	.711
John RaveJ. RaveRF	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.294	.998
Starling MarteS. MartePH	1	1	1	2	0	0	0	.255	.625
Nate PearsonN. PearsonP	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000
Kyle IsbelK. IsbelCF	4	1	2	1	0	0	1	.250	.659
Totals	32	8	10	8	4	5	11

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Randy DobnakR. DobnakW, 2-0	5.0	3	1	1	3	1	0	90-54	1.16
Daniel Lynch IVD. Lynch IV	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	11-8	1.96
John SchreiberJ. Schreiber	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	0	16-8	3.67
Steven CruzS. Cruz	1.0	2	1	1	0	0	1	18-9	4.39
Nate PearsonN. Pearson	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	11-8	3.00

Batting: 2B: Massey (20, Ryan); Witt Jr. (23, Ryan); Perez, S (17, Adams); Marte, S (5, Rogers, Ta); TB: Caglianone 2; Isbel 2; Marte, S 2; Massey 2; Perez, S 2; Witt Jr. 4; RBI: Caglianone (43); Isbel (12); Marte, S 2 (12); Massey (38); Perez, S (47); Witt Jr. 2 (41); 2-out RBI: Isbel; Massey; Marte, S 2; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Isbel; Massey; Witt Jr.; Loftin; SAC: Rave; SF: Perez, S; GIDP: Perez, S; Team RISP: 3-for-12; Team LOB: 6
Baserunning: SB: Caglianone (4, 2nd base off Ryan/Jeffers)
Fielding: E: Rave (1, throw)

Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
WP: Pearson
ABS Challenge: Jensen (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Jeffers 2 (Ball-Overturned to Strike, Ball-Confirmed); Witt Jr. (Strike-Confirmed); Collins (Strike-Confirmed)
Pitches-strikes: Ryan 99-65; Funderburk 14-12; Adams 20-11; Rogers, Ta 14-8; Dobnak 90-54; Lynch IV 11-8; Schreiber 16-8; Cruz 18-9; Pearson 11-8
Groundouts-flyouts: Ryan 8-1; Funderburk 2-0; Adams 1-1; Rogers, Ta 0-1; Dobnak 9-5; Lynch IV 1-0; Schreiber 0-1; Cruz 1-2; Pearson 1-1
Batters faced: Ryan 25; Funderburk 5; Adams 4; Rogers, Ta 4; Dobnak 21; Lynch IV 4; Schreiber 4; Cruz 5; Pearson 4
Inherited runners-scored: Funderburk 1-0; Rogers, Ta 2-2
Umpires: HP: Willie Traynor. 1B: Chris Guccione. 2B: Charlie Ramos. 3B: Jansen Visconti.
Weather: 91 degrees, Overcast
Wind: 6 mph, R To L
First pitch: 6:50 PM
Duration: 2:38
Attendance: 20,177

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