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00:00:21from one twins way in Minneapolis welcome inside target field today the
00:00:26finale of this three-game weekend set it's the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the
00:00:31Minnesota Twins and we'll be back to the first pitch right after this
00:00:41and pitching in this game Simeon Woods Richardson Chris how about a scouting
00:00:46report anytime you have five pitches to work with on the mound that repertoire
00:00:51can be a real weapon in terms of keeping hitters off balance man it's it's one
00:00:55of those things that I'm gonna be looking for this one does he have a feel
00:00:59for all of those pitches or is he just able to get one or two over in the
00:01:03strike zone where he wants it's tough to do to be able to command all those
00:01:06pitches but if he can he is gonna be very tough for the opponent today
00:01:12and he'll one this one popped up foul ground first base side and there's one
00:01:21away at the plate down for the Rays is the DH Jonathan Aranda
00:01:34oh what he's a master at hitting fastballs you need to be careful with location if
00:01:39you're gonna throw him sliced hard but foul
00:01:49just starting out here at target field
00:02:07got him looking he's gotta be frustrated with that call wow that's a tough call for the hitter but the
00:02:14pitcher will take that all day long not quite in the strike zone but he found a spot that the
00:02:19umpire is going to
00:02:21at least for now allow him to get that call so hitters are gonna have to make an
00:02:25adjustment but pitchers are gonna learn from those things and really try to
00:02:28exploit them if they can't junior Caminero in the box here lets that one go for a ball
00:02:41fastball
00:02:41fastball he gets out of the way straighten him up a little bit
00:02:51that one misses and now three and oh
00:03:03right through there for a strike thought the green light might be on right there but maybe not if you're
00:03:07looking to swing in that cow that's the pitch you want
00:03:13swing and a miss and it's a full count now
00:03:21the right-hander gives up the two-out walk one of the things about that two-out walk the base
00:03:26runner over at first base is gonna have a very aggressive secondary lead so a ball down the line or
00:03:31into the gap will produce a two-out RBI and those are the best that is if you are the
00:03:37offensive side of it
00:03:38Cedric Mullins in the box now as he leaves that one up high
00:03:49Cedric Mullins in the box now as he leaves that one up high
00:03:50next offering is fouled back
00:04:03ball
00:04:04ball
00:04:04ball
00:04:04signal
00:04:14line
00:04:15that's a base hit
00:04:18throw-in holds the lead runner at second t 라고 down with two away
00:04:23right fielder
00:04:24John had stepping in for the raise johnny DaLuca had the day off yesterday
00:04:34That one finds the zone, that's strike one.
00:04:45Two on, two outs.
00:04:48Ball.
00:04:59On the ground to short, they get the first, out number three.
00:05:05So the Rays strand a pair, and now the Twins will go to work on offense.
00:05:10We've got no score.
00:05:12You're watching Tampa Bay Rays baseball on the show.
00:05:17Ready to go for the last half of the inning.
00:05:20It's starting on the mound for the Rays, Steven Matz.
00:05:23What should we keep an eye on here?
00:05:25Well, Boog expect to see the ball in play with this guy in the mound.
00:05:28He's not exactly a big strikeout guy, so that means the defense will need to stay sharp.
00:05:33He's looking for soft contact, so communication is going to be key in this one.
00:05:38Leading off, Luke Kieschel.
00:05:51Out towards right center field.
00:05:55He won't get there.
00:05:57That should be extra bases.
00:06:00They're still chasing it as he rounds second.
00:06:03And he makes it into third with a leadoff triple.
00:06:08Just a cookie down the middle.
00:06:10I mean, those are the ones you dream about.
00:06:11One's in the cage.
00:06:12You're just hoping you get in the ball game.
00:06:14Right down the middle, not a whole lot of velocity.
00:06:16Right on top of it.
00:06:22Runner at third.
00:06:23Nobody out.
00:06:24Here's Byron Buxton.
00:06:26And that's in there at the knees for a strike.
00:06:29You know this guy's great speed is in the back of that pitcher's mind.
00:06:32If he can get on, it's going to give him one more thing he's got to think about.
00:06:35Up the middle.
00:06:36On the run.
00:06:37Throw to first.
00:06:38Safe.
00:06:39And they take the lead.
00:06:40That's a frustrating way to fall behind in this one as the infield single drives in the run.
00:06:45And sometimes all you have to do is put the ball in play and you give your teammate a chance
00:06:49to hurry home.
00:06:51Ryan Jeffers at the plate.
00:06:53One for four with a double in the ball game last night.
00:06:55That one the other way.
00:06:57And that's a base hit.
00:07:00Throw back in quickly.
00:07:02First and second now with nobody out.
00:07:04Good start for him to this ball game tonight.
00:07:06I always talk about get a knock in your first at bat.
00:07:09It just makes your confidence.
00:07:11It's such a higher level for the potential of having a big night.
00:07:15Matt Romer in the box now.
00:07:17Take strike one.
00:07:18This might be the most pressure you put on this guy today.
00:07:21You got one run in.
00:07:22You got to try to get another one or maybe two.
00:07:26First and second, no outs.
00:07:29Here in the third and final game of the series.
00:07:31Ground ball left side could be two.
00:07:34Lux for one.
00:07:35On the first double play.
00:07:37That was a much needed double play right there.
00:07:39It gives him a really good shot at minimizing any further damage in this inning.
00:07:43Roy Lewis.
00:07:48Now Roy Lewis gets a chance to hit.
00:07:51Hitless in the series so far.
00:07:53He's 0 for 7.
00:07:54Check swing and he went.
00:07:56Strike one.
00:08:04Foul off down the right side.
00:08:11On the ground to third.
00:08:14That ends the frame.
00:08:18On to the second for Minneapolis.
00:08:20The twins in front.
00:08:221-0.
00:08:25Back in Minnesota and stepping in for the Rays.
00:08:28Gavin Lux.
00:08:29Gavin Lux.
00:08:34Hey!
00:08:45Right side.
00:08:46Hard hit.
00:08:48Takes it himself.
00:08:49Lead off man retired here in the second.
