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00:21From inside Tropicana Field here in Tampa Bay,
00:25the show brings you game one of a big four-game set.
00:28It's the Kansas City Royals taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:34First pitch coming your way next.
00:41And starting on the mound for the Rays, Griffin Jacks.
00:45This guy's pitched in several different roles.
00:47He's started, he's done long relief.
00:49It'll be interesting today to see how they use him.
00:52I think you have to go hitter-to-hitter, inning-to-inning.
00:54And if he's having success, you let him go as long as he possibly can.
00:58All right, first pitch coming up.
01:00Jonathan India steps in for the Royals.
01:06Here's a swing and a drive left field, and he knew it.
01:15The first batter of the game leaves the yard, and the Royals take the lead.
01:20It's one zip.
01:22He hasn't been at his best at the plate these last few games, so this could end up being an
01:26important home run for him.
01:27Maybe it's a sign of more to come.
01:30Well, you've got to love a game that brings some action from the jump.
01:33And at the plate, he was looking for a pitch to absolutely drive.
01:37And, you know, leadoff hitters aren't up there anymore just working the count, trying to get on.
01:41They're looking to make some noise and do some damage.
01:50Ripped, but it curls foul.
02:04Pop foul out of play off to the right.
02:06With the big bats coming up and a home run already surrendered, he's really going to have to execute against
02:12these next couple of batters.
02:14Center field.
02:16Mullins settles under it.
02:19And there's one down.
02:24All right, let's take a look at the lineup.
02:25A guy who's been huge for them over the last month plus, Jonathan India.
02:30Boog, this is one of those guys you want at the plate in those big game-defining moments.
02:34I mean, he's such a consistent hitter.
02:36You've got to love watching him in those situations, and hopefully we'll get a chance to see that in this
02:40one.
02:41Ryan O'Hearn now in the box.
02:43Comes up empty with a swing there.
02:46Swing and a foul out of play.
02:55Up the middle.
02:59Not in time.
03:00He's safe.
03:01Did a nice job getting there.
03:02Good throw, but very difficult to get anybody on that one as far as you had to go and throw.
03:10You know?
03:11Yeah, no question.
03:13Nope.
03:16Man at first, one away.
03:21Let's see if he's willing to use the whole field right here.
03:23Definitely pounding him away.
03:27Rudder!
03:27Rudder takes off.
03:29Liner caught at second.
03:31Now a throw to first, and he won't get back in time.
03:35It's a double play.
03:36The Royals get a run in the inning on this solo homer.
03:40It's an early 1-0 lead.
03:48We go to the bottom of the first, and on the mound for Kansas City in this one, number 38.
03:54And Chris, he's a guy that gets better when things get tough.
03:57Stepping in, Chandler Simpson.
04:00Left fielder, number 14.
04:11Ball one.
04:12Ball one.
04:13Ball one.
04:13Ball one.
04:15Ball one.
04:16Ball one.
04:20Ball one.
