The city of Kansas Hunter Gaddis was unable to recall when he had done it previously.
He answered, “Maybe back in travel ball when I was just a kid.”
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Emmanuel Clase claimed to have done it previously, but he was unable to pinpoint the specific moment.
At Kauffman Stadium, Gaddis and Clase pitched in both ends of Saturday’s day-night doubleheader against the Royals. Gaddis lost 5-3 in 10 innings after throwing a scoreless ninth inning in the first game. In the Guardians’ 6-4 victory, he returned with a spotless eighth inning.
Gaddis added, “Perhaps I did it in travel ball, back in the day.” However, I could do anything because I was only a child.
However, this was the first time in a very long time…
According to Gaddis, mental preparation is key while performing double duty on the same day.
According to Gaddis, it’s all preparation. It all comes down to maintaining mental toughness and readiness. It’s all about efficiency.
Yes, Gaddis was effective. To pitch his two innings on Saturday, he required 12 pitches, six in each inning.
Clase struggled more.
The Guardians broke a 2-2 tie at the beginning of the tenth inning, and he had a 3-2 lead going into the tenth inning of the opener. However, he walked the first two hitters he faced because he struggled to navigate plate umpire Malachi Moore’s strike zone. Then, on the fifteenth pitch of the inning, Jonathan India hit a three-run walk-off homer.
Clase recorded his 24th save in 29 opportunities in the second game, saving the 6-4 victory by retiring the Royals in order in the ninth on 12 pitches, including eight strikes.
Through coach and interpreter Agustin Rivero, Clase stated, “I felt fine in the first game, but I felt even better in the second.”
Disappointed with the first game’s outcome, Clase made it a point to inform manager Stephen Vogt that he would be available in the second game in case a saving situation came up.
“I feel strong,” Clase stated. Lately, I haven’t been pitching as much.
The Josh Naylor trade
Vogt was questioned about the December trade that brought right-hander Slade Cecconi to Cleveland, now that Arizona had traded former Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor to Seattle in order to avoid Thursday’s trade deadline.
“I’m happy on our end, but I can’t speak to who the Diamondbacks received for Josh from Seattle,” Vogt said. Josh was difficult to trade. This team, this clubhouse, and the order all benefited greatly from his presence.
What he gave to our order cannot be replaced. Guys like Carlos Santana and Kyle Manzardo have stepped up for us. However, we see it this way: we have Slade Cecconi.
Slade has grown to play a significant role in our rotation. He is among the factors that have led to our current situation.
Bo Naylor, a catcher for the Guardians, says his brother is pleased with the move that has returned him to the postseason. In the American League, Seattle has the second wild card berth.
“I spoke with him to express my happiness for him,” Naylor said. I’m constantly keeping an eye on him to make sure he’s doing well.
The trade has him thrilled. There is always cause for excitement if a team expresses interest in you, your product, and your style of play. Josh is skilled at it.
The arm
In the opening game on Saturday, Gabriel Arias celebrated his comeback to shortstop by saving a run and ending the fifth inning by throwing out Bobby Witt Jr. on a powerful ball from the hole.
“Gabby’s throwing is really exceptional,” Vogt added. He can make plays like that against a runner like that because he throws the ball better than other pitchers.
Arias was taken off the injured list and activated on Friday. On June 28, he sprained his left ankle.
Vogt thinks Arias and Brayan Rocchio, the second baseman, have the potential to be one of baseball’s top double play pairings.
Trade deadline blues
Santana, who is known for playing in the second half, entered Sunday’s game on a 4-for-34 run.
Vogt responded, “I think he’s pressing a little bit,” when questioned about Santana. Everyone experiences a range of emotions around this time of year. Carlos knows since he’s been here. I believe that he didn’t start the second half the way he had hoped. In addition, we asked him to bat first base in the heat for six straight games.
Thursday is the trading deadline. Throughout his career, Santana has been traded three times at the deadline. Santana has expressed his desire to speak with the Guardians.
Finally
Carl Willis, the pitching coach for the Guardians, witnessed broadcaster Tom Hamilton and left-hander CC Sabathia being inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. During his early years in Cleveland, Sabathia was coached by Willis. Over the weekend, Brad Goldberg served as Cleveland’s interim pitching coach against the Royals.