00:08:51Batting seventh catcher Hunter Fiducia.
00:08:56So next to the plate for Tampa Bay.
00:08:59Hunter Fiducia.
00:09:07Hey!
00:09:08Fiducia will handle the catching duties in this one.
00:09:1228 years old.
00:09:13And they went out and made a trade for him last season.
00:09:18Fouled off.
00:09:19He was late.
00:09:27Here's the 0-2.
00:09:31Had a swing and a miss.
00:09:32Beat him with a fastball.
00:09:34Just overmatched on that fastball right there.
00:09:36And it wasn't like he was set up for it by something off speed earlier in the at-bat.
00:09:40Just came right after him with three straight.
00:09:42And he had no answer for it.
00:09:45Chandler Simpson.
00:09:46Digs in now.
00:09:472 for 8 in the series so far.
00:09:53Popped in the air.
00:09:54Left field.
00:09:55And that is that.
00:09:58Nothing across here this half.
00:10:01Now to the bottom of the second.
00:10:02It's the Twins 1.
00:10:04The Rays...
00:10:06Bottom of the second.
00:10:07Now it's the Twins DH.
00:10:09Trevor Larnett.
00:10:10Trevor Larnett.
00:10:14That's a ball.
00:10:17That's a ball.
00:10:42And that is downstairs.
00:10:46And that's ball three.
00:10:55Right through there for a strike.
00:10:56And boy, that was the pitch.
00:10:583-1.
00:10:58You want to be really aggressive on the fastball.
00:11:03Up the middle.
00:11:06On the run.
00:11:07Sends it over to first.
00:11:08And very nicely done for the out.
00:11:11Batting seventh.
00:11:13First baseman.
00:11:14Josh Bell.
00:11:16Here's Josh Bell.
00:11:25Ball one.
00:11:25Ball one.
00:11:35In the air to left center.
00:11:40And there's two away.
00:11:47So up next for Minnesota.
00:11:48Brooks Lee.
00:11:49Two for six so far in the series.
00:11:56Looks like he sacrificed a pitch right down the middle for tracking and timing.
00:12:00Some good hitters will do that.
00:12:04This to third.
00:12:07And the Twins go one, two, three.
00:12:11We've played two innings.
00:12:13It's one to nothing.
00:12:18New inning getting started.
00:12:19And stepping in for the Rays.
00:12:21Taylor Walls.
00:12:27Ball.
00:12:36Out towards right center field.
00:12:39Walnut.
00:12:39Out to move to the alley.
00:12:40Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
00:12:44Up next for Tampa Bay.
00:12:46First baseman.
00:12:47Yanni Diaz now.
00:12:49He's over one.
00:12:51One.
00:12:53One.
00:12:58Flips the corner.
00:12:59That's strike one.
00:13:00Those are the pitches that make you wonder if this offense is being too patient with their approach.
00:13:05Lots of fastballs in for strikes.
00:13:06Not even a swing.
00:13:08They're more than capable of making contact with those pitches.
00:13:10So they need to let it fly.
00:13:17Fastball is outside.
00:13:25Next pitch misses inside.
00:13:27Three and one.
00:13:34Drilled in the air out towards right center.
00:13:37Buxton on the move.
00:13:39He's got it.
00:13:40And it's two down.
00:13:41Every day during batting practice these outfielders get about ten minutes of balls in the gaps.
00:13:48They practice this and when the game comes they make the play perfectly.
00:13:52Jonathan Arunda next to hit for the Rays.
00:14:08Gets him to chase after that one.
00:14:11Quickly in an 0-2 count.
00:14:12You've got to figure out a way to shorten your path to the baseball.
00:14:16Put it in play somewhere.
00:14:17Then you've got a chance.
00:14:18Ball.
00:14:26And he couldn't hold back.
00:14:28He's run up on strikes.
00:14:30Down in order.
00:14:31Go the Rays.
00:14:32They still trail 1-0.
00:14:37Back at target field.
00:14:39And now for the Twins.
00:14:40Cody Clemens.
00:14:41Cody Clemens.
00:14:47Right through there for a strike.
00:14:55And that drops in for a strike.
00:14:58Quickly into an 0-2 count.
00:15:00Both pitches were down in the zone.
00:15:01I think you set your sights a little bit higher because you'll have a tendency to chase if you look
00:15:07down in that area.
00:15:08And a foul ball.
00:15:09He stays alive.
00:15:15Swings through that one.
00:15:16It's a strikeout.
00:15:17I mean, there aren't many curveballs in the sport today that break like that thing does.
00:15:22Huge movement.
00:15:23It's so difficult to get on the same plane and even think about squaring it up.
00:15:27Let alone get a piece and hope he throws something else to keep the at-bat alive.
00:15:31Luke Kieschel.
00:15:32The next to hit.
00:15:34Ripped a triple to open up the ballgame.
00:15:38No, that's down.
00:15:40No.
00:15:48The 1-0.
00:15:51Foul ball.
00:16:02That catches the outside corner.
00:16:04In the count, 1 and 2.
00:16:12Keeps the at-bat going with a foul ball.
00:16:24Strike three, and that's two in a row.
00:16:27Up next for the Twins.
00:16:29Center fielder, Byron.
00:16:31Two down bases empty.
00:16:33So, Buxton gets a chance to hit now.
00:16:36Byron Buxton, former second overall pick back in 2012, right after Carlos Correa became the
00:16:43first pick in that draft.
00:16:44Bounces it to first, but he digs it out of the inning.
00:16:48It's over.
00:16:49Nothing doing here for the Twins, but they lead it 1-0.
00:16:55Back in Minnesota, and stepping in for the Rays, Junior Caminero is hitting for that pop.
00:17:02Came out of the gates really strong.
00:17:09He's an intimidating presence in the batter's box.
00:17:11I mean, even when he's swinging and missing, I still don't know how confident pitchers are
00:17:17that, hey, when he walks to the plate, this guy's an out.
00:17:19I know there have been some tough times, but I think each pitcher knows that, yeah, I
00:17:24could be the guy where he gets everything right, and he hits it 500 feet.
00:17:29No doubt.
