Colin Poche, a left-handed pitcher for the Rays, faced a critical moment in the ninth inning of a tied game against the Angels. With two outs and the bases loaded, he walked Max Muncy to load the bases further, setting up Shohei Ohtani for a dramatic at-bat where Ohtani hit a walk-off grand slam, marking his achievement of 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases for the season. Poche's choice to throw a slider on the first pitch, a risky decision, became a pivotal moment as it allowed Ohtani to capitalize and deliver a significant blow.