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00:21From one Blue Jays way in Toronto, welcome to Rogers Center.
00:26The show brings you game one of a big four-game set.
00:30It's the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays.
00:34John Shambi and Chris Singleton with you.
00:36And Chris, we've got an opportunity to watch one of the true superstars of the sport,
00:40Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
00:42Yeah, Boog, he's one of the pillars of this lineup.
00:44And when you have a guy like that that's so consistent and so productive,
00:48you want to make sure you can do whatever you can to get him to the plate.
00:52Get him as many at-bats as you can in a ballgame.
00:54If you do that, you've got a really good chance of scoring a lot of runs.
01:00And starting this one, Trey Yosavage.
01:03What should we keep an eye on here?
01:05It's a tough veteran lineup on the other side,
01:07but I'm excited to see what this rookie can do in this one.
01:11Ready to go?
01:12Chandler Simpson getting ready to hit.
01:22And we're off and rolling in Toronto.
01:25Wow, Boog.
01:26First pitch of the night, and it looks like the strike zone is a little small.
01:31Next offering is fouled back.
01:38Ball on a strike.
01:42Left field.
01:47He won't get there.
01:49That should be extra bases.
01:51In the second safely.
01:52It's a leadoff double to start the game.
01:54The designated hitter, Yossi Diaz.
02:13Missed to third, and that one handled.
02:16Long throw to first.
02:18One pitch and one out.
02:21Now a look at Kevin Cash's lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays.
02:25With an excellent arm on the mound, Singy, this won't be easy.
02:29They'll need to take advantage of the opportunities that they do have.
02:32You're right about that, Boog.
02:34Odds are they won't have many chances against this guy,
02:36but if they can rattle him out of the gates, they'll have a shot.
02:39If not, look out.
02:41It might be a long day for this offense.
02:47Junior Caminero in the box now.
02:49Now take strike one.
02:51Caminero went deep in his most recent game.
02:58Man at second.
03:00Gets the outside corner with that one.
03:13Line drive, base hit.
03:15Rounds third, headed for the plate.
03:16He scores, and they have the lead.
03:19It's an RBI single, 1-0.
03:23And that knock bumps his hitting streak into double digits, Chris.
03:26He's hitting 10 straight.
03:28Yeah, and on a nice trajectory.
03:30Average going up.
03:32OBP, everything he's doing at the plate right now just seems to be working.
04:00That one is absolutely belted.
04:03Way back there.
04:03It's got a chance.
04:05Can't get there, and now maybe extra bases.
04:08Headed for the plate.
04:09Relay throw home.
04:11Not in time.
04:12He scores.
04:13It's 2-0.
04:14Well done.
04:15Drives in the run.
04:17Double into the gap, and that was a really nice swing to beat the inside pitch.
04:21Just beat him to the spot.
04:22Kept his hands tight inside that baseball, and that just allowed him to drive it into the alley right there.
04:27One out, runner at second.
04:30Richie Palacios next to hit for the Rays.
04:46Lined, and that's a base hit.
04:48Coming home.
04:51He'll score.
04:52It's an RBI single, and they take a three-run lead.
04:57Puts a run on the board and picks up an RBI.
05:00Pitch was in and off the plate.
05:01So hard to do anything with the pitch in that location, but somehow he got the barrel to it and
05:07hit it well.
05:07Pretty amazing.
05:13DeLuca wrapped out four hits at his last game.
05:17Palacios, the base runner at first with one out.
05:27Out to short, and it finds its way through for a hit.
05:32And out to a board.
05:37Here's the shortstop at the play.
05:40Carson Williams.
05:41I'm liking what I've seen from him at the dish lately.
05:44Working on a nice 11-game hitting streak.
05:47And that's ripped for a base hit.
05:50Rounds third, headed for the plate.
05:53He'll score easily.
05:54It's an RBI single.
05:56It's 4-0.
05:58That extends his hitting streak to an even dozen.
06:01Do opposing pitchers start to take notice when a guy's on a roll like this?
06:05I think so, Boog.
06:07It's not like it changes the scouting report on a guy or anything like that too much.
06:11But you're aware of who's swinging the hottest bat, and that's definitely him right now.
06:21That's in there.
06:23Strike one.
06:23Well, it's not the inning he was planning on to begin this start, but you've got to find a way
06:28to shake things off and give your team some length and put up some zeros.
06:35Two on, one out.
06:37Swings through that one for strike two.
06:40Great spot to be in right here for the pitcher.
06:42You can either strike this guy out or get ground ball, double play.
06:48Lying down, that's a base hit.
06:50Runner in from third to extend their lead.
