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00:16I've been in the gym every day.
00:20From inside Tropicana Field in Tampa Bay,
00:24the show brings you a matchup of division rivals.
00:26It's the Boston Red Sox taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:34First pitch coming at you right after the break.
00:41And today's starting pitcher, Griffin Jacks.
00:45How about a report on him, Chris?
00:46This guy's pitched in several different roles.
00:49He started, he's done long relief.
00:50It'll be interesting today to see how they use him.
00:53I think you have to go hitter to hitter, inning to inning.
00:55And if he's having success, you let him go as long as he possibly can.
00:59All right, ready to go here.
01:01Jaron Duran digs in now.
01:07First pitch, 640.
01:10And it's even up.
01:12Pretty rare location right there, right down the middle.
01:14This guy paints the edges.
01:16Not sure if you're going to see that pitch again as a hitter.
01:19Ripped on a line, and that's got extra bases written all over it.
01:27Ground second, take it for third.
01:30And he'll get there as he kicks off the ball game with a triple.
01:35Save.
01:36He comes all the way around for an inside-the-park home run.
01:40Love how he let that ball travel, trusted his hands.
01:44Nice job of going the other way.
01:49Hey.
01:57Right side.
02:00Diaz steps on the bag.
02:02One out in the top of the first.
02:04Okay, let's check out the lineup.
02:06Down to the eighth spot, a guy that's trying to get back on track at the plate,
02:10Caleb Durbin.
02:11Yeah, Boog, he just hasn't been himself at all lately.
02:13I mean, it's hard to know if it's mechanical, if it's mental.
02:17It's just a struggle all the way around.
02:19It's something that everybody goes through.
02:21I think the key is you've got to stick to the process.
02:23You've got to focus on every pitch, and don't worry about the result.
02:27Take it one pitch at a time, one at bat at a time.
02:31Hit on the ground at the middle.
02:32That's a base hit.
02:35So a man aboard now with one away.
02:39Couldn't have timed it up any better than that.
02:41He wasn't able to elevate it, but he put a great swing on it.
02:44Right on time.
02:46Good, balanced approach, and just blasted it through the infield.
02:50Tristan Casas.
02:51Batting with one down, takes a strike.
02:59Lined, and that's a base hit.
03:03Quick throw back in.
03:05Lead runner holds it second with one gone.
03:07Back-to-back base hits.
03:09Really good swing right there.
03:10He got a pitch that he knew he could handle,
03:12allowed himself to stay back just a tad bit longer,
03:16and he hit the ball on the screws.
03:19Knee high.
03:19That's him for a strike.
03:20At this point, the clean inning is over.
03:22Got to settle in, focus on the hitter,
03:25and get out of it with minimal damage.
03:32Runners at first and second with one gone
03:35here in game one of this three-game set.
03:44Got him swinging for the K.
03:46It becomes pretty difficult as a teammate
03:49when a guy's struggling like this.
03:50You don't know if you want to go up and tell him to keep swinging it
03:53or if you want to give him his space, what exactly he needs.
03:56But right now, it's clearly a struggle for him,
03:58and you're just hoping that somehow, someway, it'll click,
04:01and he can get out of this as quickly as possible.
04:03The pit behind with that swing.
04:05It's strike one.
04:06It's great to get on the board in the first frame of the ballgame,
04:09but here's an opportunity for them to really open things up.
04:12Base hit!
04:13Headed for the plate.
04:15He'll score.
04:17It's an RBI single, and they lead by two.
04:20Comes through with the RBI.
04:22I could watch base hits like that all day long,
04:25and so could every hitting coach in the league.
04:27Just a nice line drive into center field.
04:31Cedan Raffaella stands in with two away as he takes a ball.
04:40Could be some action here on this next pitch.
04:42Couple runners on.
04:43Probably a challenge pitch coming.
04:45Two outs.
04:47Couple of base runners at first and second.
04:49Misses the sweeper.
04:58Way out front of the strike two.
05:00Jax.
05:01One of the best strikeout pitchers in the game,
05:03and that certainly is a benefit to him when he's in a spot like this.
05:07Got it swinging for the strikeout.
05:10They limit the damage here.
05:11But two runs for him, and they jump ahead.
05:14Bottom half of inning number one coming up.
05:19Back down at the chop for the bottom of the first,
05:21and towing the slab for the Boston Red Sox in this one,
05:25Brian Baio.