04:21left center Collins snags it on the run now a look at Kevin cashes lineup for
04:30the Tampa Bay Rays and a big factor for them in recent games Yandy Diaz well
04:36he's up to a dozen that's 12 straight games at the base knock boots so fun to
04:40watch when he comes to the plate right now a lot of loud contact coming off of
04:44his stick that one's in there it's old one Kevin narrow launched a homer in his
04:53most recent game tapped softly on the ground up the middle and he knocks it
05:01down still able to get it there in time so a tough play but they do get out
05:06number two hey man four pitches two outs that has an excellent base two outs base
05:13is empty and now the first baseman Jonathan Aranda
05:19hey Boog as we approach the deadline every GM in the league is hunting for that
05:24player who can make a difference put them over the top they're hoping he's the one
05:29who can do it for this team on the ground right side gets him easily ends the
05:33inning Rays held in check here they trail here 1-0
05:43back now in Tampa Bay new inning getting started Salvador Perez steps in for the
05:58Royals that one finds the zone and it's on to go to Cal both pitches on the
06:04inside part of the plate hitter is thinking I want to get beat here this is
06:08a good time for something off speed away gets a piece and stays alive
06:28battling here as he fouls it away
06:35and the 0-2 ball that's inside
06:45got him swinging one away
07:09that's in there at the knees and it's strike two
07:17right side and that chance handled tosses the first that's a very athletic play
07:25batting seven center fielder Kyle Isbell two down bases empty and now it's Kyle
07:32Isbell check swing called strike strike one
07:44that one fouled off good zip on that fastball at the bottom of the zone if
07:50he's there all day it's gonna be a tough one for the hitters that's a ball
08:02swing and a miss struck him out and that'll do it KC down in order they lead it 1-0
08:11back here in Tropicana field and stepping in for the Rays Yandy Diaz
08:22Diaz with some impressive production lately
08:25singing he boasts a batting average at the moment that ranks in the top five in
08:29the lead and a pop-up right side foul territory one away
08:42batting fifth second baseman
08:44yeah
08:54all we call that key holy even though it's right there and looks pretty good it
08:59if he doesn't love it he's not gonna swing that early in the count
09:05that one finds the zone no balls two strikes looks like a really good fastball
09:10today you can hear that catcher's mitt pop it looking forward to hearing a lot of
09:14that one in this one
09:16the 0-2
09:18probably missed badly with that 0-2 fastball hitter has to understand probably wants to
09:23try to put him away with that pitch so got to stay ready for it
09:30in the air out to center and that'll fall for a base hit and that's a one-out single
09:40batting six right now at the plate jake fraley
09:53quick move to first and he's back in safely
10:05foul ball there
10:10flux leads off first with one away
10:17swing and a ball hit out towards left center field collins long run on his horse
10:23reaching for it makes the catch
10:30batting seven center fielder
10:34look how far he had to go that time what an amazing catch he believes that he can
10:40get to everything and that attitude allows the speed to play in well enough for him to
10:45run down balls that guys would just play off the hop
10:51yeah
11:01deal one and there's a foul ball
11:18popped up foul territory behind the play
11:23and that is the third out of the inning
11:28the Rays strand just the one they're down 1-0
11:38welcome back and coming off a series where the pitching was outstanding we take a look at those numbers
11:50ball one and a pitch inside
11:52ball one and a pitch inside
11:59next offering is fouled back
12:05it's a one-to-one
12:07this ball's chopped on the ground
12:10Caminero
12:11over to first
12:13leadoff man retired here in the third
12:18batting ninth left fielder
12:19isaac
12:20singe did a good job showing off his arm for the out of what was a close play
12:25it's a good thing too because he didn't have a lot of time there
12:28no he didn't boog how about that arm man stat cast
12:31saying he whipped it over there at 86 miles per hour
12:35and you know that's nothing to scoff at when you're not throwing off a mound
12:38first two batters retired here in the top of the third
12:41up next for the royals
12:43so the royals batting order turns over
12:46jonathan indy at the plate
12:49on the ground to the left
12:53sends it across the first
12:55and it's a one-two-three inning
12:57it's the royals one the raise nothing
13:02back here at the ballpark let's check out the latest news from around the league
13:17that one misses and that's ball one
13:20fortes in his fifth season 29 years old and they went out and made a trade for him last season
13:26that's the third
13:30long throw to first
13:31one gone bottom of the third inning
13:34good slider inside right there batter fighting to get there just rolled over it got the ground ball
13:41Williams matched a homer in his last game
13:46close but call the ball ball one
13:54and that's downed away
14:11comes up empty that strike two
14:19foul off the plate they'll do it again
14:26two-two
14:42and a breaking ball misses outside
14:51got him swinging for the strikeout he battled for a long time but it finishes with a strikeout
14:57you can't be mad at yourself after an at bat like that one
15:03so the raise batting order turns over now the left fielder Chandler Simpson
15:22and a foul ball
15:31two down nobody on
15:44the 0-2
15:47out towards right center field
15:49Isbell on his way over
15:51pulls it down and he makes the catch
15:55offense held a check there
15:56on to inning number four
15:58it's the Royals one the raise nothing
16:02back here in Tampa Bay
16:04start of the fourth
16:05Bobby Witt Jr.
