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BOS  2
@BAL  1
(12)		 CLE  6
@MIL  3
 OAK 12
MIN 11
(11)		 TEX  4
DET  2
 PIT  4
@CHC  3
Standings at end of play this day

Wrigley Field, Attendance: 21,787

 Thursday, April 24, 1997, 7:05
Time of Game: 2:55
Pirates
4
10-9
Won 2
2nd, 2½ GB
 
                1  2  3   4  5  6   7  8  9    R  H  E
                -  -  -   -  -  -   -  -  -    -  -  -
Pirates         1  0  0   0  0  0   1  0  2    4  6  0
Cubs            0  1  0   0  0  0   2  0  0    3  7  2
W: Rich Loiselle (1-0), L: Mel Rojas (0-1)
 Cubs
3
2-17
Lost 3
5th, 10½ GB

Batting Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates           AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
T Womack 2B                   4   0   0   0    0   1  .221  .641   15   11    0   3   
J Allensworth CF              4   1   0   0    0   1  .290  .852   16    9    1   0   SB
A Martin LF                   4   1   1   0    0   1  .311  .782   18   11    1   0   CS
M Johnson 1B                  3   1   1   0    1   2  .220  .633   25   12   12   0   2B
K Elster SS                   4   0   1   0    0   2  .230  .819   14   10    2   6   
J Kendall C                   2   1   1   2    0   0  .254  .650   14    9    7   0   2B,HBP,SF
J Guillen RF                  4   0   2   0    0   0  .297  .727    8    5    3   0   
J Randa 3B                    4   0   0   0    0   0  .190  .572    7    5    1   0   GDP
F Cordova P                   2   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000    2    2    0   1   
  J Granger P                 0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  M Wilkins P                 0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
  D Sveum PH                  1   0   0   0    0   1  .227  .610    7    6    0   0   
  R Loiselle P                0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
Totals                       32   4   6   0    1   8              126   80   27  10
Batting Events
2B: M Johnson (5, off S Trachsel); J Kendall (4, off M Rojas).
SF: J Kendall (1, off S Trachsel).
HBP: J Kendall (3, by S Trachsel).
TB: M Johnson 2; J Guillen 2; J Kendall 2; A Martin; K Elster.
GIDP: J Randa (2).
RBI: J Kendall 2 (4).
2-out RBI: J Kendall.
Team LOB: 4.
With RISP: 3 for 9.
Baserunning Events
SB: J Allensworth (4, 2nd base off S Trachsel/T Houston).
CS: A Martin (1, 2nd base by S Trachsel/T Houston).
Chicago Cubs                 AB   R   H RBI   BB  SO    BA   OPS  Pit  Str   PO   A  Details
B McRae CF                    5   0   0   0    0   1  .118  .433   19   13    3   0   
T Houston C                   5   0   2   0    0   0  .231  .528   17   13    7   1   
M Grace 1B                    3   1   0   0    2   0  .250  .872   20    8    9   1   
S Sosa RF                     2   1   1   0    3   1  .197  .593   23    8    4   0   IW
B Kieschnick LF               3   0   1   0    0   0  .286  .783    9    6    1   0   SB
  D Glanville PR-LF           2   0   1   2    0   1  .286  .629    6    5    1   0   2B
R Sandberg 2B                 4   0   0   0    0   1  .159  .449   15   11    0   4   
  M Rojas P                   0   0   0   0    0   0                          0   0   
S Dunston SS                  4   1   1   0    0   0  .169  .471   14   11    1   5   2B
  J Hernandez 2B              0   0   0   0    0   0  .286  .833              0   0   
K Orie 3B                     3   0   1   1    1   0  .241  .698   10    5    1   2   IW
S Trachsel P                  2   0   0   0    1   2  .000  .111   15    9    0   0   
  B Patterson P               0   0   0   0    0   0  .000  .000              0   0   
  R Sanchez 2B-SS             1   0   0   0    0   0  .280  .717    2    1    0   0   
Totals                       34   3   7   0    7   6              150   90   27  13
Batting Events
2B: S Dunston (4, off F Cordova); D Glanville (2, off M Wilkins).
IBB: K Orie (1, by F Cordova); S Sosa (2, by R Loiselle).
TB: T Houston 2; D Glanville 2; S Dunston 2; K Orie; B Kieschnick; S Sosa.
RBI: D Glanville 2 (3); K Orie (4).
2-out RBI: D Glanville 2.
Team LOB: 11.
With RISP: 2 for 10.
Fielding Events
DP: 1. R Sandberg-S Dunston-M Grace.
PB: T Houston (2).
E: R Sanchez (2); S Trachsel (1).
Baserunning Events
SB: B Kieschnick (1, 2nd base off F Cordova/J Kendall).

