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00:00:22From inside Tropicana Field here in Tampa Bay,
00:00:26we bring you Friday Baseball on the show.
00:00:28It's the Chicago White Sox taking on the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:00:35First pitch coming your way next.
00:00:42And today's starting pitcher, Mason Engler.
00:00:45Chris, what should we keep an eye on here with him?
00:00:48Well, they're going with the opener in this one, so this is an interesting look.
00:00:51He's probably only going to pitch an inning, maybe two at the most,
00:00:54and it's going to be unconventional.
00:00:56I think he's going to pitch backwards, more off speed, and then fastballs late.
00:01:01Okay, all set to go.
00:01:03Kyle Teal steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:01:05That's down.
00:01:06And we are underway in game one of the series.
00:01:13Close, but call the ball.
00:01:15Ball two.
00:01:16Well, second pitch of this game and already getting squeezed a little bit.
00:01:21In today's game, not that many fastball counts, but hitters still in the back of their minds.
00:01:26They're looking for one.
00:01:282-0 changeup call right there.
00:01:30Excellent pitch selection to go with.
00:01:32Bottom of the zone and a called strike.
00:01:40This one smoked on its way out of here.
00:01:47The first batter of the game leaves the yard, and the White Sox jump out in front.
00:01:53It's one zip.
00:01:55You can't ask for a better start than hitting a home run in your first at bat to give your
00:01:59team the lead.
00:02:02Well, you got to love a game that brings some action from the jump.
00:02:05And at the plate, he was looking for a pitch to absolutely drive.
00:02:09And you know, leadoff hitters aren't up there anymore just working the count, trying to get on.
00:02:13They're looking to make some noise and do some damage.
00:02:18Tap back to the mound.
00:02:21Fires over to first.
00:02:23And that's the first out.
00:02:24Nice recovery after giving up the homer.
00:02:26Time to check out the lineup for the White Sox.
00:02:29And so far this year, this has not been a very good offense.
00:02:34Well, in this day and age, if you can't slug and get on base, that OPS has to be at
00:02:39a certain level.
00:02:39If you're going to produce runs, give your pitchers an opportunity as they're facing tough offenses as well.
00:02:45Montgomery in the box as he fouls off the first pitch.
00:02:49One out, base is empty, and a run in here in game one of this three-game set.
00:02:54Right through there for a strike.
00:02:58That one to first, and that chance handled.
00:03:02Steps on first for the out.
00:03:05Batting fourth, left fielder, Andrew Benintendi.
00:03:10Now it's Andrew Benintendi to hit.
00:03:16That's a stride.
00:03:24And that one hammered.
00:03:26Fraley got to get an angle on it.
00:03:28And he makes the grab.
00:03:31And that is that.
00:03:32But the White Sox get one on a homer.
00:03:34It's now a 1-0 ball game.
00:03:43Back now in Tampa Bay.
00:03:45And on the hill in this one, Noah Schultz.
00:03:49And Chris, pitching on the road has not been particularly kind to him.
00:03:53Leading off, Yandy Diaz.
00:03:55The lead off, Yandy Diaz.
00:03:55Designated hitter.
00:03:57Number two, Yandy Diaz.
00:04:04Hard.
00:04:18Fastball for a strike.
00:04:30That smash towards center.
00:04:32Acuna has a bead on it.
00:04:34And there's one away.
00:04:37Now a look at Kevin Cash's lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays.
00:04:42One guy swinging a hot bat recently, Richie Palacios.
00:04:46And Boog, he's the table setter for this offense.
00:04:48Team leader, an on-base percentage.
00:04:50I mean, that just gives your teammates plenty of chances to cash in and bring them around
00:04:54to score.
00:04:55Man, I used to love when I had a guy out in second base or third base.
00:04:58Easy to get those RBIs.
00:04:59Game after game, you know a guy like this, what he's going to provide, and the opportunities
00:05:04that other guys are going to get in the lineup.
00:05:11The lefty, the 1-0.
00:05:13There's a swing and a drive.
00:05:16This one's got a chance.
00:05:19Oh, he can't bring it in.
00:05:22Now around second, going for third.
00:05:27Well, Boog, center fielders believe they can get to everything hit their way.
00:05:31But obviously, that's just not possible.
00:05:33Such a tough play.
00:05:35The fact he got a glove to it is impressive.
00:05:40One down, runner at third.
00:05:42Jonathan Arunda, next to hit for the Rays.
00:05:45Homered in the ball game yesterday afternoon.
00:05:49Ball one, no strikes.
00:06:02Pretty easy to give up on that pitch right there.
00:06:04Started on the edge of the plate with the spin.
00:06:07You know it's going to finish well off the plate.
00:06:16Misses with the 2-0, and he's fired three straight outside the strike zone.
00:06:31That's a base hit.
00:06:32Run scores.
00:06:37To swing or not to swing?
00:06:39That was the question, and the answer was letting it rip on that 3-0 pitch.
00:06:43It worked out great.
00:06:44It's a base hit, and it scores a run.
00:06:46You can't ask for anything else in that spot.
00:06:59Tied up here in the early going.
00:07:05And that's it for a strike.
00:07:07Going two.
00:07:08Looks like he's just sizing him up there.
00:07:10Really good pitch to hit, but he took it all the way.
