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00:24Welcome inside Kauffman Stadium.
00:26We've got a perfect night for baseball on the show.
00:30It's the Tampa Bay Rays going up against the Kansas City Royals.
00:37First pitch coming your way next.
00:44And on the mound for Kansas City in this one.
00:47It's unique these days, but he's more of a pitch to contact type of guy.
00:51Ready to go?
00:52Jonathan Aranda getting ready to hit.
01:01And with that, we're underway in Kansas City.
01:09On the ground right side, and that's just foul Cameron in his second season, 26 years old,
01:17and he was drafted in the seventh round in 2021 on the ground.
01:24Handles throws the first and an easy out to start the game.
01:29All right, let's take a look at the Rays lineup.
01:31One guy swinging a hot bat recently, Cedric Mullins.
01:36And Boog, he's a fun at bat to watch.
01:37I mean, definitely a threat whenever he's got that bat in his hands.
01:41But for me, it's all about the mechanics.
01:43They're so sound.
01:44And when he gets his foot down on time and starts his swing, so much consistency.
01:48That bat stays in the zone for a long time, and he squares up the baseball a lot.
02:01The 1-1.
02:05Caminero with an uncharacteristic stretch of poor play lately.
02:12Swing and a line drive and a base hit up the middle.
02:20Just so sound in his mechanics.
02:22Hits against a firm front side.
02:24And the hands just continue to carry through the middle of the field.
02:30Yandy Diaz now.
02:31Nope, that's away.
02:43This one in the air center field.
02:45Meisner under it.
02:47That's out number two.
02:53Batting fourth, right fielder Chandler Simpson.
02:57And now the right fielder, Chandler Simpson.
03:00Not getting the results he's wanted at the plate recently.
03:03Only two hits over the last five games.
03:08And that is in for a strike.
03:114-1.
03:11Really good cutter that he's able to front door and back door.
03:16That pitch is devastating.
03:20Missed with a changeup.
03:22Ball one.
03:23Caminero leads off first with two down to the inning.
03:31In the air to left center.
03:34And that'll fall for a base hit.
03:36The throw to third.
03:38He's in there.
03:39He's in there.
03:39He's in there.
03:40He's safe.
03:40He made that look easy.
03:41Keeping his bat in the zone on plane for a long time.
03:45That leads to a high contact rate and more barrels, Boog.
03:48Even when you don't get it great.
03:50It's still hit hard enough to dunk something in like that in front of the center fielder.
03:54At the play.
03:56Cedric Mullins.
03:57In there and it's 0-1.
03:59Runners out first and third.
04:01Two away.
04:02Here in the third and final game of the series.
04:06Hard hit into the gap.
04:08One run will score.
04:09That one carrying.
04:11One runs in.
04:12Runner around third.
04:13On his way to the plate.
04:15In to score from first.
04:16First.
04:17And they lead by two.
04:19Gets him on the board first.
04:20Coming through with two RBIs on that swing.
04:23Anytime you smoke a ball off the wall, you kind of think about what it could have been.
04:27But obviously, you have to be happy with that result.
04:31Now it's Ryan Vallee.
04:33And Boog, I'd say he's doomed.
04:38That one finds the zone.
04:41Strike one.
04:59And it's second.
05:02Swing and a miss.
05:03Curve ball on the dirt.
05:06But they won't have a play as he takes first on the drop third strike.
05:10No.
05:11He defeated me.
05:12Safe.
05:12Here comes the run from second.
05:14And they're up by three.
05:23Now it's the shortstop.
05:25Carson Williams.
05:27Three for eight in the series coming in.
05:30There's the strike.
05:43And he pumps it a strike.
05:44And a bat like this is almost over as it begins.
05:48In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is gonna be.
05:52You just gotta hope that you can make contact.
05:55Swing and a miss.
05:57They limit the damage here.
05:59And three runs for them here.
06:02And they move ahead.
06:03Onto the bottom of the first.
06:05Raise three.
06:06KC coming to back.
06:08You're watching Tampa Bay.
06:11And on the mound for Tampa Bay in this one.
06:14Drew Rasmussen.
06:15He leads the league in ERA, Ziggy.
06:18Yeah, he's always around the zone, Boog.
06:19He gets weak contact and makes hitters guess.
06:22That's how he's been able to stay on top.
06:24Number 11.
06:25Everything's crisp.
06:25Movement, mix, location.
06:27A little different from your cardio stats, Ziggy.
06:30Oh, wow.
06:31Okay.
06:31Well, we know the numbers don't lie.
06:33Elite is elite.
06:34They'll be leaning on that arm all summer long.
06:37This one popped up.
06:39Foul, ground, first base side.
06:42And there's one away.
06:46All right.
06:47Let's take a look at the lineup.