16:07steps in for the Royals
16:09hey
16:09Witt working on a massive campaign right now
16:13putting up some big home run numbers
16:15fouled off he was late
16:23oh that's low
16:30the 1-2
16:31the 1-2
16:33fouled off
16:34and they'll do it again
16:41another 1-2
16:44this one belted deep left field on its way
16:48gone
16:53is 26th of the year
16:54and they add on
16:56it's 2-0
16:58that one just sounded different
17:00and might have been the loudest moment yet
17:03man my ears are ringing
17:04I can feel that swing from the booth
17:07anytime you have a pitch down the middle of the plate
17:09the percentages go up for the hitter to do damage
17:12even if it's a pretty good sinker like that one
17:14nice piece of hitting there at the plate
17:23and a base hit into right
17:30didn't take long to get a result for that at bat
17:32nice line drive to the pull side right there
17:34but he didn't spin off of it
17:36that's the key you still have to extend through the baseball
17:38in order to hit a line drive like that
17:41Pasquantino stands in now
17:43and watches strike one
17:48right through there for a strike
17:50quickly in an 0-2 hole
17:52you're going to have to give something up here
17:53in terms of power
17:55if you want to put the ball in play with any authority
17:59that's the third
18:00and it's through for a hit
18:02throw back in quickly
18:04first and second now with nobody out
18:06up next for the royals
18:08not much to this one other than just a willingness to go the other way
18:11and put the ball in play
18:12that's a team at bat right there
18:14nice job of staying back and letting the ball get deep
18:20that one finds the zone
18:21strike one
18:30on the ground
18:31and that's just foul
18:42stays alive
18:46the royals
18:47trying to break this one open
18:50top half of inning number four
18:59swing and this one's bounce to the ground
19:01lucks for one
19:02a sensational double play
19:05that's a much-deeded double play right there
19:07gives it a really good shot at minimizing any further damage in this inning
19:18here's the third baseman
19:19Michael Garcia
19:20he's 0 for 1
19:24and that's in there at the knees for a strike
19:28runner a third
19:29third
19:29two away
19:31pulls that one
19:33foul
19:41set down on strikes
19:43that ends the inning
19:45and they limit the damage
19:46and a run to the royals lead with this homer
19:49it's now a 2-0 ball game
19:52you're watching Kansas City Royals baseball on the show Midwest
19:58welcome back as we take a peek at the starting pitching so far this year
20:12well these rays as this game goes on have to be more disciplined at the plate
20:16they're chasing a lot of pitches outside the zone and those chases that are turning into a bunch of outs
20:21can they turn that around and stay within the zone
20:24we'll see but I think they have to
20:33we'll see but I think they have to
20:42here's the 0-2
21:00in the air left field
21:03Collins takes it in for the out
21:05and there's two away
21:07and obviously a lot of credit for all those chases and strikeouts goes to the pitching
21:11it's been nasty
21:12it's been nasty
21:13but you can bet this offense is trying to figure out some way to put up a better fight
21:22he's been incredibly efficient in this one
21:24first pitch strike percentage over 70%
21:27that's well above league average
21:28and that's what's allowed him to pitch well up into this point
21:31drilled out towards left center field
21:34back there
21:36out of here
21:40home run number 15 on the year
21:43and they're on the scoreboard
21:45it's 2-1
21:47that adds another game to his hitting streak Chris
21:50yeah he's been doing so many things well with the plate
21:53and clearly driving the ball with some authority as part of that
21:57he's really dangerous with the bat in his hands right now