00:17:31Here's the center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
00:17:34One for one.
00:17:35He singled the left his first time through.
00:17:41And that's him for a strike.
00:17:46Raised down by a run.
00:17:48Top half of inning number four.
00:17:53Misses the zone, and he gets him to chase.
00:18:00That's off the mark.
00:18:01Ball one.
00:18:08Great job of laying off those pitches down in the zone to even the count up at 2-2.
00:18:13Such a better feeling for the hitter.
00:18:20Set down on strikes.
00:18:22And that's four strikeouts.
00:18:27So next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Johnny DeLuca.
00:18:39Ball one.
00:18:47And that's off the inside edge.
00:18:50And the count now, two and nothing.
00:18:56Fast ball for a strike.
00:18:58He's been able to go inside as well as outside, effectively working both sides of the plate in this at
00:19:03-bat.
00:19:08Grounder off the pitcher.
00:19:11Not in time.
00:19:13He's safe.
00:19:15Definitely some concern here.
00:19:17That ball came back and got him right on the pitching arm.
00:19:20As you can see, I'm trying to shake it off.
00:19:22And if nothing else, you worry about him getting some dead arm and losing some feeling.
00:19:27But from what I can tell, I think they're going to let him continue.
00:19:30And that's a really good sign.
00:19:32Runner at first with two away.
00:19:34Gavin Lux.
00:19:35Next to hit for the raise.
00:19:39Nope.
00:19:53Now quick throw to first.
00:19:54And he's back in there.
00:19:58DeLuca, the runner at first with two gone.
00:20:05He was late there.
00:20:07Strike one.
00:20:15Swings through that one out in front that time.
00:20:18Didn't recognize off-speed.
00:20:19Thought it was fastball.
00:20:21A little bit out in front.
00:20:28Out towards right center field.
00:20:31And that'll do it.
00:20:35One left for Tampa.
00:20:36Still behind by a count of one to nothing.
00:20:42Back at the ballpark.
00:20:44And in this series, it has been lights out on the mound as we take a check at the numbers.
00:21:00This one in the air, right field.
00:21:02And that'll fall for a base hit.
00:21:04And they have their first base runner since the first inning.
00:21:12Up next for the Twins, right fielder, Matt Walmer.
00:21:19Now it's the right fielder, Matt Walmer.
00:21:22He hit it to a double play his first time off.
00:21:25Hard grounder into the outfield for a knock.
00:21:28Throw back in quickly.
00:21:30First and second now with nobody out.
00:21:33Well, clearly he was ready to hit right there.
00:21:34I know it was a ground ball, but it was absolutely hammered through the infield.
00:21:38That's not one you're excited to get in front of if you're an infielder.
00:21:41You know they used to say, charge it.
00:21:44Crazy.
00:21:46Ball.
00:21:47In the dirt.
00:22:00And that drops in for a strike.
00:22:02Hitter's got some good opposite field power.
00:22:05What I like about something being hit to the right side into the outfield
00:22:09is that the base runner at second has a very good read
00:22:12and can determine whether or not he can score on that base hit.
00:22:17Here's a swing and a drive left field, and he knew it.
00:22:27The three-run dinger.
00:22:29It's his sixth home run of the season,
00:22:31and they tack on to their lead.
00:22:34It's four-nothing.
00:22:46Such an incredible swing right there on that breaking ball away.
00:22:49Did an incredible job of keeping the hands back, letting it travel,
00:22:53and, boy, he just hammered that.
00:22:55Recognized the break, and, man, this guy kept his front foot down.
00:22:59Weight didn't transfer until the exact time.
00:23:01An excellent backspin to carry it over the fence.
00:23:06Nobody out with three runs in already this frame.
00:23:10We're here at the bottom of the fourth.
00:23:20Left field.
00:23:23Simpson racing over to make the catch.
00:23:26And that's the first down.
00:23:27Nice recovery after giving up the homer.
00:23:30Josh Bell at the blink now.
00:23:33Fly to left his first time.
00:23:39Ground ball to the right side.
00:23:42And it goes just foul.
00:23:53Oh, great stop.
00:23:55Jumps, throws.
00:23:56It's there, and that's a great play.
00:23:59Up next for the Twins, the shortstop.
00:24:03Throw!
00:24:04Man, Chris, a jump throw like that is certainly worthy of the stack cast treatment.
00:24:10Let's see what the numbers have to say about it.
00:24:12Yeah, these are some favorable numbers, Boog.
00:24:14This is the type of play that showcases his arm strength.
00:24:17I mean, he made it look easy, but I promise you, that's not a throw every shortstop can make,
00:24:22especially with that much behind it.
00:24:26And a breaking ball drops in for a strike.
00:24:36On the ground, the first.
00:24:38He takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
00:24:53Back in target field, and now the catcher for the Rays, punter for Duccia.
00:25:04Well, these Rays need to bring up the quality of their bats, and specifically their swings.
00:25:10They're trying to find ways to drive the ball with some authority, but it's just not happening for them so
00:25:14far.
00:25:15And now this one's a rocket to right.
00:25:18Way back there.
00:25:20Gone!
00:25:21His first homer in the majors, and they're going to have to send somebody to get that ball for him.
00:25:27Always such a special moment.
00:25:29You know this is one of the biggest thrills of his life.
00:25:32He's got to be floating around the bases right now.
00:25:34Yeah, he'll remember every detail of that at bat for years.
00:25:38As he should, it's a true once-in-a-lifetime event.
00:25:41Now, Boog, there's so many times when a young player might wonder
00:25:45if he's ever even going to get to the big leagues and do something like this.
00:25:49Well, he doesn't have to wonder anymore.
00:25:50With a low-90s fastball, you have to live on the edges and hit your spots.
00:25:54If you don't, you'll get hit hard.
00:25:57Really good swing there.
00:25:58Patient, waited for it.
00:26:00It was like BP all over again.
00:26:11Chandler Simpson will hit next.
00:26:13Fly to left his first time.
00:26:17Hey!
00:26:19Boog, just got to delete it.
00:26:21You give up that leadoff home run, go back to work, focus on this next batter.