00:07:13Sometimes guys just want to set their timing.
00:07:15Later on in the game, that may be a pitch that he turns on.
00:07:20Acuna snags it on the run.
00:07:21That was just a great jump en route to the ball.
00:07:24Well, it had to be.
00:07:25If he was going to cover all that ground and bring in that sinking liner,
00:07:28that's the way it had to be done.
00:07:30Nice job.
00:07:32Richie Palacios, next to hit for the Rays.
00:07:35Really strong hitting performance recently.
00:07:38Hits in each of the last six games.
00:07:40That's a ball.
00:07:42Palacios launched a homer in his most recent game.
00:07:50Right through there for a strike.
00:08:03Ball.
00:08:03Oh, no.
00:08:15The two one.
00:08:18Montgomery.
00:08:19They take the force out.
00:08:21And that'll do it.
00:08:23But the RBI single pushes across a run.
00:08:27All even at one apiece.
00:08:28You're watching Major League Baseball on the show.
00:08:35Back here at Tropicana Field.
00:08:37All set for the start of the inning.
00:08:38Jacob Gonzalez.
00:08:40Steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:08:43And that one fouled off.
00:08:50Here comes the 0-1.
00:08:53Ripped, but it curls foul.
00:09:02The 0-2.
00:09:05Swings through that one.
00:09:06It's a strikeout.
00:09:07He came out of his mechanics there.
00:09:09Typically, he likes to shoot the ball the other way, but that time, a little anxious.
00:09:20Line drive to short and caught.
00:09:23That is a positive sign.
00:09:24Even though it probably doesn't feel like it.
00:09:26He hit the ball hard, but it doesn't always work out in your favor.
00:09:29Sometimes a defender is there to make a play.
00:09:32Two outs.
00:09:33Base is empty.
00:09:34So up next for Chicago, Miguel Vargas.
00:09:37And first offering is fouled off.
00:09:47Outside.
00:09:57Out towards right center field.
00:09:59Palacios.
00:10:00Moving under it.
00:10:01And that is that.
00:10:06Nothing doing here this half.
00:10:08Now to the bottom of the second.
00:10:09All tied.
00:10:101-1.
00:10:14Bottom of the inning.
00:10:15And stepping in for the Rays.
00:10:16Ryan Valade.
00:10:18Inner fielder.
00:10:19Ryan Valade.
00:10:26Most hitters are looking for a first pitch fastball.
00:10:29You're not really timed up for a changeup.
00:10:32So if it's well located by the pitcher, he can get a strike one.
00:10:370-1 down.
00:10:39And a breaking ball drops in for a strike.
00:10:420-2 count.
00:10:43Both pitches on the inside part of the plate.
00:10:45Hitter is thinking.
00:10:46I don't want to get beat here.
00:10:47This is a good time for something off speed away.
00:11:05That's a strikeout.
00:11:06Good looking sweeper there.
00:11:08Batting seven.
00:11:09Catcher.
00:11:10Nick Cortez.
00:11:28Here comes the 0-1.
00:11:31Swing and a ball popped in the air.
00:11:34My draw.
00:11:35Takes it in for the out.
00:11:36Out.
00:11:37Betting eight.
00:11:38Number two.
00:11:38Shortstop.
00:11:39Carson Williams.
00:11:45So next to the plate for Tampa Bay.
00:11:47Carson Williams.
00:11:48Seems like he's making contact with everything lately.
00:11:51Working on a five game hitting streak.
00:11:53Ha!
00:12:04Ha!
00:12:05Ha!
00:12:17Got it.
00:12:19And that will end the inning.
00:12:21Through two.
00:12:23We're tied one apiece.
00:12:26And that will end the inning.
00:12:27On the third.
00:12:29On the third.
00:12:29Welcome back.
00:12:30Let's check out what's been happening of late.
00:12:32Really been struggling.
00:12:34I'm Harry.
00:12:35A'cuna.
00:12:43Ha!
00:12:43Ha!
00:12:44Ha!
00:12:44Ha!
00:12:44Ha!
00:12:44Ha!
00:12:44Ha!
00:12:44Ha! Ha!
00:12:54He has plenty of options right here.
00:12:55He can go up, he can go away, he can add velocity, he can subtract.
00:12:59Kim.
00:13:01In plenty of time to first.
00:13:03Lead off man retired here in the third.
00:13:06Right fielder, Austin Hayes.
00:13:18Ha!
00:13:26In the dirt, and now it's even one and one.
00:13:34Ball, no.
00:13:42That clips the corner.
00:13:48Keeps the effect going with a foul ball.
00:13:58Got him looking for the K.
00:14:00That was pretty nasty.
00:14:02Hayes thought that one missed, and here comes a challenge.
00:14:05So the call is there.
00:14:07Still one challenge left for them.
00:14:09Back to the top of the White Sox lineup.
00:14:12Kyle Teal digs in now.
00:14:16Ha!
00:14:17Ha!
00:14:23Ball.
00:14:30That's in there at the knees, and it's strike two.
00:14:32See if he can go upstairs a little bit.
00:14:34Make sure you miss up and out of the zone since you're heading to count one, two.
00:14:38Don't miss in the zone, because that's where you get hurt.
00:14:44Chew down, nobody on.
