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00:00:00The first pitch and towing the slab, Pablo Lopez.
00:00:04Chris, he's got the ability to take control of a game when he's out there.
00:00:08Well, incredible mound presence and he's going to attack hitters.
00:00:12Look at that strikeout per nine ratio over 10 coming into this start.
00:00:16So he's a pitcher that wants the ball.
00:00:18He's aggressive.
00:00:19He knows that he can get the swing and miss, especially when he needs it most.
00:00:22We'll see how effective he is in this one.
00:00:24Steven Kwan leading things off.
00:00:27It takes a strike.
00:00:32First pitch, 111.
00:00:36And Pablo Lopez will deliver.
00:00:39And it's one and one.
00:00:41One and one.
00:00:47Wouldn't chase that time.
00:00:55That one drilled left field.
00:00:57Margot makes the play.
00:00:59One up, one down.
00:01:02Here's the Guardians lineup now.
00:01:04All right, Ziggy, how about all the talent in this lineup?
00:01:07They're deep first and foremost, but the way that they can manipulate their personnel for
00:01:12matchups and everything else, it's very intelligent the way that they use their team.
00:01:18And I think it creates a little bit of uncertainty for opposing teams, especially in a big game,
00:01:23big series.
00:01:25Here's Lane Thomas.
00:01:27That's in there.
00:01:28And it's 111.
00:01:29Lopez measures six feet, four inches.
00:01:33He features a four seam fastball, a change up, a slur, a curve, and he works in a sinker.
00:01:40Next offering is downstairs.
00:01:46The 111 is fouled off.
00:01:49Looks like you got a little excited on that fastball.
00:01:51Got to think to yourself, I want to stay up the middle.
00:01:54That way, if you're a little bit early, you get it out of the ballpark.
00:01:56If you're late, obviously field up.
00:01:58Hold the strength of a change up.
00:02:01He's locked in at the plate when he's using the whole field.
00:02:03He was out in front there.
00:02:04Just needs to let the ball travel a little more and his timing will be back on track.
00:02:08Good pitch for the strikeout.
00:02:21Two outs.
00:02:22Base is empty.
00:02:23Now it's Jose Ramirez.
00:02:28This one popped up.
00:02:30Fouled ground.
00:02:30First base side.
00:02:34Santana makes the grab.
00:02:36And that's the third out.
00:02:37Middle of the first.
00:02:39No score after a half inning.
00:02:52Back in Minnesota and on the hill, the lefty, Logan Allen.
00:02:58What's the word on him?
00:02:59Well, he's been a real quality starter for his club and coming into this one,
00:03:03what stands out for me is that right-handed hitters have really struggled batting below
00:03:08200 on the year.
00:03:09It seems that they have a hard time picking up his release point and tracking the ball
00:03:14into the zone.
00:03:15So we'll see how right-handers do against him in this one.
00:03:18Manuel Margot stands in here.
00:03:20Leaves that one off the inside.
00:03:29Strike one.
00:03:30I think he was sitting off speed there.
00:03:32One and one.
00:03:37And another ball.
00:03:41And a pitch.
00:03:45And there's a foul ball.
00:03:48Two, two down.
00:03:54That one down the line.
00:03:55And it goes just foul.
00:04:03Just misses with that one.
00:04:05Really good take, especially with two strikes.
00:04:12And a swing and a miss.
00:04:14And that's the first out.
00:04:15Well, he should get some fist bumps when he gets back into the dugout,
00:04:18because even though he strikes out, he saw a lot of pitches and he battled.
00:04:23And this is a long haul where you're trying to get that pitch count off as early as possible.
00:04:28So gave the guys behind him an opportunity to see what's working for this pitcher or not.
00:04:33But I tell you what, it's a nice job right there.
00:04:36And now it's the switch hitter, Carlos Santana.
00:04:46Next one is off the plate, and that's ball two.
00:04:50One out, base is empty.
00:04:55Next pitch is outside.
00:04:57Three and 0.
00:05:03And a four pitch walk.
00:05:07Maybe a little loss of focus on the mound right there.
00:05:09Pretty much gifted in first base with the quickness of the pitch.
00:05:12Run around at first with one gone.
00:05:14And a batter down, Royce Lewis.
00:05:17And there's the strike.
00:05:200 and 1.
00:05:33At the belt and fires.
00:05:36Base hit.
00:05:37And it's a strike.
00:05:38At the belt and fires.
00:05:41Base hit.
00:05:42That was smoke through the infield.
00:05:45Quick throw back in.
00:05:46Lead runner holds it second with one gone.
00:05:49Everything came together for him.
00:05:51Smash that one through the infield for the knock.
00:05:53When it's hit that hard, it makes it very tough on the infielders to make any sort of play.
00:06:01And now, Jose Miranda.
00:06:08First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:06:10The last thing he wants is to hit the ball on the ground,
00:06:13but I wouldn't expect many pitches up in the zone.
00:06:15They'll be pitching for a double play in this spot.
00:06:22And a pitch.
00:06:24Swung on, belted.
00:06:27That's back.
00:06:29And that one is out of here.
00:06:34A towering shot.
00:06:35And the Twins have the lead now.
00:06:37It's 3-0.
00:06:39The brighter the lights, the more he shines.
00:06:42Yeah, this guy lives for big moments.
00:06:44And right there, made a statement big time.
00:06:56That one was a hanger.
00:06:57And pitchers typically don't get away with making a mistake like that.
00:07:01And right there, he made him pay.
00:07:08One down.
00:07:09This is Willie Castro.
00:07:14And the first offering is not close.
00:07:22Still only one out here in the inning.
00:07:28Just missed.
00:07:30Allen, maybe a little less aggressive on the mound right now after that home run, Chris.
00:07:35Yeah, it seems that way.
00:07:36You know, pitchers, they can come out, feel good,
00:07:38but then all of a sudden get touched up a little bit.
00:07:40And they start trying to throw instead of pitch.
00:07:44They're not trusting their stuff.
00:07:47And that one is lifted in the air.
