The Rise of the Jolly Roger 2025 ALCS Game 6 – Minnesota Twins @ Baltimore Orioles (BAL leads 3-2)
Hello baseball fans and welcome. We’ve got the American League Championship Series on the show. It’s the Minnesota Twins taking on the Baltimore Orioles. [Music] First pitch coming your way next. Now it’s the second base, Edward Julen. Here comes the pitch. Out there to center. Mullins makes the grab. One pitch and one out. Here’s Carlos Koreah. Almost a loud start to the inning on that first pitch. Man, he’s going to want that one back. No doubt. Close, but called a ball. And that’s ball one. Bradish. He’s the kind of starter that a lot of pitching coaches and managers as well really appreciate. Not a guy who’s going to get himself into trouble by dancing around by walking guys. Right side, hard hit. And he handles it himself for the out. Two outs. Space is empty. And here’s the veteran outfielder Juan Sto. [Applause] Yeah, he throws strikes and you know he’s got to command be in the zone, be effective, but just moving the ball around, getting the ball back from the catcher boo and throwing the pitch. Next offering is in for a strike. It’s an interesting thing when you consider limiting walks. Is it more important today because of how many home runs are being hit? No doubt. Keeping guys off the base pass with the way the swings and the launch angles are today. Slang in a miss struck him out and good work there as he gets a one, two, three. Back here in Baltimore and into the box for Baltimore. Nolan Jones right [Applause] the pitch [Applause] and the righty deals swearing in a foul over the screen and back out of play. Got him looking. That’s a strike out. Next to hit Jordan West. and first offering is fouled off. Rightander kick steals fly ball down the line. Sodto going after it and there’s two away. Here’s Adley Rushman. Obviously a guy who makes good contact, hits for average, but one of the things in today’s game, the value in the fact that he hits both righties and lefties just missed. They’re so reliant on the matchups nowadays, Chris, and it’s huge when you don’t have to sit a guy or platoon. When you can hit, you know, both sides in terms of pitchers arms, you’re a guy that it’s hard to take out of the lineup. And I think it’s very important today when everything is under the microscope. And the right-hander deals that one down the line and foul ball and a pitch. Well, this is a guy that can be frustrating for pitchers because he fouls off so many pitches and grinds out the bat. I’m sure there’s sometimes where pitchers would rather just give up a first pitch single than to have to race six or seven pitches on one hitter. Ripped to short, play made. That ends the inning. [Music] Back now at Oral Park. Here’s Byron Buckston. This is a guy you got to keep an eye on when he digs in. Definitely been known to drop a drag bunt from time to time and he’s pretty good at it, Chris. Yeah. And he creates a sense of urgency for the defense because of the speed, because of the ability to put down that bunt. Now you see even sluggers from time to time try and use the bunt really as a way to beat the shift. That one 95 to finish him off. Here’s Royce Lewis. [Applause] Right. Delivers. Swing and a miss. And that one missed by a ton. Well, you got the hitter already chasing that nasty slider. If you’re on the mound, you just want to expand the zone right now. Get a swing and miss and get through this at bat. That one way outside. Going to count one and two. Chase that time. Ground ball up the middle. Oh, what a stop. throws from his knees on the money. Nice play. Two outs. Base is empty. Ryan Jeffers at the plate. He’s got pop, which is a little sneaky because he’s so comfortable with taking his base hits to the opposite field, but he can jump you if you make a mistake. Slider misses outside. Bradish, 28 years old, and he was drafted in the fourth round back in 2018. Hammers that one deep left field and forget it. That’ll fire up the dugout. His second homer this series. And they jump ahead in the second. It’s one- nothing. So two down. Alex Kiroff, the next twin up to hit. And that’s in the dirt. [Applause] two down. Nobody on in the air left field and that is a foul ball. There’s the strike. [Applause] One run across to the frame so far here in game six. [Applause] Next pitch misses way outside. Ripped to third but handled and that’ll end the in [Music] [Music] bottom half of inning number two. Here’s the Orio cleanup hitter, Raphael Deers. Pepio back to work. That misses the zone. And that’s ball one. Basketball gets the inside corner at the knees. Left-handed hitter waits. And a good eye there. [Applause] That’s in for a strike at 95. And the Cal is two and two. The pitch. Not even close there. And that’s ball three. And a swing and a miss. And one out now. Here’s Ryan Mount Castle fouled off. He was late. [Applause] And the pitch slider for a strike. Oh, this guy’s so comfortable hitting with two strikes. Even a good pitch early in the at bat, if he’s not ready to pull the trigger, he’s not worried if he gets to an 02 count. The punch out there. That’s out number two. Sea Suzuki the next to hit for the Orioles. That’s in there. Go and one. Just missed. Home team down a run. We’re hearing game six of the American League Championship Series. That one the other way. He’s got it. And that’ll end the inning. New inning getting started now. The left fielder Matt Walmer and a pitch called strike right there. There’s a swing and a drive. Jones ranging back and he makes the catch on the track. Just missed a homer that time. Emmanuel Rodriguez, the next twin up to hit [Applause] and that’s off the inside edge and it’s one to0 on the corner for a strike. Man, that pitch was dotted. So much talent on display when this guy’s out there on the hill. One down, base is empty. Hard grounder into the outfield for a knock. Man, those are the types of hits where you don’t feel any vibration in your hands whatsoever. Such a good feeling. Not much to this one other than just a willingness to go the other way and put the ball in play. That’s a team at bat right there. Nice job of staying back and letting the ball get deep. Julian now the box comes up empty with a swing there and he deals. That one misses and now it’s even one and one. One ball, one strike. That’s inside. It’s strike two. Next offering misses. Full count now. [Applause] swings through that one. It’s a strike out. Well, now here’s Carlos Kare with a chance to hit. Grounded out his first time. Check on the runner. Fast ball for a strike. Well, I’m impressed that he went right after him on that first pitch. That’s the key. Try to get ahead in the count and you can play around a little bit more as the bat expands. Now, a highf fly ball out to left center. Drops into the glove and that is that. [Applause] [Music] And we’re back. Here’s the second base. Ramono Rios, Pepio back to work. There’s a strike. [Applause] That one’s in there. No balls, two strikes. That’s excellent location on a fast ball right there early in this game. If he can do that all game, should be a good outing for him. [Applause] kicks and fires outside. Swing and a popup. Foul territory for the catcher and in foul ground. He pulls it down. Good hard fast ball up in the zone right there. They look really good coming in, but so hard to get on top of as a hitter. Number 36 stands in here, leaves that one off the inside. And that’s off the inside edge. Down two and 0. That one missed. [Applause] And a four pitch walk. Four pitches. That’s an easy walk, man. And he could have walked me right there, Bill. The last one wasn’t even close. Runner on at first with one gone. And now the center fielder Cedric dives and he can’t hang on. That leaves him without a throw. And that leaves them with runners at first and second. So back to the top of the Orioles lineup. Nolan Jones the next to hit for the Orioles. First pitch misses. The last thing he wants is to hit the ball on the ground, but I wouldn’t expect many pitches up in the zone. They’ll be pitching for a double play in this spot. Inside just missed. Tough spot right here. A couple runners on two ball count. You can’t nibble, but you have to execute and finish your pitch. If you leave something out over the plate, it’s going to bring in some runs. Two on, one out. Just missed. Swing and a highf fly ball down the right field line and it’s off the wall but foul. Righty to the plate. Swung on. Belted. Buckton on the move heading back and brings it in at the wall. Rer tags it second and he moves up to third. Now two away. Now we’ll see if moving up to third there pays off for him. He didn’t have to tag and go but now he can score a lot of different ways. Doesn’t have to be a base hit. We’ll see what happens. West stands in here. Takes ball