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00:30Today, the show brings you a matchup of division rivals.
00:33It's the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:39First pitch coming your way next.
00:46And starting on the mound for the Rays, Griffin Jacks.
00:50Singing he's been outstanding and should be fun to watch.
00:53Well, when you have a guy that can limit the opponent to very little run production,
00:58you have a great chance to win a ball game when he takes the mound.
01:01He's just having an outstanding season so far.
01:03You hope he can maintain it because if he can,
01:06he'll be in a nice conversation at the end of the year.
01:08All right, just about ready for baseball.
01:10Davis Schneider digs in now.
01:13That one finds the zone.
01:15That is strike two.
01:18Up the middle, Williams.
01:21To first, one out in the top of the first.
01:26Let's take a look at the lineup for the Blue Jays.
01:28It features a great veteran presence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
01:33And Boog, he's a big-time run producer for these guys, man.
01:37Leading the team in homers, runs batted in, doing damage on the regular, man.
01:41Making opposing pitchers just sweat out there.
01:44It's kind of fun to watch.
01:46Get ready for a show when he steps into the box.
01:48So the call will stand.
01:50Still one challenge left for them.
01:530-1 down.
01:55There's the strike.
01:56Oh, this guy is so comfortable hitting with two strikes.
01:59Even a good pitch early in the at-bat.
02:01If he's not ready to pull the trigger,
02:02he's not worried if he gets to an 0-2 count.
02:05Makes the catch for the second out.
02:07That swing right there tells me he's seen the ball pretty well.
02:10I know it didn't produce a hit, but he made solid contact.
02:13And that's all you're looking to do any time you're at the plate.
02:20Addison Barger in the box with two gone.
02:22And takes a look at a called strike.
02:26That smash towards center.
02:29And that's the third out.
02:33We head to the bottom of the first.
02:35No score.
02:42Back now at the chop for the bottom of the first.
02:44And the starter for Toronto, Jose Barrios.
02:48And Chris, pitching on the road has not been particularly kind to him.
02:52Digging in, Chandler Simpson.
02:55He's got a nice, short, compact swing.
02:57Doesn't swing and miss a whole lot.
03:19Ball, that's out.
03:21Ball, that's out.
03:32To the right side, Schneider.
03:35On to first.
03:36One gone, bottom half of the first.
03:39All right, let's take a look at the Rays lineup.
03:42And the challenge for this lineup today, singing.
03:45Finding a way to have success against the sinker ball.
03:47Yeah, it's a tough pitch to hit, Boog.
03:49And even harder to elevate.
03:51Got to set your sights a little bit higher when you're at the dish.
03:54They're struggling with it.
03:55I'd expect them to make some type of adjustment.
03:57It won't take long to see how well that sinker is working today.
04:11Got the bat going too soon at strike two.
04:22The 0-2.
04:24Sharp grounder.
04:26That's through for a base hit.
04:29So a man aboard now with one away.
04:33Batting third.
04:35Stepping in, Junior Caminero.
04:37Fourth right now on the American League home run leaderboard.
04:54The 0-1.
04:56Right through there for a strike.
04:57I think that pitch surprised all of us.
05:00Right down the middle, doesn't get a swing.
05:02Not very often you see a hitter lay off a cookie like that.
05:09And that one is in the dirt.
05:11Going to count one and two.
05:12See if he can go upstairs a little bit.
05:14Make sure you miss up and out of the zone since you're heading to count one, two.
05:18Don't miss in the zone because that's where you get hurt.
05:21Got him.
05:22Two down.
05:35Lined and that's a base hit.
05:39Throw in hopes the lead runner at second.
05:42Two on now with two away.
05:46Johnny DeLuca next to hit for the Rays.
05:54That clears the corner.
06:05Up the middle.
06:07And that's a base hit.
06:09Runner around third.
06:10Here's the throw.
06:12Safe at the plate.
06:13And the run scores all the way from second.
06:16Get out of the board first.
06:17It's 1-0.
06:18Mission accomplished there as he picks up the RBI to give him the lead.
06:22Just a simple soft liner in the center field for the knock right there.
06:26Maybe a little bit fooled by the pitch.
06:28But he did a good job of staying through it.
06:30And that allowed him to fight it off and just get enough behind it.
06:34This might be the most pressure you put on this guy today.
06:37You got one run in.