05:26And Chris, he's hoping for some better fortune moving forward.
05:30Well, I'm looking to see if he can increase the amount of swings and misses
05:34and perhaps get more strikeouts because hitters are batting over 300 against him,
05:39and that means guys are getting the barrel to the ball.
05:42Exit velocity's got to be pretty good when you have that kind of batting average.
05:45So he's going to have to find a way to do something different in this one.
05:56Short hop liner handled it short.
05:59Over to first.
06:00One gone bottom half of the first.
06:03Now a look at Kevin Cash's lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays.
06:07Of course, a big piece for them is their DH, Jonathan Aranda.
06:11And Boog, he's a fun at bat to watch.
06:13I mean, definitely a threat whenever he's got that bat in his hands.
06:16But for me, it's all about the mechanics.
06:18They're so sound.
06:19And when he gets his foot down on time and starts his swing,
06:23so much consistency.
06:24That bat stays in the zone for a long time,
06:26and he squares up the baseball a lot.
06:36Comes up empty.
06:38That's strike two.
06:39Man, that was pretty gross right there.
06:47And the 0-2.
06:49Got him.
06:51Two away.
06:51Well, that at bat seemed to be over as soon as it started.
06:54Three-pitch strikeout.
06:55You've got to be better at the plate right there.
06:57At least to foul something off, extend that at bat.
07:01Jonathan Aranda, the next to hit.
07:19That's off the inside corner.
07:21And the count is 1-1.
07:29On a line, base hit.
07:32And that'll bring the tying run to the plate.
07:35Right there, he does a great job of staying in the big part of the field.
07:38Man, there are a lot of hits there.
07:47Inside ball.
07:58That one laced to center and a base hit.
08:01They stopped the lead runner at second.
08:04Now two odds with two outs.
08:06Good start for him to this ballgame tonight.
08:08I always talk about get a knock in your first at bat.
08:11It just makes your confidence at such a higher level
08:14for the potential to have a big night.
08:16Okay, now Richie Palacios.
08:19That pitch in for a strike.
08:21It's 0-1.
08:31That's out.
08:41There's a high chopper.
08:43Connor Falefa.
08:45Out with room to spare.
08:47And that's the inning.
08:48So the Rays strand a pair.
08:50They trail things here.
08:512-0.
08:55On now to the top half of inning number two.
08:58Joe stepping in for Boston.
08:59Caleb Durbin.
09:01Fun to 10, but that goes foul.
09:04His stolen base numbers this season are good enough to put him top five in baseball, Singie.
09:10Singie wasn't very sharp in the first.
09:12Got hit around a little bit.
09:14Just wasn't able to locate particularly well.
09:16A lot of stuff for the fat part of the plate.
09:18Yeah, Boog.
09:18He wasn't fooling anyone.
09:20It's a tough place to be because it's not always obvious where adjustments need to be made.
09:24Sometimes it's location.
09:25Sometimes it's being too predictable.
09:27Sometimes you're tipping your pitches.
09:29He's going to need to figure it out quickly, though.
09:38Wong getting the start of catcher.
09:40He made his Major League debut when he was 24 years old.
09:44And he was a third-round pick back in 2017.
09:541-1 now.
09:56On the ground, right side.
09:59Over to Diaz.
10:01Two up, two down on the top of the second.
10:03For the Red Sox.
10:05Left fielder, Jaron Duran.
10:07So the Red Sox lineup turns over.
10:10Now batting Jaron Duran.
10:17A strong second inning is a confidence builder for him.
10:20A relief for his manager.
10:22Doesn't have to get into that bullpen quite as early.
10:26Right through there for a strike.
10:37Gets a piece, and it stays 0-2.
10:43Two down, Dolbena Yon.
10:46Out to short.
10:47Williams.
10:49That's the inning.
10:51Nothing doing for Boston, but they hold the 2-0 lead.
11:01Bottom of the inning, and stepping in for the Rays, Jake Fraley.
11:05Right fielder, Jake Fraley.
11:13Ball one.
11:34Up the middle.
11:37On the run.
11:38Sent it over to first.
11:39You're out.
11:39In time.
11:40Got him.
11:41Batting seven.
11:43Center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
11:57Just off the outside edge.
11:59And that's ball one.
12:01Catcher challenge.
12:02We'll take another look.
12:03And it's a called strike after the review.