06:53It's an RBI single.
06:55It's 5-0.
06:58Batting up.
06:59The right field.
07:00Manager out of the dugout now, and it looks like we'll see a change on the mound.
07:04Trey, you're savage.
07:05Won't go any further, and the line not closed on him yet as he's responsible for the runners on base.
07:11Back with a new pitcher after this.
07:18Now, Cody Ponce takes over on the mound.
07:21I think it's got to be a little tough coming in out of the pen when your guys are trailing
07:25so big on the scoreboard.
07:27Just doesn't have the same intensity to it, but he's got to find a way because these batters count the
07:32same for the stats, obviously, regardless of the score.
07:36And a batter now.
07:37Jake Fraley.
07:38Line drive.
07:39That's a base hit.
07:41In to score from third.
07:42It's an RBI single.
07:44It's 6-0.
07:47Up next for Tampa Bay, the left field.
07:50Chandler Simpson.
07:59Hardliner.
08:02And makes the grab.
08:04Runner tags at second.
08:09The back of the field.
08:11Defecate it with it.
08:13Two of four, two outs.
08:15Now, here is Yandy Diaz.
08:18Grounded out his first down.
08:27That's a ball.
08:38Two on, two outs.
08:41Fly ball down the line.
08:43And that's a foul ball.
08:59Line drive, base hit.
09:01Headed for the plate.
09:04He will score.
09:06It's an RBI single.
09:07It's seven to nothing.
09:09Just so sound in his mechanics.
09:11Hits against a firm front side.
09:13And the hands just continue to carry through the middle of the field.
09:29Swing and a ball hit out towards left center field.
09:34Halls it in after a long run.
09:37And that'll do it.
09:38But they take the lead on a huge seven run out first.
09:42On to the bottom of the first.
09:44It's the RBI.
09:47We go to the bottom of the first.
09:49It's starting on the mound for the Rays.
09:51Ian Seymour.
09:52Singing, he's kind of a road warrior, yeah?
09:55I definitely say so.
09:56You know, some guys shrink a little bit on the road.
09:58They're so used to just having the comforts of being at home and having the fans behind them.
10:03But this guy seems to thrive in adversity and being in some hostile environment.
10:09So when you have a player like this on your team that goes out there and competes,
10:13you definitely like your chances away from your home ballpark.
10:17Knee high.
10:17That's in for a strike.
10:19Seymour getting his 20th start of the year.
10:22And he was the second round pick in 2020.
10:31Out to short.
10:35To first.
10:36Got him.
10:36One gone bottom half of the first.
10:39Let's take a look at the lineup for the Blue Jays.
10:42Ziggy, they got their work cut out for the down a bus load already in this one.
10:46And a manager does not want to see his hitters going to the plate swinging like it's a home run
10:52derby.
10:52He wants hitters to put together quality at-bats, play the game that you've been playing
10:57and that you've been taught to play with this organization and go out there and move the line.
11:02If you do that, you're going to score some runs.
11:05Maybe you don't win this ball game, but at least you have some momentum to carry into the next one.
11:09Number 25, Anthony Santander at the plate.
11:15And that's in there at the knees for a strike.
11:24That's a strike.
11:26This guy's not wasting any pitches.
11:27Hitters got to get into swing mode.
11:29This is a good time to expand the zone.
11:31Throw something maybe down in the dirt.
11:32That's foul off to the right side.
11:35Keeps the A.B. going.
11:37Two down.
11:37Dolby Deion.
11:39Got him looking.
11:40And the inning is over.
11:42Nothing to do for the Blue Jays.
11:44Not going their way.
11:46It's seven.
11:48We move ahead to the top of the second now.
11:51And stepping in for the Rays, Jonathan Aranda.
12:01Ball.
12:11Line drive.
12:13And foul ball.
12:24The 1-1.
12:27This one in the air center field.
12:29Strong.
12:30Gets under it.
12:31And there's one down.
12:35The batter number one.
12:37Second baseman.
12:39Ritchie.
12:40Come off the other.
12:51Ball that tie.
13:02The 1-0.
13:04And that one in the air center field.
13:07Strong.
13:07Moving under this one.
13:09And there's two down.
13:13Up next for Tampa Bay.
13:15The center fielder.
13:16Johnny.
13:17Johnny DeLuca.
13:18The next to hit.
13:19One for one with a single and a run scored so far.
13:22And there's two down.
13:26And there's one in the air center field.
13:29And there's one in the air center field.
13:29And there's one in the air center field.
13:30Nope.
13:31Ball one.
13:32And there's one in the air center field.
13:41Two down.
13:42Nobody on.