00:14:46Hit on the ground to the right side.
00:14:48And that's just foul.
00:14:59On the ground, right side.
00:15:01He takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
00:15:05Home half of the third coming up.
00:15:07Tied at one.
00:15:12Welcome back.
00:15:13Last series, the pitching was not good, as we take a check of the numbers.
00:15:18Touchdown, let's go.
00:15:20It's been a long while.
00:15:21I got it open.
00:15:22I live in bankrollin' on my own pennant.
00:15:24I've been on the ceiling.
00:15:30Feels like the fastball's catching them off guard at times.
00:15:33They've watched several go by for strikes, and they're still not attacking them for some reason.
00:15:40Next offering is fouled back.
00:15:51Got him swinging.
00:15:53Well, take a look at the three-pitch sequence here.
00:15:55Pretty simple in terms of putting them away at the plate.
00:15:57Once you're ahead 0-2 as a pitcher, you can really expand the zone and see how aggressive
00:16:03that hitter's going to be trying to protect and battle.
00:16:05And right there, clearly he was in swing mode, but all you can do is hope to foul that off.
00:16:24Ground ball, left side.
00:16:27Dives, and he can't hang on.
00:16:29And he'll just eat it, so that's an infield knock.
00:16:37One down.
00:16:38Now the third baseman, Junior Caminero.
00:16:41One for one.
00:16:42He tripled in his first trip.
00:17:03And a swing and a miss.
00:17:04Don't play situation here.
00:17:06He's been working up in the zone.
00:17:07Typically, you look for guys to get that ground ball, see if he adjusts on this next pitch.
00:17:14And a foul ball.
00:17:15He stays alive.
00:17:26Backed off the plate that time.
00:17:50The 2-2 on the way.
00:17:54In the left center for a base hit.
00:17:56Lead runner makes the turn at second.
00:17:58And they'll have runners at the corners after a one-ounce single.
00:18:07Man, Ziggy, he hit that ball right on the sweet spot.
00:18:10According to StatCast, the exit below 110 miles an hour.
00:18:15Yeah, I mean, that right there is an absolute missile.
00:18:18And he just put a great swing on it, squared it up perfectly.
00:18:21Those are the ones that feel really good.
00:18:25Runners at the corners, one away here in the last half of the third.
00:18:33In the air, out to center.
00:18:36Tracks it down for the out.
00:18:39Runner tags for home.
00:18:40To the plate.
00:18:41Oh, he's been.
00:18:41Hang on.
00:18:42He's safe.
00:18:43It's 2-1.
00:18:44That play really shows how important it is to hit the cutoff man.
00:18:48Looked like he tried to throw through and get the runner at home, but it backfired.
00:18:52And it ended up costing them a run.
00:18:54I remember my rookie year overthrowing a cutoff man.
00:18:57Didn't last long before I was pulled aside by a veteran pitcher.
00:19:01He had a talk with me.
00:19:02I don't know if I ever missed a cutoff man again.
00:19:04Fraley in the box now as he looks at ball one.
00:19:08Second plate appearance of the day for him.
00:19:15The 1-0.
00:19:17Back to the mound.
00:19:18It hit him.
00:19:21Safe at first.
00:19:22And now after the play, we'll check on the lefty status.
00:19:25The comebacker got him down low.
00:19:27And you can really see him favoring the leg.
00:19:29That's his plant leg, which might be a concern, Chris.
00:19:33Yeah, you hope he's got some feeling in that leg so he can land on it, like you said.
00:19:37But from the way he's acting out there, I think it looks like he's going to be okay and try
00:19:41to continue, dude.
00:19:48That one finds the zone.
00:19:51Strike one.
00:19:52Palacios with a homer in his last game.
00:20:00Two on, two outs.
00:20:02And a bat like this is almost over as it begins.
00:20:06In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is going to be.
00:20:10You just got to hope that you can make contact.
00:20:15Foul ball left side.
00:20:17He'll see another.
00:20:30Lined and that's a base hit.
00:20:33Brown's third headed for the plate.
00:20:35Now a long throw home.
00:20:37Denver's safe at the plate.
00:20:39And they take a two-run lead.
00:20:41Picks himself up at RBI.
00:20:43Pretty much a model swing on that one as he ripped it into the opposite field gap.
00:20:47And I'm sure he's going to be watching that one back on video because that's the kind of swing you
00:20:51want to bottle.
00:20:52So many positives that led to that knock.
00:20:54So two outs with runners on the corners.
00:20:58Now it's Ryan Valade.
00:21:01That one finds the zone.
00:21:03That's strike one.
00:21:05Corners are occupied with two down.
00:21:12That's a strike and he inches closer to getting out of the jam.
00:21:16Movement for the White Sox in their bullpen.
00:21:18Tyler Gilbert.
00:21:19The left-handed reliever appears to be getting loose.
00:21:22Fetty also throwing.
00:21:26Battling here as he fouls it away.
00:21:37Lefty out of the stretch.
00:21:39Runners at first and third.
00:21:40Five, three.
00:21:41In there.
00:21:42Got him.
00:21:42Looking for the K.
00:21:44They limit the damage here.
00:21:46But two runs form and they jump ahead.
00:21:48Three innings complete.
00:21:50Rays three.
00:21:52Back now in Tampa Bay.