06:38You got to try to get another one or maybe two.
06:41Two on, two outs.
06:44Ground ball at the middle.
06:45Oh, that's a base hit.
06:46Headed for the plate.
06:47Here comes the throw.
06:49Safe.
06:50And the runner from second scores on the play.
06:53It's 2-0.
06:55Picks himself up at RBI.
06:56Really nice job staying up the middle with his approach.
06:59He didn't try to do too much with the pitch.
07:01Just shot it through the infield.
07:03So next to the plate for Tampa Bay, Hessong Kim.
07:06Seems like he's making contact with everything lately.
07:09Currently owns a seven-game hitting streak.
07:12That's a strike.
07:23Left field.
07:25And that is foul.
07:36The 0-2.
07:38Keeps the at-bat going with a foul ball.
07:53Swing and a ground ball out to short.
07:57Jimenez throw to first.
07:59They limit the damage here.
08:00So it's two runs on four hits.
08:03No errors and a couple left on.
08:05We head to the second here at Tropicana Field.
08:09Back here in Tampa Bay.
08:11And now for the Jays.
08:13Kazuma Okamoto.
08:30Kazuma Okamoto.
08:32That one's spoiled.
08:33And the count now, two and one.
08:41Swings through that.
08:42Sold it really well with the arm speed.
08:45Swung underneath it.
08:46So changeup that stayed a little bit more on playing than what he was anticipating.
08:50Not the best location with the fastball on strike three.
08:54But when you're pumping high 90s, you'll get away with some of those more margin for error.
08:58You know, the fastball has become such a huge strikeout pitch in the sport.
09:01And I think a lot of it has to do with all the attention and emphasis on improved spin rates.
09:06These fastballs are just exploding out of the pitcher's hands and jumping through the zone.
09:12The 0-1.
09:15That's a bullet, but it goes foul.
09:25Blinded to the right center field.
09:26That's a base hit.
09:29Throws sails over his head at first.
09:31Love how he let that ball travel.
09:34Trusted his hands.
09:35Nice job of going the other way.
09:37Man at first with one gone.
09:38Yo Hendrik Penungo.
09:40Next up for the Blue Jays.
09:42Gets the outside corner with that one.
09:55Granted to third.
09:57Could be two.
09:58Can't glove it cleanly.
09:59Still finds a way to get off a throw.
10:01He makes the throw, but it's not in time.
10:04And that leaves them with runners at first and second.
10:07Man, I was expecting 5-4-3 double play off the bat, but I think he just tried to be
10:13a little too quick there.
10:14Especially when you think it's a pretty routine ball to handle.
10:17It's really easy to think ahead to the transfer and the throw before you actually bring it into your glove.
10:22That one lifted to left.
10:24Simpson under it.
10:27Two away down.
10:33Betting eight right fielder.
10:35Jesus Sanchez next up for the Blue Jays.
10:42First pitch doesn't find the zone.
10:44First and second.
10:46Two down.
10:46Here at the top of the second.
10:48Misses just off the outside edge.
10:50I think that was a strike.
10:53Clips the corner.
10:54Now two and one.
10:59Bounce to the right side.
11:01But it kicks foul.
11:09Chopper to second.
11:11Sends it to first.
11:13And that will end the inning.
11:15Blue Jays leave a pair.
11:17They trail things here.
11:18Two nothing.
11:22Bottom of the second.
11:24And now the catcher for the Rays.
11:25Nick Fortes.
11:27Nick Fortes.
11:32Fortes.
11:33Launched a homer in his most recent game.
11:42Singy wasn't very sharp in the first.
11:44Got hit around a little bit.
11:46Just wasn't able to locate particularly well.
11:48A lot of stuff for the fat part of the play.
11:50Yeah, Boog.
11:50He wasn't fooling anyone.
11:52It's a tough place to be.
11:53Because it's not always obvious what adjustments need to be made.
11:56Sometimes it's location.
11:57Sometimes it's being too predictable.
11:59Sometimes you're tipping your pitches.
12:01He's going to need to figure it out quickly, though.
12:03Oh, that's a frustrating end to the at-bat for the hitter right there.
12:06I mean, that pitch was right down the middle.
12:08I think he got a little too excited.
12:10Came out of his mechanics.
12:11Instead of driving that ball somewhere, he popped it up.
12:15Unfortunate for him.
12:18Nope.