12:06So they've still got both their challenges.
12:16Strike two.
12:18Filthy chainship right there.
12:20Just pulled the string.
12:29Swing and a pop-off in foul ground.
12:33Two up, two down.
12:37Batting eight.
12:39Catcher, Nick Fortes.
12:41Two outs.
12:42Space is empty.
12:43And now the catcher comes up to here.
12:45Nick Fortes.
12:46Didn't play in last night's game.
12:48A little breather for him.
12:51All one.
13:12The one-one.
13:14Out to short story.
13:18And that is that.
13:22After two, it's a two-nothing ball game.
13:30New inning getting started.
13:32Joe stepping in for Boston.
13:33Roman Anthony.
13:37Hey!
13:45In the air, right field.
13:47Fraley on the move.
13:49Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
13:53Up next for the Red Sox, the designated hitter, Romy Gonzalez.
14:03On the inside corner for a strike.
14:09Yeah, that's fouled off.
14:16The 0-2.
14:18Swing and a miss.
14:20Struck him out.
14:21And he's registered three Ks in this one.
14:24And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
14:30Two down, base is empty.
14:32Now batting Tristan Casas.
14:34One for one with a single so far.
14:38This one in the air, center field.
14:41Mullins settles underneath it.
14:43And that'll do it.
14:47No runs, no hits, no errors.
14:49We head down to the home half of inning number three.
14:52It's the Red Sox 2.
14:55Back now in Tampa Bay, and stepping in for the Rays, Carson Williams.
15:00Carson Williams!
15:06Hey!
15:16That one finds the zone.
15:19That is strike two.
15:29Nope, that's inside.
15:39Ground ball right side.
15:41Connor Falefa.
15:42Now a jump throw, and they get the out.
15:46Now batting left fielder, number 14.
15:54Back up before you get it.
15:56Back up, back up.
15:59Back up.
16:02Ow!
16:13Hard hit.
16:14Could be extra bases.
16:17Now he turns and heads for second.
16:20And he'll pull in there with a stand-up double.
16:25Nice job of driving that pitch the other way on a line.
16:28You know, hitters, they take so many reps in the cages,
16:31working on going to the opposite field.
16:33And it doesn't always translate into the game,
16:34but right there it did, and he did it perfectly.
16:37One out, runner at second.
16:40Junior Caminero, next to hit for the Rays.
16:43Close, but called a ball.
16:45Ball one.
16:46Hitters got some good opposite field power.
16:48What I like about something being hit to the right side into the outfield
16:52is that the baserunner at second has a very good read
16:55and can determine whether or not he can score on that base hit.
17:03That's out number two.
17:08Next, for the Rays,
17:11agitated hitter,
17:13Jonathan Aranda.
17:23Oh, that's him.
17:29Runner takes off for third.
17:31Ball outside.
17:32Throw to third, and he's in there easily.
17:36Very risky right there to try to steal third
17:39with two outs and a left-hander at the plate.
17:41And there's an open lane for that catcher to throw down.
17:44But he gambled.
17:45Now he's at third, 90 feet closer.
17:48Perhaps a ball in the dirt that gets away from the catcher,
17:50and they pick up a run.
17:52Shots missed.
17:54Yandy Diaz in the on-deck circle,
17:56hoping to get a chance to make a big impact here.
18:04Swing and a ground ball.
18:07Tosses to first.
18:08That's the third out.
18:10An inning over.
18:11The Rays strand just the one.
18:13They're still down.
18:14It's 2-0.
18:18Back here at the ballpark,
18:19let's check out the latest news from around the league.
18:21Trevor Story.
18:22Like somebody getting it.
18:24When I see you see me,
18:25no, I'm nothing.
18:26Off the chain, off the hook.
18:28Let's let go to work, baby.
18:30Cook.
18:30Just be great.
18:31First offering way inside.
18:33Almost got him.
18:39That's ball two.
18:47Oh, look at the stop.
18:50Roll to the pitcher.
18:51Nicely done for the hour.
18:52I love the fact that the pitcher didn't become a spectator on this play.
18:56Nice job by the first baseman to dive, get dirty, knock that ball down.
19:00And if the pitcher's not there, he's got nobody to flip it to.
19:03Excellent job by both those guys.
19:11Red Sox by two.
19:13Top half of inning number four.
19:15Bats in there.
19:16No balls, two strikes.
19:18Quickly into an 0-2 count.
