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00:00:21From inside Tropicana Field here in Tampa Bay,
00:00:25MLB The Show with a good one coming at you.
00:00:27Yeah, it's the Minnesota Twins taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:00:34First pitch coming your way next.
00:00:41And on the mound now, Drew Rasmussen.
00:00:44What do we have on him?
00:00:46Yeah, got the W last time out.
00:00:48Six innings, a quality start.
00:00:49Hey, if a guy will give you that, you'll take it every single time.
00:00:52About to get started here.
00:00:54Here's Trevor Larnock.
00:00:56Trevor Larnock.
00:01:00Swing and a pop-up in foul ground.
00:01:05He's there.
00:01:06He's got it.
00:01:07One up, one down.
00:01:09And now we take a peek at the Twins lineup.
00:01:12This group was shut out their last game,
00:01:14so we're going to see if they can bounce back with a better effort here today.
00:01:17And, Boog, it can get in your head a little bit when you get shut out.
00:01:21You're frustrated.
00:01:21You're seeing that consecutive streak of innings you haven't scored.
00:01:26And you want to get off to a great start, score early, because if you don't, you feel like you
00:01:31could linger into two consecutive games, which no one wants to be a part of.
00:01:38The 1-1 swings through that one for strike two.
00:01:46This one in the air right field.
00:01:48And it falls.
00:01:51So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
00:01:54Back against the wall with two strikes, but found a way.
00:01:57And now let's see if they force some action with Good Wheels on the bases.
00:02:07Just underway from Tropicana Field.
00:02:11Nope, outside.
00:02:18Runner.
00:02:18Runner on the move.
00:02:20Pitch in for a strike.
00:02:22No throw.
00:02:22He's in there safely.
00:02:25Pretty impressive from the three-hole hitter.
00:02:27Picks up the single, then swipes second to get into scoring position.
00:02:30Now that's not going to show up on the slugging percentage very much, but it works the same way for
00:02:34the team.
00:02:35Let's see if they can drive him in now.
00:02:37That's off the inside corner.
00:02:39And that's ball three.
00:02:40If you're going to be a championship type of ball club, you've got to hit with runners in scoring position.
00:02:44And after last night's struggles, I'm sure this team is chomping at the bit to have this.
00:02:48Runner goes again.
00:02:50That's ball four.
00:02:52Throw to third, and he's out.
00:02:54Yeah, I don't really get the logic right there of trying to steal third.
00:02:57You've got to count where that hitter's most likely going to get a pitch to hit, or he's going to
00:03:01walk.
00:03:02One thing is you don't want to be a distraction in his eyes if it is a pitch to hit.
00:03:06Fortunately, it was out of the zone, and it was ball four, but you get thrown out at third base.
00:03:11So kind of counterproductive to producing a bigger inning and maximizing the runners on base.
00:03:18The 0-1.
00:03:20Right through there for a strike.
00:03:25He goes down looking.
00:03:28Now it's the Rays' turn.
00:03:30No score.
00:03:31You're watching Tampa Bay Rays baseball on the show, Florida.
00:03:37Back now in Tampa Bay, and on the mound in this one, Taj Bradley.
00:03:42Chris, what are you looking for from him?
00:03:44A power pitcher that is going to pitch aggressively with the fastball.
00:03:48His fastball velocity ranks near the top in the league.
00:03:51He'll also throw the slider, but if you're a hitter, be ready for the fastball.
00:03:55You're going to see a few of them during your bat.
00:03:58Yandy Diaz leading things off and takes a strike.
00:04:10That one fouled off.
00:04:22And he grounds one to the right side.
00:04:25One gone, bottom half of the first.
00:04:29All right, let's take a look at the Rays' lineup.
00:04:37So digging in, Jake Fraley.
00:04:39He's been on fire at the dish lately.
00:04:41Working on a five-game hitting streak.
00:04:48Strike!
00:04:49Woo!
00:04:59That one finds a corner.
00:05:01And the count is 0-2.
00:05:03I understand you want to try to gauge that guy's fastball,
00:05:06but you also have to be aggressive and ready to hit in your zone.
00:05:09Now you're in a tough spot.
00:05:12Breaks his bat and pops it up.
00:05:15Throws the first in time.
00:05:18There to beat him by an eyelash.
00:05:19That is third.
00:05:20Third baseman, Junior Camonero.
00:05:24Two down bases empty.
00:05:26Junior Camonero next to hit for the Rays.
00:05:50This one belted deep left field on its way.
00:05:55Gone!
00:06:00His seventh home run of the season.
00:06:03The Rays strike first.
00:06:04It's one zip.
00:06:06You can't ask for a better start than hitting a home run
00:06:08in your first at bat to give your team the lead.
00:06:14He's so good at getting his arms extended,
00:06:17and that's exactly what he did right there.
00:06:20You don't typically want to pull a pitch in that part of the plate,
00:06:23but he doesn't allow his wrist to roll over.
00:06:25Skates through the ball, gets the lock, and gets the home run.
00:06:33So two down.
00:06:35Now here is Cedric Mullins.
00:06:40Splits the plate.
00:06:414-1-1.
00:06:42Mullins with a homer in his last game.
00:06:50Hit on the ground to the right side, and it goes just foul.
00:07:06Comes up empty as he chases that one in the dirt.
00:07:10Got him.
00:07:11Ending over on the strikeout.
00:07:17And the Rays get one on a solo shot.
00:07:20It's an early 1-0 lead.
00:07:26Back here at Tropicana Field, and now for the Twins.
00:07:29Brooks Lee.
00:07:33Base hit.
00:07:37And the tying run is on base.
00:07:39Well, a swing like that can help you come out of the struggle.
00:07:42We saw the numbers coming into the ball game,
00:07:45but all he's trying to do at this point is help his team win.
00:07:52Ryan Jeffers at the plate.
00:07:55That one found hard the other way.
00:08:09Rasmussen, an all-star a season ago, 30 years old now,
00:08:14and he was a sixth-round draft pick back in 2018.
00:08:30That's a hit.
