MLB Game Recap: Rays at Twins (6/11/22)

The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins have played game two of a three-game series earlier today. Last night the Twins defeated the Rays 9-4. Tampa sits in a wild-card spot, while Minnesota leads the central division.

 (yesterday's game)

Batting:

Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena started the first inning off by hitting singles. Both would later be driven in by Ji-Man Choi and Yandy Diaz hits. Tampa Bay took an early 2-0 lead.

Minnesota would respond during the third inning. Luis Arraez hit his third home run of the season, driving in Ryan Jeffers, Nick Gordan, and Gilberto Celestino. Later in the inning, Jose Miranda would drive in Jorge Polanco with a double. Minnesota took a 5-3 lead after three innings of play.

Tampa Bay would narrow the lead during the top of the sixth inning. Harold Ramirez would single-driving in rookie Taylor Walls. 

Jorge Polanco would restore Minnesota's two-run lead by driving in Ryan Jeffers during the bottom of the sixth inning. Minnesota led 6-4 going into the seventh inning.

Manuel Margot reached on an error during the seventh inning. Nick Gordan of the Twins made a throwing error, allowing Kevin Kiermaier to come home.

Minnesota ended up winning the game 6-5.

Pitching:

Chi Chi Gonzalez would get the start for the Twins pitching four solid innings. During his appearance, he gave up three runs on eight hits while striking out three. He was relived during the fifth inning by Trevor Megill, who pitched one inning, giving up just one hit. Caleb Thielbar came in to pitch the sixth, giving up one run on two hits. Jharel Cotton would allow one run in the seventh, while Jhoan Duran and Emilio Pagan pitched scoreless innings to close out the game.

Rookie Shane Baz would start for Tampa Bay, and he did not last long at all. Baz pitched just 2.333 innings giving up five runs on three hits, throwing just 48 pitches. Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, and Matt Wisler pitched scoreless innings before Ryan Thompson gave up a run during the sixth. Shawn Armstrong closed out the game allowing two hits in two innings.