00:26:29Yeah, that's fouled off.
00:26:42Fastball is outside.
00:26:44Really good take, especially with two strikes.
00:26:59Swing and a ball hit out towards left center field.
00:27:02That's a base hit.
00:27:10And stepping in for the Rays, Taylor Walls fly to right his first time.
00:27:19Nope.
00:27:22One on, nobody out, a run in.
00:27:25We're at the top of the fifth.
00:27:33Swing and a drive, deep right field.
00:27:36Way back there.
00:27:38And it's a foul ball.
00:27:50That one finds the corner.
00:27:52That's strike two.
00:27:55Simpson gets his lead at first with nobody out.
00:28:04Got him swimming for the strikeout.
00:28:06Now five strikeouts for him on the mound.
00:28:09No, that splittered out of the hand.
00:28:10It just sort of jumps on you.
00:28:12And your interpretation is, here comes a fastball again.
00:28:15Well, it never really reaches because the bottom falls out of it.
00:28:18You swing over the top.
00:28:19And that's why they call it a split-finger fastball.
00:28:22Because it looks like a four-seamer.
00:28:25Shoots a line, drives single into right center.
00:28:27Lead runner around second.
00:28:29And they'll have runners at the corners after a one-ounce single.
00:28:33He made that look easy, keeping his bat in the zone on plane for a long time.
00:28:38That leads to a high contact rate and more barrels, Boog.
00:28:41Even when you don't get it great,
00:28:43it's still hit hard enough to dunk something in like that in front of the center fielder.
00:28:48Jonathan Arunda, next to hit for the Rays.
00:28:50There's over two with a pair of strikeouts.
00:29:07Two-on-one out.
00:29:10Tap foul at the plate.
00:29:22It's a one-one.
00:29:25Line drive, base hit.
00:29:28Runner from third in to score.
00:29:30It's an RBI single.
00:29:32And they cut the lead to two.
00:29:35To third, not in time.
00:29:36And it's runners at the corners with one gone.
00:29:40Well, there you go.
00:29:40The RBI machine.
00:29:42Another clutch run scoring it back.
00:29:45Yeah, he's been so good in these situations.
00:29:48Call it clutch if you want.
00:29:50But his resume speaks for itself.
00:29:52Derek Shelton out of the dugout.
00:29:54And he will make the move.
00:29:55Simeon Woods Richardson is done.
00:29:58Just never found his groove.
00:30:00Wasn't able to settle in.
00:30:01New arm coming on.
00:30:03Back in a moment.
00:30:05Now pitching for the twin.
00:30:06Anthony Banda on to pitch out of the pen here.
00:30:09Still pretty early in the ballgame.
00:30:11So this bullpen has some work ahead of him.
00:30:13Best case scenario might be if he can come in here and get several quick outs.
00:30:18Kind of bridge the gap that started left for him.
00:30:21Runners at the corners here.
00:30:22One away.
00:30:23Junior Caminero.
00:30:25Now at the plate.
00:30:27Ball left out.
00:30:28Well, all eyes on the double play ball in this spot.
00:30:31No better way to get out of this inning.
00:30:43Swing and a foul out of play.
00:30:49Still only one out here at the inning.
00:30:57And a count.
00:30:58One and two.
00:31:11Ball two.
00:31:13Ball two.
00:31:23Swings and lines of base head into left field.
00:31:27In to score from third.
00:31:28It's an RBI single.
00:31:30And now they trail by one.
00:31:33Well, back within one as he brings home the run.
00:31:35112 miles per hour.
00:31:37The ball seemed to explode off the bat right there.
00:31:40He put everything together on that swing.
00:31:42So that's one of those knocks that feels a little extra sweet.
00:31:46Now a chance for Cedric Mullins.
00:31:49Swing and a miss.
00:31:51Four and one.
00:31:53One out.
00:31:55The possible tying and go-ahead runs on base.
00:32:02This one chopped on the ground, but foul.
00:32:05So now it's all about protect mode.
00:32:07Try to shorten up.
00:32:08Try to track the ball.
00:32:09Block it if you have to as far as just a late swing that maybe you're not sure about.
00:32:13But some way, somehow, climb back into this at bat due to count.
00:32:18That's that classic wipeout slider below the zone right there.
00:32:22Just nasty.
00:32:22Looks like a fastball thigh high that you've got to protect the zone.
00:32:26And then it's just that late break that fools you and kind of makes you look silly.
00:32:30Johnny DeLuca digs in now.
00:32:32One for two.
00:32:40Swing and a foul back.
00:32:41And that's out of play.
00:32:50Two on, two outs.
00:32:52And that one fouled off.
00:32:56One.
00:33:06Battling here as he fouls it away.
00:33:16Bowen chewed out.
00:33:18This one in the air center field.
00:33:21But Baxter settles under this one.
00:33:23And that's the third out.
00:33:25Last half of the fifth coming up.
00:33:28It's the Twins four and the Rays three.
00:33:30You're watching Tampa Bay Rays baseball on the show.
00:33:35Welcome back.
00:33:36Let's take a look at how the series has played out so far.
00:33:39Cody Clemens.
00:33:41Self-motivation is a virtue.
00:33:43And the lack of that can truly hurt you.
00:33:46And there's a foul ball.
00:33:52Well, these Twins doing a good job of simply getting the bat on the ball in this game.
00:33:57And the numbers back that up.
00:33:59The numbers tell us they're averaging more than a hit every inning.
00:34:02And they've only struck out twice.
00:34:03So, they keep finding ways to put their bat on the ball.
00:34:07Base hit.
00:34:07That was smoked through the infield.
00:34:10Man aboard on the leadoff single.
00:34:12Everything came together for him.
00:34:14He wasn't able to elevate it.
00:34:15But he put a great swing on it.
00:34:17Right on time.
00:34:19Good, balanced approach.
00:34:20And just blasted it through the infield.
00:34:23Next to hit.
00:34:24Luke Kieschel.
00:34:25Ripped on a line to center.
00:34:28He makes the grab.
00:34:35Up next for the Twins.
00:34:38Center fielder.
00:34:39Byron.