13:44Now to short.
13:47Sends it to first.
13:48That's the inning.
13:50Down in order.
13:51Go the Rays.
13:51And they hold a 7-0 lead.
13:58Bottom of the second.
13:59And now for the Jays.
14:01Number 20.
14:02Trying to pick up his first knock in the big leagues.
14:07This is one of those times when you want to be aggressive.
14:09Go ahead and pitch to contact.
14:10Let the defense work behind you.
14:12You've got a nice comfortable lead.
14:14Don't try to be too fine.
14:16That one pushed foul.
14:25And a 1-1.
14:28Hitting the air out to center field.
14:30DeLuca drifts towards it.
14:32One up, one down.
14:36Batting fifth.
14:37Not shortstop.
14:38Andre.
14:40Team Menezes.
14:43Better let that change up up.
14:45Got away with one there.
14:46And he'll take it.
14:47But doesn't want to make that mistake again.
14:51Fastball for a strike.
14:53Well, he didn't like those first two pitches.
14:55Now in an 0-2 hole.
14:56He's going to have to battle.
14:57Hope he gets a mistake.
14:59Breaking ball in there.
15:00Got him looking.
15:01Two out.
15:02Batting fifth.
15:03The center fielder.
15:04Number three.
15:05Two outs.
15:06Space is empty.
15:07Miles strong.
15:08Next up for the Blue Jays.
15:10That's the ball.
15:10Outside low.
15:11Ball one.
15:14That one missed.
15:22Line drive.
15:22Base hit down the line.
15:26And that keeps the inning alive.
15:30Got a fastball.
15:31Middle of the plate.
15:32Jumped all over it.
15:33Absolutely smoked that ball.
15:40Ball.
15:41That's just down.
15:41With a homer in his last game.
15:45Run around the booth.
15:47Pitch in for a strike.
15:49Throw bounces.
15:50And he's in there safely with the stolen base.
15:53You don't usually see teams try to claw back into games by being aggressive on the base pass like this.
15:58But it's still early in this one.
15:59This kind of tells me they're going to try to tackle this one one run at a time instead of
16:03waiting back for a big three-run homer.
16:05And that's the third out.
16:08So one hit is all they get.
16:10We play two-fold.
16:11It's the Rays seven.
16:13And the Jays nothing.
16:14It's an eight.
16:16Back here at the ballpark.
16:18Coming off a series where they were red hot as the plate.
16:21And a look at the numbers.
16:35At 96, that pitch is in for a strike.
16:38Pretty rare to see a three-homer game like he had last time out.
16:41The only active player with at least four three-homer performances is Mookie Betts, who's tied for the all-time
16:49lead with six.
17:03And the 0-2.
17:06Swing and a ball.
17:07Hit out towards left center field.
17:09Makes a nice grab at a full sprint.
17:11For one away.
17:15Up next for Tampa Bay.
17:17The catcher, number nine, Hunter Paguccio.
17:31Center field.
17:32Straw has a bead on it.
17:35Then there's two away.
17:39Up next for Tampa Bay.
17:41The right fielder, Jake.
17:43So up next, Jake Fraley.
17:45Singled and drove in a run his first time through.
18:08Two down, nobody on.
18:11Swing and a ball lifted to center field.
18:13And that is that.
18:17So they go quietly there.
18:20We head down to the home half of inning number three.
18:22It's the Rays seven and the Jays nothing.
18:26Welcome back to the ballpark as we check out the current playoff picture.
18:41Off the plate ball.
18:42This is a hitter who takes his game to another level playing at night.
18:54And that is cut on and missed.
18:56And it's one and two.
18:58See if he can go upstairs a little bit.
19:00Make sure you miss up and out of the zone since you're heading to count one, two.
19:03Don't miss in the zone because that's where you get hurt.
19:06Fires over to first.
19:08Lead off hitter gone in the third.
19:09The catcher, T.J.
19:20That's a real nice cutter right there.
19:23I mean, this guy can struggle with the inside pitch at times.
19:27So I'd say that's pretty effective if you can continue to command it on that side of the plate.
19:31Into the outfield base hit.
19:33And that's a one-out single.
19:36Love how he let that ball travel.
19:38Okay, trusted his hands.
19:39Nice job of going the other way.
19:42And it'll be George Springer to step to the plate.
19:51A little bit low.
20:00It's early, but the off-speed stuff has fooled him a few times now.
20:04A lot of those pitches are used to get hitters to chase, but he's dropping them in for strikes.
20:18And a sweeper misses for a ball.
20:21Really good take, especially with two strikes.
20:27And a foul ball.
20:28He stays alive.