19:20Both pitches were down in the zone.
19:21I think you set your sights a little bit higher
19:23because you'll have a tendency to chase
19:26if you look down in that area.
19:30Owen Chu now.
19:33Swing and a miss.
19:35And that's four strikeouts.
19:37Up next for the Red Sox.
19:38Center fielder, Cedan Rafaela.
19:40Two outs.
19:41Bases empty.
19:42Still stepping in for Boston.
19:43Cedan Rafaela.
19:45Struck out swinging his first time.
19:48Fly ball down the line.
19:52And he can't quite get there.
19:54It's a foul ball.
19:59He'll want.
20:01Swing and a ground ball up the middle.
20:05Over to Diaz.
20:06Inning over.
20:08Red Sox go down 1-2-3.
20:10But they're on top 2-0.
20:16Back here in Tampa Bay.
20:18Yandy Diaz.
20:20Up now.
20:21Leading the league in doubles and doing it with style.
20:24Singy.
20:25Yeah, that swing is built for line drives.
20:27Finds open space early and often.
20:30He's a precision hitter.
20:33Reading pitches and punishing mistakes.
20:36Yeah, and when he squares one up, it's trouble for the outfielders.
20:39They're chasing all day long.
20:43That's a laser base hit.
20:48And that'll bring the tying run to the plate.
20:51Wow.
20:52So important to get into the fielding position after you deliver that baseball.
20:56That is a scary one.
20:58Watch your lips.
21:08And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter.
21:21There's a line drive to left field.
21:23One away.
21:30Up next for the race.
21:32One out man at first.
21:34Now it's the right fielder, Jake Fraley.
21:36He's 0-4-1.
21:44That pitch gets the corner.
21:46Going to one.
21:47It's pitching well, but not throwing a ton of first pitch strikes.
21:50Usually doesn't work out for success, but you can never predict baseball.
21:58On the ground, two ball.
21:59The flip.
22:00There's one.
22:01What a double play that was.
22:04Inning over.
22:05No runs, one hit, no errors, and no one left.
22:08We played four.
22:09It's the Red Sox 2.
22:11The Rays nothing.
22:12It's an AL East matchup here on MLB The Show.
22:22All set for the start of the inning.
22:24Still stepping in for Boston.
22:26Caleb Durbin.
22:31Ball one.
22:41And he drops it down the third baseline.
22:43Foul.
22:43And that's a foul ball.
22:49The one-to-one.
22:52Foul.
22:52Foul.
23:01Knocks that one away, and we'll do it again.
23:04He's mixing his pitches really well.
23:06Late on that fastball after seeing the changeup.
23:08See if he can elevate one.
23:10I think if he does, he'll get the swing and miss.
23:12This one popped up.
23:14Foul ground, first base side.
23:16And there's one down.
23:21Up next for the Red Sox, catcher Connor Wong.
23:34That's a foul.
23:41This one in the air, right field.
23:44And there are two down.
23:49Up next for the Red Sox, left fielder, Jaron Duran.
23:53So the batting order turns over at the plate.
23:56Jaron Duran.
24:00Two down, nobody on.
24:01And we're at the top of the fifth.
24:13Fouls it back with two strikes.
24:21The 0-2.
24:24Really good take, especially with two strikes.
24:43Two down, nobody on.
24:46Taps softly to the right side.
24:48He takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
24:51One, two, three, go to Red Sox.
24:54As they're unable to add to their 2-0 lead.
24:59We head to the bottom of the fifth, and stepping in for the Rays, Cedric Mullins.
25:05Cedric Mullins.
25:11Well, these Rays, just lacking discipline at the plate in this ballgame.
25:15They've been chasing pitches outside the zone all game, and it's led to some frustrating moments.
25:20They've been fooled quite a bit today.
25:22In the air to left center.
25:26He's got it.
25:27One up, one down.
25:31And obviously, a lot of credit for all those chases and strikeouts goes to the pitching.
25:36It's been nasty.
25:37But you can bet this offense is trying to figure out some way to put up a better fight.
25:45That's a ball.
25:56Back-to-back breaking pitches away.
25:59You get the feeling as a hitter that the pitcher's afraid of you, that he doesn't want to challenge you.
26:03So, I think the confidence level is raised right here.
26:07Next offering in there for a strike.
26:09And it's 2-1.
