Pittsburgh Pirates v Kansas City Royals

Final

6–5

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC67-88	0	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	5	13	1
PIT78-77	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	X	6	9	1

W L. Weaver 3-1L S. Cruz 2-4BS, 2SV M. Montgomery 15

Last at-bat

Nick Loftin v Mason Montgomery

Nick Loftin pops out softly to catcher Henry Davis in foul territory.

1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.0 mph0-1
2Called StrikeSinker · 98.9 mph0-2
3BallCurveball · 85.8 mph1-2
4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 100.2 mph1-2

48.2 mph exit velo75° launch61 ftpopup

Win probability

100% Pittsburgh (final)

Play-by-play

All playsScoring plays 8

Top 9thKC0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Pop Out
Nick Loftin pops out softly to catcher Henry Davis in foul territory.
N. Loftin v M. Montgomery · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.0 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 98.9 mph0-2
3. 3BallCurveball · 85.8 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 100.2 mph1-2
48.2 mph exit velo75° launch61 ftpopup
Flyout
Maikel Garcia flies out to right fielder Jake Mangum.

Box score

Kansas City5Pittsburgh6

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Carter JensenC. JensenC	5	1	1	1	0	3	3	.233	.773
Bobby Witt Jr.B. Witt Jr.SS	5	2	3	0	0	0	0	.279	.802
Jac CaglianoneJ. CaglianoneDH	3	2	2	1	2	0	0	.279	.817
Tyler TolbertT. TolbertPR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.293	.765
Vinnie PasquantinoV. Pasquantino1B	4	0	2	1	0	1	3	.242	.724

Match events

Pittsburgh PiratesKansas City Royals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	T
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	-	6
Kansas City Royals	0	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	5

Bottom 2nd

Home runSimon homered to left (393 feet), Lowe scored.
2–0

Top 3rd

2–1

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Match details

Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Started: 8:40 am Sydney time
Venue: PNC Park
Competition: MLB
Officials: Chad Whitson (Home Plate Umpire), Brian Walsh (First Base Umpire), Chad Fairchild (Second Base Umpire), Bill Miller (Third Base Umpire)
Crowd: 21,004

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Walk

Henry Davis challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Jac Caglianone walks.

Jared Triolo remains in the game as the third baseman. · Defensive Substitution: Billy Cook replaces third baseman Nick Gonzales, batting 6th, playing center field. · Defensive Substitution: Henry Davis replaces right fielder Ronny Simon, batting 8th, playing catcher. · Defensive switch from center field to right field for Jake Mangum. · Pitching Change: Mason Montgomery replaces Luke Weaver.

J. Caglianone v M. Montgomery · 7 pitches

1Swinging StrikeSlider · 88.7 mph0-1
2Swinging StrikeSlider · 89.4 mph0-2
3BallSlider · 89.6 mph1-2
4BallSlider · 88.5 mph2-2
5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph3-2
6FoulSinker · 98.6 mph3-2
7BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.8 mph4-2

Bottom 8thPIT2 R · 2 H

Strikeout
Ronny Simon strikes out swinging.
R. Simon v S. Cruz · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.2 mph2-0
3. 3Called StrikeCutter · 94.8 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.0 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.2 mph2-3
Pop Out
Ryan O'Hearn pops out to shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
R. O'Hearn v S. Cruz · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 93.7 mph1-0
62.8 mph exit velo63° launch125 ftpopup
Groundout
Nick Gonzales grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
N. Gonzales v S. Cruz · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.3 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.6 mph1-2
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 90.9 mph1-2
83.4 mph exit velo8° launch113 ftground ball
Home RunKC 5–6 PIT
Brandon Lowe homers (33) on a fly ball to right center field. Jared Triolo scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jared Triolo replaces Rafael Flores Jr.
B. Lowe v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 94.7 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 93.8 mph1-1
103.7 mph exit velo30° launch401 ftfly ball
Single
Rafael Flores Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Pitching Change: Steven Cruz replaces Nolan Hoffman.
R. Flores Jr. v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.8 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 99.0 mph0-2
91.1 mph exit velo-4° launch30 ftground ball