00:07:49On his way over.
00:07:51Two down.
00:07:57And now we take a peek at the Twins lineup.
00:07:59Someone who makes things happen for them, in part with his legs.
00:08:03Well, Boog, there aren't many guys who have a flair for the big moment like he does.
00:08:07I mean, batting over 400 with runners in scoring position.
00:08:11Are you kidding me?
00:08:12I know it's not guaranteed or an automatic,
00:08:14but I hope we get to see him in a close late-game situation with runners in scoring position.
00:08:20And just see, is he truly a machine or not?
00:08:27Two out, space is empty.
00:08:29He swings and fouls one off.
00:08:31Well, he's been good for the most part.
00:08:33Is it going to take someone going out to the mound to maybe refocus him a bit?
00:08:37Well, partner, every pitcher is a little different.
00:08:39I liken it to you.
00:08:40Sometimes you come in and you're not as focused.
00:08:42And I kind of do what it takes to get you on track.
00:08:44And then you have a great show.
00:08:46So perhaps it's the same with him.
00:08:48Nobody really wants their rhythm broken up,
00:08:50but sometimes they need a little pick-me-up.
00:08:51Yeah, I mean, he's a great pitcher.
00:08:53He's a great pitcher.
00:08:54He's a great pitcher.
00:08:55He's a great pitcher.
00:08:55He's a great pitcher.
00:08:56He's a great pitcher.
00:08:56He's a great pitcher.
00:08:57He needs a little pick-me-up.
00:09:02And he deals.
00:09:05Foul count.
00:09:06Definitely a swing and miss slider down and in.
00:09:08He finished that really well.
00:09:10Just couldn't get him to offer out it.
00:09:13Two outs.
00:09:17Ripped into right field, base hit.
00:09:23Couldn't have timed it up any better than that.
00:09:25Anytime you rip a line, drive the other way,
00:09:27you feel really good about what you did at the plate.
00:09:30You trusted your hands.
00:09:31You let the ball travel.
00:09:33And you took the barrel straight to it.
00:09:34That's great work right there.
00:09:36And now they've got some speed on first.
00:09:37So we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
00:09:40Now batting Max Kepler.
00:09:56The pitch.
00:09:57Run around the goal.
00:09:58Pitch misses inside.
00:10:00Throw to second.
00:10:01Out there.
00:10:02And the inning is over.
00:10:04But the twins get a three-run shot.
00:10:06It's now 3-0.
00:10:16Back at target field.
00:10:18All set for the start of the inning.
00:10:19Here's Josh Naylor.
00:10:2022.
00:10:22Josh Naylor.
00:10:32The wind of the pitch.
00:10:35Ball one.
00:10:36No strikes.
00:10:37A 3-0 lead is great.
00:10:39But you can't get too comfortable.
00:10:40Gotta stay aggressive.
00:10:41Keep attacking hitters.
00:10:43Try to cruise through this ballgame.
00:10:45Missed with a change-up.
00:10:47And it's 2-0.
00:10:48Our umpire for this one, Freddy Ferguson.
00:10:51A consistent umpire by all accounts.
00:10:54Yeah, I think the book on him is that he's not necessarily by the book with his strike zone.
00:10:59But once you figure out where he's calling strikes,
00:11:01you can pretty much count on him to stay with that throughout the game.
00:11:05How much were you aware of the umpire scouting report?
00:11:08Or even who was going to be umpiring?
00:11:10Not a whole lot.
00:11:11I mean, there were a couple of guys.
00:11:13I mean, there were a couple of umpires that weren't real good.
00:11:17But outside of that, you just kind of went into the game.
00:11:19Especially back when I was playing.
00:11:22And another ball.
00:11:24As the game has moved along, we see more and more information
00:11:29supplied by teams about the umpires.
00:11:31I've been in clubhouses where they have pictures of all four guys.
00:11:34Nicknames, hometowns, and as well, hobbies listed.
00:11:39Just so you can kind of small talk the umpire a little bit.
00:11:43That's great.
00:11:46This one in the air.
00:11:48Santana under it.
00:11:50And out number one on the graph.
00:11:54That is it.
00:11:55The second baseman, Andres Jimenez.
00:12:00Man at first, here's Andres Jimenez.
00:12:03Good defender.
00:12:04He's been inconsistent offensively.
00:12:10Ground ball right side.
00:12:11Could be two.
00:12:13Throws the first in time.
00:12:15That's it out.
00:12:23Here's Tyler Freeman to hit.
00:12:25Thinking he's got a history of coming through in the big spots.
00:12:28I know I like to talk about I'm not sure where their clutch actually exists.
00:12:32But you look at the numbers.
00:12:34And this guy always seems to deliver in those spots.
00:12:38That one at the knees for a strike.
00:12:40Well I think it's the ability to assess the situation.
00:12:43Understanding what the pitcher has.
00:12:45What he's trying to get people out on.
00:12:46And then being able to use the entire field.
00:12:49Runner at second.
00:12:50Two down.
00:12:50Here at the top of the second.
00:12:56Out towards right center.
00:12:58That's well struck.
00:13:00That one hops against the fence.
00:13:02The run comes in from second.
00:13:04It's 3-1.
00:13:10And it scored position with two away.
00:13:28Bo Naylor at the plate now.
00:13:32Out there to center.
00:13:34Martin has it sized up.
00:13:36Makes the catch.
00:13:37In and over.
00:13:39But a run will score in the inning on this RBI double.
00:13:42And this is now a 3-1 ball game.
00:13:45You're watching Major League Baseball exclusively on the show.
00:14:00We head to the bottom of the second.
00:14:02And now for the twins.
00:14:03Max Kepler.
00:14:08Allen back to work.
00:14:12And there's the strike.
00:14:21Chopped to first.
00:14:23High bounce.
00:14:23And he barehands it.
00:14:25And they get the out.
00:14:26He had more time than he thought right there.
00:14:28Probably didn't have to barehand it.
00:14:29But he made it look nice.
00:14:31That's for sure.
00:14:34And now it's Christian Vasquez.
