Breaking down Zach Eflin's pitches
Pitch diagrams, the data behind Zach Eflin's pitchesVinnie Pasquantino's RBI single
Vinnie Pasquantino grounds an RBI single into right field, scoring Michael Massey to give the Royals an early 1-0 lead in the 1st inningMichael Massey's run-saving stop
Michael Massey makes an outstanding diving stop at second base, robbing Ryan O'Hearn of a run-scoring hitCedric Mullins' solo home run
Cedric Mullins belts a solo home run to right-center field, tying the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the 5th inningBobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead RBI infield single
Bobby Witt Jr. beats out an infield single, plating Kyle Isbel to give the Royals a 2-1 lead in the top of the 6th inningBobby Witt Jr. reaches 31.3 ft/sec on RBI single
Statcast measures the speed of Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead RBI infield single at 31.3 ft/sec and a time of 4.14 seconds from home to firstAdley Rutschman catches Garrett Hampson stealing
Adley Rutschman makes a strong throw to second base to catch Garrett Hampson stealing for the second out of the top of the 7thGunnar Henderson throws out Kyle Isbel after review
Gunnar Henderson flips to second to throw out Kyle Isbel after the call on the field is confirmed following a challenge by the RoyalsYennier Cano whiffs Salvador Perez to limit damage
Yennier Cano strikes out Salvador Perez with the bases loaded, ending the top of the 6th inning and stifling the Royals' rallyMJ Melendez's incredible running catch
MJ Melendez sprints back toward the wall to make a fantastic catch for the first out of the bottom of the 3rdZach Eflin works out of trouble
Zach Eflin gets Yuli Gurriel to fly out with baserunners on first and third to avoid trouble in the top of the 3rdDairon Blanco steals second
Dairon Blanco steals second base in the top of the 8thAngel Zerpa escapes bases-loaded jam
Angel Zerpa gets Adley Rutschman to ground out to second base, ending a bases-loaded threat in the bottom of the 5th inningColton Cowser strikes out despite HBP
Angel Zerpa gets Colton Cowser to strike out on a pitch that hit him with the bases-loaded for the second out of the bottom of the 5thJacob Webb escapes bases-loaded jam
Jacob Webb gets MJ Melendez to strike out swinging to escape a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 5thGregory Soto K's Bobby Witt Jr. to end threat
Gregory Soto strikes out Bobby Witt Jr. with a runner in scoring position, keeping the Orioles within one run in the 8th inningSeth Lugo whiffs six Orioles in Game 2
Seth Lugo strikes out six Orioles over his 4 1/3 solid innings against Baltimore in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card SeriesVinnie Pasquantino not hit by pitch after review
Vinnie Pasquantino is ruled to have not been hit by a pitch after the original call is confirmed following a review in the top of the 9thZach Eflin strikes out three
Zach Eflin collects three strikeouts over four innings on the mound during his start in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the RoyalsColton Cowser exits in 7th with apparent injury
Colton Cowser is replaced by Heston Kjerstad in left field to begin the 7th after being hit in the hand in the bottom of the 5th inningBobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino on Wild Card win
Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino speak after advancing to the ALDS, discussing the energy around the team, playing the Yankees and moreBobby Witt Jr. on the Royals AL Wild Card Series win
Bobby Witt Jr. discusses the excitement of advancing to the ALDS and giving the Royals something to cheer for after years of disappointmentBrandon Hyde on AL Wild Card loss
Brandon Hyde discusses the Orioles losing in the Wild Card Series, praises the Royals for their play, analyzes Baltimore's 2024 and moreAnthony Santander on O's season after Game 2 loss
Anthony Santander talks about the team's effort and more after the Orioles are eliminated from the postseasonGeorge Brett discusses Royals' growth, Bobby Witt Jr.
George Brett talks about the Royals representing Kansas City, the upcoming series against the Yankees, Bobby Witt Jr.'s leadership and moreKyle Isbel discusses win, advancing to ALDS
Kyle Isbel talks about his excitement to advance to the ALDS after a 2-1 win over the Orioles in Game 2Vinnie Pasquantino talks about advancing to ALDS
Vinnie Pasquantino discusses emotions while celebrating the Royals' 2-1 win that clinched their spot in the ALDSZach Eflin on his Game 2 start, the Wild Card Series
Zach Eflin discusses his Game 2 outing, the format of the three-game Wild Card Series, preparing for next year and moreJordan Westburg discusses losing the Wild Card
Jordan Westburg discusses falling short in the playoffs, losing the Wild Card Series to the Royals, bouncing back next season and moreSalvador Perez on the Royals advancing to the ALDS
Salvador Perez speaks on the Royals making the postseason and winning their first series since 2015 while battling through adversityGunnar Henderson recaps 2024 season after elimination
Gunnar Henderson recaps the 2024 season, having improved but being disappointed after being eliminated in the AL Wild Card SeriesBobby Witt Jr. on advancing to the ALDS
Bobby Witt Jr. discusses winning the AL Wild Card Series against the Orioles to advance to the ALDS and moreMatt Quatraro on the Royals advancing to the ALDS
Matt Quatraro discusses his excitement for his team advancing to the ALDS, Bobby Witt Jr. not letting the moment get too big for him and moreColton Cowser talks disappointment after elimination
Colton Cowser discusses his growth over the 2024 season, disappointment after being eliminated in the AL Wild Card Series and moreOrioles on postseason elimination
Brandon Hyde and the Orioles players discuss the disappointment of falling short of a deep playoff run and using this experience as fuelSeth Lugo discusses Royals' Game 2 win over Orioles
Seth Lugo discusses his start in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series and how the Royals' teamwork helped them advance to the ALDSRoyals vs. Orioles Game 2 Highlights
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals take on Cedric Mullins and the Orioles in Game 2 of the Wild Card SeriesCondensed Game: KC@BAL - Game 2
Condensed Game: Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals take on Cedric Mullins and the Orioles in Game 2 of the Wild Card SeriesRoyals celebrate after clinching spot in ALDS
The Royals celebrate and discuss clinching a spot in the ALDS after sweeping the Orioles in the American League Wild Card Series