12:26They're having a tough time gauging the break on those pitches.
12:29They're dropping in for strikes, but they aren't swinging at them for some reason.
12:42In the air, right field.
12:45Sanchez takes it in for the out.
12:48And there's two down.
12:50Up next for the Rays, left fielder Chandler Simpson next to hit for the Rays.
12:56Maybe expecting a punt here.
12:58Third baseman playing in on the edge of the grass.
13:04The strong second inning is a confidence builder for him.
13:07A relief for his manager.
13:09Doesn't have to get into that bullpen quite as early.
13:15That's in there at the knees, and it's strike two.
13:18This guy's not wasting any pitches.
13:20Hitters got to get into swing mode.
13:21This is a good time to expand the zone.
13:23Throw something maybe down in the dirt.
13:27This one in the air center field.
13:30Penungo should have this one, and that ends the inning.
13:34After two, it's a two-nothing ball game.
13:43New inning getting started.
13:45And now for the Jays, Andres Jimenez.
13:57The ground to third.
14:01Throwing the dirt, and he can't come up with it.
14:05Up next for the Blue Jays.
14:07Well, we're going to see throwing errors from third base from time to time,
14:11and that's a pretty good example of why.
14:13If you don't get behind the throw properly,
14:15it's really easy to throw a power sinker over there to first.
14:19And first baseman, I'm sure he wants another shot at that pick.
14:22Try to bail out his teammate, but that was just a tough one to come up with.
14:26Nope.
14:27That's inside.
14:29Jimenez gets his lead at first with nobody out.
14:32Next offering in there for a strike.
14:34And a count two on one.
14:36Swings through that one.
14:38Just not able to catch up to that velocity.
14:42That one is absolutely belted.
14:45Mullins on his horse.
14:46Can't get there.
14:48Should be extra bases.
14:51Coming around third is Jimenez.
14:55He's safe, and it's a one-run game.
14:57Well, back within one as he brings home the run.
15:00That pretty much split the zone down the middle,
15:02and those are the ones where you've got to make them pay.
15:06Runner in scoring position.
15:08No outs.
15:09Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now on the ground is short,
15:13and he can't come up with it.
15:15And no shot to get him at first.
15:17There's two aboard.
15:19Looked to me like he kind of let the ball play him
15:21instead of playing the ball, and it just ate him off.
15:24Hands get stiff,
15:25and even the best infielders make these kinds of mistakes.
15:28You just have to learn from it and move on.
15:31That one hit to right.
15:36Brings it in.
15:37Grounder tags it second,
15:38and he's in safely at third with one out.
15:44Up next for the Blue Jays, third baseman, Kazuma Okamoto.
15:49Next up for the Blue Jays.
15:500 for 1.
15:51He struck out swinging last time.
15:54Ball, that's out.
15:57Traffic on the bases with one already in here in the second game of the series.
16:03There's one.
16:049-10 at first.
16:06It's a fielder's choice.
16:09I promise you they're guys that get a little bit faster when they can smell an RBI.
16:13That was a possible inning-ending double play.
16:15Great hustle, and he gets rewarded with the RBI because of it.
16:21That one fouled off.
16:28On the ground to the left.
16:30That's a base hit.
16:32Throw stops the lead runner at second.
16:35Two on and two out.
16:37Center fielder, Yohendrik Penungo.
16:39So up next for Toronto, Yohendrik Penungo.
16:43And the sweeper is off the plate.
16:46Tied up here in the early going.
16:49Swing and a miss.
16:50Strike one.
16:54That's his strike.
16:55And he inches closer to getting out of the jam.
17:00Really good take, especially with two strikes.
17:13Hard hit left side.
17:16To first, and he beats it.
17:17Everyone's safe.
17:19Boog, that's staying within his game right there.
17:21I mean, this speedster gets the infield single, and now he's on base to possibly do some damage.
17:26I love seeing what guys like this can do to disrupt the game once they get in a position to
17:32do so.
17:33Grounds one to short.
17:35Williams.
17:35In the hole.
17:37Jump throw.
17:38It's there.
17:39And that's a great play.
17:41Pure athleticism on that one.
17:43In the air.
17:44Legs split a bit.
17:45And fires across the diamond.
17:47He's going to get a lot of high fives in the dugout.
17:53Bottom of the inning.
17:55And stepping in for the raise.
17:56Jonathan Aranda.