one low. That one well upstairs. Ball two. Two on, two outs. And a foul ball makes the count. Two and one. Pepio picks over. Mullins gets back easily. [Applause] [Applause] Two outs. That one finds the zone. That’s strike two. Got him. Huge strike out there. [Music] We’re in the sixth game of this American League Championship Series. And now the right fielder, Juan Stoodto. And here it comes. And immediately pumps in a strike to the left-handed hitter outside. Ball the pitch. This one doesn’t get the call. Now two balls in a strike. [Applause] gets the outside with that one. Generally, second, third time through the lineup, you want to be able to lean on those secondary pitches and command them. Looks like he’s doing a nice job of it. And another ball. And down strikes he goes. And there’s one down. And now for the Twins. Buckton. He’s 0 for one. And that’s outside. Base is empty. One away. Top half of inning number four. Just missed. Oh, he looks more focused at the plate and working the count after that first at that strikeout. Next offering is in for a strike. Flo to right field way back. Gone. He circles the bases and they add to their lead. It’s two nothing. So up next, Royce Lewis grounded out his first time up. That one in there across the letters. One down. Base is empty. And now the count is even. Wouldn’t chase that time. Last couple of pitches breaking balls away. I think he’s going to have to come firm inside to be able to open up that location if he wants to go back there later in this count. That one in for a strike. Two and two. [Applause] And another ball, the kick, the 3-2, and that’s ball four. Do you think you could draw a walk in the bigs if we gave you enough at bats? Oh, that’s a good question. Um, I think that if they gave the pitcher a false scouting report on me, yes, I think I could draw one. Jeffers in the box now. No balls in a strike. There was a high velocity fastball in the zone. I think a little frustration from walking the previous hitter. He’s got good stuff. pitch inside the zone and trust it at the belt and fires. Foul ball there. Lewis leads off first with one away. Got him looking for the strike out. Not sure about that call. Pitcher might have gotten a friendly strike three. Here’s Alex Kir for one so far. Brother takes off. That’s in for a strike. Throw save [Applause] and one. He swings and fouls one off. Man on second. Two down. That one misses and the count is one and two. Swing and a miss and he got him. Inning over and it could have been worse. [Applause] Bottom four. Now the Orioles catcher Adley Rutman. The wind of the pitch. Strike one. And a strike. Struck him out looking. Raphael De’s up to hit. struck out swinging his first time [Applause] and a foul ball. The pitch and that one fouled off [Applause] in the air out towards right center. It falls in and that’s a hit. So, a man aboard now with one away. the first number. And here’s the first baseman, Ryan Mount Castle. That one fouled off. The Orioles down by a pair. We’re here in the bottom of the fourth. [Applause] caught him looking for the K. So, two down now and here is Seiya Suzuki. He’s 0 for one. [Applause] And there’s a foul ball. [Applause] misses outside and that is ball. [Applause] This one in the air center field. Buckton settles underneath it, pulls it down, and he makes the catch. And that will end the inning. [Music] And welcome back to the ballpark. Ready now for the fifth inning. Here’s the left fielder, Matt Walmer. [Applause] Here comes a pitch. Now a screamer into the outfield. Puts it away for the eye. And there’s one away. Emmanuel Rodriguez, the next twin up to hit. One for one with a single so far. And that one in the air center field. Mullins makes the catch. Two down. So up next for Minnesota, Edoir Julen. Julian, an allstar a season ago, 25 years old, and he was born in Canada. On the ground to Debs, gathers and throws to first. They don’t come any quicker. Three pitches for three outs. Inning over. Ready to go for the last half of the inning. Now it’s the second base Ramon Rios and a pitch. Grounder off the pitcher and they get the out after the ricochet. Now the left fielder. He’s controlling things out there on the mound. Not messing around at all. He’s been in attack mode since the very start. First pitch doesn’t find the zone. Wouldn’t chase that time. The Twins up by two. Last half of inning number five. A big