00:21:54Taking a look at some notable rookie of the year candidates this season.
00:22:06It's just been an impressive outing so far.
00:22:09Continues to pound the zone pitch after pitch.
00:22:11And he's been able to stay down.
00:22:13That's what's been key.
00:22:21Here's the 0-2.
00:22:25Right side.
00:22:26Hard hit.
00:22:27Whips it to first.
00:22:29And one gone to the fourth as they get the leadoff, man.
00:22:32The White Sox shortstop Coulson Montgomery.
00:22:45That's a real nice cutter right there.
00:22:47I mean, this guy can struggle with the inside pitch at times.
00:22:51So, I'd say that's pretty effective if you can continue to command it on that side of the plate.
00:22:56The lead on his way over.
00:22:59Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
00:23:05Up next for Chicago.
00:23:07Left fielder.
00:23:08That was a great run to make the catch, singing.
00:23:10We've got to take another look at it with StatCast.
00:23:13Yeah, he saw it perfectly off the bat.
00:23:16Reactions were excellent.
00:23:17Took a very direct route to the ball and more than 100 feet later, he ran it down.
00:23:22I just love seeing that.
00:23:24Benintendi batting for the second time and that's strike one.
00:23:28On the corner for a strike.
00:23:30This guy's not wasting any pitches.
00:23:32Hitters got to get into swing mode.
00:23:34This is a good time to expand the zone.
00:23:36Throw something maybe down in the dirt.
00:23:38And that is that.
00:23:41So, they go quietly there.
00:23:44On now to the bottom of the fourth.
00:23:45Rays three.
00:23:46And the White Sox one.
00:23:51Back here in Tampa Bay.
00:23:53And now the catcher for the Rays, Nick Fortes.
00:23:56Nick Fortes.
00:23:57Fortes.
00:24:03Inside.
00:24:04Ball one.
00:24:05Well, these Rays doing a good job of putting the ball into play and that makes things more challenging on
00:24:10the defensive side.
00:24:11And here's a stat for you, Boog.
00:24:12They're making contact with more than 85% of the pitches that they're swinging at.
00:24:17It's pretty special stuff.
00:24:18Not so good if you're out there on the mound.
00:24:23This one in the air right field.
00:24:26And he can't quite get there.
00:24:28It's a foul ball.
00:24:36The 2-1.
00:24:38Right through there for a strike.
00:24:42Let's go Bay!
00:24:44Let's go Bay!
00:24:46Let's go Bay!
00:24:47Let's go Bay!
00:24:51In the air to left center.
00:24:53Benintendi on the move to the gap.
00:24:55One down.
00:25:01And here's a look at how he's using his pitches in this form.
00:25:04Carson Williams!
00:25:15That one's upstairs.
00:25:17There's ball one.
00:25:37And that's in for a strike.
00:25:52Fights it off.
00:25:53He'll see another.
00:26:021-2 now.
00:26:05Sets him down looking.
00:26:06That was pretty nasty.
00:26:08Well, you could tell he wasn't expecting that ball to break back in on him.
00:26:11He may have been looking for something away.
00:26:13Maybe something soft.
00:26:14But that slider on the inside corner absolutely frozen.
00:26:24Kim in the box now.
00:26:25No balls and a strike.
00:26:27Man, this guy's got a great feel for his breaking ball today.
00:26:35Two down, nobody on.
00:26:38Swing and a ball popped in the air.
00:26:40Fair ball!
00:26:42So the two-out knock extends the inning and sends them back to the top of the order.
00:26:48Now the White Sox manager is out of the dugout and will make a move to the pen.
00:26:53Noah Schultz is done.
00:26:55Just never found his groove.
00:26:57Wasn't able to settle in.
00:26:59New arm coming on.
00:27:00Back in a moment.
00:27:03Now pitching for the White Sox.
00:27:04Tyler Gilbert gets handed the rock out of the pen.
00:27:07Still pretty early in the ball game.
00:27:09So this bullpen has some work ahead of him.
00:27:11Best case scenario might be if he can come in here and get several quick outs.
00:27:16Kind of bridge the gap that starter left for him.
00:27:19Runner on the goal.
00:27:20That's in for a strike.
00:27:23And that's a stolen base.
00:27:25Not even close.
00:27:26Yeah, I like being aggressive right there with two outs.
00:27:29It's kind of a classic steal situation.
00:27:31You get thrown out, no big deal.
00:27:33That guy at the plate leads off the next inning.
00:27:35Now a single to the outfield can push a run across.
00:27:43Man, it's second.
00:27:45Swing and a ball driven.
00:27:47Out to center.
00:27:48That one carrying.
00:27:50Off the batter's eye.
00:27:52Gone.
00:27:54A two-run blast.
00:27:57And they boost their lead.
00:27:59He's really seeing the ball well lately.
00:28:01Good things are going to happen when you're locked in like this.
00:28:09Any time you have a pitch down the middle of the plate, the percentages go up for the hitter to
00:28:14do damage.
00:28:15Even if it's a pretty good sinker like that one.
00:28:17Nice piece of hitting there at the plate.
00:28:20Junior Caminero will hit next.
00:28:22He has, as they like to say.
00:28:24Let me guess, boo.
00:28:26Light tower power.
00:28:27That's right.