06:49Not the highest team batting average for this squad.
06:51They're down towards the bottom of the league in total hits.
06:54And Ziggy, because of that, they don't score a ton.
06:57Yeah.
06:57And Boog, I'm looking for a little better performance out of them today.
07:01I mean, if they're going to be dangerous, if they're going to be able to create scoring opportunities,
07:05they're going to have to start making some individual adjustments.
07:08There's a lot of players in this lineup probably aren't happy with how they've hit the ball so far.
07:12So today's a chance to get something going.
07:16The 0-2.
07:18The 0-2.
07:18He goes down looking.
07:21Batting third, first baseman.
07:24Vinny.
07:25Two outs, base is empty.
07:27And next up for the Royals.
07:28Vinny Pasquantino.
07:30In there at the knees.
07:31Strike one.
07:35Swing and a foul straight back.
07:42Battling here as he fouls it away.
07:50Fouls that off to the left and we'll do it again.
07:55Two down.
07:56Nobody on.
07:57See if he can go upstairs a little bit.
07:59Make sure you miss up and out of the zone since you're heading to count one, two.
08:03Don't miss in the zone because that's where you get hurt.
08:07Turn it up.
08:08Turn it up.
08:09Turn it up.
08:12Turn it up.
08:12Right through there.
08:13Got him.
08:14Out number three.
08:16KC down in order.
08:18They trail in this one.
08:193-0.
08:23All set for the start of the inning.
08:25And stepping in for the Rays.
08:27Blake Sable.
08:32That pitch gets the corner.
08:33That's strike one.
08:34Filling up the strike zone hasn't been the problem.
08:37So far.
08:38It's the quality of the strikes.
08:40That's been the real issue.
08:41That's the ball.
08:41You look at the first inning.
08:42That's what we saw.
08:43Too many pitches out over the plate.
08:50Right through there for a strike.
09:00Up the middle.
09:01Ball.
09:02And that one handled.
09:04Doss is still first.
09:05Yeah.
09:06Barely got him for the out.
09:07Close play.
09:08Singy.
09:08It was tough to tell in live action if the ball actually beat him.
09:12And it looks like they want some time to review it.
09:14Yeah.
09:14We'll get another look up here too.
09:17And, you know, they called him out on the field.
09:19But it just might be worth the challenge.
09:20And they'll have to see clear evidence the other way to overturn this thing.
09:25So up next.
09:27Yadar Aranamo.
09:30Ball.
09:31High.
09:40There's a line.
09:41Drive to left field.
09:42Two up.
09:44Two down.
09:46Up next for Tampa Bay.
09:49The designated hitter, Jonathan Aranda.
09:51So the Rays batting order turns over.
09:54Jonathan Aranda will hit next.
09:59There's the strike.
10:00The strong second inning is a confidence builder for him.
10:03A relief for his manager.
10:05Doesn't have to get into that bullpen quite as early.
10:19That's hard hit on the line.
10:22And that is that.
10:26Nothing to cross here this half.
10:28We go to the bottom of inning number two.
10:31Rays three.
10:32And the Royals.
10:35Back here in Kansas City.
10:36We head to the bottom of the second.
10:38Salvador Perez steps in for the Royals.
10:43And that's ripped to the left.
10:44Base hit.
10:47Man aboard on the lead off single.
10:50So a swing like that can help you come out of the struggle.
10:53We saw the numbers coming into the ball game.
10:56But all he's trying to do at this point is help his team win.
10:59Michael Massey stands in now and watches strike one.
11:03This one in the air right field.
11:06One away.
11:09Maybe caught that one off the end just a little bit.
11:11Couldn't quite barrel it up enough to really drive it.
11:14Left fielder.
11:15Isaac.
11:16One out man at first.
11:18And next up for the Royals.
11:20Isaac Collins.
11:23Oh.
11:28No.
11:29That's a ball.
11:30Ooh.
11:30Rusty Valentine umpire behind the plate in this one.
11:33He has what you might call a tall strike zone.
11:36Both at the letters and down below the knees.
11:39Yeah.
11:40And Arinamo.
11:41The turn by Williams in second.
11:43On to first.
11:44Double play.
11:45And that's the inning.
11:46One hit in the inning but nothing more than that.
11:48We head on now to the top of the third.
11:51Rays three.
11:51And the Royals nothing.
11:53You know that I got it.
11:56Yeah.
11:57This game is in your.
11:59Welcome back to the ballpark.
12:01As we check out the current playoff picture.
12:04Junior and an era.
12:13No.
12:14That's a ball.
12:15Let's go.
12:17A.
12:17A.
12:18A.
12:29A.
12:31A.
12:32A.
12:35In the real world.
12:36A.
12:36A.
12:45That one way inside.
13:02Payoff pitch.