Top 8thKC0 R · 0 H

Groundout
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.
B. Witt Jr. v L. Weaver · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 91.5 mph0-0
78.6 mph exit velo-9° launch12 ftground ball
Pop Out
Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop Konnor Griffin.
C. Jensen v L. Weaver · 7 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-1
3. 3BallChangeup · 87.9 mph2-1
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph2-2
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph2-2
6. 6FoulChangeup · 88.4 mph2-2
7. 7In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-2
55.0 mph exit velo42° launch167 ftpopup
Strikeout
Isaac Collins strikes out swinging.
Pitching Change: Luke Weaver replaces Camilo Doval.
I. Collins v L. Weaver · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.3 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCutter · 89.8 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph2-3

Bottom 7thPIT0 R · 0 H · 1 LOB

Forceout
Bryan Reynolds grounds into a force out, fielded by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Oneil Cruz out at 2nd.
B. Reynolds v N. Hoffman · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 84.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, out(s)Changeup · 85.5 mph1-1
71.6 mph exit velo-3° launch25 ftground ball
Hit By Pitch
Oneil Cruz hit by pitch.
O. Cruz v N. Hoffman · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 77.3 mph1-0
2. 2Hit By PitchCutter · 87.5 mph2-0
Groundout
Konnor Griffin grounds out, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to pitcher Nolan Hoffman.
K. Griffin v N. Hoffman · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.2 mph0-1
78.9 mph exit velo-63° launch1 ftground ball
Lineout
Jake Mangum lines out sharply to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Pitching Change: Nolan Hoffman replaces Noah Cameron.
J. Mangum v N. Hoffman · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Changeup · 84.8 mph0-1
102.1 mph exit velo17° launch354 ftline drive

Top 7thKC2 R · 4 H · 1 E · 2 LOB

Lineout
Kyle Isbel lines out to second baseman Brandon Lowe.
K. Isbel v C. Doval · 2 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtSlider · 90.7 mph1-0
2. 2In play, out(s)Sinker · 97.1 mph1-0
81.7 mph exit velo10° launch152 ftline drive
Strikeout
John Rave strikes out swinging.
J. Rave v C. Doval · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 98.4 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 89.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 99.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCutter · 97.5 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 90.5 mph2-3
SingleKC 5–4 PIT
Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Mangum. Jac Caglianone scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.
N. Loftin v C. Doval · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 98.8 mph0-0
99.9 mph exit velo6° launch121 ftground ball
Strikeout
Michael Massey strikes out swinging.
Wild pitch by pitcher Camilo Doval. Vinnie Pasquantino to 2nd.
M. Massey v C. Doval · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 98.3 mph1-0
2. 2FoulSinker · 98.8 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 89.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 89.6 mph2-2
5. 5FoulSlider · 90.3 mph2-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeSinker · 98.6 mph2-3
Single
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
V. Pasquantino v C. Doval · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 97.6 mph1-0
2. 2BallSinker · 95.7 mph2-0
3. 3FoulSinker · 96.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 89.1 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSinker · 96.9 mph3-2
6. 6In play, no outSlider · 89.3 mph3-2
98.8 mph exit velo1° launch55 ftground ball
SingleKC 4–4 PIT
Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caglianone v C. Doval · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 88.8 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSinker · 98.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 89.8 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Cutter · 98.5 mph1-2
79.0 mph exit velo23° launch232 ftline drive
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to pitcher Camilo Doval. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd. Bobby Witt Jr. advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by pitcher Camilo Doval.
Pitching Change: Camilo Doval replaces Lake Bachar.
B. Witt Jr. v C. Doval · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outSinker · 96.5 mph0-0
107.5 mph exit velo1° launch82 ftline drive

Bottom 6thPIT0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Ronny Simon flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
R. Simon v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Curveball · 78.2 mph0-0
76.9 mph exit velo42° launch252 ftfly ball
Groundout
Ryan O'Hearn grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
R. O'Hearn v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph0-1
88.8 mph exit velo6° launch106 ftground ball
Strikeout
Nick Gonzales called out on strikes.
N. Gonzales v N. Cameron · 7 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 88.5 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 88.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallCurveball · 79.3 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph3-1
5. 5FoulCutter · 89.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulSinker · 90.4 mph3-2
7. 7Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.6 mph3-3