21:59well he put a really nice swing on that one
22:02and everything was on time
22:03took a direct path to the ball
22:05excellent extension
22:06and just drove it out of here
22:08nothing better than when the ball jumps off your bat like that
22:11Lux in the box with two gone
22:13and takes a look at a called strike
22:20comes up empty
22:21more and more guys are looking to slug regardless of the count
22:24and this situation will keep a close eye on his approach
22:32chases the changeup in the dirt
22:33Perez on to first
22:35that completes the strikeout and that'll do it
22:42Raves with a solo shot to trim the lead
22:45we're headed to the fifth
22:46this is Royals baseball on the show Midwest
22:54welcome back
22:54as we take a look at how today's starting pitchers have fared so far
23:09he doesn't get a knock right here that pitch he just took is going to eat at him for a
23:13while
23:13you might not see another pitch like that from a top level guy like this
23:17and he lays down a bun
23:21gets it to first
23:22there to beat him by an eyelash
23:37yay
23:43ball one
23:51late on that fastball
23:53just not able to catch up to that velocity
24:05got him swinging
24:06and that's four strikeouts
24:12two outs
24:13base is empty
24:14now it's the switch hitting outfielder
24:16Isaac Collins
24:20there's a swing and a drive
24:22carrying well
24:23out of here
24:27he leaves the yard to right
24:29his seventh home run of the season
24:32and they tack on to their lead
24:34it's 3-1
24:36that's their third home run of the game
24:38they're having a lot of fun at the plate in this one
24:41they've got the long ball working for them on autopilot
24:44with this pitcher's velocity a changeup is really a break for a hitter
24:49he got a BP fastball didn't move a whole lot
24:51and he absolutely tattooed it
24:54hard hit left side
24:57in plenty of time to first
24:59that is the inning
25:01and a run to the Royals lead with this homer
25:04and this is now a 3-1 ball game
25:07you're watching Major League Baseball on the show
25:12bottom of the inning
25:13and stepping in for the Rays
25:15Jake Fraley
25:16right fielder
25:17Jake Fraley
25:23well these Rays
25:24just lacking discipline at the plate in this ball game
25:26chasing pitches has been a big part of the story
25:29we've seen it quite a bit today
25:30it's been tough for them to make contact at times
25:33and it just doesn't look like they're seeing it very well as a group
25:36Isbell under it
25:39and a quick out number one
25:40and as a pitcher when the hitters are swinging at everything
25:43you feel no need to challenge inside the zone
25:46you just keep working the corners
25:47and expanding that strike zone and beyond
25:50and they just keep eating right out of your hand
26:12that one outside outside
26:13two balls no strikes
26:15the rest of the lineup could learn a thing or two from this at bat right here
26:18he's been patient and now he's in the driver's seat with a 2-0 count
26:26that's in for a strike
26:27in today's game
26:28not that many fastball counts
26:31but hitters still in the back of their minds
26:32they're looking for one
26:342-0 changeup call right there
26:35excellent pitch selection to go with
26:39ripped on the ground a second
26:42home after the fifth inning moving along
26:44two quick outs
26:45up next for the Rays
26:48catcher Nick Fortes
26:50and now the catcher for the Rays
26:53Nick Fortes
26:54he's over one
27:00right through there for a strike
27:23the 1-1 is fouled off
27:31two down nobody on
27:35out towards right center field
27:38makes a nice grab at a full sprint
27:40and that's the third out
27:42so they make short work of them there
27:44five innings complete
27:46two it's the Royals three the Rays one
27:52here in a close one
27:53and a look now at some of the biggest plays from the game
28:25at the play
28:26Bobby Witt Jr.