00:34:40And next for Minnesota.
00:34:42Byron Buxton.
00:34:43He's one of the faster guys just by pure sprint speed in the majors.
00:34:49That one finds a corner.
00:34:51And it's 0-1.
00:34:52Buxton wants to challenge this.
00:34:54Thought it was a ball.
00:34:55And they don't come much closer.
00:34:57But it was a ball.
00:34:59They'll keep both their challenges.
00:35:02Man at first one away.
00:35:06That one found hard the other way.
00:35:13Now this is a rocket to left.
00:35:16Reaching down makes the catch.
00:35:25And here's the catcher.
00:35:26Ryan Jeffers.
00:35:28He's two for two.
00:35:34Jeffers.
00:35:35Measures six feet, two inches.
00:35:37Two hundred and thirty-five pounds.
00:35:40And he was a second round pick.
00:35:42Back in 2018.
00:35:45That's a ball.
00:35:49Clemens.
00:35:50Off of first with two away.
00:35:53Gets the call.
00:35:55One and two.
00:35:56Probably the best one we have seen.
00:35:59Throwing it where he...
00:36:04Wanted to have a nice tight spin to it.
00:36:07And a teaser just off the edge of the plate.
00:36:10Gets a piece there.
00:36:12We'll do it again.
00:36:20Spoils a two-strike pitch.
00:36:21And he'll see another.
00:36:29And that's ruled a swing.
00:36:31It's a strikeout.
00:36:33One left for Minnesota.
00:36:35But they hold on to a 4-3 lead.
00:36:41Back in Minnesota.
00:36:43Close game here.
00:36:44And a chance now to look at a few highlights from this one.
00:36:48To all hail the...
00:36:50It's to my real ilk.
00:36:52Heavyweight hitters.
00:36:53Goal-getters.
00:36:5450 ways to make figures.
00:36:56They come on the spot to fail sisters.
00:36:58Like the handrail spitters.
00:36:59Kids on the ziggaziggas.
00:37:01When it's ugly.
00:37:02Then the club is lovely.
00:37:03Dogs be sippin' bubbly.
00:37:06To my calm rag.
00:37:07They keep it flamin' high.
00:37:08On dangerous blocks.
00:37:10Claim the spots.
00:37:11Where the goal is.
00:37:11To be one of the top-ranked soldiers.
00:37:14One of the high rules.
00:37:15Get respect in the hood.
00:37:17Credit is good.
00:37:18Knock it down.
00:37:19Lumberjacks.
00:37:19Now pitching.
00:37:20The pitcher on here.
00:37:21Cody Funderburg.
00:37:23And this is an important part of this game.
00:37:25Tight score and still a lot of outs to get.
00:37:28So they're looking for a big outing out of him right here to get some critical outs.
00:37:33Well, one-run game.
00:37:35Here's Gavin Lux to hit.
00:37:42Swing and a miss.
00:37:43Strike one.
00:37:56That clips the corner.
00:37:58Minnesota's bullpen with some action.
00:38:00Eric Ores.
00:38:01Up and throwing.
00:38:13Got him swinging.
00:38:18Hunter Fiduccia.
00:38:20Here's the catcher.
00:38:21Hunter Fiduccia.
00:38:22He's already homered in this game.
00:38:31That's out.
00:38:40Twins up by a run.
00:38:42And we're in the top half of the sixth.
00:38:45The lefty, the one-on.
00:38:48That's ball two.
00:38:57Inside just missed.
00:39:09And a foul ball.
00:39:21The three-one.
00:39:23And ball four there.
00:39:25Tying run is on base.
00:39:26Maybe a little loss of focus on the mound right there.
00:39:29Pretty much gifted in first base with a quick free pass.
00:39:33So digging in, Chandler Simpson.
00:39:35Maybe expecting a bunt here.
00:39:37Third baseman playing in on the edge of the grass.
00:39:43And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter.
00:39:46Always tough to turn two on a speedster like this.
00:39:49It's even harder with him coming out of the left-handed batter's box.
00:39:51You really need something to hit hard on the ground that they can handle to turn two quickly.
00:39:57Line drive.
00:39:57That's a base hit.
00:40:01They fired in quickly.
00:40:02So it's first and second with only one away.
00:40:06Now, just a nice job coming through in a pretty high-leverage spot right there.
00:40:10Now a pretty big at-bat coming up with a chance to even this ball game up.
00:40:17So next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Taylor Walls.
00:40:21A switch hitter batting right.
00:40:25And that's through there for a strike.
00:40:27Going away.
00:40:28The last thing he wants is to hit the ball on the ground.
00:40:31But I wouldn't expect many pitches up in the zone.
00:40:34They'll be pitching for a double play in this spot.
00:40:36One out.
00:40:37Runners at first and second.
00:40:42Ground ball could be two.
00:40:44Flips it.
00:40:45There's one.
00:40:46And that's two.
00:40:49Pitcher made the pitch.
00:40:50And his players made the play behind him.
00:40:52Nice job.
00:40:53Four, six, three.
00:40:55Ending.
00:40:55Ending double play.
00:41:07Back down for the bottom of the six.
00:41:09And there's a new pitcher on the mound.
00:41:10Mason Engler.
00:41:12Pretty tight game.
00:41:13So they're looking for quality pitches out of him right here.
00:41:16Got to do his best to keep the score right where it is.
00:41:22On the ground.
00:41:24And that's just foul.
00:41:32That's too low.
00:41:34Ball one.
00:41:40That one laced to center and a base hand.
00:41:44So we'll run to a board to start the inning.
00:41:52Here's Royce Lewis.
00:41:54He really made his presence felt back in the fourth inning of this one, Ziggy.
00:41:57Absolutely.
00:41:58Three-run glass and a shot of energy for his teammates.
00:42:02Everyone in that dugout was pretty fired up.
00:42:04For the small guy.
00:42:05I don't think I'm going to regret it when the car's flat.
00:42:08Ain't nothing really.
00:42:14That pitch gets the inside corner.
00:42:16Strike one.
00:42:20Now a screamer into the outfield.
00:42:23And that's got extra bases written all over it.