Top 6thKC0 R · 0 H

Strikeout
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
C. Jensen v L. Bachar · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 87.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSweeper · 89.2 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSweeper · 87.6 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging Strike (Blocked)Curveball · 87.5 mph2-3
Strikeout
Isaac Collins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Isaac Collins called out on strikes.
I. Collins v L. Bachar · 7 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.7 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3Called StrikeCurveball · 87.2 mph1-2
4. 4BallCurveball · 88.2 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.9 mph3-2
6. 6FoulCurveball · 87.6 mph3-2
7. 7Called StrikeSweeper · 88.2 mph3-3
Flyout
Kyle Isbel flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Pitching Change: Lake Bachar replaces Brandon Eisert.
K. Isbel v L. Bachar · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSweeper · 88.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 85.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.0 mph1-2
4. 4BallCurveball · 88.1 mph2-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 94.8 mph2-2
90.2 mph exit velo49° launch270 ftfly ball

Bottom 5thPIT0 R · 1 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
Brandon Lowe strikes out swinging.
B. Lowe v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 91.7 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeSlider · 85.5 mph0-2
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.4 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 85.0 mph1-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 87.8 mph1-3
Double
Rafael Flores Jr. doubles (5) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.
R. Flores Jr. v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 92.9 mph0-0
97.7 mph exit velo14° launch207 ftline drive
Flyout
Bryan Reynolds flies out sharply to right fielder John Rave.
B. Reynolds v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph0-2
3. 3FoulSlider · 86.1 mph0-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.7 mph1-2
5. 5In play, out(s)Curveball · 83.2 mph1-2
101.3 mph exit velo24° launch342 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Oneil Cruz called out on strikes.
O. Cruz v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 78.9 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSlider · 81.6 mph0-2
3. 3Called StrikeSinker · 90.1 mph0-3

Top 5thKC2 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Flyout
John Rave flies out to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rave v B. Eisert · 2 pitches
1. 1Foul TipFour-Seam Fastball · 87.9 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 89.3 mph0-1
87.0 mph exit velo38° launch284 ftfly ball
Single
Nick Loftin singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
N. Loftin v B. Eisert · 3 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 81.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 89.4 mph2-0
3. 3In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 88.2 mph2-0
96.8 mph exit velo11° launch183 ftline drive
Sac BuntKC 3–4 PIT
Michael Massey out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to pitcher Brandon Eisert. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v B. Eisert · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 86.9 mph0-0
46.7 mph exit velo-24° launch9 ftbunt grounder
GroundoutKC 2–4 PIT
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
Pitching Change: Brandon Eisert replaces Bubba Chandler. · Bobby Witt Jr. steals (43) 3rd base. Jac Caglianone steals (7) 2nd base.
V. Pasquantino v B. Eisert · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Slider · 82.3 mph1-0
79.6 mph exit velo6° launch82 ftground ball
Walk
Jac Caglianone walks. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Caglianone v B. Chandler · 8 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtChangeup · 89.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeSinker · 96.2 mph2-2
5. 5FoulChangeup · 87.7 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph2-2
7. 7BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph3-2
8. 8BallChangeup · 90.3 mph4-2
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to third baseman Nick Gonzales.
B. Witt Jr. v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.9 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 95.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCurveball · 85.2 mph1-2
4. 4In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 97.8 mph1-2
54.5 mph exit velo-46° launch4 ftground ball

Bottom 4thPIT2 R · 2 H

Pickoff Caught Stealing 2B
With Oneil Cruz batting, Konnor Griffin picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
O. Cruz v N. Cameron · 4 pitches
1. 1Ball In DirtCurveball · 81.4 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeChangeup · 82.9 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSlider · 85.9 mph1-2
4. 4BallCurveball · 84.3 mph2-2
Walk
Konnor Griffin walks.
K. Griffin v N. Cameron · 7 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 78.3 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCutter · 88.7 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.1 mph1-2
4. 4BallCurveball · 80.8 mph2-2
5. 5BallCurveball · 82.3 mph3-2
6. 6FoulCutter · 89.8 mph3-2
7. 7BallChangeup · 82.2 mph4-2
Home RunKC 1–4 PIT
Jake Mangum homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. Nick Gonzales scores.
J. Mangum v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 81.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 85.6 mph1-1
102.2 mph exit velo32° launch397 ftfly ball
Bunt Pop Out
Ronny Simon bunt pops out to third baseman Nick Loftin in foul territory.
R. Simon v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 92.1 mph0-0
36.1 mph exit velo55° launch69 ftbunt popup
Strikeout
Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.
R. O'Hearn v N. Cameron · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 84.2 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 90.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulChangeup · 81.7 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging Strike (Blocked)Slider · 86.5 mph1-3
Double
Nick Gonzales doubles (27) on a ground ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
N. Gonzales v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 86.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 79.7 mph1-0
85.2 mph exit velo6° launch88 ftground ball