Pitching Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates            IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
F Cordova                      6.2   5   1   1    4   3   0   1.95   29   97-61   44· 4·13    9·13· 5· 0     59    -     1.35   0.34
J Granger                      0     0   1   1    1   0   0  11.25    1    4-0      · 0· 0    0· 0· 0· 0          0-0    0.96  -0.03
M Wilkins, BS (1)              0.1   1   1   1    1   1   0   9.39    3   13-8     4· 2· 2    0· 1· 1· 0          1-1    2.18  -0.43
R Loiselle, W (1-0)            2     1   0   0    1   2   0   4.09    8   34-20   11· 3· 6    4· 1· 1· 0          0-0    3.07   0.24
Totals                         9     7   3   3    7   6   0          41  148-89   59· 9·21   13·15· 7· 0          1-1
J Granger faced 1 batter in the 7th inning.
Chicago Cubs                  IP     H   R  ER   BB  SO  HR    ERA   BF  Pit-Str  Ct·Sw·Lk   GB·FB·LD· ?   GmSc  IR-IS   LevI    WPA
S Trachsel                     7     3   2   1    1   5   0   5.96   26   88-55   31· 9·15   11· 8· 4· 0     69    -     1.15   0.12
B Patterson, H (3)             0.2   0   0   0    0   2   0   4.00    2   11-9     3· 4· 2    0· 0· 0· 0          0-0    1.89   0.10
M Rojas, BS (1), L (0-1)       1.1   3   2   1    0   1   0   7.11    7   20-13    7· 4· 2    1· 5· 2· 0          0-0    3.17  -0.60
Totals                         9     6   4   2    1   8   0          35  119-77   41·17·19   12·13· 6· 0           -
Balks: None.
WP: F Cordova (1); S Trachsel (1).
HBP: S Trachsel (1; J Kendall).
IBB: R Loiselle (2; S Sosa); F Cordova (1; K Orie).
Pickoffs: None.

Other Info

Umpires: HP - Bruce Froemming, 1B - Steve Rippley, 2B - Charlie Williams, 3B - Larry Vanover.
Time of Game: 2:55.
Attendance: 21,787.
Field Condition: Dry.
Start Time Weather: 50° F, Wind 16mph in from Leftfield, Night, No Precipitation.

Lineups

   Pittsburgh Pirates                        Chicago Cubs                                 
1. Tony Womack                  2B       1. Brian McRae                  CF
2. Jermaine Allenswor           CF       2. Tyler Houston                 C
3. Al Martin                    LF       3. Mark Grace                   1B
4. Mark Johnson                 1B       4. Sammy Sosa                   RF
5. Kevin Elster                 SS       5. Brooks Kieschnick            LF
6. Jason Kendall                 C       6. Ryne Sandberg                2B
7. Jose Guillen                 RF       7. Shawon Dunston               SS
8. Joe Randa                    3B       8. Kevin Orie                   3B
9. Francisco Cordova             P       9. Steve Trachsel                P