00:14:36This is a guy who's in the lineup first and foremost
00:14:39because of what he contributes defensively, Chris.
00:14:42And when you talk about preventing runs from being scored,
00:14:46this guy is a big contributor.
00:14:49One down.
00:14:50Base is empty.
00:14:53That one pushed foul.
00:14:54I was always told it's hard to take you off the field
00:14:57when you play really good defense,
00:14:59especially at a premier position.
00:15:02And that's what he does.
00:15:03And one and two.
00:15:04The hitting is going to come around.
00:15:05He's going to figure it out.
00:15:06But right now, his big asset is the way he plays the game on defense.
00:15:11That one just misses the outside corner.
00:15:14And the count is two and two.
00:15:18Got him swinging for the strikeout.
00:15:20Couldn't hit the fastball at the knees.
00:15:23Bogey just ran out of patience there.
00:15:25He took a couple of pitches to even that count off
00:15:28at two balls and two strikes.
00:15:30But that time chased outside the zone.
00:15:32Brooks Lee stands in here.
00:15:34Takes ball one.
00:15:35Low.
00:15:43Two down.
00:15:44Dolman a yawn.
00:15:47Big swing and a miss.
00:15:48Man, he really sells the changeup with that arm action.
00:15:54So a foul ball makes it one and two.
00:16:00Two outs.
00:16:02Fouls it off.
00:16:02Still one and two.
00:16:09Swings through that one.
00:16:10It's a strikeout.
00:16:14Nothing doing here for the twins as the lead remains 3-1.
00:16:32And welcome back to the ballpark.
00:16:34Here's Brian Roquillo.
00:16:35And the pitch.
00:16:42Right through there for a strike.
00:16:52Fastball for a strike.
00:16:57Only two now.
00:17:02Inside.
00:17:04Just missed.
00:17:05It's a good take.
00:17:12Oh, that one rides up and in.
00:17:14Straighten him up a little bit.
00:17:32The 2-2.
00:17:43Fouls it back with two strikes.
00:17:51That misses.
00:17:52Three and two now.
00:17:59On the ground out to short.
00:18:02Castro sends it to first.
00:18:04So it was a long battle at the plate.
00:18:06But they still managed to get the out.
00:18:11So the batting order turns over.
00:18:13So in now for Cleveland.
00:18:14Stephen Quad.
00:18:160-1 so far.
00:18:21And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:18:24The twins up by two.
00:18:26We're here in the top half of inning number three.
00:18:32One down, base is empty.
00:18:49That's foul off to the right side.
00:18:50Keeps the A.B. going.
00:18:55The line to kick the pitch.
00:18:59That one close.
00:19:00Ruled the ball.
00:19:01And it's two and two.
00:19:02Ball, two strikes.
00:19:21Swing and a miss.
00:19:22Struck him out.
00:19:23Two away.
00:19:26Now batting.
00:19:27Two outs, base is empty.
00:19:29Now it's the right fielder.
00:19:30Lane Thomas.
00:19:32He struck out swinging at his first hit back.
00:19:40That clips a corner.
00:19:48Next offering in there for a strike.
00:19:50And a count is 0-2.
00:19:59Way high.
00:20:00Pretty standard high 0-2 fastball right there.
00:20:03If you're smart, look for something down in the zone.
00:20:06But not too far.
00:20:07Don't want to chase that breaking ball in the dirt.
00:20:16Swings and misses.
00:20:17Struck him out.
00:20:19Nothing doing here this half.
00:20:20We head down to the home half of inning number three.
00:20:23It's the twins three and the guardians one.
00:20:30And we're back.
00:20:31Leading bottom of the inning.
00:20:32Digging in.
00:20:33Manuel Margot.
00:20:34The line and the pitch.
00:20:39Had a good eye there.
00:20:49Strike one.
00:20:511-1.
00:20:551-1.
00:21:01The pitch.
00:21:05So a foul ball makes it 1-2.
00:21:12And here it comes.
00:21:16Up the middle and he knocks it down.
00:21:19And they get the out after the ricochet.
00:21:22Up next to the twins.
00:21:24The first baseman.
00:21:27And here's the first baseman.
00:21:29Carlos Santana.
00:21:30The walk and a run scored his first time.
00:21:38And that's a little bit high.
00:21:411-0.
00:21:48Up the middle.
00:21:50Fires to first on the run.
00:21:52And two straight set down to begin the bottom of the third.
00:22:00Here's Royce Lewis.
00:22:01Singleton scored his first time.
00:22:13There's a strike.
00:22:14Not sure if he was expected for the pitcher to come right at him.
00:22:16But he got a nice cookie there and just watched it the entire way.
00:22:22That one to first.
00:22:28Lays out but he can't squeeze it.
00:22:31Still able to get it there in time.
00:22:33And they do get the third out.
00:22:35The inning is over.
00:22:37Twins are set down 1-2-3.
00:22:39And the score stays 3-1.
00:22:48Back in Minnesota.
00:22:49On to the fourth.
00:22:50Here's a big power threat.
00:22:52Jose Ramirez.
00:22:57The right hander back to work.
00:23:01Starting to go after it.
00:23:02Now a look down the third.
00:23:03No swing.
00:23:08But 1-0.
00:23:12Rolled softly but that goes foul.
00:23:14He's been pitching well.
00:23:16But we'll see what kind of adjustment the hitters make this second time through the order.
00:23:20We'll know if he's got really good stuff in this one or not.
00:23:26The 1-2.
00:23:44And now it's Josh Naylor.
00:23:47He walked and came around to score his first time up.
00:23:51Naylor in his fifth season.
00:23:5826 years old.
00:23:59And he was born in Canada.
00:24:03And Naylor swings through that one.
00:24:09The twins leading by two.
00:24:11Top half of inning number four.
00:24:15Swing and a miss.
00:24:16And he struck him out.
00:24:18And there's 2-0-8.
00:24:19Really love the pitch sequence right there.
00:24:21I'm telling you what.
00:24:22Pitcher and catcher on the same page right now.