00:08:32Lead runner to second, so two on and nobody out.
00:08:36Everything came together perfectly for him right there.
00:08:39He recognized the rotation of the baseball out of the hand,
00:08:42stayed tall on the back side, and crushed that pitch the other way.
00:08:48James Outman, the next win up to him.
00:08:51On the ground, two ball.
00:08:53Lux for one.
00:08:55Relay the first double play.
00:08:57They made that double play look so easy, but it was far from routine.
00:09:01That's the one thing about big leaguers.
00:09:02They make tough plays look simple.
00:09:08And the batter now, Emmanuel Rodriguez.
00:09:13Right through there for a strike.
00:09:15So after the double play, he's trying to pick up his teammate and tie this game.
00:09:22Strike two.
00:09:23And a bat like this is almost over as it begins.
00:09:27In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is going to be.
00:09:31You just got to hope that you can make contact.
00:09:33Fights it off, you'll see another.
00:09:35That fastball at the bottom of the zone can be very effective.
00:09:38Just got to keep it on the corners.
00:09:53And that's who'll just win.
00:09:55It's a strikeout.
00:09:56Now to the bottom of the second.
00:09:58It's the Rays one and the Twins nothing.
00:10:01This is Rays baseball on the show, Florida.
00:10:11Bottom of the inning and stepping in for the Rays.
00:10:14Richie Palacios.
00:10:16Right fielder, Richie Palacios.
00:10:23Fastball for a strike.
00:10:24I'm a little surprised with how patient they've been against the fastball.
00:10:28They've taken a few for strikes now.
00:10:29I'd like to see him show some confidence by attacking those pitches.
00:10:33You'll want this one smacked out to left center.
00:10:39Base hit.
00:10:40So a runner aboard to start the inning.
00:10:44He needed out one.
00:10:45It's been a tough stretch at the plate lately.
00:10:48Anytime you rip a line drive the other way,
00:10:50you feel really good about what you did at the plate.
00:10:53You trusted your hands.
00:10:54You let the ball travel and you took the barrel straight to it.
00:10:57That's great work right there.
00:11:00Here's Gavin Lux to hit.
00:11:01Track, boom!
00:11:06Palacios aboard here at first with nobody out.
00:11:12Tapped softly on the ground.
00:11:15To lead.
00:11:17Not in time at first.
00:11:18It's a fielder's choice.
00:11:21Batting seven.
00:11:22Catcher Nick Fortes.
00:11:24So up next, Nick Fortes.
00:11:27He was hitless in fourth-bats yesterday.
00:11:37That's in for a strike.
00:11:46Quick toss to first.
00:11:48Lux back in on a dive.
00:12:01That one laced to center and a base hit.
00:12:04Lead runner around second.
00:12:06And they'll have runners at the corners after a one-out single.
00:12:12That in eighth, left fielder.
00:12:14Digging in, it's the speedy outfielder, Chandler Simpson.
00:12:18Three hits last night.
00:12:19So he was a big factor in getting that win.
00:12:22That's the ball.
00:12:23Could use a ground ball here.
00:12:25Something in the infield.
00:12:26Runner at first base.
00:12:28Get two.
00:12:28Get out of this.
00:12:35Two on, one out.
00:12:37That one finds the zone.
00:12:39And it's one and one.
00:12:50In the air, left field.
00:12:52Can't get there.
00:12:54One run will score.
00:12:55They'll throw to third.
00:12:57It's an RBI double, and it's two-nothing.
00:13:00Puts a run on the board and picks up an RBI.
00:13:03Just a blue pit behind third right there.
00:13:05And that's a really tough play for a third baseman or shortstop to get to.
00:13:09And the same for the left fielder.
00:13:11So he just found a perfect place to drop that one in right there.
00:13:15Now up for Tampa Bay, Carson Williams.
00:13:18Golden opportunity right here.
00:13:23Fastball for a strike.
00:13:38Gap shot.
00:13:39Should score at least two.
00:13:41One run is in.
00:13:42Another comes in to score.
00:13:45And they're up by four.
00:13:46Now he launches a throw over his head.
00:13:49Caught in a run down now.
00:13:53And he can't get back as he's tagged out easily.
00:13:57But on the play, two runs across the plate.
00:14:01Yandy Diaz now.
00:14:15And there's a rocket into the outfield.
00:14:17And that's going to get into the corner.
00:14:20The throw in.
00:14:23And he's got a double.
00:14:28And for him, that's two solid weeks with a hit in every game.
00:14:32I mean, he's run his hitting streak to 14.
00:14:34And let me tell you, that's no easy task.
00:14:37This guy's grinding out at bats.
00:14:38He's figuring out ways to put the ball in play.
00:14:41And just as well do it with some authority.
00:14:44Zone runner at second.
00:14:45Two down.
00:14:46Jake Fraley next to hit for the raise.
00:14:59Man, it's second.
00:15:01Man, it's second.
00:15:22Two on that bounce to the right side.
00:15:26Bell, he takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
00:15:30We head on now to the top of the third.
00:15:32It's the raise four, and the twins nothing.
00:15:38Back here at the ballpark, let's check out the latest news from around the league.
00:15:42Ryan Kreidler.
00:15:59No, that's a ball.
00:16:07That one misses.
00:16:09And now 3-0.
00:16:10That's all I would expect in this 3-0 count.
00:16:12You're taking all the way.
00:16:14See if he'll walk you.
00:16:15That one misses.
00:16:16So a leadoff walk.
00:16:18He did not take the bat off his shoulder the entire at bat.
00:16:23Back to the leadoff spot in the twins lineup.
00:16:26Trevor Larnik digs in now.
00:16:29That one misses.
00:16:30That's five straight.
00:16:37No question about this one.
00:16:40It's out of here.
00:16:46He leaves the yard to right.
00:16:48His second of the year.
00:16:50And they cut into the lead.
00:16:52It's 4-2.
00:16:53He absolutely crushed that one.
00:16:56No doubt about that one, Boog.
00:16:58We knew it wasn't coming back.