Top 5 Plays

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
b7 2 12- RR 1,(0-0)  -42% 23% 1-2 CHC D. Glanville M. Wilkins Double to CF (Line Drive); Grace Scores; Sosa Scores
t9 2 -2- R 2,(1-0)  35% 81% 3-3 PIT J. Guillen M. Rojas Single to SS (Ground Ball to Weak SS); Kendall Scores/Adv on E6 (throw)/unER/No RBI
t9 2 --3 R 4,(1-2)  33% 46% 2-3 PIT J. Kendall M. Rojas Double to LF (Line Drive); Martin Scores
b9 2 12- O 5,(1-2)  17% 100% 3-4 CHC D. Glanville R. Loiselle Strikeout Swinging
t9 0 -2- O 6,(3-2)  -14% 23% 2-3 PIT M. Johnson M. Rojas Strikeout Looking

Play By Play

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Inn Out RoB R/O Pit(cnt) wWPA wWE Score @Bat Batter Pitcher Play Description
Top of the 1st, Pirates Batting, Tied 0-0, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 1-2-3
t1 0 --- O 4,(2-1)  -2% 48% 0-0 PIT T. Womack S. Trachsel Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B)
t1 1 --- 5,(2-2)  2% 50% 0-0 PIT J. Allensworth S. Trachsel Strikeout Swinging, Wild Pitch; Allensworth to 1B
t1 1 1-- 1,(0-0)  1% 52% 0-0 PIT A. Martin S. Trachsel Allensworth Steals 2B
t1 1 -2- 4,(1-2)  5% 56% 0-0 PIT A. Martin S. Trachsel Reached on E1 (catch) (Ground Ball to 1B); Allensworth to 3B; Martin to 1B
t1 1 1-3 O 4,(1-2)  -6% 50% 0-0 PIT M. Johnson S. Trachsel Strikeout Swinging
t1 2 1-3 RO 2,(0-1)  5% 55% 0-0 PIT K. Elster S. Trachsel Martin Caught Stealing 2B (C-2B-1B); Allensworth Scores/unER/No RBI
1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 1st, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 1-2-3
b1 0 --- O 5,(1-2)  2% 57% 0-1 CHC B. McRae F. Cordova Flyball: CF
b1 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  2% 59% 0-1 CHC T. Houston F. Cordova Bunt Groundout: P-1B
b1 2 --- 6,(3-2)  -1% 58% 0-1 CHC M. Grace F. Cordova Walk
b1 2 1-- 2,(1-0)  -2% 56% 0-1 CHC S. Sosa F. Cordova Single to 3B (Ground Ball to SS-3B Hole); Grace to 2B
b1 2 12- 1,(0-0)  -2% 54% 0-1 CHC B. Kieschnick F. Cordova Wild Pitch; Grace to 3B; Sosa to 2B
b1 2 -23 O 5,(1-2)  6% 60% 0-1 CHC B. Kieschnick F. Cordova Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.
Top of the 2nd, Pirates Batting, Ahead 1-0, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 5-6-7
t2 0 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 58% 1-0 PIT K. Elster S. Trachsel Strikeout Looking
t2 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -1% 57% 1-0 PIT J. Kendall S. Trachsel Lineout: RF
t2 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  -1% 56% 1-0 PIT J. Guillen S. Trachsel Flyball: RF (Deep RF Line)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 0.
Bottom of the 2nd, Cubs Batting, Behind 0-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 6-7-8
b2 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 58% 0-1 CHC R. Sandberg F. Cordova Lineout: SS
b2 1 --- 6,(2-2)  -4% 54% 0-1 CHC S. Dunston F. Cordova Double to LF (Line Drive)
b2 1 -2- R 2,(0-1)  -9% 45% 0-1 CHC K. Orie F. Cordova Single to CF (Line Drive to Weak SS-2B); Dunston Scores
b2 1 1-- O 5,(2-2)  3% 48% 1-1 CHC S. Trachsel F. Cordova Strikeout (foul bunt)
b2 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  2% 50% 1-1 CHC B. McRae F. Cordova Flyball: RF (Short RF)
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 3rd, Pirates Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 8-9-1
t3 0 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 48% 1-1 PIT J. Randa S. Trachsel Flyball: RF (Deep RF)
t3 1 --- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 46% 1-1 PIT F. Cordova S. Trachsel Groundout: 3B-1B (Weak 3B)
t3 2 --- O 3,(0-2)  -1% 44% 1-1 PIT T. Womack S. Trachsel Lineout: LF (Short LF)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 3rd, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 2-3-4