26:10Looked pretty good as far as being in the strike zone, but I'm sure as a hitter, not too good
26:15with where it was located.
26:17Very top of the strike zone, middle of the way.
26:19And that one is downstairs.
26:223-1 now.
26:31In the air, right field.
26:33Anthony settles under this one.
26:35Two down.
26:39Up next, for the Rays, shortstop.
26:43So, next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Carson Williams.
26:46Grounded out his first time off.
26:54Oh, that's up there.
27:03Worm burner into the outfield for a knock.
27:08And that'll bring the tying run to the plate.
27:11Now, batting left fielder, number 14.
27:28That's the ball.
27:29Red Sox leading it by two.
27:32Last half of inning, number five.
27:37Nope, that's foul.
27:38And foul ball.
27:51Out to short.
27:54They get the fourth.
27:55He's out.
27:56Bang, bang, play, and the inning is over.
27:59Still nothing on the scoreboard for him after five.
28:02You're watching Red Sox baseball.
28:05Back here in Tropicana Field.
28:07Close game here and a chance now to look at a few highlights from this one.
28:11On the table, since I'm trying to play.
28:14Uh, yeah.
28:15Can I tell you about the sun?
28:16Can I make you believe?
28:17That in the summer when they burn it, don't burn out the leaves.
28:20Look, if you stand on, keep in the healthiest sheen.
28:22That's how our function could be.
28:24Start this production with me.
28:25We come all time with a band.
28:27Music composed with a jam.
28:31L-O-V-E-D-U-V.
28:33And that's where it's a plug to the J-D-D-U-V.
28:35My grind is...
28:36And now heat reside way...
28:38Roman Anthony will hit next.
28:40And right fielder, Roman Anthony.
28:51Ball one.
28:59And he really sells the changeup with that arm action.
29:06Swing and a miss as he was late.
29:14Set down on strikes.
29:17Now five strikeouts for him on the mound.
29:19For the Red Sox, the designated hitter, Roman Gonzalez.
29:29Pretty frugal guy.
29:31He is very efficient with the pitch count in this one.
29:35On the ground.
29:37And that's just foul.
29:41Here's the 0-2.
29:44That's foul off to the right side.
29:46Keeps the A-B going.
29:53Strike three.
29:55And that's two in a row.
29:56Chris third time through the order.
29:58And a couple of quick outs for the starter.
30:00Yeah, he's been very frugal today.
30:02Economical with the pitch count.
30:03Two down bases empty.
30:06Digging in, Tristan Casas.
30:10Nope.
30:11Ball one.
30:22Ground ball to the right side.
30:24He takes it himself to the bag.
30:26And that'll do it.
30:27Down in order go the Red Sox.
30:29They're up 2-0.
30:36Back now in Tampa Bay.
30:43And stepping in for the Rays, Junior Caminero.
30:46Junior Caminero.
30:50Right through there for a strike.
30:52So important to get ahead of these hitters.
30:54You don't want to issue a free pass and allow that tying run to come to the plate.
30:57I always want to keep that other team in a position where if they're going to beat you,
31:01they're going to have to do it.
31:02Nice grab.
31:03On to the pitcher.
31:04Takes it himself.
31:05And he got him.
31:06Nicely done at first for the out.
31:08Thalbuk is an infielder.
31:09You have to be ready for anything.
31:11In that spot, it required going to the ground, getting a little dirty,
31:14and making a strong throw for the out.
31:17Great play.
31:20Hey!
31:23The Rays down by a pair here in the bottom of the sixth.
31:29That's the third.
31:33To first, but it pulls him off the bag.
31:38Up low for the Rays.
31:40First baseman, Yandy Diaz.
31:43Yandy Diaz now.
31:44He's two for two.
31:47Now this team is definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here.
31:51Try to close that gap.
31:52But, you know, at the very least, if you can find a way to manufacture that run from first,
31:56it feels like it's really important to getting back into this ballgame.
32:03And fouled off.
32:05So now it's all about protect mode.
32:07Try to shorten up.
32:08Try to track the ball.
32:09Block it if you have to, as far as just a late swing that maybe you're not sure about.
32:14But some way.
32:15Swings.
32:15Threw it in.
32:16That's a strikeout.
32:22Up next, for the Rays, second baseman, Richie Palacios.
32:32That clips the corner.
32:35That clips the corner.
32:51Hit on the ground to the right side.
32:53Connor Falefa.