13:06Hacks and misses.
13:07It's a strikeout.
13:11And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
13:16Yandy Diaz, next to hit for the Rays.
13:19Fly to center his first time.
13:25Not sure if he was expecting for the pitcher to come right at him,
13:29but he got a nice cookie there and just watched it the entire way.
13:35That's a laser face hit.
13:38So a man aboard now with one away.
13:43Up next for Tampa Bay.
13:45Next to bat will be the Rays four hitter, Chandler Simpson.
13:49Maybe expecting a bunt here.
13:51Third baseman playing in on the edge of the grass.
13:53That clips the inside corner for a strike.
14:03Now the 0-1.
14:06And a foul ball.
14:08Chris, he's currently the team leader in stolen bases.
14:17On the ground at first.
14:19And that's a foul ball.
14:30Struck him out looking.
14:32And that's four strikeouts.
14:34Up next for Tampa Bay.
14:35Center fielder, Cedric Mullins.
14:37Now up for Tampa Bay.
14:38Cedric Mullins.
14:39He drove it two with a double his first time up.
14:50Swing and a pop-off in foul ground.
14:55And that'll do it.
15:00One left for Tampa, but they lead at 3-0.
15:08Welcome back.
15:09Let's take a look at how the series has played out so far.
15:12Oh, I was born in the city.
15:17You know I'm gonna bring you down.
15:21Back!
15:25That's outside.
15:27And one and one.
15:36And Naylor swings through that one.
15:51Towards first.
15:54Diaz takes it himself.
15:56Lead-off man retired here in the third.
15:58Center fielder, Cameron Meisner.
16:02And now the center fielder, Cameron Meisner.
16:060-4-6 in the series so far.
16:12He swings and fouls one off.
16:21Here's the 0-1.
16:23Right through there for a strike.
16:25Goodness.
16:25I think he just took the best pitch he's gonna see in this at bat.
16:28You don't get many like that in that location.
16:31I don't know if you take that pitch against any pitcher out there on the mound.
16:37And the 0-2.
16:39A really good take, especially with two strikes.
16:48Makes the catch for the out.
16:50That swing right there tells me he's seen the ball pretty well.
16:53I know it didn't produce a hit, but he made solid contact.
16:56And that's all you're looking to do anytime you're at the plate.
17:00Two down bases empty.
17:02Starling Marte up to hit.
17:03That's a strike.
17:05It's 0-1.
17:06Now this guy is just filling up the strike zone right now.
17:08Don't want to get yourself in an 0-2 hole.
17:10You better be ready to pull the trigger on the first pitch.
17:13Slings it across.
17:15And that's the third out.
17:17Royals bats are quiet there.
17:19Still down 3-0.
17:24New inning getting started.
17:26And stepping in for the Rays.
17:27Ryan Vallade.
17:37Well, these Rays doing a good job of putting the ball into play.
17:40And that makes things more challenging on the defensive side.
17:43And here's a stat for you, Boog.
17:45They're making contact with more than 85% of the pitches that they're swinging at.
17:49It's pretty special stuff.
17:51Not so good if you're out there on the mound.
17:55That one ripped left field.
17:59And that one is off the wall.
18:02Relay to second.
18:04The tag and they cut him down.
18:06Going for two.
18:07Got a lot of the hustle and the attitude there to try to stretch that single into a double.
18:12But unfortunately thrown out at second base.
18:14He was so close to being in scoring position.
18:17Carson Williams.
18:18Next to hit for the Rays.
18:21Strike.
18:21Woo!
18:22Woo!
18:23Woo!
18:23Woo!
18:24Woo!
18:27Woo!
18:36And that's through there for a strike.
18:38And it's 0-2.
18:39Well, he didn't like those first two pitches down in 0-2 hole.
18:42He's going to have to battle.
18:43Hope he gets a mistake.
18:48Sia strikes him out for the second time today.
18:51Good late cut for the strike out there.
18:53That thing really got in on him.
18:55And, you know, the cutter isn't really a huge swing and miss pitch most of the time
18:59because it's not really meant to move a whole lot.
19:02You're just trying to miss the big part of the barrel and maybe get some weak contact.
19:06But that one right there did a whole lot more than that.
19:08That was a really good pitch.
19:10Two outs.
19:11Base is empty.
19:12Blake Sable next to hit for the Rays.
19:15Oh!
19:37Swing and a bouncer.
19:40Tosses to first.
19:42Inning over.
19:43Nothing doing for Tampa, but they lead it 3-0.
19:53Back here at Kauffman Stadium.
19:54Now here's the leadoff hitter for the Royals, Mikel Garcia.
19:59Mikel Garcia!
20:13That one ripped left field.
20:15That's back there.
20:17And brings it in at the wall.
20:21Up next for the Royals.
