Mets Prospect Blade Tidwell Stuns Rays with Immaculate Inning in Spring Training Gem

New York Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell delivered a jaw-dropping performance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon, capping his outing with an immaculate inning that left a mark on Spring Training. Tidwell, unaware of the rarity of his feat as he stepped off the mound after his second and final inning, struck out three Rays hitters in order on just nine pitches—each a swing and a miss. The 23-year-old right-hander dominated throughout, fanning five of the six batters he faced, showcasing the electric stuff that has Mets fans buzzing about his future.
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Reflecting on the moment, Tidwell remained humble, noting only that he was satisfied with his command and execution. His coaches and teammates, however, subtly tipped their caps to the achievement, praising him with a simple, “Way to attack the strike zone.” The immaculate inning—a perfect trifecta of strikeouts on the minimum nine pitches—underscored Tidwell’s potential as a rising star in New York’s system, offering a tantalizing glimpse of what could lie ahead for the young hurler as he fine-tunes his game this spring.