00:24:25David Frye now at the plate.
00:24:27First time up was a pop out.
00:24:36Swings through that one.
00:24:370-1.
00:24:38Kelly threw that fastball right by him.
00:24:40Gives him a little bit of confidence.
00:24:41But in the back of your mind you got to think,
00:24:43is he trying to set me up for later when they sit down?
00:24:46Swing and a miss.
00:24:48And it's 1-2.
00:24:50Swings through it for the cat.
00:24:54He notches strikeout number 150 this season.
00:24:58So they make short work of him there.
00:25:00We're midway in the fourth.
00:25:02It's the twins three and the Guardians one.
00:25:11Back in target field,
00:25:12John Chobhy and Chris Singleton with you.
00:25:15And leading off the bottom of the fourth,
00:25:16Jose Miranda.
00:25:19The pitch.
00:25:34Strike on the inside corner.
00:25:36Well, these twins did a great job, Boog,
00:25:38of just waiting for the right pitch to come their way.
00:25:41And I'm seeing very patient bats out of them.
00:25:43It's not just the three runs they've already scored.
00:25:46On top of that,
00:25:47they forced this starter to throw more pitches
00:25:49than he wanted to at this point of the game.
00:25:52And that pitch count is impactful
00:25:55because if they can keep making him work hard out there,
00:25:58it may force the bullpen to get involved
00:26:00a little sooner rather than later.
00:26:04Keck San Dios.
00:26:07Tap to first.
00:26:09Steps on first for the owl.
00:26:11Good late life on that inside fastball.
00:26:13Ran in on the hands and got that weak contact.
00:26:15Little slow grounder to get the out.
00:26:18And next for Minnesota, Willie Castro.
00:26:29That's in there.
00:26:31Strike one.
00:26:42And he swings through that one.
00:26:44No balls.
00:26:44Two strikes.
00:26:50Got him looking.
00:26:51That's a strikeout.
00:26:53Well, definitely a borderline pitch right there.
00:26:55And he didn't look too convinced
00:26:56as he headed back to the dugout.
00:26:58You know, those are tough ones to let go as a hitter.
00:27:00But with the human umpire calling balls and strikes,
00:27:03it's always going to be on you
00:27:04to protect yourself with two strikes.
00:27:06Two outs.
00:27:07Base is empty.
00:27:08So up next for Minnesota, Austin Martin.
00:27:11And that one is inside ball one.
00:27:22Two down.
00:27:23Nobody on.
00:27:26Swing and a miss.
00:27:27Strike one.
00:27:29One and one.
00:27:34Pitch misses.
00:27:35Two and one.
00:27:39Kicks and fires.
00:27:42Swing and that ball smashed on a line.
00:27:45Makes the play and it's out number three.
00:27:49Down go the twins in order.
00:27:51But they still lead at 3-1.
00:28:02And welcome back to the ballpark.
00:28:04Ready now for the fifth inning.
00:28:06Stepping up for the Guardians, Andres Jimenez.
00:28:10Lopez.
00:28:11Back to work.
00:28:13Swing and a miss.
00:28:14It's 0-1.
00:28:15You know, these Guardians just lacking discipline at the plate in this ballgame.
00:28:19Chasing pitches has been a big part of the story.
00:28:21We've seen it quite a bit today.
00:28:23It's been tough for them to make contact at times.
00:28:26And it just doesn't look like they're seeing it very well as a group.
00:28:31Next offering misses.
00:28:33Two and one.
00:28:34And on the mound, you know confidence has to be pretty high
00:28:36with all of the swings and misses.
00:28:39He's had him eaten out of the palm of his hand pretty much all game.
00:28:42Pitches in for a strike.
00:28:44Two and two now.
00:28:51And that's in the dirt.
00:29:00Outside and that is ball four.
00:29:03That could be a tone setter for the inning.
00:29:05Four straight pitches and the leadoff batters on base.
00:29:08We'll see if the next guy waits until there's a called strike before he takes the bat off
00:29:12his shoulder.
00:29:13Digging in, it's the speedy outfielder Tyler Freeman.
00:29:22Center field.
00:29:23Mark in and to his right.
00:29:26Nabs it.
00:29:39And here's the catcher, Bo Naylor.
00:29:410 for 1 with a fly out to center.
00:29:50And that one a little below the knees.
00:29:52And it's 1-0.
00:29:56Move to first.
00:29:58Next offering is in for a strike.
00:30:011-1.
00:30:08That's inside.
00:30:152-1 now.
00:30:17That one fouled off.
00:30:21And it's in for a strike.
00:30:27Here goes the runner battling here as he fouls it away.
00:30:362-2 now.
00:30:38Spoils the two strike pitch and he'll see another.
00:30:44Left hand hitter waits.
00:30:46Misses outside.
00:30:47Full count.
00:30:483 and 2.
00:30:49So here we go.
00:30:51Base runner at first could be running on the pitch.
00:30:54So here we go.
00:30:55Base runner at first could be running on the pitch.
00:30:57He's got good enough speed to steal the bag to get in scoring position
00:31:00even if it's a swing and miss at the plate.
00:31:04Left hand batter waits.
00:31:07Swings and misses.
00:31:08He didn't make it easy for him on the mound but they still get the strikeout.
00:31:12It gets talked about a lot but a good high fastball in a two strike situation,
00:31:17it's just become such a problem for hitters in more recent years.
00:31:22With all of the emphasis by pitchers on developing that spin rate,
00:31:26having a good grip on the baseball,
00:31:27those high fastballs,
00:31:29they kind of look like to the hitter that they're rising even though they're not,
00:31:32but they're not decreasing in velocity and spin rate.
00:31:35So very difficult to get the barrel on it.
00:31:41Throw over to first.
00:31:43Jimenez dives back in safely.
00:31:52And the righty deals and that one fouled off.
00:32:02Two outs off the mark there and it's two and one.
00:32:15Late swing fouled to the left.
00:32:232-2 now.
00:32:25And another ball.
00:32:26Great RBI spot here.
