Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam stole a hit and an RBI from Blue Jays outfielder and former teammate Kevin Kiermeier.
Kiermayer, who spent his entire 10-year MLB career in Tampa Bay before signing with the Blue Jays in the offseason, was just as shocked when the ball found Adam’s grab at first base, second base, and one out. rice field.
“Wow, wow” Keymeier He seemed shocked to sayAdam appeared smiling and flipped the ball second for the game-ending double play.
Baseball Savant measured the ball leaving the bat at 91.1 MPH with an expected batting average (xBA) of .370.
Adam’s quick response allowed the Rays to break out of a mini-two-loss streak after winning 13 in a row to start the 2023 season, improving their record to 14-2.
Rays ace Shane McClanahan pitched six innings, allowing one run and stealing six.
He already has a league-leading four wins, and it’s still April 16th.
The offense was supported by outfielder Josh Lowe and catcher Christian Bethancourt, who each contributed three RBIs.
That was all it took to quickly handle the Blue Jays, who had just six hits and struggled to get offense offensive.
The Rays are well-positioned to further command the AL East in the next three-game set against the 6-8 Cincinnati Reds, which starts Monday.