swing and a miss. Got one out to right. Sodto gets under it. out number two. So digging in, Cedric Mullen reached on an infield single his first time. And that’s a little high. [Applause] And now one and two. Oh, this offense has just been locked down. Almost five full innings of shut out baseball. And another ball. The two- two knocks that one away. And we’ll do it again. And a swing and a miss. And that’s that. [Music] Back here in Baltimore. All right, we go to the top half of inning number six. And now for the Twins. Carlos Koreah. Bradish back to work. And that’s off the inside edge. One and0. [Applause] the pitch. That one’s in there. Now one and two. This guy’s got a great feel for his breaking ball today. And it’s down on strikes. Picks up strikeout number seven. And now it’s Juan Sodto who’s 0 for two with a pair of strikeouts. [Applause] And it’s foul away. He’s begging. Give me that pitch one more time. A hanging change out just out in front. And there’s a ball. Good slider down and in can be so hard to get on plane with. You’re better off taking that pitch. So a foul ball makes it one and two. Base is empty. One away. And we’re the top half of the six. He goes down looking. And next will be the cleanup hitter, Byron Buckton. He’s already homered in this game. [Applause] Right through there for a strike. Pitch is in there and it’s 0 and two. [Applause] Two down. Noman bows it back with two strikes. [Applause] The O2 hard hit right side. He takes it on his own and the Twins go one, two, three. [Music] Bottom of the sixth inning. Now here’s Nolan Jones as he turns on the rubber and with that good live arm delivers. Ball one there. [Applause] right through there for a strike. It really looks like these hitters have been in between with their timing today. Good fast ball, excellent slider, but they’ve not been able to commit to one velocity and stay there. A wind to the pitch and a foul ball. He stays alive. The wind to the pitch. Now in this three ball count down in the ball game, you’ve got to be very selective. Take your walk if they’ll give it to you. Foul ball and it remains a full count. The pitch drilled out towards left center field. That’s well struck. Could be extra bases around first and hustling for second. And he’s there with a lead off double. Now he launches a throw over his head. Tag. Got him. Aggressive base running there trying to take advantage of the defense, but he’s out at third. West in the box again. Takes the strike. One out. Base is empty. [Applause] Gets under and pops it up. and no one can get to it. It’s a foul ball and the righty deals. Fights that one away and the count remains 0 and two. Fights it off. You’ll see another. Also really good at bat. What I like about this guy, his bat stays in the zone for a long time. gives him the ability to foul off tough pitches. The Orioles trailing by two here in the bottom of the six. Strike him out looking with the off speed stuff. Stepping in Adley Rushman. This is a guy who is very highly regarded defensively. Fun to watch him control stuff behind the plate. Good game caller, good at framing, but it’s that big arm that really stands out. Yeah. And because he’s got the big arm, he pays attention to the running game and is sure to manage it. That one close rule the ball and it’s two and one. When you have a catcher that can throw like that, a pitcher doesn’t have to worry as much about the slide step. He can keep his mechanics intact and have a better opportunity of getting that hitter out with a swing and miss. Two outs. That one hit to right. Sodto gets under it and that’ll do it. [Music] Back now at Oral Park. Top of inning number seven. And now for the Twins. Royce Lewis. The pitch. Man, I mean, nice job just presenting it to be better than it actually was. Swing and a miss. And that’s strike two. He got away with one there, but he knows he can’t go into that spot very often against a guy like this. And that skips into dirt. Not close with that one. Two balls, two strikes. Yeah, that’s too high. He really committed to that fast ball up at the top of the zone. He knows that if he makes a mistake in the zone, it gets hit hard by a power guy like this. That’s a nice miss right there. Line drive to short and caught. And now the catcher comes up to Brian Jeffers. That swing right there tells me he’s seeing the ball pretty well. I know it didn’t produce a hit, but he