00:17:00When you have a team that hits home runs at such a high rate, they can get back in the
00:17:05ballgame so quickly.
00:17:07That's why that leadoff walk was extremely costly.
00:17:11And next for Minnesota, Luke Kieschel.
00:17:15It can be tough to bounce back after a big home run, but nobody on, nobody out.
00:17:20You just have to treat it as a fresh inning.
00:17:23There's the strike.
00:17:24With the big bats coming up and a home run already surrendered.
00:17:28He's really going to have to execute against these next couple of batters.
00:17:31It's softly on the ground.
00:17:33The third fires to first on the run.
00:17:35And very nicely done for the out.
00:17:38Up next for Minnesota, first baseman, Josh Bell.
00:17:42Josh Bell at the plate now.
00:17:52Two runs across in the inning.
00:17:55We're here in the top half of inning number three.
00:17:57Oh, great stop.
00:17:58Nicely done for the out.
00:18:02Up next for the Twins, the designated hitter, Royce Lewis.
00:18:07Here's Royce Lewis.
00:18:09His first at bat was a strikeout.
00:18:11He's got pop, which is a little sneaky because he's so comfortable with taking his base hits to the opposite
00:18:19field.
00:18:19But he can jump you if you make a mistake.
00:18:22Two down, nobody on.
00:18:24Swing and a foul out of play.
00:18:32The 0-2.
00:18:34Struck him out swinging.
00:18:37Tied him up on a fastball inside.
00:18:39But the Twins bring in two on the homer.
00:18:42It's now 4-2.
00:18:48Welcome back.
00:18:50Let's check out what's been happening of late.
00:18:52Really been playing well.
00:18:54Junior, Emanero.
00:19:05I think this is an important inning on the mound for him in this game.
00:19:08He's got to find a way to settle things down and give some length in this start.
00:19:17This one in the air, center field.
00:19:19Outman under it.
00:19:23And there's one away.
00:19:27Up next, for the race, center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
00:19:31So next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Cedric Mullins.
00:19:35He's 0-1.
00:19:53He's 0-1.
00:19:58In the air, right field, Rodriguez.
00:20:01In position, two down.
00:20:06Up next, for the race, right fielder, Richie Palacios.
00:20:11And now the right fielder, Richie Palacios.
00:20:14One for one with a single so far.
00:20:21Drilled in the air, high and deep right field.
00:20:23That one back there.
00:20:25And it backs off the foul pole.
00:20:27Home run.
00:20:29His first homer of the year.
00:20:31And they tap one on the board.
00:20:33It's 5-2.
00:20:35He wasted no time in that at-bat.
00:20:37Swinging it the first pitch, and he punished it.
00:20:44Well, he really crushed that thing down the line.
00:20:47And everyone had to hold their breath until it flanked off the pole.
00:20:50And every time that happens,
00:20:51it just kind of feels like a trick shot or something.
00:20:54But really, it's just a stroke of luck that it stays fair long enough.
00:20:57Lux.
00:20:58In the box with two gone.
00:21:00And it takes a look at a called strike.
00:21:09Liner, base hit.
00:21:13Joey gets on base and keeps it going.
00:21:17Not sure if too many people have been paying attention to it quite yet, Singe.
00:21:21But that extends his hit streak to 11 now.
00:21:25Well, I know he knows about it, even if a lot of our viewers don't.
00:21:29And this is when it's clear it's no fluke.
00:21:3111 games in a row.
00:21:33Man, that's when even the hitting coach starts to leave you alone.
00:21:36You're going so good that nobody wants to mess it up.
00:21:40Fortes at the plate with two away.
00:21:42Swings through that one.
00:21:53That misses.
00:21:54And it's one and one.
00:21:55Clearly, he hasn't had it in this game.
00:21:57And it looks like sooner than later,
00:21:59they're going to have to go to the bullpen.
00:22:19That's hard hit in the line.
00:22:21And that's got extra bases written all over it.
00:22:26Round's third, headed for the plate.
00:22:27Relay throw home.
00:22:29Safe.
00:22:29And they lead by four.
00:22:32Picks himself up at RBI.
00:22:34Loud contact.
00:22:35Leads to the double.
00:22:36I mean, you could tell it had extra bases written all over it
00:22:39as it jumped off of his stick.
00:22:42So, runner at second.
00:22:44Two down.
00:22:45Chandler Simpson.
00:22:46Now at the plate.
00:22:51Close one.
00:22:52Doesn't get the call.
00:22:53And that's ball one.
00:22:56Runner at second.
00:22:58Two down.
00:22:58Here in the second game of the series.
00:23:03That one back up the middle.
00:23:05And it gets through.
00:23:06Headed for the plate.
00:23:07Now a long throw home.
00:23:09Safe at the plate.
00:23:11And the run scores all the way from second.
00:23:13And the lead is up to five.
00:23:15Derrick Shelton out of the dugout and he will make the move.
00:23:19Taj Bradley is done.
00:23:21We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
00:23:33Now pitching for the...
00:23:35Number 78 gets the call from the pen.
00:23:37He last pitched two days ago.
00:23:45And stepping in for the raise, Carson Williams.
00:23:52That's out of the corner.
00:24:04Sharp grounder.
00:24:05That's through for a base hit.
00:24:08They stopped the lead runner at second.
00:24:11Now two on with two outs.
00:24:15Wasn't able to elevate that one, but he sure hit it hard enough to get through the infield.
00:24:19There's not a whole lot of time for the defenders to react and try to make a play when it's
00:24:23ripped like that.
00:24:24At the plate.
00:24:25Yandy Diaz.
00:24:37Two on, two outs.
00:24:39Line shot into the gap.
00:24:41Should score at least one.
00:24:43Coming home.
00:24:44And that'll pick off the base of the wall.
00:24:46One run across.
00:24:48Now a second crosses the plate.
00:24:50It's a two-run double, and they're pulling away up by seven now.
00:24:55Drove that ball nicely, put a great swing on it, and it jumped off his back.
00:25:00Trying to put it all together there, and he's rewarded with the double.