17:58First baseman, Jonathan Aranda.
18:06Ball.
18:09Ball.
18:10Ball.
18:16Hard on the ground.
18:17The first.
18:18Guerrero takes it to the bag.
18:20One gone.
18:21Bottom of the third inning.
18:22Up next, for the raise, designated hitter, Junior Caminero.
18:36That one's in there.
18:38It's 0-1.
18:47This one belted.
18:48Deep left field.
18:50On its way.
18:51Gone.
18:57His 33rd homer of the year.
18:59And it gives him the lead in the third.
19:01It's 3-2.
19:04Boog.
19:04His plan was to hit the ball hard.
19:06And he was going to figure out the rest later.
19:08You can't argue with those results.
19:11That's exactly the pitch he was looking for.
19:13Crushes it.
19:14And hits it out of the ballpark.
19:23One down.
19:24Yandy Diaz.
19:25Next to hit for the raise.
19:30And that's through there for a strike.
19:324-1.
19:33Diaz.
19:34Getting to start at the hot corner.
19:36A member of the 1,000-hit club.
19:38And he was born in Cuba.
19:41Right through there for a strike.
19:43Quickly in an 0-2 hole.
19:45You're going to have to give something up here in terms of power if you want to put the ball
19:49in play with any authority.
19:55Out towards right center field.
19:58And that will fall for a base hit.
20:00So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
20:05You know, I was watching his rounds during batting practice today.
20:08So impressed with his ability to let the ball travel, go back up the middle and the other way.
20:13Sometimes when you step.
20:25Boxter in the game, you get a little anxious and you get away from that.
20:28But so far, I've seen him stay consistent with his pregame preparation.
20:38Quick toss to first.
20:40No, he's safe.
20:41Back on a dive.
20:49Swing and that's ripped towards right center.
20:51That's a base hit.
20:53Lead runner touches second, heading for third.
20:55Coming home.
20:58And they lead by two.
21:01Wasting no time.
21:02He's two for two now on the night.
21:05And just a triple and home run away from the cycle.
21:08Seriously, we're starting with this already.
21:14One out.
21:15Runner at second.
21:16Cedric Mullins.
21:17Next to hit for the raise.
21:19RBI knock for him last time.
21:21Now a chance to drive in another run.
21:23Swing and a ball drilled in the air to center.
21:28He's got it.
21:29Runner tags at second.
21:31And he moves up to third.
21:32Now two away.
21:36Up next for the raise.
21:39Second baseman.
21:41Hassan Kiel.
21:52I know they've gotten out to an early lead, but you don't want to take these opportunities for granted.
21:57With two outs, still lock in with a quality at bat.
22:00Drive in that run.
22:00You may not have another runner in scoring position the rest of this ball game.
22:05Comes up empty.
22:06That's strike two.
22:07Good pitch right there.
22:08Tied him up on the hands.
22:09If I'm out there on the ball, I'm going right back in there.
22:18Breaking ball.
22:19And that got him.
22:20Take your break.
22:21Up next for the raise.
22:23Catcher.
22:24So two outs with runners on the corners.
22:27Nick Fortez.
22:28The next to hit.
22:30I'm curious how he decides to attack on the mound.
22:32This guy at the boat has been great hitting under pressure this year.
22:36Up the middle.
22:37A dive.
22:38He's got it.
22:38Goes to second with it.
22:40What a play.
22:41Inning over.
22:42But two runs for him and they jump ahead.
22:45Three innings complete.
22:46It's the raise four.
22:47And the Blue Jays two.
22:49It's an AL East matchup here.
22:56Welcome back as we take a check of the current standings.
23:11High fly ball down the left field line.
23:15Simpson tracks it down for the out.
23:18One pitch and one out.
23:20Shortstop, Andres Fennel.
23:45Swings through that one for strike two.
23:48And he really sells the changeup with that arm action.
23:53Popped up.
23:55Simpson in and to his right.
23:57Two down.
24:01Up next for the Blue Jays.
24:04Second baseman Davis.
24:06And now it's going to be Davis Schneider.
24:13Ball one.
24:23Nice grab.
24:25Takes it himself and he got him.
24:27Nicely done at first for the out.
24:29Blue Jays go down in order.
24:31They trail it here.
24:33Four to two.
24:37Back now in Tampa Bay.
24:39Bottom four.