Top 4thKC0 R · 2 H · 3 LOB

Strikeout
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
C. Jensen v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 98.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallSinker · 98.9 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeCurveball · 88.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 100.3 mph1-3
Hit By Pitch
Isaac Collins hit by pitch. John Rave to 2nd.
I. Collins v B. Chandler · 2 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.3 mph0-1
2. 2Hit By PitchFour-Seam Fastball · 99.4 mph1-1
Bunt Pop Out
Kyle Isbel bunt pops out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn in foul territory.
K. Isbel v B. Chandler · 3 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.0 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.7 mph2-0
3. 3In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph2-0
36.4 mph exit velo60° launch69 ftbunt popup
Single
John Rave singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
J. Rave v B. Chandler · 2 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.4 mph1-0
2. 2In play, no outChangeup · 89.0 mph1-0
96.6 mph exit velo11° launch210 ftline drive
Single
Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds.
N. Loftin v B. Chandler · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeCurveball · 86.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallCurveball · 88.1 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSlider · 91.1 mph1-1
101.6 mph exit velo6° launch161 ftground ball
Lineout
Michael Massey lines out to right fielder Ronny Simon.
M. Massey v B. Chandler · 9 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 94.4 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 87.3 mph2-0
3. 3BallSinker · 94.3 mph3-0
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 94.6 mph3-1
5. 5FoulSlider · 92.2 mph3-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.8 mph3-2
7. 7FoulSlider · 93.6 mph3-2
8. 8FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.2 mph3-2
9. 9In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.6 mph3-2

Bottom 3rdPIT0 R · 1 H · 2 LOB

Groundout
Brandon Lowe grounds out, second baseman Michael Massey to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
B. Lowe v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Sinker · 92.9 mph0-0
101.5 mph exit velo-4° launch26 ftground ball
Walk
Rafael Flores Jr. walks. Oneil Cruz to 2nd.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
R. Flores Jr. v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 90.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 89.4 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph2-1
4. 4BallCutter · 90.3 mph3-1
5. 5BallCutter · 89.5 mph4-1
Strikeout
Bryan Reynolds strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Pickoff Attempt 1B
B. Reynolds v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 80.0 mph1-0
2. 2FoulCutter · 89.2 mph1-1
3. 3FoulCutter · 89.8 mph1-2
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 93.1 mph2-2
5. 5Swinging StrikeSlider · 86.3 mph2-3
Single
Oneil Cruz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
O. Cruz v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 92.8 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSinker · 92.4 mph0-1
95.3 mph exit velo8° launch142 ftground ball
Flyout
Konnor Griffin flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
K. Griffin v N. Cameron · 10 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.9 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeChangeup · 80.0 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 91.4 mph1-2
4. 4BallSlider · 85.3 mph2-2
5. 5FoulCurveball · 83.1 mph2-2
6. 6FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.0 mph2-2
7. 7FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 93.4 mph2-2
8. 8FoulCutter · 89.7 mph2-2
9. 9FoulSlider · 86.7 mph2-2
10. 10In play, out(s)Changeup · 81.3 mph2-2

Top 3rdKC1 R · 3 H · 2 LOB

Strikeout
Vinnie Pasquantino strikes out swinging.
Pitcher Step Off
V. Pasquantino v B. Chandler · 6 pitches
1. 1BallCurveball · 84.2 mph1-0
2. 2BallChangeup · 91.2 mph2-0
3. 3FoulChangeup · 90.6 mph2-1
4. 4BallFour-Seam Fastball · 100.1 mph3-1
5. 5Called StrikeChangeup · 91.5 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 100.3 mph3-3
Single
Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronny Simon. Bobby Witt Jr. to 3rd.
J. Caglianone v B. Chandler · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.5 mph0-1
2. 2In play, no outSlider · 92.3 mph0-1
96.1 mph exit velo16° launch263 ftline drive
Single
Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to shortstop Konnor Griffin.
B. Witt Jr. v B. Chandler · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulSlider · 92.7 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeSinker · 97.7 mph0-2
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 99.6 mph0-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.9 mph0-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph1-2
6. 6In play, no outSlider · 90.6 mph1-2
88.4 mph exit velo-4° launch17 ftground ball
Home RunKC 1–2 PIT
Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Carter Jensen homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field.
C. Jensen v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 93.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph2-1
99.9 mph exit velo40° launch375 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Isaac Collins strikes out swinging.
I. Collins v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph1-2
4. 4Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph1-3
Strikeout
Kyle Isbel called out on strikes.
K. Isbel v B. Chandler · 5 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 95.7 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 92.5 mph1-1
3. 3FoulSinker · 95.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.8 mph1-2
5. 5Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.5 mph1-3