00:25:04So a man aboard to the plate now for the raise is the D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:10Guys, what?
00:25:20D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:22D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:23D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:23D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:24D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:25D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:25:25Swing and a ball driven out to center.
00:25:27That's got a chance.
00:25:30Brings it back on a leaping catch.
00:25:34Wow.
00:25:34They typically put the best athletes up the middle, and this center fielder makes an excellent leaping catch to end
00:25:41the inning.
00:25:47Back now in Tampa Bay, start of the fourth, clearly down in this ballgame, and you can't look at the
00:25:53deficit and try to get it all back in one swing.
00:25:55It's got to come one at bat at a time, and even shrink it down smaller, pitch to pitch.
00:26:00Make that guy on the mound work to get you out.
00:26:04Here's a 2-0.
00:26:06And a foul ball.
00:26:14Whacked out to center field.
00:26:16That's well struck.
00:26:17Mullins going back.
00:26:20Gives up the body and makes the catch.
00:26:23Next through the game, catcher, Ryan Jeffers.
00:26:28Singe, he made a tough play after a long run to get to that baseball.
00:26:33I have a feeling you want to see it again.
00:26:35The stack catch.
00:26:35Yes, absolutely, and what was so key was that first step.
00:26:39It was a good one, and it's got to be, and if you're going to be able to cover 125
00:26:43feet to run that ball down,
00:26:45and you know, not a lot of outfielders in this league are able to make that play or even make
00:26:50it near consistently.
00:26:52Two away.
00:26:55Up next for Minnesota, center fielder, James Outman.
00:26:59So up next for Minnesota, James Outman.
00:27:01He hit it to a double play his first time off.
00:27:05And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter.
00:27:10Check swing, and he went.
00:27:12That is strike two.
00:27:20Right side.
00:27:23Over to Diaz, and it's a 1-2-3 inning.
00:27:27It's the Rays 9 and the Twins 2.
00:27:36Back here at Tropicana Field, they put themselves out in front with a nice display at the plate.
00:27:41Take a look at the spray chart for where their hits have landed.
00:27:44Yeah, it looks like they've been spreading it out pretty well in this one, Boogs.
00:27:48Spraying the ball all over the yard.
00:27:50Good team effort at the dish.
00:27:52Caminero up for the third time here.
00:27:55Watch as that one miss.
00:27:56Well, these Rays really impressing me with the quality of their bats in this one.
00:28:00It's been fun getting a chance to see them go to work.
00:28:02They were obviously able to run the starter out of the game in the third,
00:28:05so they've set the table for a win, and now I'm sure they're thinking it's time to feast.
00:28:09To second, pulls him off the bag.
00:28:12Two hits for him in this one, both for extra bases.
00:28:15Got to feel good about that.
00:28:17Got a good pitch to drive, stayed short with his bat path to the ball,
00:28:20and caught it out front, and he stayed long in his follow-through.
00:28:24That's how you split the gap, and that's pretty much a double every time.
00:28:28Here's the center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
00:28:33Curb in the dirt, kicks away.
00:28:38And on the wild pitch, he goes down to third.
00:28:41Even with a good secondary lead, sometimes it's hard to see just how far that ball's gotten away from the
00:28:47catcher,
00:28:47and if you can make it to third base, pretty much standing up.
00:28:50Well, that time, he seemed to have a pretty good read, gets to third safely,
00:28:54and now he's just 90 feet away from scoring.
00:29:06This one smashed down the right field line.
00:29:11Can't get there.
00:29:12Should be extra bases.
00:29:14In to score is the runner from third, and it's an eight-run lead.
00:29:18Comes through with the RBI.
00:29:20Nice line drive to the pole side right there, but he didn't spin off of it.
00:29:23That's the key.
00:29:24You still have to extend through the baseball in order to hit a line drive like that.
00:29:29So next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Richie Palacios.
00:29:33He's already homer here in this one.
00:29:36Oh.
00:29:53Runner in scoring position, nobody out.
00:29:56We're here at the bottom of the fourth.
00:30:02Foul ball still, 0-2.
00:30:14Got him.
00:30:15What a way.
00:30:15That's tough.
00:30:16You see it well.
00:30:16I mean, that was clearly up and out of the strike zone,
00:30:19but that's one of the hardest things.
00:30:20But when you see a pitch out of the hand at eye level,
00:30:24that discipline to remember, I can't hit that pitch.
00:30:28If I can see it really well at eye level,
00:30:30I can't catch up to that pitch when a pitcher's got this kind of velocity.
00:30:35Lux in the box now.
00:30:37Takes strike one.
00:30:47Down and in, moved his feet.
00:30:52Runner at second here, one gone.
00:31:00Swing and a miss as he was out front that time.
00:31:11Straighten him up a little bit.
00:31:21Man at second.
00:31:23And that's in the dirt.
00:31:24And now it's three and two.
00:31:32And ball four to a board.
00:31:34Speaking of walks,
00:31:35did you see anything special during your walk into the ballpark today?
00:31:39I know you like to take in all the surroundings.
00:31:41I just love interacting with the people.
00:31:43It's just fun to connect.
00:31:44I mean, as I was headed up to the booth,
00:31:46one guy shouted at me,
00:31:47make sure to say hi to Kenny.
00:31:51Ripped on a line to center.
00:31:53Base hit!
00:31:56And they stop him at third,
00:31:57so base is loaded with one away.
00:32:00Here's the ball.
00:32:01It's hit right back up the middle.
00:32:03Clearly a base hit.
00:32:04I mean, that's one of those
00:32:05where you're expecting the guy from second to score.
00:32:09Chandler Simpson will hit next.
00:32:14Line drive, base hit!
00:32:17One run is in.
00:32:19Throw into third.
00:32:20In there!
00:32:22He's safe!
00:32:28Here comes the manager out of the Twins' dugout,
00:32:30and he will make a move to the pen.
00:32:32Number 78 won't go any further,
00:32:34and the line not closed on him yet
00:32:36as he's responsible for the runners on base.
00:32:39Back with a new pitcher after this.