24:40Well, he's been knocked around pretty good so far.
24:42But they've got him back out there at least to begin the inning.
24:45And you wonder just the strength and perhaps the health of that bullpen for him to go back out there.
24:50But he's taking this one for the team.
24:52Perhaps he can stabilize things and the offense can score some runs for him.
24:58The 0-1.
25:01In the air.
25:02Right field.
25:03Sanchez has a beat on it.
25:05And there's one down.
25:08So a workaround situation.
25:10Yeah, kind of.
25:11You're not intentionally.
25:27If you want to compete, but you don't want to give him something too good to hit.
25:31If you can get him out on your pitch, then even better because you've got the pitcher leading off the
25:35next inning.
25:43Hard ground ball.
25:44Base knock.
25:47So a man aboard now with one away.
25:51Up next for the Rays.
25:53Fell back in trouble, Boo.
25:55And it's just been like this for most of the game.
25:57They've been all over him since his first pitch.
26:00And I think he's got a very short leash right now.
26:03Really needs to lock it down here.
26:05Jonathan Aranda next to hit for the Rays.
26:08Hey!
26:16Quick move to first.
26:18No, he's back safely.
26:22Man at first, one away.
26:28And that one is in for a strike at 95.
26:320-2.
26:33Toronto's bullpen with some action.
26:35Braden Fisher preparing to come on if needed.
26:38Rogers also getting ready.
26:40Well, the good thing so far is that he hasn't issued any free passes.
26:45Unfortunately, they're making pretty good contact.
26:47So not getting the swings and misses and making that defense work behind it.
26:51Runner takes off.
26:53Over to first.
26:54No chance at the double play with the runner in motion.
27:00And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this one.
27:03Junior, Junior Camonero.
27:15Out to short.
27:19Fires over to first.
27:21That's a third out.
27:23One left for Tampa, but they still lead this one 4-2.
27:32Now, pitching for the Rays.
27:33We're back.
27:34And there's a new arm on the mound to start the fifth.
27:37Steven Max.
27:38Definitely a guy that pounds the strike zone.
27:41Makes hitters earn their way on base and rarely gets in trouble because of free passes.
27:49Well, these Blue Jays finding ways to get on base, but they still need help driving them home.
27:54They only have one hit with runners in scoring position, so a lot of squandered opportunities.
27:59It's tough because those are moments you just can't get back.
28:06And that's in the dirt.
28:07And now 3-0.
28:16Right through there for a strike.
28:24Fouls one away, and now 3-2.
28:35Gets to it with a slide.
28:37Throw to first, and they get the out.
28:40Well, as an infielder, you have to be ready for anything.
28:42In that spot, it required going to the ground, getting a little dirty, and making a strong throw for the
28:47out.
28:48Great play.
29:01Deal one.
29:03Deal one.
29:22Just missed.
29:24First pitch strike from the pitcher, but then no panic at all by the hitter.
29:29Very patient, showing good discipline.
29:31Now he's in the driver's seat with a 3-1 count.
29:39The Blue Jays trailing by two, and we're at the top of the fifth.
29:44Caught him looking for the K.
29:46That was a really nice pitch call for that putaway slider right there.
29:49You look at the sequence in that at bat, and he hadn't thrown it yet, so this makes it really
29:54tough to recognize and fight off with two strikes.
29:57I'm sure it looked like a fastball all the way, until it wasn't.
30:02Kazuma Okamoto, next up for the Blue Jays.
30:16And that one missing low.
30:34Got him looking.
30:36That's a strikeout.
30:37Down in order go the Blue Jays.
30:40Still down by a count of 4-2.
30:48Back here at Tropicana Field, it's that time of the season.
30:52Let's check out some notable trade candidates.
31:05Well, these Rays doing a good job of putting the ball into play, and that makes things more challenging on
31:11the defensive side.
31:12One thing that really stands out to me is how they've only struck out one time.
31:16That's good discipline right there, and on top of it, they're producing more than a hit per inning.
31:21And that's the first out in the bottom of the fifth.
31:24All those numbers mean this offense is really making the defense work by just putting the ball into play.
31:30Anything can happen at that point.
31:39Hey!
32:03Here's the 0-2.
32:06Swing and a miss.
32:07Struck him out.
32:09Had him way out front of the slur.
32:11He's really good hitting the baseball the other way, so credit the pitcher for having him out in front of
32:16that pitch.