00:28:30Two down, nobody off.
00:28:32We're here at the bottom of the fourth.
00:28:40No question about this one.
00:28:42It's out of here.
00:28:48They do it again.
00:28:50Back-to-back homers.
00:28:52And they add on.
00:28:54That one just sounded different.
00:28:56And it might have been the loudest moment yet.
00:28:58Man, my ears are ringing.
00:28:59I can feel that swing from the boot.
00:29:03Back-to-back homers.
00:29:04Always a special feeling at the ballpark.
00:29:07Especially if it's your team that does it.
00:29:09And those guys get to slap hands at home plate.
00:29:11This is the kind of thing that can really fire up a ballpark.
00:29:26There's the strike.
00:29:38That's out to center field.
00:29:40And that's the inning.
00:29:44But two round trippers in this inning.
00:29:47The long ball was working.
00:29:48And this is now a 6-1 ball game.
00:29:51It's Major League Baseball.
00:29:53And it's on the show.
00:30:00Welcome back as we take a check of the current standings.
00:30:03Third baseman, Jacob Sonsale.
00:30:13Hit hard on the ground to the right side.
00:30:15Arunda takes it himself.
00:30:17One pitch and one out.
00:30:19Up next for Chicago.
00:30:21Second baseman, Chase Mitrov.
00:30:31That misses.
00:30:33Ball one.
00:30:33These hitters are going to have to find a way to be a little more patient.
00:30:37See more pitches per at bat.
00:30:39Otherwise, that bullpen is not going to have to work over there.
00:30:41And it's going to be advantage pitching all game long.
00:30:482-0.
00:30:51Swing and a ground ball.
00:30:55Slings to first.
00:30:56And the first two set down to the top of the fifth.
00:30:59Up next for the White Sox, the designated hitter, Miguel Vargas.
00:31:04Two down bases empty.
00:31:06Here's the White Sox DH, Miguel Vargas.
00:31:09He's 0 for 1.
00:31:24And a base hit up the middle.
00:31:28And they have their first hit since the first inning.
00:31:35Up next for Chicago, center fielder, Luis Ángel Acuna.
00:31:42Pitch misses.
00:31:43Ball one.
00:31:52Hurt.
00:31:54Vargas, the runner at first with two gone.
00:31:58On the ground to the left.
00:32:00And foul ball.
00:32:08Line drive.
00:32:10This one looks like trouble.
00:32:14Coming home.
00:32:17One run across.
00:32:24Comes through with the RBI.
00:32:26Put a really nice, balanced swing on it.
00:32:29And when you can rope one into the gap like that, you're thinking extra bases from the first couple of
00:32:34steps out of the box.
00:32:35And he'll feel real good about that one.
00:32:38So a runner at third, two outs.
00:32:40Austin Hayes steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:32:44In the dirt, but kept close.
00:32:46Runner stays put at third.
00:33:01Two outs and a runner at third.
00:33:03And we're at the top of the fifth.
00:33:07Oh, he doesn't get the call.
00:33:09Ball two.
00:33:10Good spot there, but didn't get the strike at the knees.
00:33:13And doesn't seem too convinced by the call out there on the mound as he tries to get a better
00:33:17sense of the umpire strike zone.
00:33:19He takes it himself to the bag, and that'll do it.
00:33:23One for the Sox in the inning on this RBI triple.
00:33:27Now a 6-2 ball game.
00:33:34Back here at Tropicana Field, and stepping in for the Rays, Jake Fraley.
00:33:39Jake Fraley.
00:33:45Well, these Rays putting together some really good at-bats in this game.
00:33:49There's been a lot to like with how they're approaching their chances at the plate.
00:33:52It looked to me like they really wanted to get to the starter early, get him out of the game
00:33:56before he settles in.
00:33:57So I'd say mission accomplished.
00:34:03The 1-1.
00:34:06Out towards left center.
00:34:08Benintendi settles underneath it.
00:34:11Yeah, there's one away.
00:34:12Obviously, this type of run production isn't exactly sustainable game to game, but it's a good sign that a lot
00:34:18of hard work's been paying off.
00:34:31Palacios smashed a homer in his last game.
00:34:37Hi!
00:35:00One, two.
00:35:03Popped up to the left.
00:35:04Into foul ground.
00:35:07And there's two down.
00:35:10Oh, that's what he's looking for with the fastball above the zone.
00:35:13A swing and miss or weak contact.
00:35:15Here comes the skipper, and we're going to see a pitching change in this spot.
00:35:19Tyler Gilbert departs.
00:35:21We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
00:35:28Now pitching for the pitcher on now, Ryan Hudson.
00:35:31Ryan Hudson.
00:35:32And he's had a struggle so far this year, as you can see, the inflated ERA.
00:35:36Looking to bring that down a little bit right here.
00:35:43Two outs.
00:35:44Base is empty.
00:35:45Ryan Vallade next to hit for...
00:35:55Rays.
00:35:55There's over two with a pair of strikeouts.
00:36:03Yeah.
00:36:17Right down to shoot.
00:36:19That is strike two.
00:36:20All right.
00:36:21Now, he may have not liked either of those first two pitches or agreed with the umpire's calls,
00:36:25but at this point, he's going to have to bear down and be ready to hit anything close to the
00:36:29zone.