20:34Payoff pitch.
20:36Foul ball, and it remains a full count.
20:41Eighth pitch of the at-back coming up.
20:45Lined, and that's a base hit.
20:48Stubbs around second, headed for third.
20:56Anytime you rip a line drive the other way, you feel really good about what you did at the plate.
21:02You trusted your hands, you let the ball travel, and you took the barrel straight to it.
21:06That's great work right there.
21:07Could be a chance here for them to start clawing back into this ballgame.
21:120-1 now.
21:15Swing and a ball lifted left field.
21:18He's got it, and that should get the job done as he tags from third.
21:22He's in on the sack fly.
21:24It's 7-1.
21:32Anthony Santander, next up for the Blue Jays.
21:35His first at-bat was a strikeout.
21:38Swing and a ball driven out to center.
21:41Carrying well.
21:45Can't get there.
21:46Should be extra bases.
21:48Springer comes in to score.
21:50It's 7-2.
21:54Just a very nice approach and swing right there to use the big part of the field.
21:58Everything was on time.
22:00He stayed balanced through the entire swing and just launched that one into center.
22:04And there's one thing on his mind.
22:06This at-bat.
22:06Get that first hit at the big league level.
22:09Fair ball.
22:10Santander around third.
22:12Here comes the throw.
22:14Safe.
22:15In comes the run from second.
22:17It's 7-3.
22:19So he gets two milestones with that hit.
22:22His first big league knock.
22:23And he drives in his first run as well.
22:26Yeah, you love to get both of those out of the way with just one swing of the bat.
22:30And it makes the special moment even more special.
22:33It's not just an individual accomplishment when you're also driving in a run for your team.
22:38That's an at-bat he's never going to forget.
22:40Yeah.
22:44That's it.
22:45That's it.
22:45That's it.
22:45That's it.
22:45That's it.
22:54The 0-1.
22:56Chopped to the left side.
22:59Zips it across.
23:01That ends the inning.
23:03Three runs on four hits.
23:04No errors.
23:05And one left on.
23:07Three innings complete.
23:08It's the Rays 7 and the Blue Jays 3.
23:11You're watching Blue Jays Baseball.
23:14Welcome back.
23:15Let's check out what's been happening of late.
23:18Really been playing well.
23:32Up the middle.
23:34Clement.
23:35Over to first.
23:37Lead-off hitter.
23:38Retired in the fourth.
23:39Showed us right there why he's considered one of the best middle infielders in the sport.
23:44That's always a tough play going up the middle on the backhand.
23:47But what really made this play happen was that quick release.
23:51Smooth exchange.
23:52And that was as smooth as it gets.
23:54And it had to be with the wheels going down the line.
24:01That's off the inside corner.
24:03Ball one.
24:04Diaz measures six feet even.
24:07A member of the 1,000-hit club.
24:09And he was born in Cuba.
24:20Ground ball to the middle.
24:22That's a base hit.
24:24And they have their first hit since the first inning.
24:28Up next for Tampa Bay.
24:29The third baseman, number 13.
24:32Digging in, Junior Caminero.
24:41Hey!
24:55Out towards right center field.
24:57Springer on the move to the alley.
25:00Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
25:06Up next for Tampa Bay.
25:08The first baseman, number 8, Jonathan Aranda.
25:22That misses.
25:23Ball one.
25:25Diaz off the first with two away.
25:33To the right side.
25:37Fires over to Guerrero.
25:39That's the third out.
25:41The Rays strand just the one, but they lead it by four.
25:44It's 7-3.
25:49Bottom of the inning.
25:50And now for the Jays.
25:52Miles Strong.
25:53Number three.
25:55Miles.
25:56In the air.
25:57Right field.
25:58One down.
26:02Up next for the Blue.
26:04And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
26:11In there at the knees.
26:13That's strike one.
26:15The Blue Jays down by four.
26:17We're here at the bottom of the fourth.
26:20Swings and blasts one deep to left center.
26:23And it's into the gap.
26:25And a man aboard.
26:30The batter number 22.
26:33Next to hit, Ernie Clements.
26:350 for 1.
26:36He grounded out in his first sit-back.
26:38Right through there for a strike.
26:44Swing and a foul out of play.
26:52This one in the air.
26:54Right field.
26:55And there's two down.
27:01Up next for the Blue Jays.
27:03The catcher, CJ.
27:07Runner on the goal.
27:09Pitch is low.
27:12Throwing a second.
27:13Out of bounds.
27:15When your catcher's not a great thrower,
27:17you have to do a better job at controlling the running game.
27:19And that's throwing over.
27:20That's stepping off.