00:32:28Just got to stay focused on the pitch.
00:32:29The runner will be in motion so something in the gap should definitely score it.
00:32:33Steven Kwan on deck for the Guardians.
00:32:39High fly ball out of the left center field.
00:32:44Margot hauls it in to end the inning.
00:32:46One left for the Guardians and they still trail it here 3-1.
00:32:52And we're back.
00:32:59And now the right fielder Max Kepler.
00:33:05The wind of the pitch.
00:33:08That's in there.
00:33:091-1.
00:33:16Late on that fastball.
00:33:190-2.
00:33:20The 0-2.
00:33:24Ball one there.
00:33:250-2 pitch that far out of the zone gives the hitter a little confidence that maybe he can
00:33:30climb back into this at bat.
00:33:36This ball's chopped on the ground.
00:33:38Naylor.
00:33:39And he handles it himself for the out.
00:33:44The catcher number eight.
00:33:45Christian Vasquez the hitter.
00:34:01And that's off the inside edge.
00:34:03Yeah that's ball one.
00:34:05Base is empty one away.
00:34:07Last half of inning number five.
00:34:09Right through there for a strike.
00:34:121-1.
00:34:16Second ball.
00:34:26Next pitch is outside.
00:34:36Wouldn't chase that time.
00:34:37Good spot there but didn't get the strike at the knees and doesn't seem too convinced
00:34:42by the call out there in the mound as he tries to get a better sense of the umpire strike zone.
00:34:53Can't connect on the curve ball struck him out.
00:34:56This guy will throw any pitch at any count.
00:34:583-2.
00:34:59He goes off speed.
00:35:00Gets the out.
00:35:02Two outs.
00:35:02Base is empty.
00:35:04Brooks Lee.
00:35:04The next twin up to hit.
00:35:06His first hit bat was a strikeout.
00:35:08That's the third.
00:35:12Toss to Naylor and the twins go 1-2-3.
00:35:25Top six.
00:35:27Here's the Cleveland leadoff hitter Stephen Kwan.
00:35:34Kwan.
00:35:38The pitch.
00:35:41Here's a rocket out to left and he makes the catch and a quick out number one.
00:35:52Now the number two hitter Lane Thomas.
00:35:55He's a guy Chris's highlights include some of the best throws from the outfield that you
00:36:00will ever see.
00:36:01Definitely one of the best arms of the sport and that's outside.
00:36:06Ball one.
00:36:07Yeah the infielders and the catcher can never give up on a play because if this guy thinks
00:36:11he has a chance he's going to throw it from the warning track if he has to.
00:36:14Pulls it down and there's two gone.
00:36:16That'll drive you crazy as a hitter if you let it.
00:36:19I mean he couldn't hit that ball more on the screws than he did and yet he's got nothing
00:36:23to show for it.
00:36:24Hang with him.
00:36:25I know the feeling.
00:36:26Here's Jose Ramirez.
00:36:33That one at 95 missed up top.
00:36:36Ball one.
00:36:49Up the middle.
00:36:50Dives and he can't hang on.
00:36:53See.
00:36:56Fantastic effort but that extends the inning.
00:37:03And next will be the cleanup hitter Josh Naylor.
00:37:06A strikeout and a walk.
00:37:08Runner takes off.
00:37:10Fouled off to the right.
00:37:16Here's the pitch.
00:37:17Runner goes again.
00:37:18There's the ball.
00:37:19Low throw and he can't dig it out.
00:37:22Safe at second and he easily steals the bag.
00:37:25Yeah I like being aggressive right there with two outs.
00:37:27It's kind of a classic steal situation.
00:37:30You get thrown out.
00:37:30No big deal.
00:37:31That guy at the plate leads off the next inning.
00:37:34Now a single to the outfield can push a run across.
00:37:37With the tying run at the plate and we're the top half of the sixth.
00:37:43Right through there for a strike.
00:37:53Swing and a pop off.
00:37:55Then foul ground.
00:37:56Miranda drifts towards it.
00:37:59Corrals it and that'll do it.
00:38:01One hit one left.
00:38:03Top of the order.
00:38:03Two up in the home half of the sixth.
00:38:06It's the twins three and the guardians one.
00:38:14Back now for the bottom of the sixth and there's a new pitcher on the mound.
00:38:17Tanner Bybee.
00:38:19Just trying to keep this one close here and this is where a bullpen can give their players
00:38:23a chance to fight back into the game.
00:38:29Back to the leadoff spot in the twins lineup.
00:38:32Now here is Manuel Margot.
00:38:36And the pitch.
00:38:39That one finds the zone.
00:38:41Going to one.
00:38:42Movement in the pen for the guardians.
00:38:44Gavin Williams up and throwing.
00:38:54Good eye right there.
00:38:56Boog he never moved because he never had time to.
00:38:59With that kind of velocity you'd prefer that pitcher work away.
00:39:06Next offering is in for a strike.
00:39:19Right into the plate.
00:39:21And another ball.
00:39:24Here comes a pitch.
00:39:37Out to short.
00:39:38Roquillo.
00:39:40Fires over to first.
00:39:42One away.
00:39:43Bottom of the sixth.
00:39:49And now for the twins.
00:39:51Carlos Santana.
00:39:52He's over one.
00:40:05First pitch misses.
00:40:12Wouldn't chase that time.
00:40:14Well usually a high level of confidence when you're facing a young pitcher out there on
00:40:18the mound.
00:40:19In this situation a head 2-0 has put himself in a really good spot.
00:40:31One down base is empty.
00:40:34Fouls one off.
00:40:35Two and two.
00:40:42Just off the inside edge.
00:40:44He should get a pretty good pitch to hit here with three hole hitter coming up if he's
00:40:49walked.
00:40:55Right handed reliever.
00:40:58Keeps the at bat going with a foul ball.
00:41:03The pitch.
00:41:05On the ground right side.
00:41:07Jimenez.
00:41:09On to first.
00:41:10Two up two down.
00:41:12Now back the designated hitter.
00:41:18And here is Royce Lewis.