00:36:30Stays alive.
00:36:31Stays alive.
00:36:37Stays alive.
00:36:42Chew down.
00:36:44Nobody on.
00:36:45Swing and a miss.
00:36:46That one in the dirt.
00:36:49Got him.
00:36:50Getting over on the strikeout.
00:36:55It's the Rays six and the White Sox two.
00:37:03We're back with a look at key moments so far in this one.
00:37:19Falling fast.
00:37:20Call me capable at last.
00:37:24I'm awake, an animal.
00:37:28At the long end of your past.
00:37:32Call the car, call the shot.
00:37:36Call me everything.
00:37:40Now pitching for the Rays.
00:37:42Here's a new pitcher from the pen.
00:37:43Michael Grove.
00:37:44And something to be aware of.
00:37:46The long ball has been a little bit of a problem for him this year.
00:37:59You know, these White Sox, from what we've seen, I think it's fair to wonder if they've been too patient
00:38:04at the plate.
00:38:04Sometimes it's a good thing, but today they're continuing to fall behind in the count, and that's adding a ton
00:38:10of pressure to their offense.
00:38:12Barely a hair out of the zone, but it was a ball.
00:38:15So they get to hang on to their second challenge.
00:38:19That one lifted to left.
00:38:20Fraley should have this one.
00:38:22One away.
00:38:23I just think it's time to show a little more fight in these at-bats.
00:38:26Too many times they're letting good pitches go by and then ending up behind in the count where it's tough
00:38:31to have much success.
00:38:33So digging in, Munitaka Murakami.
00:38:41The White Sox down by four, and we're in the top half of the sixth.
00:38:49This one in the air center field.
00:38:52Ville moving under this one.
00:38:54And a couple of quick outs.
00:38:56Hey, man, four pitches, two outs.
00:38:58That is an excellent pace.
00:39:00Next, for the White Sox, shortstop Colson Montgomery.
00:39:13In the air, right field.
00:39:16Palacios under it.
00:39:18And that is that.
00:39:21Nothing to do for the White Sox.
00:39:22They still trail it here.
00:39:24It's 6-2.
00:39:29Back at the ballpark as we take a check of the bullpen so far this season.
00:39:47Splits the plate.
00:39:48It's 0-1.
00:39:49There it was.
00:39:50Oh, oh.
00:39:50Here it is.
00:39:51Hit it.
00:39:51He gets a take.
00:39:52Gets a head in the count.
00:39:59Base hit.
00:39:59And a good start to the inning.
00:40:09Up next, for the Rays, shortstop Carson Williams.
00:40:21Activity in the pen for the White Sox.
00:40:23Eric Fetty, the right-handed sinker baller.
00:40:25He looks to be readying himself.
00:40:27Newcomb getting loose as well.
00:40:33Swing and a ball popped in the air.
00:40:36Base hit.
00:40:37Around second.
00:40:38On his way to third.
00:40:39The throw in.
00:40:40And they're at the corners with nobody out.
00:40:43Didn't exactly square that one off, but sometimes you don't have to.
00:40:46Kind of your classic jam shot blooper right there.
00:40:49Paid a good pitch on the inside.
00:40:51Got him to hit it off the handle, but he still muscled it out there.
00:40:55You just have to tip your cap on the mound.
00:40:56And here is Hesung Kim.
00:40:59One for two.
00:41:03And that's through there for a strike.
00:41:05And it's 0-1.
00:41:07The Rays trying to break this one open here in the bottom of the sixth.
00:41:13That one the other way.
00:41:15That's a base hit.
00:41:16Run scores.
00:41:27Yandy Diaz now.
00:41:29He had a big swing back in the fourth.
00:41:31The two-run homer.
00:41:32And that helped them get the lead.
00:41:34And what a swing it was, Boog.
00:41:35Poetry and motion.
00:41:36And those are the type that you hardly feel when you connect with the baseball.
00:41:41Just so smooth.
00:41:42A great feeling off the bat.
00:41:50Shorten the bun and missed it 4-1.
00:42:00One.
00:42:01One, two.
00:42:11Bounce to the left side.
00:42:13Montgomery.
00:42:14Off balance feed.
00:42:16There's one.
00:42:16And two.
00:42:17What a play.
00:42:19That was a much-needed double play right there.
00:42:21Gives him a really good shot at minimizing any further damage in this inning.
00:42:25Manager out of the dugout.
00:42:26And he's going to make a change.
00:42:28Ryan Hudson will depart.
00:42:30And he leaves a runner at third.
00:42:32So we'll see how the next pitcher deals with that when we get back.
00:42:38Now pitching for the White Sox.
00:42:40New pitcher for the White Sox.
00:42:41Sean Nuka.
00:42:42And with the big deficit on the scoreboard,
00:42:45he almost has to just put that out of his mind.
00:42:48Every outing matters for relievers and their numbers.
00:42:50But I think it's tough to get up for this type of appearance
00:42:53the same way you would for one in a close game.
00:42:56Looking to complete the cycle with a double.
00:43:01Outside.
00:43:02And that's ball one.
00:43:04Two outs with a runner at third.
00:43:10Swing and this one's bounce on the ground.
00:43:13Whips it across.
00:43:15Inning over on the ground out.