28:28shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
28:39and that drops in for a strike
28:41didn't seem like that one found the zone
28:44here's a challenge
28:45and the strike is overturned after review
28:48still two challenges left for them
28:54the 1-0
28:56tap foul to play
29:03the 1-1
29:06and that's in there at the knees
29:16out towards right center field
29:18Fraley
29:18on the move to the alley
29:20one down
29:26up next for the Royals
29:28right fielder
29:29Ryan O'Hearn
29:33in the air left field
29:35and he can't quite get there
29:38it's a foul ball
29:42you'll want
29:44when a sweeper for the strike
29:53swing and a ball lifted left field
29:56two away
29:59up next for the Royals
30:01first baseman Vinny Pasquantino
30:05Vinny Pasquantino
30:06Vinny Pasquantino
30:06steps in for the Royals
30:08one for two
30:11first off
30:12and it just misses
30:24gotta be real careful here
30:262-0
30:26he's hunting for his pitch
30:29two down nobody on
30:30and we're the top half of the sixth
30:40in the air right field
30:42Fraley
30:43on the move
30:45and that'll do it
30:47nothing doing for the Royals
30:49but they still lead at 3-1
30:57Carson Williams
30:58getting ready to hit
31:00Williams
31:01hitting better against right-handers this year
31:04so some reverse splits there
31:09now the bullpen looks to be springing into action
31:12Carlos Estevez
31:13appears to be getting loose
31:15Ersig getting cranked up as well
31:22and that one fouled off
31:36fastball for a strike
31:45fastball for a strike
31:46got him swinging
31:50now batting
31:51left fielder
31:53number 14
31:54and here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one
32:12so important to get ahead of these hitters
32:14you don't want to issue a free pass and allow that tying run to come to the plate
32:17always want to keep that other team in a position where if they're going to beat you
32:20they're going to have to do it with multiple hits
32:28the Royals leading by two here at the bottom of the sixth
32:34ball one
32:47in the center
32:50India takes it in for the out
32:52and that quickly two away
32:54that's a really nice play ranging back into the outfield for that catch
32:58we all know those can be a little tricky especially if the wind swirling around out there
33:03and now Junior Caminero cruising on the mound right now
33:08but a dangerous hitter here in this spot
33:10a guy with some slug to him
33:11inside ball one
33:30two down nobody on
33:35liner base hitter
33:37and with the inning still alive here comes the heart of the order
33:43here comes the skipper and we're going to see a pitching change in this spot
33:48number 38 won't go any further tonight
33:51he exits with the lead and gave them a really nice performance
33:55new pitcher on the bump when we get back
34:02now pitching for
34:03righty reliever out of the pen
34:04Nick Mears
34:05he's averaging more than one hit allowed per inning pitch this season
34:09and that's not where you want to be at all so
34:12we'll see how he does here
34:13Jonathan Aranda next to hit for the Rays
34:17Aranda really thriving with the bat this season here at home
34:25that slider breaking in can be a tricky pitch if you don't finish it and have that bite at the
34:30end
34:30and it stays out over the plate it can get hit a long way
34:33but that was a good one right there
34:38this one chopped on the ground but foul
34:54lifted in the air right center field
34:56Isbell should have this one
34:58and that will end the inning
35:00one left for Tampa
35:02score holds
35:03it's 3-1
35:08back now in Tampa Bay
35:10we go to the top of the 7th
35:12a new arm into the game
35:18the righty
35:19Mason Engler
35:20just trying to keep this one close here
35:23and this is where a bullpen can give their players a chance to fight back into the game
35:30nope
35:31that's inside
35:38that's inside
35:38ripped on a line to center
35:41takes it in for the out
35:46up next for the Royals
35:48third baseman
35:49Mikel Garcia
35:55right there for a strike
36:02and it's found a way
36:13on the ground to third
36:16whips it across
36:18and two away to start the 7th
36:20up next for the Royals
36:22center fielder
36:23Kyle Isbell
36:26two down bases empty