32:17Clearly, he had him full.
32:26Swing and a pop-up.
32:28Jimenez gets under it.
32:31And that is that.
32:34Nothing doing for Tampa, as they can't add to their 4-2 lead.
32:40Back here in a close one, and a look now at some of the biggest plays from the game.
32:44Stay in your lane down for a five.
32:47Step, big, step like P-4-5.
32:49Keep your cool, won't be no fire.
32:50I'm fresh like water.
32:52No daughter.
32:53Fight to the Joe, but I ain't gonna lie.
32:55On my lap like evil genius.
32:56Jumbo, change it's demon time.
32:58I'm gonna get it laid back like evil Steven.
33:00Don't need a reason.
33:01Be on down.
33:02Stand on D-U-S-I-N-E-S-S.
33:04Yes, I'm blessed like him.
33:06In the gym.
33:07Don't miss that.
33:09Next to hit, George Springer.
33:11For Toronto, left fielder, George Springer.
33:24Swing and a foul straight back.
33:26So important to get ahead of these hitters.
33:28You don't want to issue a free pass and allow that tying run to come to the plate.
33:32Always want to keep that other team in a position where if they're gonna beat you,
33:35they're gonna have to do it with multiple hits.
33:47And it's fouled off.
33:49They'll do it again.
33:55B-O-2.
33:59Fans another.
34:00And that's three straight strikeouts.
34:03Well executed pitch on the outside part of the plate.
34:19Check swing.
34:20He held up.
34:21And that's ball one.
34:27The Jays down by a pair.
34:29And we're at the top half of the sixth.
34:34Gets him to chase after that one.
34:46Outside low.
34:47Two and one.
34:55Next offering is foul back.
35:01Two and two.
35:04Make it four strikeouts in a row.
35:07Just cruising along.
35:09And, Chris, that's a way to neutralize his speed by keeping him off base.
35:13And the defense breathes a sigh of relief because he puts pressure on everyone if he can put the ball
35:19in play.
35:19But that's how you do it.
35:20Keep him off balance.
35:21Get him out of there and deal with the next guy.
35:24In steps the man they call Captain Kirk.
35:27Two down.
35:28Nobody on.
35:31Yeah, that's fouled off.
35:41In the air.
35:42Right field.
35:44And that is that.
35:47It's the Rays four.
35:48And the Blue Jays two.
35:59Back down for the bottom of the sixth.
36:01And there's a new pitcher on the mound.
36:02Braden Fisher.
36:03And he's had a struggle so far this year.
36:06As you can see, the inflated ERA.
36:08Looking to bring that down a little bit right here.
36:10That's on the kill.
36:18First offering way inside.
36:20Almost got him.
36:30Ground ball right side.
36:34Guerrero.
36:34Steps on the bag.
36:35One away.
36:36Bottom of the sixth.
36:37Well thrown slider like that one can be tough to get in the air.
36:40Good downward break on that one.
36:45Fortes, 29 years old, and they went out and made a trade for him last season.
36:52Movement in the Blue Jays' bullpen.
36:54Mason Flewharty.
36:55A left-handed reliever appears to be getting loose.
36:58Varlan also throwing.
37:14Ball to strike.
37:16Right through there for a strike.
37:18No need to offer at that pitch until you get to two strikes.
37:21It's just a low percentage of success when you want to try to go after that down and away pitch.
37:27Comes up empty as he chases that one in the dirt.
37:31And there's two gone following the strikeout.
37:33Well, obviously that was nowhere near the strike zone by the time it got to the plate.
37:37And people at home watching are thinking, what's he swinging at?
37:40But I'll tell you, some of the break guys snap off these days is just devastating.
37:44It can be so tough to recognize where a pitch like that's going to be.
37:59But I like to say, come back down for a spring.
38:00I'm waiting for a pitch.
38:00I don't know where it's going to go.
38:00And the gör property is gonna happen if you want to do this thing.
38:03That the night shifts where you're purchasing your day to get the名,
38:03But when she gets the start now in left or you just Lara if they're in the same Jordan bet.
38:20And when she helps you pant well.
38:21I grew it in the first place.
38:37You end up next to hit Carson Williams.
39:02Two down, nobody on.
39:04Here in the bottom of the sixth.
39:19Drilled in the air, high and deep right field.