00:41:21Singleton scored back in the first.
00:41:22He's one for two.
00:41:29Close one doesn't get the call.
00:41:36And that's through there for a strike.
00:41:38Goodness I think he just took the best pitch he's going to see in this at bat.
00:41:42You don't get many like that in that location.
00:41:44I don't know if you take that pitch against any pitcher out there on the mound.
00:41:49Swing and a miss.
00:41:50And a count one and two.
00:41:52Clearly he was sitting on a fastball right there and just ended up out in front of the
00:41:56slider.
00:41:56Hey you can't fault him for his commitment.
00:41:59Now he's just gonna have to battle with two strikes.
00:42:01Outside low.
00:42:02Two and two.
00:42:08Swing and a miss.
00:42:09Struck him out.
00:42:22Back in Minnesota.
00:42:24Leading off David Frye.
00:42:36And he deals.
00:42:39There's a swing and a miss.
00:42:41So impressive how the velo is still there even this deep into the outing.
00:42:52High fly ball lifted in the year right field.
00:42:56Kepler calls it in and there's one away.
00:43:04And up next for Cleveland Andres Jimenez.
00:43:08And immediately pumps in a strike to the left handed hitter.
00:43:17Movement in the bullpen.
00:43:18Caleb Theobar getting loose out there.
00:43:21Jacks the right hander.
00:43:23Loosening up as well.
00:43:30Next pitch misses.
00:43:31And a count even one and one.
00:43:33One and one.
00:43:41The twins trying to protect a two run lead here in the top half of inning number seven.
00:43:48And that skips in the dirt.
00:43:59Foul ball another 2-2 upcoming.
00:44:03And a pitch.
00:44:20Good plate appearance there.
00:44:22Able to take the walk.
00:44:24Well it might be time to dig into that bullpen.
00:44:26He's looking a little fatigued to me.
00:44:28Man at first with one gone.
00:44:30Tyler Freeman digs in for the Guardians.
00:44:33One for two.
00:44:40Now these guys definitely looking for a big swing of the bat right here.
00:44:43Try to close that gap.
00:44:44But you know at the very least if you could find a way to manufacture that run from first.
00:44:48It feels like it's really important to getting back into this ballgame.
00:44:53This is one of those situations defensively where you can't try to do too much.
00:44:56You got to make sure that you feel the ball cleanly and get one out first.
00:45:00It's going to be tough to get two with this kind of speed in the batter's box.
00:45:19The two strikes may see some movement over there at first base.
00:45:23Trying to stay out of the double play right here.
00:45:25Next one misses.
00:45:26And now it's three and two.
00:45:28Bone nailer.
00:45:29Next to bat for Cleveland.
00:45:32Man at first one away.
00:45:40Here's the pitch.
00:45:41Runner goes.
00:45:42That one to first.
00:45:44And it's just fouled.
00:45:45That was close.
00:45:48The tying run at the plate.
00:45:51Chases that one out of the zone.
00:45:53Now two away.
00:45:54Not afraid to throw it right there.
00:45:56That's trusting your stuff.
00:45:57Just one out away from getting out of a huge jam.
00:46:06Bone nailer.
00:46:07Digs in for the Guardians.
00:46:13That clips the inside corner for a strike.
00:46:28Two outs.
00:46:30And that is cut on and missed.
00:46:32No balls, two strikes.
00:46:41And the right-hander deals.
00:46:43Bounce to Santana.
00:46:45He takes it himself to the bag and that'll do it.
00:46:49Guardians leave one.
00:46:51And it remains a 3-1 ball game.
00:46:58We're back in a new pitcher here to start the bottom of the 7th.
00:47:02Gavin Williams.
00:47:03He's got a wicked breaking ball in his arsenal.
00:47:06And it's definitely one of his go-to pitches when he needs it out.
00:47:13Now, Jose Marenda.
00:47:15He's already homered in this game.
00:47:17The third baseman.
00:47:18Close pass.
00:47:19Merenda.
00:47:21And a pitch.
00:47:22That misses the zone.
00:47:23And that's ball one.
00:47:24Williams measures 6 feet 6 inches.
00:47:28He features a four-seam fastball, a slider, a curve, a change-up, and occasionally uses
00:47:35a cutter.
00:47:37Righty delivers.
00:47:40And that's in the dirt.
00:47:41And a pitch.
00:47:44That one just misses.
00:47:45And it's a 3-1 ball game.
00:47:47And it remains a 3-1 ball game.
00:47:49We're back in a new pitcher here to start the bottom of the 7th.
00:47:53Gavin Williams.
00:47:55He's got a wicked breaking ball in his arsenal.
00:47:57And it remains a 3-1 ball game.
00:47:59Williams measures 6 feet 6 inches.
00:48:01He features a four-seam fastball, a slider, a change-up, and occasionally uses a cutter.
00:48:05Righty delivers.
00:48:07And that's in the dirt.
00:48:11And it remains a 3-1 ball game.
00:48:21In the air right field.
00:48:23Pretty well struck.
00:48:25That one's back there.
00:48:27And it's caught just in front of the wall.
00:48:29And now, Willie Castro.
00:48:31Went down looking on three pitches last time.
00:48:33Let's see if he can be a little more aggressive right here.
00:48:36See the velocity.
00:48:3897 with that fastball.
00:48:46In the air left side.
00:48:48Kwan sprinting after it.
00:48:50Got it!
00:48:52Really had to move for that grab.
00:48:54And there's two down.
00:48:58Two out.
00:49:00Space is empty.
00:49:02Austin Martin.
00:49:05The next twin up to hit.
00:49:13Foul ball there.
00:49:19Two down. Nobody on.
00:49:21That one the other way.
00:49:23That's a base hit.
00:49:31I really like the approach of that swing.
00:49:34That was a good change up on the corner.
00:49:36But he recognized it early.
00:49:38Did get jumpy.
00:49:40And just smacked it to the opposite field.
00:49:42Max Kepler at the plate.
00:49:44Checks over to first.
00:49:46Back safely.