00:43:16Took just two pitches to finish the frame out of the bullpen.
00:43:20But they pick up one run on the RBI single.
00:43:23We're through six full.
00:43:24You're watching White Sox baseball on the show.
00:43:27Chicago.
00:43:29Back now in Tampa Bay.
00:43:31We go to the top of the seventh.
00:43:32Andrew Benintendi.
00:43:34Steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:43:40Ball.
00:43:51Right through there for a strike.
00:43:53In this situation, you expect the batters to be a little more patient,
00:43:57possibly take until they get a strike.
00:43:58With that, you don't want to miss your opportunity to get ahead early in the count.
00:44:02He didn't right there.
00:44:16Spoils the two-strike pitch, and he'll see another.
00:44:22The one-two.
00:44:28Knocks that one away, and we'll do it again.
00:44:41Fouls it back with two strikes.
00:45:04Fouls that off to the left, and we'll do it again.
00:45:09Fouls it back with two strikes, and we'll do it again.
00:45:11Two-two.
00:45:17That's towards center.
00:45:19The lead under this one.
00:45:22And there's one down.
00:45:28Up next for Chicago, third baseman, Jacob Gonzalez.
00:45:39First offering way inside, Omoscato.
00:45:44The Rays leading by five.
00:45:46Here are the top half of inning number seven.
00:46:02That one ripped right center field.
00:46:06And this one looks like trouble.
00:46:10Around second now, going for three.
00:46:13The relay.
00:46:14He's in there.
00:46:17Up next for the White Sox.
00:46:19Really nice job to take that inside pitch and pull it into the gap.
00:46:22He could have easily spun off of it or just been tied up.
00:46:26He stayed short to the baseball, and he was thinking triple right out of the box.
00:46:31One down, runner at third.
00:46:33Chase Mitra.
00:46:34Now at the plate.
00:46:41Right through there for a strike.
00:46:46This to third.
00:46:47Caminero.
00:46:50Slinging it to first in time.
00:46:53Up next for the White Sox, the designated hitter, Miguel Vargas.
00:47:15In the dirt.
00:47:16No advance.
00:47:17Good job behind the dish.
00:47:24And the 1-0.
00:47:27Foul ball.
00:47:32Ball to strike.
00:47:33The pitch.
00:47:35There's a strike.
00:47:36Nothing but curveball so far in the at-bat.
00:47:38Kind of makes it difficult as a hitter to know what to look for.
00:47:41Because you start wondering if he'll keep coming with it or if he'll try to speed you up.
00:47:50And a 1-2.
00:47:58Now a pop-up on the infield.
00:48:01Kim.
00:48:04And that is that.
00:48:07The White Sox leave one.
00:48:09They're down five.
00:48:10It's 7-2.
00:48:15We're back in a new pitcher here to start the bottom of the seventh.
00:48:19Eric Fetty.
00:48:19He doesn't get a lot of strikeouts compared to other relievers.
00:48:22So he relies on getting that soft contact and the deep end.
00:48:31Work behind him.
00:48:32They'll have to be on their toes with him on the bump.
00:48:37There's the strike.
00:48:39Strike.
00:48:47And he punched it a strike.
00:48:49He must have been looking for something else because he gave up on that pitch a little early.
00:48:52It was right down Main Street.
00:48:54Probably not going to see a better pitch to hit in this at-bat.
00:48:58That's hard hit on the line.
00:49:01Stretch is out and holds it in.
00:49:07Up next for the race, left fielder.
00:49:11Here's Jake Laley.
00:49:21In there for strike one.
00:49:24No need to offer that pitch until you get to two strikes.
00:49:26It's just a low percentage of success when you want to try to go after that down and away pitch.
00:49:33Ripped on the ground a second.
00:49:35On to first.
00:49:37Two down.
00:49:38Now that is right fielder number one.
00:49:43And the batter now, Richie Palacios.
00:49:55Right through there for a strike.
00:49:57Right through there for a strike.
00:50:06No.
00:50:18That pitch gets the inside corner.
00:50:20And the count one and two.
00:50:29Ball two.
00:50:38Keeps the at-bat going with a foul ball.
00:50:45Two down, nobody on.
00:50:46Here at the bottom of the seven.
00:50:51Goes down looking.
00:50:55Nothing doing for Tampa, but they're still on top.
00:50:57Seven to two.
00:51:04Now pitching for the race.
00:51:06Welcome back.
00:51:06And a new arm on the mound to start the eight.
00:51:08Cam Boozer.
00:51:09He's pitching on two days rest.
00:51:14Leading off for the White Sox.
00:51:17Center fielder, Luis Angel Acuna.
00:51:20Just off the inside edge.
00:51:28Swing and a ball popped up.
00:51:30Caminero gets under it.
00:51:34And a quick out number one.
00:51:36Well, that's a frustrating end to the at-bat for the hitter right there.
00:51:39I mean, that pitch was right down the middle.
00:51:41I think he got a little too excited.
00:51:43Came out of his mechanics.
00:51:44Instead of driving that ball somewhere, he popped it up.
00:51:47Unfortunate for him.
00:51:49Fly ball to right.
00:51:52Palacios.
00:51:52Under it.
00:51:53Two down.
00:51:59Up next for the White Sox.
00:52:01Catcher.