00:42:27Headed for the plate.
00:42:29The relay.
00:42:31Safe.
00:42:31It's 5-3.
00:42:33Picks himself off an RBI.
00:42:35Pretty much a model swing on that one as he ripped it into the opposite field gap.
00:42:39And I'm sure he's going to be watching that one back on video
00:42:42because that's the kind of swing you want to bottle.
00:42:44So many positives that led to that knock.
00:42:47Larnock in the box now.
00:42:49Takes strike one.
00:42:52No base hits in the series for him so far.
00:42:55And it's clearly been a rough one.
00:42:56You just hope he's not pressing too hard because that just compounds things.
00:43:00It makes the slump even longer.
00:43:01Never seemed to help.
00:43:03Never helped me.
00:43:04Man at second.
00:43:06That one in the dirt and gets away.
00:43:09The throw to third.
00:43:11He's in there.
00:43:13Lewis up to third on the wild pitch.
00:43:15Even with a good secondary lead, sometimes it's hard to see just how far that ball's gotten away from the
00:43:21catcher.
00:43:21And if you can make it to third base, pretty much standing up.
00:43:25Well, at that time, he seemed to have a pretty good read.
00:43:27Gets the third safely.
00:43:28And now he's just 90 feet away from scoring.
00:43:31One on.
00:43:32Nobody out.
00:43:33A run in here at the bottom of the sixth.
00:43:35Swings and misses.
00:43:37And one out.
00:43:38Well-executed pitch on the outside part of the plate.
00:43:41Josh Bell.
00:43:45And now the switch hitting first baseman, Josh Bell.
00:43:49Off the plate.
00:43:50Ball one.
00:43:58Fly ball down the line.
00:44:01And that drops foul.
00:44:05One away with a runner at third.
00:44:09Swing and a miss.
00:44:10There's the changeup.
00:44:18On the ground right side.
00:44:21And foul ball.
00:44:25The one-two.
00:44:28Fouled off.
00:44:29And they'll do it again.
00:44:35Here's a one-two.
00:44:38That's the third.
00:44:42Over to Diaz.
00:44:44Two out.
00:44:44Well, there's a lot riding on that at bat right there.
00:44:46Nice job of the pitcher to bear down, make the pitch, get the ground ball.
00:44:50Excellent piece of work.
00:44:52Brooks lead.
00:44:53The next twin up to him.
00:44:54He's grounded out a couple of times.
00:44:59Right through there for a strike.
00:45:01Runner at third.
00:45:03Two away.
00:45:06In the air, left side.
00:45:09That is the inning.
00:45:12And the twins played one on the double.
00:45:15We're through six full.
00:45:17This is Rays Baseball on the show, Florida.
00:45:25Welcome back.
00:45:26We're in the seventh.
00:45:26We have a new pitcher on the mound.
00:45:28Eric Borgs.
00:45:29Well, I got to think he probably has a little extra in the tank facing his former team.
00:45:34Man, there's not a player in the league that doesn't get a little extra motivation when
00:45:38he plays against his old squad.
00:45:40Back to the top of the order.
00:45:42And here's the first baseman, Yandy Diaz.
00:45:48Ground ball up the middle.
00:45:49Dives, and he can't hang on.
00:45:52And that's an infield single despite a great effort at shortstop.
00:45:56Next, for Tampa Bay, the designated hitter, Jonathan Arunda.
00:46:06Right outside.
00:46:07Now, these guys definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here.
00:46:11Try to close that gap.
00:46:12But, you know, at the very least, if you could find a way to manufacture that run from first,
00:46:16it feels like it's really important to getting back into this ballgame.
00:46:24The Rays with the tying run at the plate here at the top half of inning number seven.
00:46:41The one-two.
00:46:53That's down and in.
00:46:54On this count, runner, not known for his speed, but I think you've got to put him in motion.
00:46:59Try to avoid a double play here, Bo.
00:47:07Swing and a line drive.
00:47:08That's a base hit into center field.
00:47:11Buxton returns it to the infield.
00:47:13Runner holds it second, but they've got something going on here.
00:47:17So, Singy, let's dive into the numbers.
00:47:19Courtesy of StackCast.
00:47:21Do you even feel contact being made when you hit a ball that hard?
00:47:25No, I don't think so, Boog.
00:47:26I mean, that's just the best feeling in the world is a hitter.
00:47:29You square it up perfectly, and it's like you didn't even swing the bat.
00:47:32There are times the ball feels heavy off your bat.
00:47:35You know it, but this is not one of those cases.
00:47:37He sent this one flying 114 miles per hour.
00:47:41So, that's flexing your muscles a little bit.
00:47:44The one-oh.
00:47:47Swing and a pop-up.
00:47:49If you apply, batter's out.
00:47:55Up next for Tampa Baylor, center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
00:47:59At the play, Cedric Mullins, one for three.
00:48:04This is what stat nerds like myself might call a high leverage situation.
00:48:08Yeah, but not sure what the numbers say, but clearly, and a bat that could change the course of this
00:48:13game dramatically.
00:48:14To lead.
00:48:16Back to first.
00:48:17Oh, he did it!
00:48:17In time.
00:48:20Well, that's great hustle out of the box to get down the line, knowing that a double play will end
00:48:25the inning.
00:48:26Good job at the finish, reaching out for the back.
00:48:29Now they got runners on the corners, and still an opportunity to pick up some runs.
00:48:32So, up next, Johnny DeLuca.
00:48:36That clips a corner.
00:48:48Two on, two outs.
00:48:50Out to short lead.
00:48:52They take the force out, and that will end the inning.
00:48:56So, the Rays strand a pair.
00:48:59Still a two-run deficit.
00:49:00It's 5-3.
00:49:04Welcome back.
00:49:06Taking a look at our game summer.
00:49:07Left fielder, Cody Clemens.
00:49:11They can't stop me now.
00:49:15I'm growing at a memory.
00:49:29What a stop to first, and they get the out.
00:49:35Up next for the Twins, second baseman.
00:49:40So, back to the top of the order.
00:49:42Now it's the second baseman, Luke Deeschel.