00:49:48Base runner with a one-way lead right there.
00:49:50All he's trying to do is get a look at the pitcher's move.
00:49:52Had no intent of stealing on that pitch.
00:49:54That one finds the zone.
00:49:56And that is strike one.
00:50:04Swing and a pop up.
00:50:06Foul territory for the catcher.
00:50:08Naylor right there to make the grab.
00:50:10And that is that.
00:50:34Welcome back.
00:50:36And a new arm of the mound to start the eighth.
00:50:38Caleb Theobar.
00:50:40These are the spots where leavers
00:50:42really make a name for themselves.
00:50:44Late and close.
00:50:46There's not much margin for error.
00:50:48But at the same time,
00:50:50there's a reason they're put in these situations.
00:50:52Brian Rocchio.
00:50:54Digs in for the Guardians.
00:50:56Brian Rocchio.
00:50:58Brian Rocchio.
00:51:06The pitch.
00:51:08Just missed.
00:51:18Just missed.
00:51:28Can't glove it cleanly.
00:51:30To first.
00:51:32And he just gets it there in time.
00:51:34One away.
00:51:36Fastball flew right down the middle.
00:51:38Usually a lot of damage done with that pitch.
00:51:40A hard grounder.
00:51:42But he wanted to get that ball in the air.
00:51:44Maybe drive it into the gap.
00:51:46So the Guardians lineup turns over.
00:51:48So in now for Cleveland.
00:51:50Steven Kwan.
00:51:52Ball one.
00:51:56Ball one and a pitch inside.
00:52:06Pulls out one foul.
00:52:10Base is empty one away.
00:52:12And we're in the top of the eighth.
00:52:18Blind into right.
00:52:20Dives.
00:52:22But it's off his glove.
00:52:24Base hit him.
00:52:28Nice line drive to the post side right there.
00:52:30But he didn't spin off of it.
00:52:32That's the key.
00:52:34You still have to extend through the baseball
00:52:36in order to hit a line drive like that.
00:52:38Lane Thomas.
00:52:40Digs in for the Guardians.
00:52:44To the left side.
00:52:46But it is well fouled.
00:52:50And it's in.
00:53:06Tying run at the plate.
00:53:08And now the count is even.
00:53:10Ball one.
00:53:16Rutter takes off.
00:53:18Strike in there.
00:53:20Throw there.
00:53:22Safe.
00:53:36The pitch.
00:53:38Ball one away.
00:53:40Still one and two.
00:53:50One out.
00:53:52And a rutter at second.
00:53:58Bounce to the left side.
00:54:00And foul ball.
00:54:08That smack done a line to center.
00:54:10And they're two down.
00:54:24Next for the Guardians is the designated hitter.
00:54:26Jose Ramirez.
00:54:28One for three.
00:54:38And that's down and away.
00:54:50That one hit to right.
00:54:52Dives but it falls.
00:54:54Could be extra bases.
00:54:56The run scores from second.
00:54:58They trail by one.
00:55:00It's 3-2.
00:55:02Kepler hustles it back in.
00:55:04And they hold the runner at third.
00:55:06They run 90 feet away now.
00:55:08Well there you go.
00:55:10The RBI machine.
00:55:12Another clutch run scoring it back.
00:55:14Yeah he's been so good at these situations.
00:55:16Call it clutch if you want.
00:55:18But his resume speaks for itself.
00:55:30And now the first baseman.
00:55:32Josh Naylor.
00:55:36And the first pitch
00:55:38misses for ball one.
00:55:44The tying run
00:55:46is 90 feet away.
00:55:52Wouldn't chase that time.
00:56:02Good hitters
00:56:04count the 2-0.
00:56:06That catches the corner.
00:56:08He's been able to go inside as well as outside.
00:56:10Effectively working both sides of the plate
00:56:12in this at bat.
00:56:16And that one is in the dirt.
00:56:183-1.
00:56:20David Frye on deck for the Guardians.
00:56:28The 3-1.
00:56:30Right through there for a strike.
00:56:32And boy that was the pitch.
00:56:343-1. You want to be really aggressive on the fastball.
00:56:40Outside.
00:56:42And that is ball four.
00:56:44You know this guy wants to swing it
00:56:46but he's showing some good patience in this one.
00:56:48It's the second time he's taken ball four.
00:56:50On the mound now for the twins.
00:56:52Griffin Jacks.
00:56:54He's done the ball very well over all this season.
00:56:56He's been really tough to get to.
00:56:58You see that ERA and that's where you love to be.
00:57:023-1.
00:57:08David Frye digs in for the Guardians.
00:57:12This is what stat nerds like myself might call
00:57:14a high leverage situation.
00:57:16Yeah but not sure what the numbers say
00:57:18but clearly an at bat that could change
00:57:20the course of this game dramatically.
00:57:223-1.
00:57:30First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:57:32Well this is a critical spot for both the pitcher
00:57:34and the hitter.
00:57:36You can learn a lot about a guy by how he handles
00:57:38these pressure situations.
00:57:40The pitch.
00:57:42That one finds the zone.
00:57:44And a count one and one.
00:57:46Minnesota's bullpen with some action.
00:57:48Yoan Duran.
00:57:50Manager Rocco Baldelli.
00:57:52Over. Getting loose as well.
00:57:58Two on two outs.
00:58:00Swing and a high fly ball.
00:58:02Deep left field. That's back there.
00:58:04And caught on the warning track.
00:58:08But they do get on the board in the inning
00:58:10on this run scoring triple.
00:58:12It's now a 3-2 ball game.
00:58:14You're watching Major League Baseball on the show.
00:58:32On to the bottom of the eighth.
00:58:34Here's the catcher. Christian Vasquez.
00:58:38As he turns on the rubber.
00:58:40And with that good live arm delivers.
00:58:42Breaking ball in there for a strike.
00:58:50Slapped foul.
00:58:56And a 0-2.
00:59:00That's down and in.
00:59:021-2.
00:59:14And here it comes.
00:59:16Not even close there.
00:59:18The countdown 2-2.