b3 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  3% 47% 1-1 CHC T. Houston F. Cordova Foul Popfly: 3B (3B Foul)
b3 1 --- O 3,(1-1)  2% 49% 1-1 CHC M. Grace F. Cordova Flyball: LF
b3 2 --- 4,(3-0)  -1% 47% 1-1 CHC S. Sosa F. Cordova Walk
b3 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  3% 50% 1-1 CHC B. Kieschnick F. Cordova Groundout: SS-1B (Deep SS-2B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 4th, Pirates Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 2-3-4
t4 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  -3% 47% 1-1 PIT J. Allensworth S. Trachsel Groundout: SS-1B
t4 1 --- O 6,(3-2)  -2% 45% 1-1 PIT A. Martin S. Trachsel Groundout: 3B-1B
t4 2 --- 6,(3-2)  1% 47% 1-1 PIT M. Johnson S. Trachsel Walk
t4 2 1-- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 44% 1-1 PIT K. Elster S. Trachsel Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 4th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 6-7-8
b4 0 --- O 3,(1-1)  3% 47% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg F. Cordova Groundout: SS-1B
b4 1 --- O 2,(0-1)  2% 49% 1-1 CHC S. Dunston F. Cordova Flyball: RF
b4 2 --- O 2,(0-1)  1% 50% 1-1 CHC K. Orie F. Cordova Groundout: SS-1B (SS-2B)
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 5th, Pirates Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 6-7-8
t5 0 --- 3,(1-1)  5% 55% 1-1 PIT J. Kendall S. Trachsel Hit By Pitch
t5 0 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -2% 52% 1-1 PIT J. Guillen S. Trachsel Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS-2B); Kendall to 2B
t5 1 -2- O 3,(1-1)  -6% 46% 1-1 PIT J. Randa S. Trachsel Fielder's Choice SS; Kendall out at 3B/SS-3B; Randa to 1B
t5 2 1-- O 1,(0-0)  -3% 43% 1-1 PIT F. Cordova S. Trachsel Groundout: 2B-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 5th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 9-1-2
b5 0 --- 7,(3-2)  -5% 39% 1-1 CHC S. Trachsel F. Cordova Walk
b5 0 1-- O 2,(0-1)  4% 43% 1-1 CHC B. McRae F. Cordova Popfly: SS
b5 1 1-- 2,(1-0)  -4% 39% 1-1 CHC T. Houston F. Cordova Single to CF (Line Drive to SS-2B); Trachsel to 2B
b5 1 12- O 1,(0-0)  4% 42% 1-1 CHC M. Grace F. Cordova Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B); Trachsel to 3B; Houston to 2B
b5 2 -23 O 6,(2-2)  8% 50% 1-1 CHC S. Sosa F. Cordova Strikeout Looking
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 6th, Pirates Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 1-2-3
t6 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  -3% 47% 1-1 PIT T. Womack S. Trachsel Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
t6 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  -3% 44% 1-1 PIT J. Allensworth S. Trachsel Flyball: RF
t6 2 --- O 5,(2-2)  -2% 42% 1-1 PIT A. Martin S. Trachsel Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 6th, Cubs Batting, Tied 1-1, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 5-6-7
b6 0 --- 1,(0-0)  -5% 37% 1-1 CHC B. Kieschnick F. Cordova Single to RF (Line Drive to Deep 2B)
b6 0 1-- 1,(0-0)  -4% 33% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg F. Cordova Kieschnick Steals 2B
Doug Glanville pinch runs for Brooks Kieschnick (LF) batting 5th
b6 0 -2- O 3,(1-1)  1% 35% 1-1 CHC R. Sandberg F. Cordova Groundout: 1B unassisted; Glanville to 3B
b6 1 --3 O 2,(0-1)  9% 44% 1-1 CHC S. Dunston F. Cordova Foul Popfly: C
b6 2 --3 4,(3-0)  -1% 42% 1-1 CHC K. Orie F. Cordova Intentional Walk
b6 2 1-3 O 3,(0-2)  8% 50% 1-1 CHC S. Trachsel F. Cordova Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Pirates 1, Cubs 1.
Top of the 7th, Pirates Batting, Tied 1-1, Cubs' Steve Trachsel facing 4-5-6
Doug Glanville moves from PR to LF
t7 0 --- 5,(3-1)  11% 61% 1-1 PIT M. Johnson S. Trachsel Double to CF (Line Drive to Deep CF-RF)