20:24The shortstop.
20:25Now here's Bobby Witt Jr.
20:27Struck out looking his first time.
20:31That misses the zone.
20:33And it's Juan Adon.
20:34Witt Jr. is one of only two players in AL history to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases
20:41in each of his first two seasons, Boo.
20:44The other player, Julio Rodriguez.
20:51In the dirt, ball three.
20:53This doesn't seem to want to throw him a fastball.
20:57The Royals trailing by three.
20:59We're here at the bottom of the fourth.
21:01And it's found away.
21:10Here comes a 3-2.
21:12And there's ball four.
21:13Man, that's a tough one to take on the full count, but I guess he saw it really well.
21:18It's a really nice plate appearance.
21:19It's Vinny Pasquantino steps in for the Royals.
21:24That one's in there.
21:25Strike one.
21:26Man at first, one away.
21:31Quick toss to first.
21:33And he's back in standing.
21:35Base runner with a one-way lead right there.
21:37All he's trying to do is get a look at the pitcher's move.
21:40Runner on the move.
21:41Pitch in for a strike.
21:43And that's a stolen base.
21:45Not even close.
21:46But we all know this team is struggling right now.
21:48And sometimes you just got to do something different to generate some offense.
21:52A little more aggressive right there to put the pressure on the opponent.
21:56We'll see if it pays off on the scoreboard for this team.
21:59Man at second.
22:01Left field.
22:05Takes it in for the out.
22:12And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
22:16And now it's Salvador Perez to the plate.
22:19One for one with a single so far.
22:22That's in for a strike.
22:23Generally, second, third time through the lineup.
22:25You want to be able to lean on those secondary pitches and command them.
22:29Looks like he's doing a nice job of it.
22:31Over to Diaz.
22:33And he has thrown four shutout innings.
22:36Royals leave one.
22:37They trail it here.
22:39Three-nothing.
22:43Back here in Kansas City.
22:45And stepping in for the raise.
22:46Yadar Aranamo.
22:4823.
22:53Activity in the bullpen for the Royals.
22:55Number 38.
22:56The hard-throwing righty is up and loosening.
22:58Lynch getting cranked up as well.
23:03This one popped up.
23:05Foul ground first base side.
23:07And a foul ball.
23:18In the center.
23:20And that'll fall for a base hit.
23:23So now back to the top of the order.
23:27Up next for Tampa Bay.
23:29The designated hitter.
23:30Back to the top of the lineup.
23:32Here's the raised leadoff hitter.
23:34Jonathan Aranda.
23:37Ball one.
23:38No strikes.
23:49Swing and a high fly ball to left.
23:52Takes it in for the out.
23:57Up next for Tampa Bay.
23:59Third baseman.
24:01Junior Caminero.
24:02Here's some real power at the plate.
24:04Junior Caminero.
24:05One for two.
24:06He had an RBI base hit back in the first.
24:12And that's him for a strike.
24:14Going to one.
24:15When you're taking your lead over there at first, you've got to be very careful.
24:19This guy on the mound's got a good pick-off move.
24:36And that one goes straight to the backstop.
24:41Aranamo.
24:42Into scoring position on the wild pitch.
24:44And there goes the double play possibility.
24:47Well, that right there erases the chance at the inning-ending double play.
24:51So, good job on the bases to move up on the wild pitch.
24:54Changes the outlook of the inning in a pretty big way.
25:00Struck him out without a swing.
25:03That was pretty nasty.
25:05Well, you could tell he wasn't expecting that ball to break back in on him.
25:08He may have been looking for something away.
25:09Maybe something soft.
25:11But that slider on the inside corner absolutely throws it.
25:15Manager out of the dugout.
25:16And he's going to make a change.
25:18Noah Cameron gives way.
25:20Not a bad effort.
25:21But he exits on the hook for the loss.
25:24New pitcher on the mound when we get back.
25:26They hand the ball over to a new arm.
25:28Number 38.
25:29Well, they didn't get much length out of their starter in this one.
25:32So, they've got a lot of outs to eat up in that bullpen.
25:35I think they'll look for some length out of him right here if they can get it.
25:38And they'll look for some length out of him right here if they can get it.
25:59Hit on the ground to short.
26:01Witt.
26:03To first.
26:04And that's the inning.
26:06The Rays strand just the one.
26:07But they're on top by a count of three to nothing.
26:12Back here at Kauffman Stadium.
26:14We head to the bottom of the field.
26:16Michael Massey steps in for the Royals.
26:19Hit hard, but foul off to the left.
26:23Well, these Royals just lacking discipline at the plate in this ballgame.
26:27They've been chasing pitches outside the zone all game.
26:29And it's led to some frustrating moments.
26:32They've been fooled quite a bit today.
26:35Hard hit left side.