36:27and now the center fielder
36:29Kyle Isbell
36:39here comes the 0-1
36:41he swings and fouls one off
36:58two down
36:59nobody on
37:01excellent arm action on that two strike changeup just missed man he wanted that call
37:11fights it off
37:12he'll see another
37:21that's ripped into the outfield and that's got extra bases written all over it
37:29safely into second he's got a double
37:34he got a pitch he could drive but he didn't get too excited like a lot of guys do and
37:38pull off the baseball
37:39really good timing all the way through the swing and the barrel was so on playing with the ball easy
37:45drive into the gap for that double
37:50that to right
37:53and that is that
37:57so one left for Kansas City as the lead remains 3-1
38:03welcome back taking a look at our game some
38:06for the Rays
38:07for the Rays
38:07there's a great hitter
38:09Yandy Diaz
38:21ball one
38:47swing and a miss at a slider all slider so far in this at bat to get ahead in the
38:52count and
38:53clearly shows there was a game plan in mind for how to attack him in the box
38:58line drive
39:01and it gets down for a base hit
39:03and that'll bring the tying run to the plate
39:06definitely found a perfect spot those could be hard sometimes we talked about
39:10in left field you're kind of anticipating cheating in for a ball
39:14hit something like that that you can rob a little soft flare in front of you but perfectly placed so
39:21you reward the hitter with it
39:29right through there for a strike
39:31now these guys definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here try to close that gap but
39:36you know at the very least if you can find a way to manufacture that run from first it feels
39:40like it's really important to getting back into this ball game
39:44swing and a ball lined out towards center
39:48one away
39:58one out man at first
39:59now it's the right fielder Jake Fraley
40:12in there at the knees
40:134-1
40:24the tying run at the plate
40:27and that is out of play
40:30so now it's all about protect mode try to shorten up try to track the ball block it if you
40:35have to as far as just a late swing that maybe you're not sure about but some way somehow climb
40:41back into this at bat through the count
40:54it's the Royals
40:57the Royals
40:57the Royals
40:58the Royals
41:01the Royals
41:16the Royals
41:23the Royals
41:24the Royals
41:30Jonathan India
41:31Jonathan India
41:32he had a big swing for these guys way back in the first inning
41:34yeah Boogie didn't waste any time in this one the solo shot really got the team going and he's looking
41:39for more right here
41:57one
42:00a
42:00I'm
42:09I'm
42:10I'm
42:10I'm
42:10I'm
42:10I'm
42:16Fly ball down the line.
42:18Simpson turns to the right on the move.
42:21Heal it to the wall.
42:22Makes the catch and foul ground.
42:36And first offering is fouled off.
42:40Two down, nobody on.
42:42And we're in the top of the eighth.
42:44That one finds the zone.
42:46That strike two.
42:47It's been a solid inning so far in relief.
42:49Getting through this inning only down two
42:51can give their lineup a real opportunity
42:53to just grind their way back into this game.
43:04With a few outs that they have left.
43:08That's foul off to the right side.
43:10Keeps the A.B. going.
43:14Two down, nobody on.
43:17Bounds that off to the left.
43:18And we'll do it again.
43:20You're always having a tough time
43:21getting a pitch by him as a hitter.
43:22You feel pretty confident that you're seeing
43:24different pitches still able to make
43:26some type of contact.
43:36And a rope into center field base hit.
43:39Joey gets on base and keeps it going.
43:46Just so sound in his mechanics.
43:48Hits against a firm front side.
43:50And the hands just continue to carry through
43:53the middle of the field.
44:02Left field.
44:05And it stays fair.
44:09They stop the lead runner at second.
44:11Now two on with two outs.
44:14And to the play for Kansas City.
44:16Vinny Pasquintino.
44:18One for three.
44:26And there's a strike.
44:33Hit hard, but foul off to the left.
44:42That one is absolutely belted.
44:46Can't reach it.
44:47This should score at least one.
44:49One run is in.
44:52Now the second run is in.
44:54It's a two-run double.
