In this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay and Whit break down the imminent return of Alejandro Kirk, Max Scherzer, and Dylan Cease to the Toronto lineup, while Whit goes to bat for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s slow start and makes a fierce case for why Ernie Clement deserves to run away with the AL All-Star voting at second base. Plus, Whit exposes a hilarious group chat text from Romano and Swanson where they roast former teammate Tim Mayza’s love for a stadium hype video, and he gives his brutally honest thoughts on Kevin Gausman’s sub-par beer-shotgunning skills.

The episode also features an exclusive interview with Blue Jays reliever Mason Fluharty, who currently leads the majors in appearances. Fluharty pulls back the curtain on the daily life of a high-leverage bullpen arm, discussing everything from his hot-and-cold tub recovery routines to the danger of trying to wrestle teammate Louis Varland in the clubhouse. He recounts the sheer adrenaline of his rookie postseason run, including striking out Shohei Ohtani for his first career save in Los Angeles, and explains why a spring training hangout with Canadian rock legends Three Days Grace inspired him to adopt a bit of "divorced dad rock" for his new walk-out song this season.

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0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Whit inducted to the Gamecocks Hall of Fame

5:10 - Interac Canadian Player of the Week

8:35 - Players returning from injury

11:18 - Vladdy's power struggles continue

15:11 - All-Star voting

18:42 - Whit golfing with the Phillies

19:47 - Lindsay's chat with Mason Fluharty

26:51 - Table Fare + Social

27:25 - Tim Mayza's return to Toronto

32:00 - Chris Bassitt did not like the attention in Toronto

34:14 - Josh Naylor antics

36:20 - Gausman's terrible beer shotgun

37:52 - Disgusting dugout stories!

40:17 - Sports Interaction pick of the week

41:25 - Balls flying in Las Vegas

43:05 - Outro

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