27:21Doing whatever you can to try to keep that base stealer's rhythm off.
27:25Well, they weren't able to do it right there.
27:27They're going to have to make some type of...
27:28Oh, now this ball gets down.
27:30Here's the throw.
27:33Saved at home.
27:34And the runner scores from second.
27:36It's 7-4.
27:38I thought it was a great job of letting that runner steal second base,
27:41get in the scoring position,
27:42come through with the base knock.
27:43You add a run.
27:45Back to the leadoff spot in the Blue Jays lineup.
27:48Here's George Springer.
27:50Swing and a ball.
27:51Hammered.
27:51Left field.
27:53Can't get there.
27:55Should be extra bases.
27:57Coming home.
27:58And they cut the lead to two.
28:01Well, that gets them a little closer in this one.
28:04Nice line drive to the post side right there,
28:06but he didn't spin off of it.
28:08That's the key.
28:09You still have to extend through the baseball in order to hit a line drive like that.
28:16That breaking ball drops in for a strike.
28:22To third.
28:23That ball's foul.
28:23And foul ball.
28:26Runner at second.
28:28Two down.
28:31Chop left side.
28:32And it goes just foul.
28:43That ball's foul.
28:52Base hit.
28:53He boots it.
28:55Here comes Springer around third.
28:57In comes the run from second.
28:59The tag and they get him.
29:01So a sloppy play there, but it ends the inning.
29:03We're headed to the fifth.
29:05It's the Rays seven and the Blue Jays six.
29:10Back here at the ballpark,
29:11let's check out the latest news from around the league.
29:14Ricky Long-Ruffio.
29:28Well, these Rays doing a good job of putting the ball into play,
29:32and that makes things more challenging on the defensive side.
29:35Double-digit hits and zero strikeouts.
29:38I don't know which of those is more impressive,
29:40but especially in today's game,
29:42that's something they can feel very good about.
29:45The 1-0.
29:47There's a line drive to left field.
29:50And a quick out number one.
29:54All those numbers mean this offense is really making the defense work
29:58by just putting the ball into play.
30:00Anything can happen at that point.
30:12And one fouled off.
30:28This one in the air right field.
30:31Springer racing after it.
30:33Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
30:38The batter, number seven, shortstop.
30:41Now, here is Carson Williams.
30:56Curve.
30:57Hit right back to him.
30:58On to first.
31:00And that is that.
31:02Nothing doing for Tampa,
31:04as they still lead by one.
31:05It's 7-6.
31:10Welcome back as we take a peek at the starting pitching so far this year.
31:22And that is out of play.
31:24And that is out of play.
31:39Got him looking.
31:41That's a strikeout.
31:42Sontander, not happy about that cold strike.
31:45Here's the challenge.
31:46And that one was indeed a strike.
31:49Still one challenge left for them.
31:52He's won for two so far in his debut.
31:54First big league game.
31:56Check.
31:57First hit.
31:57Check.
31:58First multi-hit game.
32:00That would be nice.
32:01We'll see.
32:02The lefty, the 1-0.
32:03Ball.
32:04Down.
32:09Swing and a miss as he was out front that time.
32:16Slice the other way.
32:17That's a base hit.
32:20And the tying run is on base.
32:26A couple of hits in a row for him here.
32:28Showed a willingness to drive that pitch the opposite way.
32:31Didn't get jumpy.
32:32Didn't try to pull the ball.
32:33He let it get deep.
32:34Took the barrel right to it and then extended through the swing for the line drive base hit.
32:40That one close.
32:42Rule the ball.
32:43Ball one.
32:49And that's in there at the knees for a strike.
32:56In the air left field.
32:59Nobody can get there and it's a foul ball.
33:11Rolled over to third.
33:13But it kicks foul.
33:23Got him looking.
33:24And that's four strikeouts.
33:28And that's four strikeouts.
33:30So up next for Toronto.
33:32Miles strong.
33:33One for two.
33:39In the air out to center.
33:41DeLuca makes his way towards it.
33:43Drops in for a hit.
33:44Couldn't run it down.
33:46And now they'll have runners on the corners with two away.
33:48These hitters are relentless.
33:50Just until the bell sounds.
33:53And they are going to keep coming at you, trying to get you into the corner and knock you out.
34:02First pitch just misses.
34:08Got it started a little too early.
34:11Strike one.
34:26Big spot.
34:27Two out.
34:28Both the tying and go-ahead runs are a bull.
34:31Good spot for the hitter.
34:33Definitely has the advantage in this count with runners on.
34:36Look for him to be aggressive on this guy's pitch.
34:38Just missed.