00:52:02Back to the top of the order.
00:52:03Kyle Teal.
00:52:05Steps to the plate for the White Sox.
00:52:08Ball.
00:52:12Two down.
00:52:13Nobody on.
00:52:14And we're at the top of the eighth.
00:52:24Got the bat going too soon at strike two.
00:52:31And down on strikes.
00:52:33And that's the third out.
00:52:35It's the Rays seven and the White Sox two.
00:52:43Back here at Tropicana Field.
00:52:45Their offense has produced a lot of hits so far as we see from the spray chart.
00:52:50Yeah, it looks like they've been spreading it out pretty well in this one, Boogs.
00:52:54Spraying the ball all over the yard.
00:52:55Good team effort at the dish.
00:53:10And that's the ball.
00:53:21That catches the top part of the zone.
00:53:23That strike two.
00:53:34Got him swinging for the K.
00:53:37And he's gone for the fourth time tonight.
00:53:39For the Rays.
00:53:40Catcher.
00:53:41Nick.
00:53:41Forte.
00:53:50Ho-hoot.
00:53:58Strike two.
00:54:00Strike two.
00:54:06Strike two.
00:54:24That's a ball.
00:54:25Tried the sweeper.
00:54:31On the inside corner for called strike three.
00:54:48This one in the air right field and the inning is over.
00:54:55It's the Rays seven and the White Sox two.
00:55:03Back here in Tampa Bay, stepping in Monotaka Murakami.
00:55:22Swing and a miss as he was late.
00:55:28Got him swinging for the strikeout.
00:55:31And a strikeout for the first out here in the ninth.
00:55:34I'm not sure that was the exact location the pitcher wanted, but it worked.
00:55:38He got the swing and miss.
00:55:40And I'm sure a bit of sigh of relief after seeing that would go through the zone.
00:55:44One down, base is empty here in the ninth.
00:55:48That one pushed to the left and foul.
00:55:57Fights it off.
00:55:58He'll see another.
00:55:59Well, he gave up on that pitch early and it ended up staying in the zone.
00:56:04I'm sure he's kicking himself and would like that pitch again.
00:56:08The one-two.
00:56:11Up the middle.
00:56:12Into the outfield base hit.
00:56:15And that's a one-out single.
00:56:19Up next for Chicago.
00:56:21Andrew Benatendi steps up.
00:56:240 for 3 with three fly outs.
00:56:26That's too low.
00:56:27And that is ball one.
00:56:30Got it started a little too early.
00:56:33Strike one.
00:56:36No.
00:56:50Sharp grounder.
00:56:51That's through for a base hit.
00:56:54Quick throw back in.
00:56:55Lead runner holds it second with one gone.
00:56:58Up next for the White Sox.
00:57:00Third baseman, Jacob Gonzalez.
00:57:05Ball one.
00:57:13That one is absolutely belted.
00:57:15And this one looks like trouble.
00:57:17Montgomery on his horse around third.
00:57:20One run is in.
00:57:21Here comes Benatendi around third.
00:57:24He'll score.
00:57:25Two runs are in.
00:57:26Now a three-run game.
00:57:287-4.
00:57:29Hey, they're right back in this thing after adding those two runs on the board.
00:57:33Really important bat coming up.
00:57:45Next to hit, Chase Mitra.
00:57:47Three-run.
00:57:48Mitra.
00:57:48Wants to challenge this.
00:57:50Thought it was a ball.
00:57:52And it's going to stay a strike.
00:57:54No challenges left for them now.
00:57:58The Rays trying to close out a three-run lead here at the top of the night.
00:58:03He caught it behind his back.
00:58:06Nicely done for the hour.
00:58:08Great showcase of athleticism on the play, especially for a pitcher.
00:58:12Things could have gone sideways in a hurry.
00:58:14Great job of not letting that happen.
00:58:21And the Rays manager making his way towards the mound now as he will make the move.
00:58:26Pam Boozer won't go any further.
00:58:29Daddy's responsible for the runner on second.
00:58:31So the book isn't closed on him yet.
00:58:36Now a right-handed arm out of the bullpen.
00:58:39Craig Kimbrell coming on for the save here and something he couldn't get done in his last appearance.
00:58:45So let's see if he can bounce back and lock this thing up.
00:58:59Jack swing and he went.
00:59:01Strike one.
00:59:07Squirts away a little bit.
00:59:09Bro comes into third.
00:59:10Not in time.
00:59:11He's safe.
00:59:13Well, that right there can be a tough read as a runner on second
00:59:16to see if the ball has gotten away enough to move to third.
00:59:19You have to be sure you can make it because you're already in scoring position.
00:59:23Well, he was sure there, and now he's only 90 feet away from scoring.
00:59:27Just missed.
00:59:29Pressure of Mountain right here with the tying run and the on-deck circle.
00:59:33He's got to find the strike zone.
00:59:37The White Sox down to their final strike.
00:59:40Line drive.
00:59:43And he'll make the catch.
00:59:45Ball game.
00:59:46And the Rays take the series opener here at home.
00:59:50A win on the last day of the month.
00:59:52You close it out with a W, but you want to carry that momentum into the next game.
00:59:57A win on the last day of the week.
00:59:57All right.
01:00:24I let the market decide
01:00:54I let the market decide
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