t7 0 -2- 2,(0-1)  10% 71% 1-1 PIT K. Elster S. Trachsel Single to RF (Line Drive to Short RF); Johnson to 3B
t7 0 1-3 RO 3,(1-1)  -2% 69% 1-1 PIT J. Kendall S. Trachsel Flyball: CF/Sacrifice Fly; Johnson Scores
t7 1 1-- 3,(1-1)  4% 73% 2-1 PIT J. Guillen S. Trachsel Single to LF (Ground Ball); Elster to 2B
t7 1 12- OO 1,(0-0)  -10% 63% 2-1 PIT J. Randa S. Trachsel Ground Ball Double Play: 2B-SS-1B
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 2, Cubs 1.
Bottom of the 7th, Cubs Batting, Behind 1-2, Pirates' Francisco Cordova facing 1-2-3
b7 0 --- O 6,(3-2)  5% 68% 1-2 CHC B. McRae F. Cordova Flyball: RF (Short CF-RF)
b7 1 --- O 3,(0-2)  4% 72% 1-2 CHC T. Houston F. Cordova Groundout: 1B unassisted
Jeff Granger replaces Francisco Cordova pitching and batting 9th
b7 2 --- 4,(3-0)  -3% 69% 1-2 CHC M. Grace J. Granger Walk
Marc Wilkins replaces Jeff Granger pitching and batting 9th
b7 2 1-- 7,(3-2)  -4% 65% 1-2 CHC S. Sosa M. Wilkins Walk; Grace to 2B
b7 2 12- RR 1,(0-0)  -42% 23% 1-2 CHC D. Glanville M. Wilkins Double to CF (Line Drive); Grace Scores; Sosa Scores
b7 2 -2- O 5,(1-2)  3% 26% 3-2 CHC R. Sandberg M. Wilkins Strikeout Swinging
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB. Pirates 2, Cubs 3.
Top of the 8th, Pirates Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' Bob Patterson facing 9-1-2
Bob Patterson replaces Steve Trachsel pitching and batting 9th; Dale Sveum pinch hits for Marc Wilkins (P) batting 9th
t8 0 --- O 7,(1-2)  -6% 20% 2-3 PIT D. Sveum B. Patterson Strikeout Swinging
t8 1 --- O 4,(1-2)  -4% 16% 2-3 PIT T. Womack B. Patterson Strikeout Swinging
Mel Rojas replaces Ryne Sandberg (2B) pitching and batting 6th; Rey Sanchez replaces Bob Patterson (P) playing 2B batting 9th
t8 2 --- O 3,(1-1)  -3% 13% 2-3 PIT J. Allensworth M. Rojas Flyball: CF
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 2, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 8th, Cubs Batting, Ahead 3-2, Pirates' Rich Loiselle facing 7-8-9
Rich Loiselle replaces Dale Sveum (PH) pitching and batting 9th
b8 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  1% 15% 3-2 CHC S. Dunston R. Loiselle Groundout: SS-1B
b8 1 --- O 2,(1-0)  1% 16% 3-2 CHC K. Orie R. Loiselle Groundout: SS-1B
b8 2 --- O 2,(1-0)  1% 17% 3-2 CHC R. Sanchez R. Loiselle Groundout: SS-1B
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB. Pirates 2, Cubs 3.
Top of the 9th, Pirates Batting, Behind 2-3, Cubs' Mel Rojas facing 3-4-5
Jose Hernandez replaces Shawon Dunston (SS) playing 2B batting 7th; Rey Sanchez moves from 2B to SS
t9 0 --- 2,(0-1)  12% 28% 2-3 PIT A. Martin M. Rojas Single to CF (Line Drive)
t9 0 1-- 4,(1-2)  8% 36% 2-3 PIT M. Johnson M. Rojas Passed Ball; Martin to 2B
t9 0 -2- O 6,(3-2)  -14% 23% 2-3 PIT M. Johnson M. Rojas Strikeout Looking
t9 1 -2- O 1,(0-0)  -10% 13% 2-3 PIT K. Elster M. Rojas Flyball: CF; Martin to 3B
t9 2 --3 R 4,(1-2)  33% 46% 2-3 PIT J. Kendall M. Rojas Double to LF (Line Drive); Martin Scores
t9 2 -2- R 2,(1-0)  35% 81% 3-3 PIT J. Guillen M. Rojas Single to SS (Ground Ball to Weak SS); Kendall Scores/Adv on E6 (throw)/unER/No RBI
t9 2 1-- O 2,(1-0)  -2% 79% 4-3 PIT J. Randa M. Rojas Flyball: LF (Short LF)
2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 LOB. Pirates 4, Cubs 3.
Bottom of the 9th, Cubs Batting, Behind 3-4, Pirates' Rich Loiselle facing 1-2-3
b9 0 --- O 4,(1-2)  9% 88% 3-4 CHC B. McRae R. Loiselle Strikeout Swinging
b9 1 --- 7,(2-2)  -10% 78% 3-4 CHC T. Houston R. Loiselle Single to CF (Line Drive to Deep SS-2B)
b9 1 1-- O 6,(3-2)  7% 85% 3-4 CHC M. Grace R. Loiselle Groundout: 2B-1B (2B-1B); Houston to 2B
b9 2 -2- 4,(3-0)  -3% 83% 3-4 CHC S. Sosa R. Loiselle Intentional Walk
b9 2 12- O 5,(1-2)  17% 100% 3-4 CHC D. Glanville R. Loiselle Strikeout Swinging
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB. Pirates 4, Cubs 3.