44:55And they're up by four.
44:57Gets the job done as he brings home a pair.
44:59Got a fastball.
45:01Middle of the plate.
45:01Jumped all over it.
45:03Absolutely smoked that ball.
45:11That one's in there.
45:12That's strike one.
45:19And he comes to the strike.
45:21And a bat like this is almost over as it begins.
45:25In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is going to be.
45:28You just got to hope that you can make contact.
45:34Man on second.
45:35Two down.
45:37Swing and a pop-up.
45:39Lux under it.
45:42And that is that.
45:46But they'll pick up a couple runs here, both coming on this two-run double.
45:50It's now a 5-1 ball game.
45:53You're watching Kansas City Royals baseball on the show.
45:58Back down.
45:59New pitcher on the mound as we roll into the bottom of the eighth.
46:02Steven Cruz.
46:03Well, he's been a really tough guy to take deep this season.
46:06You usually have to string some hits together in order to get to him.
46:10Here's the center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
46:13The Rays in striking distance, but have some work to do.
46:17Boog, it starts with a laid-off man.
46:19Need a good at-bat out of him right here.
46:22Ball.
46:22And an ABS challenge coming from behind the dish.
46:28Not far out of the zone, but it was a ball.
46:31That knocks them down to one challenge left.
46:37And a 1-0.
46:41Hit hard on the ground is short.
46:44Throws to first in time.
46:46Lead-off man is out here in the eighth.
46:48Up next for the Rays.
46:51Catcher.
46:51Hicks for 10.
46:59There it was.
47:00Oh, oh.
47:01Here it is.
47:01Hit it.
47:02He gets a take.
47:03Gets ahead in the count.
47:04The Rays down by four.
47:06Here the bottom half of the eighth inning.
47:11Misses the zone, and he gets him to chase.
47:19Not close with that one.
47:21Ball one.
47:29Gets a piece there.
47:30We'll do it again.
47:44And a foul ball.
47:45He stays alive.
47:52Here's a 1-2.
47:56Knocks that one away, and we'll do it again.
47:58Pitcher having a pretty tough time getting that swing and miss.
48:01Third foul ball in a row.
48:16Out to short.
48:18Witt.
48:20The throw to first.
48:22So they get the out after a long battle at the plate.
48:26Up next for the Rays.
48:29Shortstop.
48:30Two outs.
48:31Space is empty.
48:38Sid Williams will hit next.
48:40Who's over two with a pair of strikeouts.
48:45Hey!
48:57Drilled in the air.
48:58High and deep right field.
49:00This one's got a chance.
49:01That one outs against the fence.
49:04And that's a double.
49:08Everything came together perfectly for him right there.
49:11Loud contact leads to the double.
49:13I mean, you could tell it had extra bases written all over it as it jumped off of his stick.
49:39Hard liner makes the grab on the run, and the inning is over.
49:45Saw they can't do anything with a two-out double through eight full.
49:49It's the Royals five.
49:51The Rays one.
49:54Now pitching for the Rays.
49:56We're back.
49:56It's the top of the ninth.
49:58And there's a new pitcher on the mound.
49:59Hunter Biggie.
50:00Well, they need someone to stop the bleed and keep the score right where it is.
50:04Seems like a tough task today with the way this lineup is swinging it.
50:08Leading off, Mikel Garcia.
50:110 for 3 with two ground outs and a strikeout.
50:15All one.
50:23Biggie, in his second season, he features a four-seam fastball, a slider, a curve, and he works in a
50:31two-seamer.
50:37Keeps the at-bat going with a foul ball.
50:40Flew open a little bit with that front shoulder, but was able to slow his back down just enough to
50:45make contact with that pitch.
50:47Keep the at-bat alive.
50:49Really good take, especially with two strikes.
50:55Hit weakly on the ground.
50:57Lux.
50:59And he beats it.
51:00He's safe.