32:55There with plenty of time.
32:56And that ends the inning.
32:58So another good inning for him on the mound.
33:01Six shutout innings now.
33:03This is Red Sox baseball on the show, New England.
33:09Welcome back.
33:10We're in the seventh.
33:11We have a new pitcher on the mound.
33:13Yolendris Gomez.
33:14Just trying to keep this one close here.
33:16And this is where a bullpen can give their players a chance to fight back into the game.
33:21Here's Trevor Story.
33:28Yeah!
33:35Misses the zone and he gets him to chase.
33:42Swings through that one.
33:44It's a strikeout.
33:50Up next, for the Red Sox, second baseman, Isaiah Kiner-Falefa.
33:56Swing and a ball lifted in the air.
33:59Palacios has a beat on it.
34:01Takes it in for the out.
34:03That's a tough play for the infielder, ranging back into the outfield.
34:06There's part of him that's saying, hey, where are you at, outfielder?
34:09Call me off.
34:09But he stayed focused and made a nice catch right there.
34:13Here's the center fielder, Zaydan Rafaela.
34:19On the ground, the third jumps, throws, and that's a nice play to in the inning.
34:28It's the Red Sox 2, the Rays nothing.
34:36Welcome back.
34:37Taking a look at our game set.
34:39For the Rays, right fielder, Jake Brady.
34:52First signs of movement in that bullpen out there.
34:55Greg Weiser, the hard-throwing righty, is up and loosening.
34:58Cologne warming up as well.
35:04Oh, great stop.
35:06Over to first.
35:07In the dirt, he picks it.
35:09And that's a great play.
35:11This defense came to play tonight.
35:12We're seeing some awesome pitching.
35:14But a huge part of this shutout so far has been the defense making great plays like that
35:19behind their pitcher.
35:21They feed off of one another, make great pitches, make great plays defensively.
35:26Ball in.
35:27Oh, I think the key, I mean, if he can get through one more inning, anything after that,
35:32a hitter or two is bonus.
35:34But they should be lined up good enough to get to the finish line.
35:38Swing and a high fly ball out towards right center field.
35:42He won't get there.
35:44He won't get there.
35:44That should be extra bases.
35:46Now around second, going for third.
35:48Not in time.
35:49He's safe.
35:50Everything came together for him.
35:52Really important bat coming up now.
35:55Nick Fortes.
36:09Stepping in, Nick Fortes.
36:16That one finds the zone.
36:184-1.
36:20The Red Sox trying to protect a two-run lead.
36:24Here at the bottom of the seven.
36:28Hard ground ball for a base stop.
36:31Mullins comes in to score.
36:33And that puts the tying run on base.
36:36Well, it comes through clutch with the RBI single.
36:38That was big.
36:39I know that was a ground ball, but it was absolutely hammered through the infield.
36:43That's not one you're excited to get in front of if you're an infielder.
36:46You know they used to say, charge it.
36:48Crazy.
36:49And now Alex Cora is out of the dugout, and he will make a move for the bullpen.
36:54Brian Baio out of the game.
36:56He exits with the lead and gave them a really nice performance.
37:01New pitcher on the bump when we get back.
37:05Pitching change here, Greg Weiser.
37:07He's certainly been one of their better relief pitchers this season.
37:11The numbers are really solid, so they feel great about handing the ball over to him.
37:28And that drops in for a strike.
37:31Could use a ground ball here.
37:33Something in the infield.
37:34Runner at first base.
37:35Get two.
37:36Get out of this.
37:42In the air.
37:43Right field.
37:44Anthony.
37:44Under it.
37:45And there's two down.
37:47Well, such a confidence boost for a reliever to come into the ball game and get the first hitter he
37:53faces.
37:53Just makes everything slow down a little bit, and then from there can really settle in.
37:59Now at the plate, Chandler Simpson.
38:02One for three.
38:08And the first pitch fastball is in for a strike.
38:11Oh, and an 0-0 count.
38:12Not every strike is a good strike for a hitter.
38:15I like the plate discipline there.
38:18That keeps the inside corner for a strike.
38:21And a bat like this is almost over as it begins.
38:25In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is going to be.
38:28You just got to hope that you can make contact.
38:35Fastball.
38:35And then he gets out of the way.
38:45Pump back her to the mound.
38:48Play made.
38:49That ends the inning.
38:52But the RBI single pushes across a run.