26:37And the leadoff man sat down in their half of the fifth.
26:40Well, he's doing a nice job of keeping the ball out of the air.
26:44Let's the defense work behind him with another ground ball.
26:47Good execution.
26:48So, digging in, Isaac Collins.
26:53Puts a bunt down right side.
26:55And foul ball.
27:03Deal two.
27:05Swing and a ground ball.
27:07And it goes just foul.
27:10The Royals trailing by three.
27:13Last half of inning number five.
27:15Ground ball right side.
27:18Slings to first in time.
27:21Up next for the Royals.
27:24Catcher.
27:24Go Nailer.
27:27Bo Nailer at the plate now.
27:29Goal for one.
27:29He grounded out to first his last time.
27:40Hit on the ground to the right side.
27:42And that's just foul.
27:44Looking sharp.
27:45Just a strike away from five shutout innings.
27:48Two down.
27:49Nobody on.
27:51Fights it off.
27:52He'll see another.
27:59Goes down looking.
28:03Still nothing on the scoreboard for him after five.
28:06You're watching Tampa Bay Rays baseball on the show.
28:11We're back with a look at key moments so far in this one.
28:14Underestimate you.
28:15My life is real.
28:17Real.
28:19So I'm fronting on him every chance I get to be honest.
28:22Wavy hair mystique.
28:24Up in this deep chain with some sick feet.
28:26Corner of 10th Street.
28:28Scoop me in the MPV.
28:29I'm holding big.
28:30Solo is vocalist maestro.
28:32This fish grease.
28:33Rest in peace.
28:34Polo.
28:34He see us.
28:35I wish us with G.
28:36Just like Rod E.
28:37Me and Prem.
28:41And now Chandler Simpson.
28:45Right fielder Chandler Simpson.
28:56First pitch misses.
28:59Activity in the Kansas City bullpen.
29:01Steven Cruz.
29:02The young right-hander up and throwing.
29:05Schreiber also getting ready.
29:08No need to offer that pitch until you get to two strikes.
29:11It's just a low percentage of success when you want to try to go after that down and away pitch.
29:18And on the ground to short.
29:20Witt.
29:21Whips it to first.
29:23Lead off man retired in the sixth.
29:26Up next for Tampa Bay.
29:27Center fielder Cedric Mullins.
29:31So next to the plate for Tampa Bay.
29:34Cedric Mullins.
29:41That's a strike.
29:424-1.
29:51Got the bat going too soon.
29:54It's strike two.
30:00And that one up and in.
30:01Look out.
30:02Straighten him up a little bit.
30:11Oh, that hit him.
30:15Still able to get it there in time.
30:17And they do get the out.
30:19The comebacker got him down low and you can really see him favoring the leg.
30:24That's his plant leg, which might be a concern, Chris.
30:27Yeah, you hope he's got some feeling in that leg so he can land on it, like you said.
30:31But from the way he's acting out there, I think it looks like he's going to be okay and try
30:35to continue, Boo.
30:37Two down bases empty.
30:38Ryan Valade, the next to hit.
30:56Back up the...
30:58Oh, that got him!
30:59The throw is still in time.
31:01And they come away with an out after a tricky start to the play.
31:06Rays three and the Royals nothing.
31:12Bottom of the sixth inning, digging in, Cameron Meister.
31:18Rasmussen back to work.
31:20And that misses.
31:21And that is ball one.
31:28And another ball.
31:29Evidently not too impressed with that call.
31:32And it feels like he got squeezed on the outside corner.
31:35So he's making his case.
31:36You've got to be careful to pick your spots in terms of showing your frustration with the umpire.
31:41And he felt this was his time.
31:44At 96, that pitch is in for a strike.
31:52Knocks that one away.
31:53And we'll do it again.
31:562-2 now.
31:58Got him!
31:59Make it four strikeouts for him on the bump today.
32:01Well, that was the cutter down and in right there.
32:04And typically, if you're going to have a chance with the pitch, if it's down, that's your best chance of
32:09doing anything with it.
32:10It's kind of like a mini slider, just with a little less vertical movement.
32:14But still, that one tied him up.
32:16And he couldn't get the barrel to it.
32:18Two down.
32:19Up next for the Royals.
32:22So the Royals batting order turns over.
32:25Mikel Garcia now at the plate.
32:30First offering.
32:31And it just misses.
32:33Well, as good as things can be, it can be a tough day at the office.
32:36It's even for the skippers, seeing the offense.
32:44Sputter.
32:45Not able to get anything going.
32:48Ground ball to the right side.
32:50He takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
32:54Make it six shutout innings for him out there now.
32:57This is Rays baseball on the show, Florida.
33:02We go to the top of the seventh and stepping in for the Rays.
33:05Carson, move.
33:15Loops.
