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USA Today Sports Media Group
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Charles Curtis

From 46 MPH pitches to a web gem, outfielder Brett Phillips had a wild adventure pitching for the Rays

The last time Brett Phillips took the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays in a blowout, it was must-see TV in 2021 when he threw an inning against the Toronto Blue Jays.

And somehow, he gave up just one run.

But on Monday night, with the Rays down big to the Oakland A’s, it didn’t go as well. Yet it was one of the most fun things we’ve seen in this early MLB season, with the outfielder throwing slow pitches, jokingly trolling the opposition and making one incredible defensive play.

Let’s break down the whole thing, with a highlight reel worthy of watching multiple times:

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