Bottom 2ndPIT2 R · 2 H

Flyout
Jake Mangum flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
J. Mangum v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1Foul BuntCurveball · 76.4 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.1 mph0-1
80.2 mph exit velo41° launch260 ftfly ball
Home RunKC 0–2 PIT
Ronny Simon homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Brandon Lowe scores.
R. Simon v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging Strike (Blocked)Curveball · 78.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 80.5 mph0-1
104.7 mph exit velo25° launch393 ftfly ball
Strikeout
Ryan O'Hearn called out on strikes.
R. O'Hearn v N. Cameron · 6 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCurveball · 80.6 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSlider · 84.8 mph1-2
4. 4Ball In DirtSlider · 83.8 mph2-2
5. 5Ball In DirtSlider · 84.4 mph3-2
6. 6Called StrikeSinker · 91.2 mph3-3
Groundout
Nick Gonzales grounds out, third baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Brandon Lowe to 2nd.
N. Gonzales v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Cutter · 88.4 mph0-0
91.8 mph exit velo-14° launch10 ftground ball
Single
Brandon Lowe singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder John Rave.
B. Lowe v N. Cameron · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, no outCutter · 87.8 mph0-0
110.9 mph exit velo20° launch361 ftline drive

Top 2ndKC0 R · 2 H · 1 LOB

Strikeout
John Rave strikes out swinging.
Pickoff Attempt 1B
J. Rave v B. Chandler · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph0-1
2. 2Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 96.6 mph0-2
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 99.1 mph0-3
Single
Nick Loftin singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Mangum.
N. Loftin v B. Chandler · 3 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSinker · 97.3 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.2 mph1-1
3. 3In play, no outSinker · 97.1 mph1-1
94.3 mph exit velo10° launch212 ftline drive
Grounded Into DP
Michael Massey grounds into a double play, second baseman Brandon Lowe to shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Vinnie Pasquantino out at 2nd. Michael Massey out at 1st.
M. Massey v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeSlider · 90.6 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.3 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Slider · 92.1 mph2-1
84.0 mph exit velo-20° launch6 ftground ball
Single
Vinnie Pasquantino singles on a line drive to center fielder Jake Mangum.
V. Pasquantino v B. Chandler · 5 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.8 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph2-0
3. 3FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph2-1
4. 4Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.4 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph2-2
96.5 mph exit velo13° launch261 ftline drive

Bottom 1stPIT0 R · 1 H · 1 E · 1 LOB

Flyout
Rafael Flores Jr. flies out to center fielder Kyle Isbel.
Pickoff Attempt 1B · Oneil Cruz steals (28) 2nd base. Oneil Cruz to 3rd. Oneil Cruz advances to 3rd, on a throwing error by catcher Carter Jensen.
R. Flores Jr. v N. Cameron · 4 pitches
1. 1Called StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 92.0 mph0-1
2. 2BallChangeup · 80.9 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 91.6 mph2-1
4. 4In play, out(s)Cutter · 89.4 mph2-1
93.0 mph exit velo48° launch284 ftfly ball
Flyout
Bryan Reynolds flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
B. Reynolds v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1FoulCutter · 88.0 mph0-1
2. 2In play, out(s)Curveball · 81.1 mph0-1
87.8 mph exit velo32° launch341 ftfly ball
Single
Oneil Cruz singles on a fly ball to left fielder Isaac Collins.
O. Cruz v N. Cameron · 5 pitches
1. 1BallSinker · 90.8 mph1-0
2. 2Called StrikeCurveball · 78.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallSlider · 82.9 mph2-1
4. 4FoulCurveball · 77.7 mph2-2
5. 5In play, no outSlider · 86.8 mph2-2
70.6 mph exit velo43° launch204 ftfly ball
Groundout
Konnor Griffin grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
K. Griffin v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1Swinging StrikeCutter · 86.6 mph0-1
2. 2Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 90.7 mph0-2
3. 3In play, out(s)Curveball · 80.2 mph0-2
92.2 mph exit velo-4° launch25 ftground ball