33:22Oop.
33:26Loops.
33:28Loops.
33:31Loops.
33:32Loops.
33:34Loops.
33:42Oh
33:53Next offering is outside
34:02Swings through it and that's a strikeout
34:04Oh, tough night at the dish
34:06Punching out for the third time right there
34:08He just hasn't looked very comfortable at the plate
34:10A little unsure of his timing right now
34:13Not picking up the spin and location of these pitches
34:15He'll have some adjustments to make
34:19Sable, in the box again
34:21Takes a strike
34:22Oh, and an 0-0 count
34:23Not every strike is a good strike for a hitter
34:26I like the plate discipline there
34:39And he grounds one to the right side
34:41Into the outfield base hit
34:43And that's a one-out single
34:52Yadr Aranamo
34:54Getting ready to hit
34:55His righty lefty splits there
35:05Oh, he doesn't get the call
35:07Ball one
35:08Challenge from behind the dish here
35:12And it's a called strike after the review
35:15They'll keep both their challenges
35:18Sable, the runner at first
35:20With one gone in the inning
35:28Swing and a line drive
35:29That's a base hit into right field
35:30Around second
35:32On his way to third
35:34And now a wide throw to third
35:36Up next for Tampa Bay
35:38Anytime you rip a line drive the other way
35:40You feel really good about what you did at the plate
35:43You trusted your hands
35:44You let the ball travel
35:46And you took the barrel straight to it
35:48That's great work right there
35:49Runners at the corners here
35:51One away
35:52Jonathan Arunda
35:53Next to hit for the Rays
35:56Could use a ground ball here
35:58Something in the infield
35:59Runner at first base
36:01Get two
36:01Get out of this
36:06Two on, one out
36:07Just missed
36:09Could be some action here on this next pitch
36:11Couple runners on
36:12Probably a challenge pitch coming
36:18Here's a two-on
36:20And that's in for a strike
36:31And there's a rocket into the outfield
36:33One run across
36:35And it gets by him
36:37Headed for the plate
36:40He'll score
36:41Two runs are in
36:42And the lead is up to five
36:47Picks himself up
36:48A couple of ribbies
36:49Other than ripping one into the gap
36:51Or blasting one over the wall
36:52There aren't a whole lot of hits
36:54That are more satisfying
36:55Than a nice line drive
36:56In the center field
36:57So that definitely felt good
37:03Here comes the skipper
37:04And we're going to see a pitching change
37:06In this spot
37:07Number 38
37:08Won't go any further
37:09And he leaves a runner at third
37:11So we'll see how the next pitcher
37:12Deals with that
37:13When we get back
37:21New pitcher in the game
37:23For the Royals
37:24Daniel Lynch
37:25Well they need someone
37:26To stop the bleed
37:27And keep the score
37:28Right where it is
37:29Seems like a tough task today
37:31With the way this lineup
37:32Is swinging it
37:36One down
37:37Runner at third
37:38Junior Caminero
37:40Will hit next
37:41He's been really clutch
37:42With runners in scoring position
37:44This season
37:44So they'll have to be
37:45Extra careful in this matchup
37:50One away with a runner at third
37:52Here in the top half
37:53Of inning number seven
37:58That's ripped into the outfield
38:00And he makes the catch
38:01Runner tagging from third
38:03That's a sacrifice fly
38:05As he comes across
38:06It's 6-0
38:07That play really shows
38:09How important it is
38:10To hit the cutoff man
38:11Looked like he tried
38:12To throw through
38:13And get
38:15Runner at home
38:16But it backfired
38:17And it ended up
38:18Costing them a run
38:19I remember my rookie year
38:21Overthrowing a cutoff man
38:22Didn't last long
38:23Before I was pulled aside
38:24By a veteran pitcher
38:26He had a talk with me
38:27And I don't know
38:28If I ever missed
38:28A cutoff man again
38:36Finish him
38:42Two down
38:43Nobody on
38:47Nasty backdoor slider
38:48There's really nothing
38:49You can do with that
38:50If you swing at it
38:51So it's a good take
38:52Take by him
38:55Breaking ball
38:56And that got him
38:57Up next for Tampa Bay
39:00Right fielder
39:01Chandler Simpson
39:02Next to hit for the Rays
39:03One for three
39:11And first offering
39:13Is fouled off
39:24Hit hard on the ground
39:26Is short
39:26And that is the inning
39:29Three runs on three hits
39:31No errors
39:32And a runner left
39:33Seventh inning stretch time
39:34It's the Rays six
39:36And the Royals nothing
39:41We're back in a new pitcher
39:42Here to start the bottom
39:43Of the seventh
39:44Michael Grove
39:45And compared to a lot
39:46Of other relievers
39:47Strikeouts have not been