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  • RoB- This gives the baserunner (Runners on Base) configuration at the start of the play. "1-3" would mean runners on first and third. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • R/O- This has a "O" for every out on the play and an "R" for every run that scored on the play. Some plays will have both in no particular order.
  • Pit- When available, the number of pitches in this plate appearance. Clicking on this number will show the sequence of pitches thrown including, when available, things like runner going, ball blocked, attempted pickoffs and the like. We believe this data to be as accurate as humanly possible, but there are going to be some errors in the data, so please take it with a grain of salt. Clicking on this will show the defensive players and baserunners on the field for this play.
  • wWPA- Winning Team's Win Probability Added. The amount that this play increased or decreased the eventual winning team's probability of winning the game. More About Win Probability Added
  • wWE- Winning Team's Win Expectancy. The probability of the eventual winning team winning the game prior to this play given two average teams playing each other. More About Win Probability Added
  • Score- The score from the perspective of the batting team.
  • Batter- The batter at the plate when this play occurred. If the play is a baserunning event, then the batter's name will be repeated as indicated by quotes.
  • Pitcher- The pitcher on the mound when this play occurred.
  • Play Detail- This is an explanation of the play that occurred. In some cases, batted ball location and type will be indicated within parentheses. Again, these are best efforts to the record the game as it happened. Also, plays made on the baserunners (including the batter as a baserunner) will be indicated in parentheses after the baserunner's name. Advancement of baserunners is given in cases where the advancement is not easily deduced or obvious from the play. For example, advancement for a walk will not be given, but for a single or double it will be given.

Please report any issues or strangeness you see with the description of plays given above. We have tested several hundred different types of plays, but, in all likelihood, there are still some errors or misinterpretations of the play-by-play data.

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In some cases, the results from play-by-play data will contradict results in the official record. The official record has many, many errors, but we have not undertaken to reconcile those errors. Pitch-by-pitch data should not be taken as completely accurate, though we believe it to be as accurate as is currently possible.

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