Top 1stKC0 R · 0 H

Flyout
Jac Caglianone flies out to center fielder Jake Mangum.
J. Caglianone v B. Chandler · 6 pitches
1. 1BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.8 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 97.5 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.9 mph2-1
4. 4BallSlider · 92.2 mph3-1
5. 5FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 98.3 mph3-2
6. 6In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph3-2
87.5 mph exit velo38° launch301 ftfly ball
Groundout
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, shortstop Konnor Griffin to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn.
B. Witt Jr. v B. Chandler · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, out(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 98.0 mph0-0
104.3 mph exit velo-18° launch9 ftground ball
Strikeout
Carter Jensen strikes out swinging.
C. Jensen v B. Chandler · 6 pitches
1. 1FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 96.8 mph0-1
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 96.1 mph1-1
3. 3BallFour-Seam Fastball · 95.9 mph2-1
4. 4Swinging StrikeSlider · 91.7 mph2-2
5. 5BallFour-Seam Fastball · 98.1 mph3-2
6. 6Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 98.0 mph3-3

▼2ndHome RunKC 0–2 PIT
Ronny Simon homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Brandon Lowe scores.
R. Simon v N. Cameron · 2 pitches
1. 1Swinging Strike (Blocked)Curveball · 78.7 mph0-1
2. 2In play, run(s)Changeup · 80.5 mph0-1
104.7 mph exit velo25° launch393 ftfly ball
▲3rdHome RunKC 1–2 PIT
Umpire reviewed (home run), call on the field was upheld: Carter Jensen homers (25) on a fly ball to right center field.
C. Jensen v B. Chandler · 4 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 93.1 mph1-0
2. 2BallFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph2-0
3. 3Swinging StrikeFour-Seam Fastball · 97.9 mph2-1
4. 4In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 97.2 mph2-1
99.9 mph exit velo40° launch375 ftfly ball
▼4thHome RunKC 1–4 PIT
Jake Mangum homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. Nick Gonzales scores.
J. Mangum v N. Cameron · 3 pitches
1. 1BallChangeup · 81.6 mph1-0
2. 2FoulFour-Seam Fastball · 92.7 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Slider · 85.6 mph1-1
102.2 mph exit velo32° launch397 ftfly ball
▲5thGroundoutKC 2–4 PIT
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds out to first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone to 3rd.
Pitching Change: Brandon Eisert replaces Bubba Chandler. · Bobby Witt Jr. steals (43) 3rd base. Jac Caglianone steals (7) 2nd base.
V. Pasquantino v B. Eisert · 2 pitches
1. 1BallSlider · 82.8 mph1-0
2. 2In play, run(s)Slider · 82.3 mph1-0
79.6 mph exit velo6° launch82 ftground ball
▲5thSac BuntKC 3–4 PIT
Michael Massey out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn to pitcher Brandon Eisert. Jac Caglianone scores.
M. Massey v B. Eisert · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Four-Seam Fastball · 86.9 mph0-0
46.7 mph exit velo-24° launch9 ftbunt grounder
▲7thSingleKC 4–4 PIT
Jac Caglianone singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.
Pitcher Step Off
J. Caglianone v C. Doval · 5 pitches
1. 1FoulSinker · 97.5 mph0-1
2. 2BallSlider · 88.8 mph1-1
3. 3Swinging StrikeSinker · 98.9 mph1-2
4. 4FoulSlider · 89.8 mph1-2
5. 5In play, run(s)Cutter · 98.5 mph1-2
79.0 mph exit velo23° launch232 ftline drive
▲7thSingleKC 5–4 PIT
Nick Loftin singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jake Mangum. Jac Caglianone scores. Vinnie Pasquantino to 3rd.
N. Loftin v C. Doval · 1 pitch
1. 1In play, run(s)Sinker · 98.8 mph0-0
99.9 mph exit velo6° launch121 ftground ball
▼8thHome RunKC 5–6 PIT
Brandon Lowe homers (33) on a fly ball to right center field. Jared Triolo scores.
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jared Triolo replaces Rafael Flores Jr.
B. Lowe v S. Cruz · 3 pitches
1. 1BallCutter · 94.7 mph1-0
2. 2Swinging StrikeCutter · 94.5 mph1-1
3. 3In play, run(s)Cutter · 93.8 mph1-1
103.7 mph exit velo30° launch401 ftfly ball