00:32:46Now pitching for...
00:32:47Justin Topa gets the ball now.
00:32:50Justin Topa.
00:32:50Huge opportunity to add on to the lead for this offense right now,
00:32:54but we'll see what he has to say about that.
00:32:56He's going to have to make some great pitches to work out of this jam, though.
00:33:00Carson Williams, next to hit for the Rays.
00:33:03Gets the outside corner with that one.
00:33:20Second and third, one away.
00:33:28That's awfully close.
00:33:29I don't know how you take that.
00:33:30He's seeing the ball out of the pitcher's hand really well right now.
00:33:41He's seeing the ball out of the pitcher's hand.
00:33:42Lifted in the air down the left side.
00:33:44Base hit.
00:33:44One run is in.
00:33:46Another comes in to score, and it's 14-2.
00:33:56So the Rays batting order turns over.
00:33:59Yandy Diaz getting ready to hit.
00:34:02There's the strike.
00:34:07Man at first, one away.
00:34:14Swing and a miss.
00:34:150-2 now.
00:34:23Got him looking.
00:34:25That's the second out.
00:34:31At the plate now for the Rays is the D.H., Jake Fraley.
00:34:350-3 in this form.
00:34:41Williams, the runner at first, with two gone.
00:34:49Can't glove it cleanly.
00:34:51Gets off a throw.
00:34:52And no shot to get him at first.
00:34:54There's two aboard.
00:34:55Up next for the Rays, third baseman, Junior Camonero.
00:35:01Junior Camonero next to hit for the Rays.
00:35:04He's already homered in this game.
00:35:10There it was.
00:35:11Oh, oh, here it is.
00:35:12Hit it.
00:35:12He gets a take.
00:35:13Gets a head in the count.
00:35:15Two on, two outs.
00:35:210-2 now as he swings through it.
00:35:30Got him swinging for the K.
00:35:32That'll end the inning after a lot of scoring.
00:35:35All in all, 10 come to the plate.
00:35:38They bat around.
00:35:39And five score.
00:35:40On to the top of the fifth we go.
00:35:42Tampa Bay.
00:35:44It's a bit of a blowout now, which gives us a bit more freedom here in the booth.
00:35:48I'm not sure that's a good thing.
00:35:50Singing, did anybody ever give you the silent treatment?
00:35:52I don't remember that they did.
00:35:54I think they were pretty cool with me in terms of celebrating my rookie year.
00:35:58First home run came in Anaheim against the Angels.
00:36:01And I always love to watch now, though, especially when that player is unsuspecting.
00:36:08You know, some guys, they've been around long enough to know there's a good chance I'm going to get the
00:36:12silent treatment.
00:36:13But when that player's maybe been grinding it out for a little while and finally gets that home run,
00:36:18is expecting the big lift coming into the dugout.
00:36:21And they just stonewall him.
00:36:23It's awesome.
00:36:25Ryan Kreidler, the next twin up to him.
00:36:27He walked and came around to score his first time up.
00:36:31Foul ball there.
00:36:33Every once in a while, they'll work that same trick on a veteran player.
00:36:37If, say, he's been cold or hasn't hit a home run in a long time.
00:36:42And that's always fun when you don't see it coming at all.
00:36:46And everybody in the dugout goes crickets on him.
00:36:49Yeah.
00:36:49And that veteran player's usually got a response for those individuals with one or the other hands.
00:36:56Two down.
00:37:01And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
00:37:06So the lineup flips over.
00:37:08Now the left fielder, Trevor Larnick.
00:37:11Coming off an absolute bomb in his last at bat.
00:37:16And first offering is fouled off.
00:37:18What was your worst start one year?
00:37:19Didn't you start like three for 33 or something?
00:37:21Oh, it was awesome.
00:37:22It was, I mean, it was awful.
00:37:24Not awesome.
00:37:25It was awesome.
00:37:26Not so awesome.
00:37:26It was awesome for pitchers facing me.
00:37:28But it was awful for me.
00:37:30It sounded like some type of deal at a fast food restaurant.
00:37:33Like three for 33 or something.
00:37:35No.
00:37:36That's foul.
00:37:36Swing and a ground ball.
00:37:37And that's just foul.
00:37:43Two down.
00:37:44Nobody on.
00:37:55Pretty standard high 0-2 fastball right there.
00:37:59If you're smart, you'll look for something down in the zone.
00:38:02But not too far.
00:38:03Don't want to chase that breaking ball in the dirt.
00:38:05On the ground.
00:38:06No, no, no.
00:38:06That's foul.
00:38:06That's foul.
00:38:07Foul ball.
00:38:13The 1-2.
00:38:15Out towards right center field.
00:38:18Palacios on the move to the alley.
00:38:20Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
00:38:23And that'll do it.
00:38:24The Rays with the lead 14-2.
00:38:31We head to the bottom of the fifth.
00:38:33And stepping in for the Rays, Cedric Mullins.
00:38:41Well, these Rays putting together some really good at-bats in this game.
00:38:45There's been a lot to like with how they're approaching their chances at the plate.
00:38:48It looked to me like they really wanted to get to the starter early, get him out of the game
00:38:53before he settles in.
00:38:54So I'd say mission accomplished.
00:38:56So I'd say mission accomplished.
00:39:03Next offering is foul back.
00:39:12The 1-2.
00:39:14Got him looking.
00:39:16That's a strikeout.
00:39:17Now, up next for the Rays, right fielder.
00:39:22Richie Palacios, the next to hit.
00:39:32No, that's a ball.
00:39:34No, that's a ball.
00:39:42The 1-0.
00:39:45Foul tip straight back.
00:39:46And that squared him up in the mast.
00:39:48That didn't feel good.
00:39:55Bump.
00:40:19And now it's Gavin Lux.
00:40:21Gavin Lux.
00:40:30Strike.
00:40:32Lux, 28 years old, and they traded for him earlier this year.
00:40:42That's in there.
00:40:44No balls, two strikes.
00:40:46Palacios, at first, one gone.
00:40:52And that's outside.