39:49A big weapon for him
39:50This year
39:50So the defense
39:51Should be active
39:52Bobby
39:55With
39:55Junior
39:59That one
39:59Not close
40:00Ball one
40:01I can't play around
40:02With him here
40:03It's a six run lead
40:04At this point
40:05Got to attack
40:06Hitters
40:07Even if you give up
40:08A solo shot
40:15Here's a one-to-one
40:20That's the ball
40:21Grove
40:21Working for the
40:2350th time this season
40:24He joined the team
40:26As a free agent
40:32Swing and a miss
40:33And that's strike two
40:41In the dirt
40:42Full count down
40:53Ripped to right
40:55And there's one down
41:01Vinny Pasquintino
41:03Steps in for the Royals
41:05First baseman
41:06Vinny Pasquintino
41:09Ball one
41:30On the ground right side
41:32And foul ball
41:43The Rays
41:44Up big in this one
41:46The Rays up big in this one
41:46Here at the bottom of the seven
41:51Sharp grounder
41:52That's through for a base hit
41:55And they had their first hit since the second inning
42:02So now it's the four-hole hitter
42:04Salvador Perez
42:12And that one fouled off
42:15And that one fouled off
42:19Double play ball to second
42:22Good feed
42:23That's one
42:24Double play
42:25They can't seem to break through
42:28Inning over
42:29This one pretty well decided
42:31At this point
42:32We look ahead
42:33To inning number eight
42:34It's the Rays six
42:35And the Royals nothing
42:44Welcome back as we take a look
42:47At their upcoming schedule
43:00Well these Rays
43:02Simply put
43:03Are producing a lot of quality swings
43:05We've already seen eight line drives from them
43:08And it's always a good sign
43:09When the ball is jumping off your bat
43:11And that's what this offense
43:12Has been doing so far today
43:16One up one down
43:17I'm not saying they do
43:19But with the way they're squaring up
43:20The ball right now
43:21It's almost like they know what's coming
43:23They seem very confident at the plate
43:26And stepping in for the Rays
43:27Ryan Valade
43:35That's a really good take right there
43:37Slider down and in
43:39Very difficult to get on the same plane
43:41And do anything with
43:46In the air
43:47Right field
43:50And there's two away
43:53Now that is
43:55Shortstop
43:55Number one
43:58Here's the shortstop
44:00At the plate
44:00Carson Williams
44:020 for 3 in this one
44:08This guy's got a great feel
44:10For his breaking ball today
44:11Two down
44:13Nobody on
44:13And we're in the top of the eighth
44:27High fly ball
44:28Lifted in the air
44:29Right field
44:30Marte
44:31Gets under it
44:32And that is that
44:35Rays go in order
44:361, 2, 3
44:37They lead it though
44:386-0
44:42Back here in Kansas City
44:43On to the bottom of the eighth
44:45Michael Massey
44:46Steps in for the Royals
44:52In there for a strike
44:54At the bottom of the zone
45:01And that's in for a strike
45:10To the right side
45:12And it finds its way through
45:14For a win
45:15Got a good start to the inning
45:20He kind of rolled over
45:21On this pitch a little bit
45:22But he got enough behind it
45:24To shoot it through for a knock
45:25And we'll take that
45:26Anytime you can get him
45:27To find a hole
45:28He'll challenge
45:29Thought that was a ball
45:30And it's going to stay a strike
45:32That knocks them down
45:34To one challenge left
45:38Deal one
45:41Swing and a foul
45:42Out of play
45:59This one smoked
46:00Could be trouble
46:01And that's going to get
46:02Into the corner
46:06Round third
46:06Headed for the plate
46:07The relay throw
46:09The tag and he's out
46:14That really hurts right there
46:15This is no time to gamble
46:17When you're down in the ball game
46:18You've got to be sure
46:19If you're going to advance a runner
46:20Or even try to score right there
46:22That you're going to be safe
46:24Just a poor decision
46:26And now
46:27Throne nailer
46:36Right through there
46:37For a strike
46:38One out
46:39The runner at second
46:40Here's the bottom half
46:41Of the eighth inning
46:42Rarely will you see a pitcher
46:43Just a wasted pitch like that
46:45The batter wasn't even
46:46Tempted to swing
46:46Every pitch needs
46:47To have a purpose
46:48So that it can set up
46:49A following pitch
46:50To help you get that out
46:52Makes the grab
46:53And there's two out
46:54It's never fun
46:55Going back to the dugout
46:56After hitting a line drive
46:57That finds a glove
46:58But you will get some high fives
47:00You know
47:00When you make great contact
47:01You feel like you've done
47:03Everything right
47:03But in this game of baseball
47:05Not everything is in your control