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Noah CameronN. Cameron	6.0	7	4	4	2	6	2	94-65	3.92
Nolan HoffmanN. HoffmanH, 3	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9-6	3.97
Steven CruzS. CruzL, 2-4BS, 2	1.0	2	2	2	0	1	1	17-12	4.37

Batting	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG	OPS
Konnor GriffinK. GriffinSS	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.269	.713
Oneil CruzO. CruzDH	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	.280	.852
Bryan ReynoldsB. ReynoldsLF	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	.261	.788
Rafael Flores Jr.R. Flores Jr.C	3	0	2	0	1	0	1	.277	.866
Jared TrioloJ. TrioloPR-3B	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.241	.618
Brandon LoweB. Lowe2B	4	2	2	2	0	1	3	.262	.826
Nick GonzalesN. Gonzales3B	4	1	1	0	0	1	1	.304	.759
Billy CookB. CookCF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.176	.443
Ryan O'HearnR. O'Hearn1B	4	0	0	0	0	2	2	.264	.773
Ronny SimonR. SimonRF	4	1	1	2	0	1	1	.313	.791
Henry DavisH. DavisC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.169	.585
Jake MangumJ. MangumCF-RF	3	1	1	2	0	0	0	.281	.710
Totals	32	6	9	6	2	7	11

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	PC-ST	ERA
Bubba ChandlerB. Chandler	4.0	8	3	3	1	6	1	90-57	4.34
Brandon EisertB. Eisert	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	8-5	5.10
Lake BacharL. BacharH, 2	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	17-10	3.50
Camilo DovalC. DovalBS, 5	1.0	4	2	2	0	2	0	26-17	4.30
Luke WeaverL. WeaverW, 3-1	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	13-9	2.79
Mason MontgomeryM. MontgomeryS, 15	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	21-13	2.63

Batting: 2B: Gonzales, N (27, Cameron); Flores Jr. (5, Cameron); HR: Simon (1, 2nd inning off Cameron, 1 on, 2 out); Mangum (5, 4th inning off Cameron, 1 on, 2 out); Lowe, B (33, 8th inning off Cruz, 1 on, 0 out); TB: Cruz, O 2; Flores Jr. 3; Gonzales, N 2; Lowe, B 5; Mangum 4; Simon 4; RBI: Lowe, B 2 (93); Mangum 2 (32); Simon 2 (4); 2-out RBI: Simon 2; Mangum 2; Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Flores Jr.; Lowe, B 2; Team RISP: 2-for-8; Team LOB: 5
Baserunning: SB: Cruz, O (28, 2nd base off Cameron/Jensen); CS: Griffin (3, 2nd base by Cameron/Jensen); PO: Griffin (1st base by Cameron)
Fielding: E: Doval (2, throw); DP: (Lowe, B-Griffin-O'Hearn)

Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
WP: Doval
HBP: Collins (by Chandler); Cruz, O (by Hoffman, N)
ABS Challenge: Flores Jr. (Ball-Confirmed); Jensen 2 (Ball-Overturned to Strike, Ball-Confirmed); Collins (Strike-Confirmed); Davis, H (Ball-Confirmed)
Pitches-strikes: Cameron 94-65; Hoffman, N 9-6; Cruz 17-12; Chandler 90-57; Eisert 8-5; Bachar 17-10; Doval 26-17; Weaver 13-9; Montgomery, M 21-13
Groundouts-flyouts: Cameron 4-6; Hoffman, N 2-0; Cruz 1-0; Chandler 2-1; Eisert 2-1; Bachar 0-1; Doval 0-0; Weaver 1-0; Montgomery, M 0-1
Batters faced: Cameron 26; Hoffman, N 4; Cruz 5; Chandler 21; Eisert 4; Bachar 3; Doval 7; Weaver 3; Montgomery, M 4
Inherited runners-scored: Eisert 2-2
Umpires: HP: Chad Whitson. 1B: Brian Walsh. 2B: Chad Fairchild. 3B: Bill Miller.
Weather: 70 degrees, Partly Cloudy
Wind: 6 mph, In From CF
First pitch: 6:43 PM
Duration: 2:44
Attendance: 21,004

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