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Today’s Headlines
Long Overdue
Joe Ryan pitched a three-hit complete-game shutout, the first for Minnesota in five years. This was Ryan’s first in the majors over 47 starts, with the last happening in 2018 for Cal State, Stanislaus. In that same year, José Berríos pitched a six-hit complete-game shutout against the White Sox on June 7, 2018. Ryan’s performance comes after a rough start last week, allowing a season-high six runs against the Tigers that boosted his ERA to 5.03 for June.
Joe Ryan, 3 Hit Shutout. 🍾 pic.twitter.com/tqYqgKzr2f
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 22, 2023
Wander-ing Over To The Bench
Wander Franco has been benched for at least the next two games due to clubhouse issues. Kevin Cash said the issue is a result of Franco handling his frustrations and being a poor teammate.
The Rays have left Wander Franco out of the lineup tonight because he needs to handle his frustrations better, per @TBTimes_Rays pic.twitter.com/3ybafpGm5W
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 22, 2023
Hey Now, You’re An All-Star
Major League Baseball announced its All-Star finalists yesterday after the first phase of voting ended. Ronald Acuña Jr. is now a four-time All-Star, with two of those years being back-to-back. He lead with 3,082,600 votes. Shohei Ohtani earned 2,646,307 votes, becoming an All-Star for the third time. The second voting phase begins Monday at noon ET and runs through noon ET next Thursday.
AL All-Star ballot update through Phase 1.
Final voting resumes June 26-29! pic.twitter.com/Fy4qeanyq8
— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2023
National League All-Star Starter Finalists pic.twitter.com/HWKpEH7sv0
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) June 22, 2023
Managerial Drama
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez had some issues with the home-plate umpire Doug Eddings. The two exchanged words during the fifth inning before Martinez got down on his stomach to lie down behind the plate before being ejected.
The wildest ejection you'll see all season 😂 pic.twitter.com/j2OBCGz2S7
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) June 22, 2023
New City Connects
The Pirates unveiled their City Connect uniforms that focus on the black and gold theme that each professional sports team wears in Pittsburgh. The shapes on the uniform are a nod to the “Steelmark” logo, Pittsburgh’s city seal. They will debut the uniforms on Tuesday and wear the jerseys for every remaining Friday home game, with the exception of Roberto Clemente Day on September 15.
No matter how much we’ve evolved, what’s in our blood has always been true.
In this city, we bleed Black and Gold. pic.twitter.com/RBEVd72fOM
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) June 22, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
BuckTruck Strikes Again
Byron Buxton launched his 13th home run of the year with a solo homer that traveled 465 feet.
Meh. This one only went 465 feet. 🤷♂️#BuckTruck 🚚 | #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/9GcF1u6iG8
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 22, 2023
Back-To-Back
The Mariners took control of the Yankees early on, making it 10-0 by the fourth inning.
Back-to-back jacks and the @Mariners have already scored 10 runs tonight! pic.twitter.com/6aCXBern5v
— MLB (@MLB) June 23, 2023
Marlins Rally
Garrett Cooper launched a go-ahead three-run blast in the bottom of the eighth to give the Marlins the lead. The Marlins scored five runs during the eighth.
Cooper Troopa!
A 5-run 8th inning gives the @Marlins the lead. pic.twitter.com/uoyhzWKE8O
— MLB (@MLB) June 23, 2023
And Manny More
Manny Machado’s third-inning nuke brought in three runs. The insurance runs helped the Padres snap a 10-game losing streak.
When Manny connects.
No. Doubt. pic.twitter.com/griTe0XMZW
— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2023
Injuries
Aaron Judge is close to resuming baseball activities. In the meantime, Giancarlo Stanton is moving back to the outfield on occasion.
Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game with the trainers during the fourth inning with back tightness.
Yu Chang was moved to the 60-day injured list.
Bryan Reynolds was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation.
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