51:01It doesn't really matter where you are in the lineup.
51:03Your job is to get on base and try to start a rally if you're leading off an inning.
51:08So, an infield single does the job right there.
51:10Now we'll see if they can make something happen.
51:17Nope.
51:18Ball one.
51:23Garcia aboard here at first with nobody out.
51:27Check.
51:27Swing went around.
51:28And that is strike one.
51:35On the ground to the left.
51:37And foul ball.
51:42Got him swinging for the strikeout.
51:45And a strikeout for the first out here in the ninth.
51:48Well, I don't think there's a hitter alive that hasn't at some point succumbed to that pitch right there.
51:54It just looks like it's in the zone the entire way.
51:56And then the top spin and gravity take over in the blink of an eye.
51:59And it's just such a tough pitch to lay off of.
52:02Marte in the box here lets that one go for a ball.
52:10And that's off the inside edge.
52:12And it's 2-0.
52:27Gets the outside corner with that one.
52:36The kick to the pitch.
52:38Runner goes.
52:39Got him swinging.
52:41And safe.
52:42It's a stolen base.
52:44That's 20 stolen bases for him this season.
53:06Ball, that's off the plate.
53:25Man, it's second.
53:28Stays alive.
53:37One and two now.
53:39Swings through that one.
53:40It's a strikeout.
53:43Royals lead one.
53:44They lead this one though.
53:455-1.
53:52Back now as they hand the ball to a fresh arm to start the bottom of the ninth.
53:56John Schreiber.
53:57And he's got a nice lead to work with.
53:59So he should come in throwing strikes, attacking these hitters.
54:05Junior Caminero getting ready to hit.
54:08This kid picked up in a trade.
54:10A lot was offered and given to get him.
54:13But he's got a real high ceiling.
54:17Hey!
54:28Out towards right center field.
54:32And there's one away.
54:36Up next for the Rays, first baseman, Jonathan Aranda.
54:50Ball match outside.
54:59High fly ball down the left field line.
55:02That one back there.
55:04And it is gone!
55:07His 12th of the season and an inch closer.
55:12It's 5-2.
55:14That swing just injected more drama into this one.
55:22His bat looks like it's in the zone for such a long time.
55:26And that gives him the ability to get a barrel on it and hit the ball out to any part
55:31of the park.
55:32Here at the bottom of the ninth, one out.
55:34Yandy Diaz now.
55:37Ball one.
55:48Swing and a base hit.
55:50And that's a one-out single.
55:57Here comes a skipper out of the dugout and he's ready to make the move.
56:02John Schreiber, done for the night.
56:04It's a three-run game and we'll be back to tell you about the new arm in a minute.
56:17Matt Strong comes out trying to close it out.
56:19Save opportunity for him right here and he's their guy.
56:23Time to lock this one down and get out of here with a W.
56:45Get some to chase after that one.
56:48Sometimes being lucky is a swing and miss.
56:51If he makes contact with that pitch, probably hits into a double play.
56:58He'll win.
57:00He caught it behind his back.
57:03Acrobatic throw for one.
57:04Double play cuts the rally short and that ends the ball game.
57:08Well, this was a tightly played game.
57:10Got a little of everything.
57:12Some timely hitting.
57:13Runs on the board.
57:14Key pitching and defense in certain spots.
57:16Definitely a fun one to watch.
57:18And your final score, 5-2.
57:20For Chris Singleton and our entire outstanding crew here at MLB The Show,
57:24I'm John Schambe saying so long.
57:53I'll never let you go again.
57:57I followed your footsteps through the dark.
58:01The color shape an amazing display.
58:04But Aurora's not as bright as your smile beneath the light.
58:07A distant size.
58:09The famous traces of jade left to paint and memorize that I kept.
58:13Forget the nights that I spent thinking that I can never believe in something cynical till I'm dead.
58:21Don't jump up to this.
58:23Non-stop turn on Chris.
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