made solid contact. And that’s all you’re looking to do anytime you’re at the plate. And the pitch is in for a strike. It’s 0 and one. And that’s outside. One, one strike. One down. Base is empty. Swing and a miss as he chases that one darting out of the zone. swinging and a ball popped up under this one. He’s got it. There’s two away. Alex Kir the next to hit. Alex [Applause] and immediately comes in a strike to the left-handed hitter. Strike two quickly in an 02 hole. You’re going to have to something up here in terms of power if you want to put the ball in play with any authority. And that’s into D. Hit hard on the ground is short. Tosses to first and it’s a one, two, three inning. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Josh Stama gets handed the rock out of the pin. These are the spots relievers really make a name for themselves. Late and close. There’s not much margin for error, but at the same time, there’s a reason they’re put in these situations. Now it’s at the plate. One for two. These fans definitely want to get involved in the game. All it’s going to take is to get the leadoff man or even a base runner on. First pitch and he just misses. [Applause] And another ball. Good hitters count the two. And a big swing and a miss. It’s been tough for the offense so far, but you can’t get frustrated. You got to find a way to shake it off. Go up there and relax. Oh, now this is blasted way back there. On its way. Gone. He’ll touch them all. It’s 2-1. [Music] [Applause] And now the first baseman, Ryan Mount Castle. And a good eye there. That was exciting to see a lead off home run in an inning. Kind of gets the offense fired up and you start to expect a big inning. Holding on to a one-run lead late here in game six. Next offering upstairs a little bit miss one couple of strikeouts earlier but doing a much better job and miss to get ahead and find a good hitters count at 2 and 0. looking to get the tying run on base. And now it’s even up. Got him. And that’s the first out. Nice recovery after giving up the homer. Sea Suzuki the next to hit for the Orioles. [Applause] Pitch in the dirt and that’s ball one trying to hold a one-run lead here. Bottom of the seventh. RI but a pearls foul. [Applause] Line to second. Snagged on the bounce. Whips it to Kerala. Now two away. Now it’s going to be Ramon Ras. Up and in. And that’s ball one. [Applause] Just missed. When you get ahead in the count, there’s no doubt that the success rate goes up and that’s what he’s been doing. It’s made a big impact for him in recent games. The two on there’s the strike. Two out space is empty. Just misses the mark outside the zone. outside and that is ball for a great back and forth in that at bat. Did play off some really close pitches and somehow he found a way to keep the bat on his shoulder right there. I’ll tell you right now, I couldn’t have done him. Now on the bump, Caleb Ferguson. Well, the best relievers love the opportunity to come in and protect the tight lead in the ball game. Some of them are just wired different. So, we’ll see what he’s got here. [Applause] This one in the air. Julian gets under it, squeezes it, and that ends the inning. [Music] Welcome back. And a new arm on the mound to start the eight. Danny Kulom just trying to keep this one close here. And this is where a bullpen can give their players a chance to fight back into the game. Well, one-run game. And now for the Twins, Matt Walmer. As the lefty gets to work, Kulom in his eighth season, he throws a cutter, a sinker, a slur, a curve, and he works in a four seamer. Next pitch in for a strike and the count even one and one outside. 22. Next offering misses down and away. [Applause] Back to the mound and that squirts through. So a man on base to start the inning. Just kept it simple. Played Pepper with the middle of the infield and took it back where it came from and there was just no one there to knock it down. Emmanuel Rodriguez, the next twin up to hit. Swing it a miss as he was out front. Walner aboard here at first with nobody out. Next offering upstairs. Oh, he’s really working him away this at bat. Sometimes take a little bit off velocity. Try to get a roll over something on the ground. Stay away from that big hole on the right side of the infield. Swing and a miss as he was laid. [Applause] Next offering is down low. Left hand hitter waits. Fouled off the plate. They’ll do it