00:59:24Stays alive.
00:59:30Kek Sandius.
00:59:34And that just misses.
00:59:36Foul ball.
00:59:38And it remains a full count.
00:59:40Well he's having a tough time getting a pitch by him.
00:59:42As a hitter you feel pretty confident
00:59:44that you're seeing different pitches
00:59:46still able to make some type of contact.
00:59:52Right hander kicks deals.
00:59:56Fouled off again.
00:59:58And it remains 3-2.
01:00:00Outside and that is ball 4.
01:00:02That's a great at bat.
01:00:04He saw a lot of pitches and earned a walk.
01:00:06When you go that deep into it at bat
01:00:08the hitter uses up a lot of energy.
01:00:14And the catcher on his way to the end.
01:00:16The hitter on his way to the end.
01:00:18Now he's got it.
01:00:20He's got it.
01:00:22He's got it.
01:00:24And he's got it.
01:00:26a lot of pitches and earned a
01:00:27long go that deep into it a bat
01:00:29the hitter usually comes out on
01:00:31top and now it's the switch
01:00:33hitting second baseman Brooks
01:00:34Lee fastball catches the corner
01:00:50at the knees.
01:00:51Well these twins digging into
01:00:52their numbers have to be happy
01:00:54with the swings they're taking.
01:00:55We've already seen eight line
01:00:57drives from them and it's always
01:00:59a good sign when the ball is
01:01:00jumping off your back.
01:01:01And that's what this offense has
01:01:02been doing so far today.
01:01:13And that one hammered that's
01:01:16back there.
01:01:17That one is gone into the second
01:01:22deck it goes third home run of
01:01:25the season and they tack on to
01:01:27their lead.
01:01:27It's five to a little more
01:01:29breathing room is always a good
01:01:31thing in baseball.
01:01:32And now they have it a good
01:01:49hitter gets pitch recognition
01:01:50early.
01:01:51He saw exactly where that was
01:01:52going to be.
01:01:53The challenge not get over a
01:01:55Nick Sandler gets the ball now
01:01:58pretty tight game.
01:01:59So they're looking for quality
01:02:00pitches out of them right here.
01:02:02Got to do his best to keep the
01:02:03score right where it is back to
01:02:12the top of the lineup.
01:02:13Here's the left fielder Manuel
01:02:15Margot baseball for a strike.
01:02:37The real threats are coming up
01:02:39already given up a home run in
01:02:40this inning.
01:02:41He's going to really have to
01:02:42get a strikeout swings through
01:02:48it and that's a strikeout next
01:02:55to switch hitting first baseman
01:02:56Carlos Santana that one finds
01:03:10the ball.
01:03:11Strike one activity in the
01:03:12bullpen.
01:03:13Eli Morgan appears to be getting
01:03:15loose two runs across in the
01:03:20inning near the bottom half of
01:03:22the eighth inning and a pop up
01:03:39inside foul territory and that's
01:03:43a foul ball.
01:03:52Swings through that and it's a
01:03:54strikeout out number two two out
01:04:00space is empty.
01:04:01Royce Lewis the next twin up to
01:04:04pitch misses inside and it's 1
01:04:14to 0 out front with the swing
01:04:24and that is strike one in one
01:04:33strikeout two outs and another
01:04:42ball to two that one misses full
01:04:52count now.
01:04:53He really committed to that
01:04:54fastball up at the top of the
01:04:56zone.
01:04:57He knows that if he makes a
01:04:58mistake in the zone it gets hit
01:04:59hard by a power guy like this.
01:05:01That's a nice miss right there.
01:05:04That's a nice miss.
01:05:05That's a nice miss.
01:05:05That's a nice miss.
01:05:08Kwon snags it and that ends the
01:05:10inning.
01:05:11The twins bring in two on the
01:05:13homer last chance coming up for
01:05:15the Guardians.
01:05:34We're back.
01:05:35It's the top of the night and
01:05:36there's a new pitcher on the
01:05:37mound.
01:05:38You'll want to run.
01:05:39He pitched yesterday and we'll
01:05:41see him once again.
01:05:43Stepping up for the Guardians
01:05:44is Andres Jimenez.
01:05:47A wind in the pitch and first
01:05:52offering is fouled off right
01:06:01through there for a strike.
01:06:02Well that's really the money
01:06:03spot down in a way if you can
01:06:04locate that consistently it's
01:06:06going to be real tough for
01:06:07hitters to square that up.
01:06:08That's what you love to see
01:06:09relievers do coming out of that
01:06:10bullpen.
01:06:13Next offering is down low.
01:06:27The first batter it's always a
01:06:29big one for the closer.
01:06:30You get that punch out you get
01:06:31settled in.
01:06:32You feel like you're in command
01:06:34out there on the mound from the
01:06:35jump and kind of prevents any
01:06:37doubt from creeping into your
01:06:38mind or the fielders that are
01:06:40playing behind you that you
01:06:41know you're going to wrap this
01:06:42thing up.
01:06:49Swing and a foul straight back.
01:06:52The Guardians trailing by three
01:06:54here at the top of the night.
01:07:00Here's the wind to the pitch.
01:07:21This is definitely what a team
01:07:23likes to see out of their
01:07:24clothes or come in and just
01:07:26destroy all home first two
01:07:28strikeouts.
01:07:29See if you can strike out the
01:07:30side.
01:07:37Naylor in the box with two gone
01:07:40and takes a look at a called
01:07:41strike.
01:07:50Called a strike.
01:07:51He's going to run is just one
01:08:07strike away.
01:08:09Got.
01:08:10That'll do it.
01:08:13Well this was a tightly played
01:08:15game got a little of everything
01:08:16some timely hitting runs on the
01:08:18board key pitching and defense
01:08:19in certain spots.
01:08:20And that's what we're looking
01:08:21for in a game like this.
01:08:22Number one and your final score
01:08:245 2 for Chris Singleton and our
01:08:26entire outstanding crew here at
01:08:28MLB the show.
01:08:30I'm John Chambi saying so long.