38:55And it's now a 2-1 ball game.
38:57It's an AL East matchup here on MLB The Show.
39:02Back here in Tampa Bay, Joe stepping in for Boston, Caleb Durbin.
39:09And that skips in the dirt.
39:17Ball to Gomez, a 6'3 righty, 26 years old.
39:22And he was born in Venezuela.
39:26Blind drive.
39:27That's a face hit into right field.
39:30And they have their first hit since the first inning.
39:33Up next for the Red Sox.
39:35Just a cookie down the middle.
39:37I mean, those are the ones you dream about.
39:38The ones in the cage, you're just hoping you get in the ball game.
39:41Right down the middle.
39:42Not a whole lot of velocity.
39:43Right on top of it.
39:51Late swing.
39:52Fouled off.
39:560-2 now.
39:58That's a great take.
39:59Tried to get him to chase just outside the zone, but he wouldn't offer.
40:05On the ground to third.
40:07Williams.
40:09Safe at first, as they can't make the play.
40:12Up next for the Red Sox, left fielder, Jaron Durant.
40:17Jaron Durant steps to the dish in a big spot.
40:23Oh.
40:29When the skipper comes down to the bullpen, he's expecting the guy to come in and get outs.
40:35So far, not getting what he was hoping for.
40:403-0 down.
40:42And they're all loaded up.
40:43He did not take the bat off his shoulder the entire at-bat.
40:49In the infield at the corners.
40:50Don't be surprised to see them come home first and prevent that run from scoring.
40:56That one finds the zone.
40:58That one finds the zone.
40:58Strike one.
41:02In the dirt.
41:04Kicks away from the catcher.
41:06Nothing happening on the bases, though.
41:10So they're all loaded up.
41:14Right there for a strike.
41:24Diaz.
41:25Toss the second.
41:26They get the out, but the run scores on the twinkiller.
41:29For me, that's one of the toughest double plays to turn on the infield.
41:32The first baseman has to get inside, create a throwing lane to hit that middle infielder
41:37to start the double play.
41:38And then from there, completing it back to first.
41:41Really good job all the way around.
41:44Romy Gonzalez up next for the Red Sox.
41:49And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
42:03Swings through that.
42:08Hit on the ground to short.
42:10Williams.
42:12And that is that.
42:15So they pick up a run on two hits.
42:18No errors and a man left.
42:19Last half of the eighth coming up.
42:21It's the Red Sox three.
42:24Back here at Tropicana Field and stepping in for the Rays.
42:28It's Junior Caminero.
42:29Junior Caminero.
42:35In there at the knees for a strike.
42:46Swing and a miss and he was fooled.
42:57Battling here as he fouls it away.
43:07Field two.
43:21Oh, can't pick it up cleanly.
43:24Still fires the first.
43:26He beats the throw.
43:27And that'll bring the tying run to the plate.
43:30Played the game with the offense trying to play catch up.
43:33They're looking for any momentum they can get.
43:36Any kind of opportunity to get back in this game.
43:39And an error can certainly do that.
43:41Let's.
43:41Let's see if that turns into something right here.
43:54Way off that pitch down.
43:56Now this guy's definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here.
44:00Try to close that gap.
44:01But, you know, at the very least, if you could find a way to manufacture that run.
44:05Now this one is hammered way back there.
44:09On its way and gone.
44:11And we are tied.
44:14The two-run shot.
44:16That's a clutch hit and a big moment.
44:18You can't ask for a better time to get a swing like that.
44:45Well, he put a really nice swing on that one.
44:48And everything was on time.
44:50Took a direct path to the ball.
44:51Excellent extension.
44:53And just drove it out of here.
44:54Nothing better than when the ball jumps off your bat like that.
44:59So it's all tied up thanks to the home run.
45:01Yandy Diaz.
45:03Now at the plate.
45:06That one's in there all in one.
45:10Nobody out with a pair of runs across in the frame.
45:13Here at the bottom half of the eighth inning.
45:18On the ground to the left.
45:20And it's just fouled.
45:22That was close.
45:33Meanwhile, activity in the bullpen.
45:35Number 56.
45:36The rookie right-hander is getting loose.
45:39Cologne getting cranked up as well.
45:49That one is absolutely belted.
45:53And in one, hops the wall.
45:57And he'll pull into second safely.
46:02Having himself a really nice game at the plate.
46:04Down the go-ahead runs in scoring position.