00:40:530-2 pitch that far out of the zone gives the hitter a little confidence that maybe he can
00:40:58climb back into this at bat.
00:41:03Swing and a ball lifted in the air.
00:41:07That's out number two.
00:41:12Up next for the Rays.
00:41:14Catcher, Nick.
00:41:15Derek Shelton out of the dugout, and he will make the move.
00:41:19Justin Topa done for the afternoon.
00:41:22And as he heads for the dugout, we'll take a quick break.
00:41:25New arm on the mound when we get back.
00:41:34Coming out of the bullpen for the Twins, Cody Funderburg.
00:41:37I think it's got to be a little tough coming in out of the pen when your guys are trailing
00:41:41so big on the scoreboard.
00:41:43Just doesn't have the same intensity to it, but he's got to find a way because these batters
00:41:48count the same for his stats, obviously, regardless of the score.
00:41:57Fortez in the box here and fouls it off for strike one.
00:42:03The Rays up big in this one.
00:42:06Last half of inning number five.
00:42:11That's in there, and it's 0-2.
00:42:14Well, that's really the money spot.
00:42:16Down and away, if you can locate that consistently, it's going to be real tough for hitters to square
00:42:20that up.
00:42:21That's what you love to see relievers do coming out of that bullpen.
00:42:36Keeps the at-bat going with a foul ball.
00:42:48Another 1-2.
00:42:51Swing and a miss.
00:42:52And he's down on strikes.
00:42:54And that is the third out of the inning.
00:42:57The Rays out front here.
00:42:5914-2.
00:43:04We're back, and here's a look at how we got to this stage of the game.
00:43:30We're back, and here's a look at how we got to this stage of the game.
00:43:30Maybe 124.
00:43:34All the horses must go dancing.
00:43:41So digging in, Luke Kieschel.
00:43:44Second baseman, Luke Kieschel.
00:43:55Well, these twins, as this game goes on, have to be more disciplined at the plate.
00:43:59So many of their outs have come from weak contact on pitches they're chasing outside
00:44:03of the strike zone.
00:44:04You can't do much of anything with those locations, and that's been true again today.
00:44:18Here's a 1-2.
00:44:21Battling here as he fouls it away.
00:44:29And a ball and two strikes.
00:44:31Stays alive.
00:44:39The 1-2.
00:44:50Drilled in the air out towards right center.
00:44:53Mullins on his way over.
00:44:55Pulls it down, and he makes the catch.
00:44:57And on the mound, you know confidence has to be pretty high with all of the swings and misses.
00:45:02He's had him eaten out of the palm of his hand pretty much all game.
00:45:06Here's Josh Bell.
00:45:09On the ground, right side.
00:45:13In plenty of time to first.
00:45:15Two quick outs to open the top of the sixth.
00:45:17Up next for Minnesota, the designated hitter, Royce Lewis.
00:45:22Now it's the DH, Royce Lewis.
00:45:26Who's 0-2 with a pair of strikeouts.
00:45:30Pitch misses there.
00:45:32Ball one.
00:45:35Two down, nobody on.
00:45:36And we're in the top half of the sixth.
00:45:42Next offering is fouled back.
00:46:07Next offering is fouled back.
00:46:09The Rays lead it 14-2.
00:46:14Back here in Tampa Bay, and stepping in for the Rays, Chandler Simpson.
00:46:20Chandler Simpson.
00:46:28Minnesota's bullpen with some action.
00:46:30Anthony Banda, the left-hander, is getting that big fastball of his ready to go.
00:46:38That one's in there, and it's nothing in two.
00:46:40Oh, this guy's so comfortable hitting with two strikes, even a good pitch early in the at-bat.
00:46:45If he's not ready to pull the trigger, he's not worried if he gets to an 0-2 count.
00:46:50In the dirt, and that's ball one.
00:47:03In the air to left center, one down.
00:47:10Yeah, that's a tough play for the infielder, ranging back into the outfield.
00:47:13There's part of him that's saying, hey, where you at, outfielder?
00:47:16Call me off.
00:47:16But he stayed focused and made a nice catch right there.
00:47:21Carson Williams digs in now.
00:47:23Three for three with two singles and a double.
00:47:30Williams turning some heads with this recent stretch of impressive play.
00:47:57That one way inside.
00:48:08Here's a 1-2.
00:48:25Line drive, and that should be extra bases.
00:48:28Around first, heading for two.
00:48:30Oh, the throw is over his head.
00:48:32And he'll pull into second safely.
00:48:35Caught up now, trying to get to third.
00:48:40They get the tag on him, and that's the second out.
00:48:43Back to the top of the order now.
00:48:45Yandy Diaz, next to hit for the Rays.
00:49:04Back to the top.
00:49:13A 1-1.
00:49:16There's a swing and a drive.
00:49:20That's not coming back.
00:49:24He sends it out of here.
00:49:26It's his sixth home run of the season, and they add on.
00:49:31Zingy, he's been red hot.
00:49:33Yeah, another big swing in the back for him.
00:49:35Yeah, man, he has really seen the ball well in this one.
00:49:38That one was a hanger, and pitchers typically don't get away with making a mistake like that.
00:49:43And right there, he made him pay.
00:49:51So two down, now up for Tampa Bay, Jake Fraley.
00:50:14To the right side, Kieschel gets him easily.
00:50:19He ends the inning.
00:50:22Now the Rays get one on a solo shot.
00:50:25We're through six full.
00:50:26This is Rays Baseball on the show, Florida.
00:50:34Welcome back as we take a look at their upcoming schedule.
00:51:03Here's a one-to-one.
00:51:14Ground ball right side, and it stays fair.
00:51:18And it gets by him.
00:51:19Now he'll turn for second, and he's into second with nobody out.
00:51:27Got the top of the ball a little bit, but not much.
00:51:29That was hit pretty hard through the infield, so I think he'll be happy with that swing.
00:51:34Definitely generated some good bat speed.
00:51:37So a man aboard.
00:51:38Ryan Jeffers will hit next.
00:51:42This one popped up.