47:07Meisner
47:07Up to bat next
47:09Lays off for a ball
47:18Over to Diaz
47:20An acrobatic play
47:21To end the inning
47:22Pure athleticism
47:24On that one
47:25In the air
47:26Legs split a bit
47:27And fires across the diamond
47:29He's going to get a lot
47:30Of high fives
47:33We're back
47:33It's the top of the ninth
47:35And there's a new pitcher
47:36On the mound
47:36Steven Cruz
47:38And with the big deficit
47:39On the scoreboard
47:40He almost has to
47:41Just put that out
47:42Of his mind
47:43Every outing matters
47:45For relievers
47:45And their numbers
47:46But I think it's tough
47:47To get up for this
47:48Type of appearance
47:49The same way you would
47:50For one in a close game
47:53Deal one
47:57In the air
47:57Left field
47:59And there's one down
48:03Now batting
48:04Second base
48:05So next to the plate
48:06For Tampa Bay
48:06Yadir Aranamo
48:13There it was
48:14Oh oh
48:15Here it is
48:15Hit it
48:16He gets a take
48:17Gets ahead in the count
48:23And a foul ball
48:27The Rays
48:28Up big in this one
48:29Here at the top of the ninth
48:34Foul ball
48:35It stays
48:35Nothing in two
48:44Got him
48:45Rusty Valentine
48:46Rings him up
48:51Next is the designated hitter
48:53Jonathan Aranda
49:00And first offering is fouled off
49:07Chew down
49:08Nobody on
49:11Foul ball there
49:22I don't think he was trying to miss
49:24By that much
49:25In an 0-2 count
49:26Just tried to overthrow that pitch
49:32Foul ball still
49:33A one and two count
49:46Well he's having a tough time
49:47Getting a pitch by him
49:48As a hitter
49:48You feel pretty confident
49:50That you're seeing
49:51Different pitches
49:51Still able to make
49:52Some type of contact
49:53On the ground
49:55Right side
49:56And that is that
49:59Down in order
50:00Go the Rays
50:00But they're on top
50:02By a count of 6-0
50:09Back here at Kauffman Stadium
50:11Bottom of the nine
50:12Here's Starling Marte
50:30Swing and a ball popped in the air
50:33That's a base hit
50:35And the leadoff man aboard
50:38Up next for the Royals
50:39Pitch was in and off the plate
50:41It's so hard to do anything
50:42With the pitch in that location
50:44But somehow he got the barrel to it
50:46And hit it well
50:47Pretty amazing
50:48Garcia in the box now
50:49No balls and a strike
50:54Fought off foul
50:56But the leadoff man gets on
50:58You want to minimize the threat
50:59By playing sound defense
51:01Hopefully the pitcher can get a ball
51:02On the ground
51:03And they can roll him up for two
51:04And it finds its way through for a hit
51:07And out to a board
51:09Good two strike hitting right there
51:10A bit of a lost art for some
51:12So that was nicely done
51:13To beat the odds
51:14Really nice job
51:15Staying up the middle
51:16With his approach
51:17He didn't try to do too much
51:18With the pitch
51:19Just shot
51:19Aranamo
51:20Quick feed to second for one
51:22They get the double play
51:23And just one out to go now
51:25For the Royals
51:26Very fast developing play right there
51:28No margin for error
51:29Nice double play
51:30On a fast runner up the line
51:33Last chance for the Royals
51:35Vinny Pasquintino
51:37Steps in for the Royals
51:42Two outs and a runner
51:43A third
51:44Here in the last half
51:45Of inning number nine
51:47This one in the air
51:48Right field
51:48And that's a foul ball
51:53Got it
51:53That finishes the evening's action
51:56The ball for his first career save
51:58Deserves to be on display
51:59At his house
52:00I mean it's kind of like
52:01When a restaurant frames
52:02Its first dollar bill
52:03Somewhere on a wall
52:04You just can't forget
52:05Your first save
52:05Six nothing
52:06Is how this one ends
52:08And the road team
52:09Picks up the win
52:10And picks up a sweep
52:12For Chris Singleton
52:13And our entire
52:14Outstanding crew
52:15Here at MLB The Show
52:16I'm John Shombie
52:17Saying so long
52:33Someone call the paramedic
52:35I'm on fire
52:35We don't get the
52:36Together
52:37Then we all die
52:38They ain't feeling sympathetic
52:39For the small guy
52:40I don't think I'ma regret it
52:42When the cars fly
52:43Ain't nothing really
52:44Like a U-star
52:46Wake the neighbors up like a rooster
52:48It's a rooster, help me see the future
52:51I believe in karma
52:53So let's do some
52:54I know you cooped up
52:55I know that LA ain't running, I'll call a Uber
52:58I know that LA weather got you confused
53:00But when you walk in my house, take your shoes up
53:03I let my thing, I let my chain swing
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