34:39Ernie Clement in the on-deck circle.
34:42Hoping to get a chance to make a big impact here.
34:483-2.
34:50Two out.
34:50Runner on first.
34:51A lot of movement in the infield.
34:52Hitters got to stay focused on the pitch.
34:55Right side.
34:56Fair ball.
34:57Runner from third.
34:58In to score.
34:59It's an RBI single.
35:01A big two-out hit.
35:03And the game is tied.
35:05Go ahead.
35:06Run on base.
35:08Ernie Clements next up for the Blue Jays.
35:11Ernie Clements.
35:14High fly ball.
35:15That one curling foul down the right side.
35:19Two on, two outs.
35:22Brings it in for the third out.
35:24Two men left stranded, but they do push across one.
35:28Five innings complete.
35:29And we are tied.
35:317-7.
35:33Long way.
35:35Long way.
35:36Long way.
35:39Welcome back.
35:40It's been a great game.
35:41So let's take another look at the most important moment so far.
36:10Now pitching.
36:11Now on the bump.
36:12Brayden Fisher.
36:13They know that he can get a right-hander out, but he's in position to face a couple of lefties
36:18this inning.
36:28And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter.
36:59That's in there.
37:01Can't connect on the curveball struck him out.
37:04Pretty much textbook pitching for the three-pitch K right there.
37:07Jumped ahead 0-2 on two pitches he didn't want to go after at the plate.
37:11Then, knowing he's going to be a little more aggressive, trying to protect, he expands just out of the zone
37:16where he couldn't do anything with it.
37:18He gets the strikeout and keeps the pitches thrown to a minnow.
37:20Very nice.
37:23Fair ball.
37:26And he's in the second base with one away as the go-ahead run.
37:31That was the thing of beauty.
37:32He may have been a little behind the pitch, but by getting that barrel into the hitting zone early on
37:37in his swing,
37:37he was able to meet it and still shoot a line drive down the line and left.
37:41A chance now to take the lead, and at this point in the game, that could be a deciding run.
37:47Next to hit, Chandler Simpson.
37:49And that's in there for a strike.
37:51A little slider that finds the mark.
37:53As a pitcher, you know the runner on second is ready to push things with his speed.
37:57A base hit's probably going to be a big run, so you really have to execute on the mound.
38:01And a swing and a miss.
38:03There's that slider.
38:13Line drive to short, and caught!
38:16It's never fun going back to the dugout after hitting a line drive that finds a glove, but you will
38:20get some high fives.
38:21You know, when you make great contact, you feel like you've done everything right.
38:25But in this game of baseball, not everything is in your control.
38:31And that one fouled off.
38:40Man on second, two down.
38:42And a big swing and a miss.
38:44I'd say that stayed in the tunnel for a long time.
38:47No chance of even fouling it off.
38:52Left field.
38:56Pulls up, and that's in there for a knock.
38:58The run scores from second.
39:01It's an RBI single.
39:038-7.
39:04They take the lead.
39:05Well, he comes through clutch with the RBI single.
39:08That was big.
39:09Hooked around that pitch on the outside, but he was still able to square it up pretty nicely.
39:13And that takes quick, strong risk to pull that off.
39:17Two outs.
39:18Water on first.
39:19At the play.
39:20Junior Caminero.
39:21Oh, look at the stop.
39:23It's there, and that's a great play.
39:26But they pick up one run on the RBI single.
39:29It's now 8-7.
39:32It's an AL East matchup here on MLB The Show.
39:39Now, back down for the bottom of the sixth, and there's a new pitcher on the mound.
39:43Mason Engler.
39:44And this is an important part of this game.
39:46Tight score and still a lot of outs to get.
39:49So, they're looking for a big outing out of them right here to get some critical outs.
39:53The catcher, DJ.
39:56Oh, he doesn't get the call.
40:00Ball one.
40:01O-plate umpires trying to tighten things up a little bit.
40:08Right through there for a strike.
40:16And a count, one and two.
40:30High fly ball lifted in the year right field.
40:33Takes it in for the out.
40:38Up next for the Blue Jays.
40:40The right fielder, number four, Joel Springer.
40:49Blue Jays down a run here in the bottom of the sixth.
40:53Ripped to third and caught.
40:55That at bat is a positive sign, even though it probably doesn't feel like it.
40:59He hit the ball hard, but it doesn't always work out in your favor.
41:02Sometimes a defender is there to make a play.
41:25And here is Anthony Santander.
41:34That one finds the zone.
41:37Strike one.
41:52Tying run in scoring position as the Rays try and punch back down a run.
41:59Strike two.
42:07Swing and a high fly ball well struck.