again. Ruer at first with no outs here. spoils that one and it remains two and two. Hanging in there pretty good against the lefty. The next pitch misses and now it’s three and two. At this point in the game, you cannot issue free passes. He’s going to have to challenge this hitter. Hitter’s got to be ready to swing it. Line drive. Base hit. Throw back in quickly. First and second now with nobody out. Well, they call that an advantage count for a reason. You’re so much more likely to get something you can handle. Just a really nice approach to shoot that line drive to the opposite field. There’s a lot of hard work and discipline that goes into getting a result. Slings to second and they’ll just get the one. So, out of the paint comes the rightander Mike Bowman. And this could be a pretty critical point in this game. and they’re hoping he’s the guy to keep him within striking distance. Now Kareah up to hit for three. A fly out, a ground out, and a strike out [Applause] in the infield at the corners. Don’t be surprised to see them come home first and prevent that run from scoring. Next offering in there for a strike and it’s a ball and a strike. I love this part of the game. Does he really want to try and steal second against this catcher? I know he’s fast, but it’s pretty risky. Two on, one out. The shorts stop takes the ball into center and a base hit. In comes the run from third. It’s 3-1 and the throw’s offline. Safe at third. Couldn’t have timed it up any better than that. Other than ripping one into the gap or blasting one over the wall, there aren’t a whole lot of hits that are more satisfying than a nice line drive in the center field. So, that definitely Oh, now this one’s high and deep way back there on its way gone and they tack on to their lead. It’s 6-1. One out, base is empty. Byron Buckton, the next twin up to hit. First offering and it just misses. That’s a little bit low. Four runs already in the frame and we’re in the top of the eighth. Gets the call. Now two and one. foul ball left side. He’ll see another one down. Base is empty. Goes down swinging for the strike out. Blew the express right by his back for a strike three. And next for Minnesota, Royce Lewis. [Applause] And that’s outside. Ball one. Wouldn’t chase that time. He hasn’t wanted to challenge him. Both of those pitches off the plate away. Don’t expect anything down the heart of the plate. You may just have to be patient and take your walk here. The two on pulls that one foul. Gets a piece and stays alive. Two down. Do on down to the dirt. Swing in the Mills. Rutman on to first in time. The two-3 strikeout ends the inning. [Applause] And we’re back. Bottom of the eighth and into the box for Baltimore. Cedric Mullers. [Applause] And here it comes in there for a strike at the top of the zone. And a foul ball on the ground right side and that’s just foul. 0 and two now. Fouls that off to the left and will do it again. and a pitch. Swing and a miss. And he’s down on strikes. One down. So the batting order turns over. Now it’s the right fielder Nolan Jones [Applause] and downstairs. Looking to get something going. This is the guy you want at the plate. He’s been great for this team. He is a professional hitter. Next offering is in for a strike. And the pitch swings and misses and the count one and two. And another ball. And now the lefty. [Applause] Good played appearance there. Able to take the walk. Oh, he earned his trip to first right there. It’s not easy laying off pitches that just missed the zone like that. And it’s a real discipline as well. He’s put a lot of work into that aspect of his game and it paid off right there. Here’s a swing to drive left field and he knew it. A gigantic blast and they slice into the lead. It’s 63 now. Here is Adley Rutman for switch hitter batting right in for a strike and it’s 0 and one. part of the order coming through now. And with one home run already in this inning, they’re definitely looking to do some more damage. [Applause] The one there’s the strike. 