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Defensive-minded Maile delivers clutch hit
- Updated: July 31, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG — Reporters teased with rookie Luke Maile that the Yankees paid for disrespecting him by intentionally walking Nick Franklin to pitch to him with the bases loaded in the sixth.
Maile smiled: “That won’t be the last time that happens.”
Given the fact that Maile’s defense is better than his offense at this juncture, the self-assessment by the Rays catcher will likely prove correct. But on Sunday he could enjoy that he came through on offense when he needed to in the 5-3 win.
Maile struck out against Yankees starter Michael Pineda with the bases loaded to end the second inning, so it wasn’t surprising that the Yankees intentionally walked Franklin with two outs in the sixth. This time Maile threaded a single back through the middle on the first pitch to drive home two and put the Rays up 5-2.
“Obviously, it’s a great feeling,” Maile said. “Just helping the team win. Defense is obviously something I take a lot of pride in. But any time the offense clicks it’s a good feeling.”
Maile had two hits in his previous 24 at-bats before the sixth. He got the …
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