39:23Sanchez going back on it.
39:24That one is foul, and he'll see another.
39:35Got him.
39:36That ends the inning.
39:38It's the Rays four and the Blue Jays two.
39:51We go to the top of the seventh.
39:53And now for the Jays, Jesus Sanchez.
39:58Tap foul at the plate.
40:06Next offering is foul back.
40:15Fair ball.
40:18That gets by him.
40:20Around first and hustling for second, and he'll pull into second safely.
40:26Good two-strike hitting right there, Boog.
40:28A bit of a lost start for some, so that was nicely done to beat the odds.
40:31Now a huge at-bat in this game coming up.
40:37Ripped on a line to center.
40:39Mullins on his way over.
40:41Brings it in.
40:42Runner tags it second.
40:44The relay to third.
40:45He's in there.
40:48Up next for the Blue Jays.
40:50So digging in, Davis Schneider.
40:56There's a line drive to left field.
40:58He's got it.
40:59Here comes the runner from third.
41:02To the plate.
41:03It's saved.
41:04It's 4-3.
41:05That play really shows how important it is to hit the cutoff man.
41:09Looks like he tried to throw through and get the runner at home, but it's back.
41:22And it ended up costing them a run.
41:24I remember my rookie year overthrowing a cutoff man.
41:27Didn't last long before I was pulled aside by a veteran pitcher.
41:31He had a talk with me.
41:32I don't know if I ever missed a cutoff man again.
41:36Ripped, and he can't glove it.
41:38It's by him.
41:43Ball over that one right there.
41:45I know that was a ground ball, but it was absolutely hammered through the infield.
41:48That's not one you're excited to get in front of if you're an infielder.
41:51You know they used to say, charge it.
41:53Crazy.
41:55Now a chance for Addison Barger.
41:58Ripped, but it curls foul.
42:04Next offering is foul back.
42:080-2 now.
42:100-1.
42:11You've got the opportunity to expand the zone.
42:13Could get the chase there.
42:14Let's see what he comes back with next.
42:16And he couldn't hold back.
42:18He's run up on strikes.
42:20They get a run on two hits.
42:22No errors.
42:23And the man left.
42:24Midway in inning number seven.
42:25And it's time to stretch.
42:27It's the Rays four and the Blue Jays three.
42:30It's an AL East matchup here on MLB The Show.
42:36We're back in a new picture here to start the bottom of the seventh.
42:40Mason Flewhart.
42:41He's having a ton of success facing left-handed hitters this season.
42:45So this seems like a smart move to turn to him with a lefty at the plate.
42:49Jake Raley.
42:52Eight.
43:01Foul ball.
43:15Got him swinging.
43:16Chase the fastball up the ladder for a strike three.
43:20Gosh, here it is.
43:21Hit it.
43:21Three-pitch strikeout.
43:23All fastballs.
43:24Man, he's got a lot of confidence in that pitch right now.
43:31And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter.
43:42Pulled hard, but it's a foul ball.
43:45It's so hard to slow yourself down when you see that juicy breaking ball.
43:49But the most success happens when you try to take that right back up the middle approach.
43:54Foul ball.
43:54It stays nothing and two.
44:03This one in the air.
44:05Schneider.
44:07Two away.
44:13Two out.
44:14Space is empty.
44:25Now for the raise is the DH.
44:28Junior Caminero.
44:29He's already homered here in this one.
44:32Eight.
44:41Ball.
44:42Ball.
44:50That one hammered, but pulled foul.
44:55Clearly hoping he could get a swing and miss on that, but doesn't pull the hitter with that breaking ball.
45:00Nice job.
45:01Just couldn't keep it fair.
45:04That's the third.
45:05Okamoto.
45:07Fires over to first.
45:09Inning over.
45:11Rays go in order.
45:12One, two, three.
45:15Now pitching for the Rays.
45:17Welcome back.
45:17And a new arm on the mound to start the eight.
45:19Cam Boozer.
45:20Cam Boozer.
45:20These are the spots where leavers really make a name for themselves.
45:24Late and close.
45:26There's not much margin for error, but at the same time, there's a reason they're put in these situations.
45:34Looking to get the tying run on base.
45:37So now it's all about protect mode.
45:38Try to shorten up.
45:39Try to track the ball.
45:41Block it if you have to as far as just a late swing that maybe you're not sure about.