95 of that one. No ball. [Applause] Line drive and a base hit. So they get a man aboard with a one out single. Show a willingness to drive that pitch the opposite way. Didn’t get jumper. Griffin Jacks takes over on the mound. [Music] One gone runner at first. And here is De’s in the dirt. Kicks away from the catcher. And it’s second. Strike one. And another ball. [Applause] That one finds the zone. And now two and two. [Applause] Gets a piece there. We’ll do it again. Swing and a miss. Had him out front for the strike out. So next to him for Baltimore, Ryan Mount Castle. Three strikeouts already. He’s 0 for three. [Applause] Swinging a miss as he was out front that time. Fall off foul. Well, he missed a hitable off speed pitch right there. Not sure exactly what the timing. Sometimes you get a backup breaking ball. Now, that’s strike three and the third out. So, we take a break. We’re back. It’s the top of the ninth and there’s a new pitcher on the mound. CNL Perez. Pretty tight game. So, they’re looking for quality pitches out of him right here. Got to do his best to keep the score right where it is. At the plate, Brian Jeffers. He’s already homerred here in this one. the pitch. There’s the strike. Swing and a ground ball out to short. Whips it to Mount Castle and they get the lead off man in the ninth. So up next for Minnesota, Alex Kira. And that curveball drops in there for a strike. Oh, when you can throw that big curve on the inside part of the plate, very difficult pitch for the hitter to get on plane with. You can have a lot of success if you can pitch in that location. Base is empty, one away here in the top of the ninth. kick Sanios. That’s down and in. [Applause] Wouldn’t chase that time. Swings through that. gets the strike out and now two gone. So up next, Matt Wmer one for three and ball one [Applause] out towards left center. Got it. Really had to move for that catch. And that’s the third out. [Music] Welcome back. And here comes the closer Yan Duran. Now save opportunity for him right here. And he’s their guy. Time to lock this one down and get out of here with the W. [Music] Now it’s the DH Sea Suzuki. And a pitch and first offering is fouled off. Duron multi-time allstar. He features a four seam fast, a splitter, and he occasionally uses a curve. And that’s in for a strike. Oh, he doesn’t get the call. And count one and two. swing and a miss and he struck him out. One out. He’s two outs away. And next for the Orioles, Ramono Ras. First pitch misses [Applause] on the ground right side. Kira takes it himself. Two up, two down. So they’re down to their final out. Number 36, the next to hit for the Orioles. Top of the zone for a strike. 01. Just amazing to me how many closers and backend relievers just throw absolute gas these days. Never had a chance. The Orioles trailing by three here. The last half of inning number nine. Next pitch is outside. Well, that’s kind of what you expect in an 02 count. Excellent job of the hitter to have the plate discipline to lay off of that pitch. And another ball. This could end it. Wouldn’t chase that time. The Twins trying to close out a three-run lead. We’re in the last half of the ninth inning. And that’s too high. Ball four. Second walk of the game for him. And he’s been really patient at the play. A game plan that he’s sticking to. He’s just not going outside of what he’s looking for up there. Mullins in the box with two gone and takes a look at a cold strike. That one in triple digits. And a bat like this is almost over as it begins. In this situation, you have no idea what the next pitch is going to be. sends it to center and that’s going to do it. And that’ll wrap it up. The Twins fight off elimination and set up a winner take all game seven right back here tomorrow night. Well, this was a tightly played game. Got a little of everything. Some timely hitting, runs on the board, key pitching and defense in certain spots. Definitely a fun one to watch. [Music] 63 our final score for Chris Singleton and our entire outstanding crew here at MLB the show. I’m John Shambi saying so long. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat.
Game Date: October 20, 2025 at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Starting Pitchers: MIN RHP Ryan Pepiot (0-0, 0.00) vs BAL RHP Kyle Bradish (2-0, 1.84)
Series
ALCS Schedule
October 13 at BAL – Orioles 8 Twins 2
October 14 at BAL – Twins 5 Orioles 1
October 16 at MIN – Orioles 8 Twins 4
October 17 at MIN – Orioles 3 Twins 2
October 18 at MIN – Twins 4 Orioles 2
October 20 at BAL – Twins at Orioles
October 21 at BAL – Twins at Orioles (if necessary)
AL Playoff Results
Wild Card Round
Tampa Bay beat LA Angels (2-0)
Minnesota beat Toronto (2-0)
Division Series
Minnesota beat Houston (3-0)
Baltimore beat Tampa Bay (3-1)