00:49:58Third ball.
00:50:01Now he turns and heads for second.
00:50:04In safely.
00:50:05It's a double at his second hit.
00:50:10Two hits for him in this one.
00:50:12Both for extra bases.
00:50:13Got to feel good about that.
00:50:15Nice line drive to the pole side right there,
00:50:17but he didn't spin off of it.
00:50:19That's the key.
00:50:19You still have to extend through the baseball
00:50:21in order to hit a line drive like that.
00:50:24There now, Byron Buxton.
00:50:33Man, it's second.
00:50:37Smoke to the left.
00:50:38Base hit.
00:50:39Coming home.
00:50:42He'll score.
00:50:43It's an RBI single, and they take a three-run lead.
00:50:48Big at bat to pad their lead up to three.
00:50:50Just a solid swing right there.
00:50:52Caught it out front and ripped it into the outfield for the base hit.
00:50:56Those always feel great.
00:50:57Runner takes off.
00:50:58Get on the ground to short.
00:51:00Walls throws to first.
00:51:02No chance at the double play with the runner in motion.
00:51:05Up next for the Twins.
00:51:07Right fielder.
00:51:08And next will be the cleanup hitter, Matt Wallmer.
00:51:11He was the big part of the field last time.
00:51:14Nice line at the center.
00:51:15Hit hard, but foul off to the left.
00:51:24Ground ball, and that's through the infield.
00:51:27Here comes Buxton flying around third.
00:51:30And they're up by four.
00:51:33Well done.
00:51:34Drives in the run.
00:51:35Timing on the swing was good.
00:51:37Able to shoot the ball up the middle.
00:51:38Didn't square it up as much as he probably would have liked,
00:51:41but that's a good approach paying off.
00:51:44Lewis stands in now.
00:51:46Looks at that one inside.
00:51:49Walnut leads off first with two down to the inning.
00:51:54That one hammered, but pulled foul.
00:52:02Here's a 1-1.
00:52:06Foul ball there.
00:52:15In the dirt, blocked.
00:52:24Worm burner into the outfield for a knock.
00:52:28Throw stops the lead runner at second.
00:52:31Two on and two out.
00:52:32And his hot hitting continues.
00:52:35They kept him in the yard that time,
00:52:37but all he's doing now is passing the baton,
00:52:39and everything seems to get started around this guy.
00:52:42Larner.
00:52:43In the box now.
00:52:44Takes strike one.
00:52:47Well, they've kept him pretty quiet in this series.
00:52:49Still doesn't have a knock.
00:52:50I know you want to get that first knock out of the way.
00:52:53Maybe more will come,
00:52:54but you've got to give some credit to the pitching staff.
00:52:56They've had a great plan against it.
00:52:59Tough to take a two-strike changeup that just missed.
00:53:03They get frozen.
00:53:07Fights it off.
00:53:08He'll see another.
00:53:09Look out.
00:53:10That ball is smoked.
00:53:12Man, I am so relieved that they have this netting down the lines.
00:53:16Just ensures safety for the fans.
00:53:18Last thing as a player,
00:53:18you want to look up and see a fan get hit.
00:53:22The Twins trying to break this one open.
00:53:26Here at the bottom of the seven.
00:53:28Just off the outside edge.
00:53:30He missed the zone,
00:53:31but I don't think he missed his spot.
00:53:33That was a good pitch with two strikes.
00:53:36It's in and out of his glove.
00:53:40And everyone safe.
00:53:41They're loaded.
00:53:45Well, with two outs,
00:53:46I'm thinking he had his mind on getting in the dugout
00:53:48so they could get to hitting.
00:53:50All it takes is just a little lapse in concentration.
00:53:53So now let's see if his pitcher will pick him up.
00:53:56All loaded up.
00:53:58Josh Bell, the next twin up to hit.
00:54:01Slapped hard the other way, but foul.
00:54:04So they're all loaded up with two outs.
00:54:08Ball, that's out.
00:54:16Swings through that one for strike two.
00:54:25Foul ball still a one and two count.
00:54:34Chases the changeup in the dirt.
00:54:37Got it.
00:54:38Inning over on the strikeout.
00:54:44Two runs in the inning, but they strand three.
00:54:47Eighth inning coming up.
00:54:49It's the Twins seven and the Rays three.
00:54:52You're watching Tampa Bay Rays baseball on the show, Florida.
00:54:57Welcome back.
00:54:58And a new arm on the mound to start the eighth.
00:55:00Number 78.
00:55:01This is his fifth appearance of the year.
00:55:06And now it's Gavin Lux.
00:55:14For three in this one.
00:55:21Cut on and missed 96 of that fastball.
00:55:29There's a line drive to left field.
00:55:32One up, one down.
00:55:37Up next for Tampa Bay, catcher Hunter Fiducia.
00:55:41Hunter Fiducia, the next to hit.
00:55:43He's already homered here in this one.
00:55:51And an 0-0 count.
00:55:53Not every strike is a good strike for a hitter.
00:55:56I like the play discipline there.
00:56:03Ripped on the ground a second.
00:56:05Two up, two down here in the top of the eighth.
00:56:09Up next for Tampa Bay, Chandler Simpson, next to hit for the Rays.
00:56:22Swing and a ball popped up.
00:56:24Lee has a beat on it.
00:56:25Brings it in.
00:56:27And that'll do it.
00:56:29Rays go in order.
00:56:30One, two, three.
00:56:31They're down four.
00:56:32It's seven to three.
00:56:36Now pitching for Tampa Bay.
00:56:38Back now, new pitcher on the mound as we roll into the bottom of the eighth.
00:56:41And Seymour.
00:56:42Well, they need someone to stop the bleed and keep the score right where it is.
00:56:46Seems like a tough task today with the way this lineup is swinging it.
00:56:52Hard ground ball base now.
00:56:57And the leadoff man aboard.
00:57:02Up next for the Twins.
00:57:04So digging in, Cody Clemens.
00:57:06Cody Clemens.
00:57:08Hey!
00:57:14Strike two.
00:57:15Sold it really well with the arm speed.
00:57:18Swung underneath it.