45:45But some way, somehow, climb back into this at-bat.
45:49Do the count.
45:54Fouls it off.
45:55Still one and two.
46:08Chopped to the right side.
46:10And that one handled.
46:11Throws the first in time.
46:14Important first out to begin the eighth.
46:17Up next for the Blue Jays, left fielder, George Springer.
46:21Now George Springer at the plate.
46:24Springer, who statistically has turned out to be one of the greatest postseason performers of all time
46:31when you look at his OPS in playoff games.
46:35The 1-1.
46:37Out to short.
46:38Williams.
46:40Whips it to first.
46:42Two up, two down here at the top of the eighth.
46:44If you want to be a great defense, you have to deliver consistently.
46:47It doesn't matter how many highlight reel.
46:56If you can't execute the small stuff, just like we saw.
47:00That one finds the zone.
47:02Strike one.
47:05And a big swing and a miss.
47:07Very solid inning on the mound so far here in the eighth.
47:10Holding on to this narrow lead.
47:12This is exactly what they were looking for.
47:14The Rays trying to hold a one-run lead.
47:17And we're at the top of the eighth.
47:18And that chance handled.
47:20That is the inning.
47:221-2-3 goal to Blue Jays.
47:24They still trail it here.
47:264-3.
47:31Ready for the bottom of the eighth.
47:33And stepping in for the Rays.
47:35Taylor Walls.
47:36Taylor Walls.
47:49Swings over the top of that one.
48:07Tapped on the ground softly to short.
48:10Fires to first on the run.
48:13Nicely done for the out.
48:17Up next for the Rays.
48:19Right fielder.
48:21Johnny DeLuca.
48:26Aye.
48:28Aye.
48:30Aye.
48:31Aye.
48:33Aye.
48:35Aye.
48:46The 0-2.
48:47And that one is lifted in the air.
48:50Sanchez.
48:51On the move to the gap.
48:52He's there.
48:53He's got it.
48:54And there's two away.
48:56Manager out of the dugout.
48:57And he's going to make a change.
48:59Mason Flewhart won't go any further tonight.
49:02And he leaves in a one-run game.
49:05New pitcher coming on.
49:06We'll be back in a minute.
49:11Jeff Hoffman into the game.
49:14He's averaging more than one hit allowed per inning pitch this season.
49:17And that's not where you want to be at all.
49:19So we'll see how he does here.
49:21And stepping in for the Rays.
49:23Cedric.
49:49There's a strike.
49:58Got him swinging.
50:02Down in order.
50:03Go the Rays.
50:04And it remains a 4-3 game.
50:27Ryan Baker comes on trying to close it out.
50:29He's clearly their go-to guy in this bullpen to finish out all games.
50:33Looking for his 40th save of the season right here.
50:36So he's been excellent.
50:38And that drops in for a strike.
50:43Swing and a foul out of play.
50:48Here's the 0-2.
50:50Swing and a miss.
50:52He struck him out.
50:53And a strikeout for the first out here in the ninth.
50:58Jesus Sanchez.
50:59Next up for the Blue Jays.
51:01One for three.
51:04Out of line.
51:05Out towards center.
51:07That's out number two.
51:10Fell off the bat.
51:11It looked like they might get that tying run on base.
51:14Maybe even extra bases.
51:16No dice, though.
51:17A little unlucky on that one.
51:20A good slider from an opposite-handed pitcher.
51:23Has to stay in that tunnel just a little bit longer.
51:25Otherwise, recognition can cause you to barrel it off.
51:28And right there, the hitter clearly couldn't do anything with it.
51:31Baker is just one strike away.
51:34Fights it off.
51:35He'll see another.
51:39Two down.
51:40Nobody on.
51:460-2 now.
51:49Gets a piece there.
51:50We'll do it again.
51:54And the 0-2.
51:56Got him.
51:57Ball game.
51:59We've grown to expect him to just roll in the games and simply close him out easily.
52:04And he's made it look very easy at times.
52:07And now he's up to 40 saves for the year.
52:094-3, our final score.
52:11They hang on to win it by a run.
52:13For Chris Singleton and our entire outstanding crew here at MLB The Show, I'm John Shomby.
52:19We'll see you soon.
52:34All people must go dancing out on the dancing floor.
52:49There were a hundred horses dancing.
52:55Maybe a hundred and twenty-four.
52:59All the horses...
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