Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan felt the presence of his late father during his first spring start against the Philadelphia Phillies, marking the first game his father missed. McClanahan expressed that he could sense his father’s support, particularly as he looked to the sky after the first inning. The two-time All-Star delivered a strong performance, not allowing a run and striking out one in 23 pitches, while reaching a fastball speed of 96.7 mph. Reflecting on his experience, McClanahan appreciated the feeling of being on the mound again after a challenging period due to injuries.
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