46:06So big opportunity for them to jump ahead late.
46:13Manager out of the dugout.
46:15And he's going to make a change.
46:17Greg Weiser departs.
46:18And he's responsible for the runner on second.
46:21So the book isn't closed on him yet.
46:32New pitcher for the Red Sox, Danny Coulomb.
46:35Well, he's been a really tough guy to take deep this season.
46:38You usually have to string some hits together in order to get to him.
46:55Now a drag bunt.
46:57Third base side.
46:58Wong on to first.
47:00They handle the bunt and get the out.
47:02That's a good piece of hitting right there.
47:04The job was to move the runner up and give your team a chance to score the go-ahead run.
47:08That's exactly what happens.
47:10So you better believe your teammates are happy with you after that at bat.
47:20Braley in the box now.
47:22Take strike one.
47:23Definitely a strikeout situation right here.
47:26Lots of ways for that go-ahead run to score if the ball's put in play.
47:30Now this one's crushed down the line.
47:33Fucking foul ball.
47:35I think ultimately you want to tie him up.
47:38Get the ball in on the plate so that he can't get the barrel to it and hit it to
47:42the outfield.
47:44Field two.
47:46And ball one.
47:47That's a really good take.
47:50Here's the sack fly situation.
47:51And he's got to make sure he gets the ball out over the plate and get those arms extended.
47:55They're trying to frown him with the infield in.
47:58Now this ball is well hit.
48:00This one's got a chance.
48:02And he makes the play on the warning track.
48:04And that should get the job done as he tags from third.
48:08Runner from third.
48:09In to score.
48:10They lead it in the eighth.
48:12Wow.
48:12Pretty amazing.
48:13That only ended up being a sack fly.
48:15So much excitement and a great effort out there to take on the wall as he hauled it in.
48:21And for the batter, could have easily been a double or even a triple.
48:25But you know what?
48:26He'll take the sack fly RBI.
48:27He'll take the sack fly.
48:51He'll take the sack fly.
48:57So they get three and jump ahead late.
49:00Ninth inning coming up.
49:01The Rays have the lead.
49:03Four to three.
49:07We're back.
49:08It's the top of the ninth.
49:09And there's a new pitcher on the mound.
49:11Garrett Clevenger.
49:12And I can't imagine any save is an easy one.
49:15You're holding a small lead on the scoreboard.
49:17And you know those hitters are going to give you the best at-bats they can.
49:20So it's always high stress.
49:23Let's see what he's got here to try and close it out.
49:25Kasas leading things off.
49:27Takes a strike.
49:28Out towards right center.
49:30That's well struck.
49:31That one carrying.
49:32Onto the warning track.
49:34And he hauls it in.
49:36That's just a really nice catch on the run right there.
49:39He saved extra bases for sure.
49:41If the pitcher's his friend, he'll give him a second to catch his breath before he's ready to deal the
49:46next pitch.
49:50And that one is in for a strike.
49:56Sliced hard but foul.
50:01Looking to get the tying run on base.
50:04Good slider down and in can be so hard to get on playing with.
50:07You're better off taking that pitch.
50:09Fights it off.
50:10He'll see another.
50:16Swing and a miss.
50:18Strike him out.
50:19Only one out left for the Red Sox.
50:22And there's another strikeout.
50:23And those are just continuing to pile off.
50:26His confidence level has got to be dropping.
50:28He's got to find a way to make an adjustment.
50:30Get back on track.
50:31His team needs him.
50:33Pater for Leffa in the box as he fouls off the first pitch.
50:40Two down.
50:41Nobody on.
50:51Clevenger is just one strike away.
50:54Vowled off.
50:55And they'll do it again.
50:59The 0-2.
51:02And a swing and a miss.
51:04And that is the ball game.
51:06All these players were able to take the lead in the bottom of the eighth and just cruise to this
51:10win.
51:10Getting those final three outs at the top of the ninth.
51:12They did an excellent job of securing your home field and keeping the fans in the ball game all the
51:17way to the end.
51:18Nice W all the way around.
51:204-3.
51:20Our final score.
51:21They hang on to win it by a run.
51:24For Chris Singleton and our entire crew here at MLB The Show, thanks for stopping by.
51:29I'm John Chomby.
51:31Talk to you soon.
52:13I'll see you soon.
52:18I'll see you soon.
52:19We'll see you soon.
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