00:57:19So a changeup that stayed a little bit more on playing than what he was anticipating.
00:57:27Deal two.
00:57:29And he couldn't hold back.
00:57:30He's run up on strikes.
00:57:36Back to the top of the order now.
00:57:38Now it's going to be Luke Deishel.
00:57:42And that's in for a strike.
00:57:44Four and one.
00:57:49Next offering is fouled back.
00:57:56Sets him down on strikes.
00:57:58Went back to the cutter and it was worthwhile.
00:58:01Well, interesting.
00:58:02He's looking very comfortable out of the stretch after giving up the leadoff single.
00:58:06Back to back strikeouts.
00:58:07So they haven't been able to move that runner up.
00:58:09Get him in the scoring position and try to have a better chance of scoring.
00:58:12I'm going to tell you, good job so far on the mound.
00:58:14He just needs one more out.
00:58:18A sliding stop.
00:58:20Throw to first.
00:58:21They get the out.
00:58:22And that'll do it.
00:58:24Twins wind up stranding one.
00:58:25But they lead it by four.
00:58:27It's 7-3.
00:58:31All set to start the ninth in this one.
00:58:34And stepping in for the raise.
00:58:36Taylor Walls.
00:58:50Well struck right field.
00:58:52Back there.
00:58:54And out of here.
00:58:58And they're chipping away.
00:59:00It's 7-4.
00:59:02Things might get pretty interesting if they keep connecting on pitches like that.
00:59:13A breaking ball on the inside part of the play requires a hitter to stay really square with his mechanics.
00:59:18If you fly open with the front shoulder, there's no way you keep that ball fair.
00:59:22An outstanding job mechanically.
00:59:24He deserves that home run.
00:59:26Derek Shelton out of the dugout.
00:59:28And he will make the move.
00:59:29Number 78 done for the afternoon.
00:59:32It's a three-run game.
00:59:33And we'll be back to tell you about the new arm in a minute.
00:59:58Cole Sands comes out trying to close it out.
01:00:01He comes in with a chance for his second save of the season.
01:00:04And now the first baseman, Yandy Diaz.
01:00:12Always exciting to see a leadoff home run in an inning.
01:00:15Kind of gets the offense fired up and you start to expect a big inning.
01:00:21Strike two.
01:00:23Well, that's that slurf right there.
01:00:24He threw it extremely well.
01:00:26Talk about just a ton of breaks.
01:00:28So tough to get that barrel to.
01:00:30Struck him out swinging.
01:00:32And a strikeout for the first out here in the ninth.
01:00:36Felt clearly just anxious right there.
01:00:38And understandably so in an 0-2 count.
01:00:40You feel like you've got a lot of plate to cover.
01:00:43And you don't want to strike out.
01:00:45And you end up striking out.
01:00:46That's just one of those pitches where it's not over the plate.
01:00:49But because you committed to it as it was leaving his hand,
01:00:52by the time you realized it wasn't going to be in the zone,
01:00:54it's too late to hold up your swing.
01:00:56If you're looking for a strike thrower, this is your guy.
01:00:59Doesn't matter what era of baseball you're talking about.
01:01:01You want someone that's going to throw a strike.
01:01:03Fair ball.
01:01:06Around first and hustling for second.
01:01:10And he'll reach second with one away.
01:01:13Clearly seeing the ball very well in this one.
01:01:15Really important at bat coming up now.
01:01:22Here's the third baseman, Junior Caminero.
01:01:31So, Chris, does the offense dial up the aggressiveness against him?
01:01:35What is the approach exactly?
01:01:37Well, there is confidence that, hey, I'm going to get a pitch to hit during the bat.
01:01:40There's some guys where you're thinking, maybe I get one pitch to hit.
01:01:44It's something that I have a chance to turn around.
01:01:46With this guy, you're going to get two, maybe three.
01:01:48It's just a matter of, can you capitalize?
01:01:53The relay throw.
01:01:55Not in time.
01:01:56He's safe.
01:01:57A run scores.
01:01:58It's a two-run game.
01:02:00Well done.
01:02:00Narrows the deficit with the RBI there.
01:02:03Now a huge at bat in this game coming up.
01:02:08Digging in, Cedric Mullins.
01:02:17First pitch, and that's in for a strike.
01:02:27Tying run at the plate.
01:02:32On to first.
01:02:33That's it out.
01:02:34Shortstops are expected to make tough plays look routine, and that's what he did right there.
01:02:39Just a great example of why he plays one of the most demanding positions on the field.
01:02:44So it's their last chance in this one.
01:02:47Now, Johnny DeLuca.
01:02:50That one finds the zone.
01:02:52It's 0-1.
01:03:00In the air right field, pretty well struck, carrying well.
01:03:04And it hits the base of the wall.
01:03:07The run scores from second, and now they trail by one.
01:03:11And the tying runs at second base with a double.
01:03:14Big time at bat right there.
01:03:16Comes through, and they're back within a run.
01:03:18Now that sets up a huge at bat in this ballgame.
01:03:22Gavin Luck.
01:03:29Next, a hit for the Rays.
01:03:31Trying to deliver as the hero.
01:03:37Fastball for a strike.
01:03:38And it's 0-1.
01:03:40As a pitcher, you know the runner on second is ready to push things with his speed.
01:03:44A base hit is probably going to be a big run, so you really have to execute on the mound.
01:03:48And that one hit to first.
01:03:51Lays out.
01:03:51Oh, it's off his glove.
01:03:53Over to first, and that'll do it.
01:03:55And the Twins salvage the finale of this three-game series.
01:03:59I'd say you're lying if you say you don't feel a five-game losing streak.
01:04:03This W definitely helps them relax a little bit and takes some of the pressure off from it going to
01:04:07a six, seven, or even an eight-game losing streak.
01:04:23I've got a little bit of a round.
01:04:33I've got a little bit of a round.
01:04:42Oh, I didn't think I was so deep
01:04:45There's always no pain
01:04:47I'm too blue, I lost her
01:04:53Like she said, she never wrote
01:04:59I'm too blue, I lost her
01:05:05Like she said
01:05:10Like she said
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