00:51:45Diaz settles underneath it.
00:51:47He makes the grab, and there's one down.
00:51:53Up next for the Twins, center fielder James Outman.
00:51:57Next to hit, James Outman.
00:52:02And ball one.
00:52:09Worm burner into the outfield for a knock.
00:52:15Stop sign goes up at third.
00:52:17Runners at the corners with one out.
00:52:19Right fielder, Emmanuel Rodriguez.
00:52:21I know that was a ground ball, but it was absolutely hammered through the infield.
00:52:25That's not one you're excited to get in front of if you're an infielder.
00:52:28You know they used to say, charge it.
00:52:30Crazy.
00:52:31Rodriguez, the next to hit, takes ball one.
00:52:38And that one fouled off.
00:52:46Two on, one out.
00:52:51Can't get there.
00:52:52Should be extra bases.
00:52:54One run across.
00:52:56Rounds third, headed for the plate.
00:52:59Throw cut off to third.
00:53:01Saved.
00:53:01He beats it.
00:53:02With that fastball, even though it's high velocity, you've got to live on the outer edges.
00:53:07When it's right on a tee, right down the middle, professional hitters are not going to have a problem turning
00:53:11it around.
00:53:23Now, here is Ryan Kreidler.
00:53:26Ground ball right side.
00:53:28It squirts through.
00:53:29In comes the run from third.
00:53:34Well done, drives in the run.
00:53:36Not much to this one other than just a willingness to go the other way and put the ball in
00:53:40play.
00:53:40That's a team at bat right there.
00:53:42Nice job of staying back and letting the ball get deep.
00:53:45Larnick, batting with one down, takes the strike.
00:53:50Kreidler stands at first with one out.
00:53:52That pitch clips the outside corner.
00:53:54And the count is 0-2.
00:54:02Hammered.
00:54:02Base hit.
00:54:05They get it in quickly.
00:54:07So, first and second.
00:54:08Now, one out.
00:54:09For the Twins, second baseman, Luke Kieschel.
00:54:12Next to hit, Luke Kieschel.
00:54:14One for three.
00:54:17Hey!
00:54:27Ball outside.
00:54:36And now, one and two.
00:54:45Line drive.
00:54:47Base hit.
00:54:48Headed for the plate.
00:54:50Runner from second crosses the plate.
00:54:53In there safely.
00:54:56Up next for the Twins.
00:54:58First baseman.
00:54:58So, one out with two aboard.
00:55:00And now, the switch hitting first baseman, Josh Bell.
00:55:04Nope.
00:55:05That's a win.
00:55:06Well, a really rough inning out there on the mound.
00:55:08And this is one of those where you learn a lot about a guy's toughness
00:55:11and his ability to turn the page and keep pressing forward.
00:55:14Oh, oh, oh!
00:55:22Here's a 1-1.
00:55:24Fought off.
00:55:25Foul.
00:55:36Got him.
00:55:37Looking for the strikeout.
00:55:39Bell, not happy about that cold strike.
00:55:42Here's the challenge.
00:55:43And the strike call will stand.
00:55:46One challenge remaining for them now.
00:55:48Now, Royce Lewis gets a chance to hit.
00:55:51Three strikeouts already.
00:55:52He's 0 for 3.
00:55:57This one smoked on its way out of here.
00:56:05The three-run dinger.
00:56:08And they cut into the deficit.
00:56:10Wasn't fooled on the first pitch at all.
00:56:12He squared it up right away.
00:56:26The cutter up and in can be such a tough pitch for the hitters.
00:56:30You have to keep your hands above the baseball.
00:56:32And that's exactly what he did.
00:56:33He caught it out front and drove it out of here.
00:56:39So, two down.
00:56:40Now, Brooks lead.
00:56:44In the air to left center.
00:56:46Simpson has a beat on it.
00:56:49And that is that.
00:56:52The final damage here.
00:56:54They bat a round.
00:56:55Ten come to the plate.
00:56:57Seven runs on the board.
00:56:58Seventh inning stretch time.
00:57:01We're back in a new pitcher here to start the bottom of the seventh.
00:57:05Anthony Banda.
00:57:06And with the big deficit on the scoreboard,
00:57:08he almost has to just put that out of his mind.
00:57:11Every outing matters for relievers in their numbers.
00:57:14But I think it's tough to get up for this type of appearance
00:57:17the same way you would for one in a close game.
00:57:21Oh, he doesn't get the call.
00:57:23Ball one.
00:57:24I thought that was a strike.
00:57:26And here's a challenge.
00:57:28It just shaved the zone.
00:57:31So, they get to hang on to their second challenge.
00:57:41Yeah, the lefty with the 0-1.
00:57:56Right through there.
00:57:57Got him.
00:57:58One away.
00:57:59Frustrating end to the at-bat for the hitter.
00:58:01And I'm sure that's going to sit on him for a little while.
00:58:04You want to be ready to hit the fast.
00:58:10Oh, sometimes you can overthink things,
00:58:12and I think that was the case right there.
00:58:19Mullins batting with one down.
00:58:21Takes a strike.
00:58:24The Rays up big in this one.
00:58:26Here at the bottom of the seventh.
00:58:32Next offering is foul back.
00:58:46Strike three, and that's two in a row.
00:58:49Very strong coming out of the pen so far
00:58:51as he punches out the first two batters he's faced in this one.
00:58:54Getting straight to work.
00:58:56Man, it's talked about a lot,
00:58:57but relievers are just so electric these days.
00:59:00These aren't fun at bats if you're a hitter.
00:59:02I'm so glad I'm retired.
00:59:08Palacios stands in now and watches strike one.
00:59:12Hey, seven straight strikes to start the frame.
00:59:14He's got a chance at an immaculate inning.
00:59:18Two down, nobody on.
00:59:20That one finds the zone.
00:59:220-2.
00:59:23All right, there's number eight.
00:59:25One away.
00:59:33Swing and a miss.
00:59:35Struck him out.
00:59:36And he strikes out the side of the seventh.
