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Rays 6 Blue Jays 4: We’re off to see the Wizard of Baz

Baseball is what you do, it’s not who you are.

Raja and Tammy Baz saw greatness in their son, Shane, from a young age! @TriciaWhitaker sits down with Shane's parents as they watch their son make his MLB debut with the @RaysBaseball! #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/Q7SkZcXPNm

— Bally Sports Sun: Rays (@BallyRays) September 21, 2021

These are the words of wisdom from Raja Baz, father of one young hard throwing lefty who made his major league debut tonight. And maybe that kind of equanimity can help explain how his 22 year old son could take the mound in the middle of a pennant race and throw five amazing innings?