42:09Way back there.
42:10It's got a chance.
42:13Just missed it.
42:18The double in the inning, but they leave them stranded.
42:22We're through six full.
42:23It's the Rays 8.
42:25Top of inning number seven.
42:27And stepping in for the Rays, Jonathan Arunda.
42:35That clips the corner.
42:44Up the middle.
42:46Makes the catch.
42:48One down.
43:06Popped up foul territory behind the play.
43:10Two down.
43:14Here comes the manager out of the Blue Jays dugout, and he will make a move to the pen.
43:19Braden Fisher is done, and he leaves in a one-run game.
43:24New pitcher now for the Jays, Louie Varlin.
43:28Just trying to keep this one close here, and this is where a bullpen can give their players a chance
43:33to fight back into the game.
43:39So, next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Johnny DeLuca, one for three.
43:50Out towards right center field.
43:52Springer on his way over, and that is that.
43:57Rays held in check here.
43:58They still lead it, though, 8-7.
44:07Set for the last half of the seventh, and now for the Jays, number 20.
44:12Number 20.
44:13That's a ball.
44:20Fouled off.
44:20He was late.
44:25Looking to get the tying run on base.
44:28And fouled off.
44:35That one to first, and it finds its way through for a hit.
44:39And the tying run is on with a leadoff single.
45:00Hetson Kim coming into the game now is the injury replacement.
45:04Number 77, Hetson Kim.
45:11Late swing, fouled to the left.
45:20Fought off, foul.
45:26That one to first.
45:28Kim.
45:28The turn by Williams in second.
45:31And two.
45:32What a play.
45:33The 3-6-1 double play, in my opinion, is one of the toughest plays to make.
45:38You've got a pitcher covering first, and the middle infielder throwing to a moving target.
45:43Everything has to be perfect, and right there, they made it look pretty easy.
45:47My.
45:53Straw.
45:54Next up for the Blue Jays.
45:57Ball one.
45:59Ball one.
46:02Ball one.
46:03That's ball two.
46:04Engler, 26 years old, and he was drafted in the fourth round.
46:08Back in 2018.
46:10Check swing, but he went too far.
46:12That's strike one.
46:13The Rays holding on to a one-run lead.
46:16Here at the bottom of the seven.
46:18Foul ball there.
46:26Ground ball left side.
46:29And foul ball.
46:32The 2-2 on the way.
46:35And that's rule the swing.
46:37It's a strikeout.
46:39Down in order go the Blue Jays.
46:41We've got a good one here.
46:43It's 8-7.
46:47Back now in Toronto, and stepping in for the Rays, Carson Williams.
46:52Carson Williams.
46:57That's a ball.
47:07The 1-0.
47:11And a foul ball.
47:24On the ground, right side.
47:27Clement over to first.
47:29First out in the top of the eighth.
47:33Up next for Tampa Bay, the catcher, number nine, Hunter Faducia.
47:43Ball.
47:52Ground ball right side.
47:54And that's a base hit.
47:56So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
48:01Up next for Tampa Bay, the right fielder.
48:04And now the right fielder, Jim Braley.
48:10Inside at 100.
48:13Ball one.
48:22This one in the air center field.
48:26And there's two away.
48:52Swung on, popped up on the infield.