00:59:39Dolly's saying, who needs the defense?
00:59:40An immaculate inning.
00:59:42Three strikeouts, nine pitches.
00:59:44We just witnessed something really special.
00:59:53Welcome back, and a new arm on the mound to start the eight.
00:59:56Cole Sulzer.
00:59:58And you know, bullpen guys can struggle sometimes when they're called upon with big leads
01:00:02because it just doesn't have the same intensity as a tight game.
01:00:05So we'll see how sharp he is.
01:00:08Your mental toughness matters in situations like this as well.
01:00:12Jeffers, the leadoff batter as he looks at ball one.
01:00:15I can't play around with him here.
01:00:17It's a six-run lead at this point.
01:00:19Got to attack hitters even if you give up a solo shot.
01:00:28And there's a foul ball.
01:00:38And that one hammered.
01:00:41And foul ball.
01:00:43Good solid contact right there just a bit out in front of that fastball.
01:00:48Got to try to stay on that back side just a little bit longer
01:00:50and see if you can do some damage.
01:00:57A one-two.
01:00:59Swing and a miss struck him out.
01:01:01Oh, I'm not sure what he was waiting on right there.
01:01:04You got the changeup and still late on it.
01:01:06You rarely see that.
01:01:08It almost makes you think that he was trying to set the pitcher up.
01:01:11I mean, if you can't catch up to the off-speed stuff,
01:01:14there's no way you're going to touch a fastball.
01:01:15Strike!
01:01:16Out!
01:01:16And batting with one down, takes a strike.
01:01:21Up and in.
01:01:23And the count even one and one.
01:01:30Ball two.
01:01:47The twins with a lot of ground to make up.
01:01:50And we're at the top of the eighth.
01:01:52Foul ball.
01:01:53Another 2-2 upcoming.
01:02:02Swings through that, and it's a strikeout.
01:02:04And there's two away.
01:02:05Good pitch right there.
01:02:06I mean, he's attacking a location that this guy at the plate tends to have trouble with.
01:02:10And there's just so much information in this day and age, sometimes too much information.
01:02:15But the guys that can take that information, process it, and then go out there, Boog, and
01:02:20execute the pitch, go right after that hitter, and get the result that they were anticipating.
01:02:26That's really good pitching right there.
01:02:27And it's a good pitch.
01:02:28Throws to first.
01:02:29That's the third out.
01:02:30Inning over.
01:02:31The Rays have the advantage.
01:02:3415-9.
01:02:36Back now in Tampa Bay.
01:02:44Looks like it'll be a pitch hitter.
01:02:46Jonathan Aranda.
01:02:48Jonathan Aranda.
01:03:01Hop.
01:03:15And he swings over the top there.
01:03:17Two really good back-to-back sliders.
01:03:19Now in an 0-2 count, he's feeling real confident about finishing this hitter off.
01:03:23He can go anywhere he wants.
01:03:25Spoils the two-strike pitch, and he'll see another.
01:03:39Really good take, especially with two strikes.
01:03:44Let's go, Ray.
01:03:46Let's go, Ray.
01:03:48Let's go, Ray.
01:03:50Let's go, Ray.
01:03:52Let's go, Ray.
01:03:54Let's go, Ray.
01:03:56Let's go.
01:03:59Next pitch just misses.
01:04:02Three and two now.
01:04:03Catcher Challenge will take another look.
01:04:06And on further review, it was a strike.
01:04:09They'll keep their remaining challenge.
01:04:12Digging in, Nick Fortes.
01:04:14For the Rays.
01:04:15Catcher Nick Fortes.
01:04:23And first offering is fouled off.
01:04:39Way out front for strike two.
01:04:42Bonda, the lefty who lights up the radar gun.
01:04:4532 years old, and he was a 10th-round pick back in 2012.
01:04:51In the air out to center.
01:04:54And it drops in.
01:04:56And that's a one-out single.
01:04:58I don't think that pitch would have been called a strike, but he did such a nice job of pulling
01:05:03his hands tight to the body and just getting enough of the barrel on it to be hard enough back
01:05:07up the middle for a knock.
01:05:10At the play, Chandler Simpson.
01:05:16Makes the grab.
01:05:20They put the tag on him, and that's a double play to end the inning.
01:05:24The Rays have the lead.
01:05:2615 to 9.
01:05:39Taylor Walls into the game now on defense, but in a strange way.
01:05:43This is not a position he's used to playing, as far as we know.
01:05:47Here's the third baseman, Ryan Kreidler.
01:05:50And that is downstairs.
01:05:52And that's ball one.
01:06:06On the ground right side, he'll do it himself.
01:06:10Now one gone in the ninth.
01:06:13Up next for the Twins, left fielder Trevor Larnak.
01:06:18And here's the Twins leadoff guy, Trevor Larnak.
01:06:26Hey!
01:06:36One down, base is empty here in the ninth.
01:06:41Check swing, called strike, and it's one and two.
01:06:57Gets a piece there.
01:06:58We'll do it again.
01:07:05The two-two.
01:07:07Now one missed.
01:07:14Fouls it back with two strikes.
01:07:21Popped up.
01:07:23Foul territory behind the play.
01:07:26Has room, and he makes the catch.
01:07:29Well, that's a frustrating end to the at-bat for the hitter right there.
01:07:32I mean, that pitch was right down the middle.
01:07:34I think he got a little too excited.
01:07:36Came out of his mechanics.
01:07:37Instead of driving that ball somewhere, he popped it up.
01:07:41Unfortunate for him.
01:07:43He stands in with two away as he takes a ball.
01:07:53Swing and a high fly ball.
01:07:55Pretty well struck right field.
01:07:56That's back there.
01:07:57And he'll make the catch.
01:07:59Ball game.
01:08:00And the Rays take the first two games of this series.
01:08:05Certainly can't complain about a lack of action in this one.
01:08:08A high-scoring game.
01:08:09Purists might not love it, but pretty impressive showing at the plate from both sides.
01:08:13And the Rays take the first two games of this series.
01:08:43And the Rays take the first two games of this series.
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