48:54Jimenez brings it in and that is that one left for Tampa and this remains a
49:01close one it's 8-7 now picking forward back down new pitcher on the mound as we
49:08roll into the bottom of the eighth ham booster and as relievers go he's not a
49:13big strikeout guy tries to force contact so the command and execution are huge
49:19for him balance way leading things off it takes a strike really good cutter
49:24that he's able to front door and back door that pitch is devastating
49:35field two fights it off you'll see another power he got away with a mistake
49:41right there
49:49field two and it's fouled off they'll do it again
49:58ground ball right side in plenty of time to first lead off man is out here in the
50:05matter number 22 second baseman
50:14fall in
50:18the race trying to hold a one-run lead here the bottom half of the eighth inning
50:23right through there for a strike
50:31on the ground the first Kim steps out first for the out do you want to be a
50:37great defense you have to deliver consistently it doesn't matter how many
50:41highlight reel plays you make if you can't execute the small stuff just like
50:45we saw so now pitch hit up for the Blue Jays Alejandro Kirk and he would be the
50:51tie-and-run boots so we may see him try to launch one if he gets a good pitch to
50:54handle
51:04all one
51:11that crazy corner very solid inning on the mound so far here in the eighth
51:16holding on to this narrow lead this is exactly what they were looking for
51:20foul ball still one and two Cal
51:28chewed out nobody on and he couldn't hold back he's rung up on strikes
51:33Blue Jays go down in order and this one remains tight it's eight seven
51:44we're back it's the top of the ninth and there's a new pitcher on the mound
51:47Brendan Little big swing and missed up right here for averaging more than one
51:52strikeout for any this season so far he's been pretty electric
52:01close but called a ball ball one movement in the Blue Jays bullpen Tyler
52:06Rogers the right-handed sinker bowling he looks to be ready himself Hoffman
52:11getting cranked up as well
52:12hey
52:23and a foul ball
52:35lifted in the air right center field straw on the moon brings it in then there's one down
52:46up next for Tampa Bay the third baseman number 13
52:50junior
53:04ball
53:13in the air right field springer on his way over
53:18pulls it down and he makes the catch
53:21two quick out here at the top of the ninth running out of chances to pad the lead
53:26next to bat will be the Rays four hitter
53:28Hesung Kim
53:45crowd locked in right now one run game here in the ninth
53:52missus just off the outside edge I think that was a strike
54:03ball that's down
54:11and that curveball drops in there for a strike
54:25it's the Rays eight and the Blue Jays seven
54:35now
54:36picking forward back now as they hand the ball to a fresh arm to start the bottom of the ninth
54:40Garrett Clevenger and I can't imagine any save is an easy one you're holding a
54:45small lead on the scoreboard and you know those hitters are going to give you
54:49the best of bats they can so it's always high stress let's see what he's got here
54:54to try and close it out tap foul to play one run game bottom nine and that one
55:02fouled off pretty good pitch there take a rip at he wants to get his arms
55:07extended he likes the ball away from him a little bit just not able to square it
55:11up
55:14and he'll chew
55:18good job to fight that one off
55:26five foul balls in a row I have no idea what that feels like but you gotta love
55:31the swing and a miss struck him out
55:34up next for the Blue Jays the first baseman here's Vladimir Guerrero jr.
55:40drove it off the wall last time just missed out on a home run
55:47swing and a high fly ball out there towards left field two down
55:58up next for the Blue Jays the left fielder number 25 Anthony
56:05Tonton Dair
56:08the Rays trying to close out a one run lead and the home team trying to pull it out
56:19fouls it back with two strikes man he'd like to have that pitch back Clevenger is just one strike away
56:41and the time run is on base here in the bottom of the ninth that's tremendous
56:46fight for him and I know it's got the dugout fired up down there down to the
56:51last strike and he comes up with a hit to keep the game alive it ain't over yet
56:56making a move at first coming down to pitch run for Toronto
56:59Yohendrik Penango getting some more speed on the bases at the ball in this situation
57:04the hitter knows that he's got to find a pitch that he can drive in order to drive
57:08in that tying run all the way from first base so if he can't do that keep the line
57:13moving the wall or just a base hit but you've got to stay within yourself
57:18one two down that one in the dirt and gets away to second he's in there
57:26that's a wild pitch in the tying run moves into scoring position
57:30gonna have to buckle down and make a pitch or two to get out of this little jam he's worked
57:34himself into
57:34after the two out hit then that wild pitch good time to step off take a deep breath
57:41way high with that one ball three
57:43Andres Jimenez in the on-deck circle hoping to get a chance to make a big impact here
57:52to the right side steps on the bag himself ball game
58:00when you win five in a row the confidence just goes to another level and you start to gain this
58:05momentum
58:05and you think that you're never gonna lose a game again because things are clicking up and down the line
58:11up
58:11pitchers are pitching the team is making the plays defensively this is the kind of feeling
58:15it's not gonna last all season long but you want to ride it as long as you possibly can
58:20perhaps push it up to double digits
58:22and a final eight to seven for Chris Singleton and our entire crew
58:26I'm John Chomby saying so long
58:29I'ma break the code young son of the
58:31we just pray that we get old my
58:33it's gone if they was not in the field I won't put they name in a song
58:37I've been in the zone calling my
58:38some child just praying they pick up the phone
58:40try to get to come get it with me
58:42if they was too busy I'd get it alone
58:44watch how you approach
58:46I'm blessed like I run with the boat
58:47if I'm on a yacht got my on the boat
58:49I'm not like you don't want to be broke
58:51when it got cold I'm one of the code
58:53my uncle was tripping he wanted to
58:54I'm trying to be the richest little you know
58:56this paper get thrown she will pick up the most
58:58I was with you mama didn't know this might be the religion
59:01I never wrote I got it just know it fit inside my coat
59:03so many feelings spilling out my soul
59:05ran out
59:06Yeah
59:06the
59:06the
59:09the
59:10the
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