LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 18, 2024--
Ritual Film Co.’s collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams (LA Rams), a sports documentary titled Matthew Stafford: Locked In, explores an off-helmet look at the many facets of Matthew Stafford – father, husband, and Super Bowl Champion.
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Brought to you by director Justin Polk and Summit House’s Ritual Film Co. producers Matt Pfeffer and Steve Cundari, Matthew Stafford: Locked In debuts on April 18 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on the LA Rams’ digital platforms, local broadcast stations, and on NFL Network.
“I’ve observed Matthew Stafford’s progression from his high school days to the NFL, and it’s clear that his true character has never fully been captured until this moment. This documentary isn’t just about football; it’s about peeling back the layers to reveal the multifaceted individual beneath—showcasing the leader, teammate, and father within,” said Polk. “You’re about to see a side of him you never knew existed, offering a unique perspective on one of the NFL’s finest quarterbacks who hasn’t received the respect he rightfully deserves.”
Following one of the longest tenured quarterbacks in the NFL, Matthew Stafford: Locked In gives fans an inside look to Stafford’s preparation for competing at the highest level in sports as well as an up close look at his relationship with family and friends.
“When setting out to tell this unique story, Steve and the Summit House team were the secret ingredient in truly taking the helmet off and giving an inside look at Matthew’s life at the highest production level, ” said LA Rams chief marketing officer Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick.
The feature dives into one of the most intense periods of the LA Rams season – in a span of five days, they hosted two games against the Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints. Viewers will have an all-access look into everything Stafford did in those two weeks, from the meeting room to the training room, from the field to the backyard. Matthew Stafford: Locked In shows how Stafford finds the balance on the field and at home, even during the most intense stretch of an NFL season. The documentary also follows Stafford and his wife, Kelly, on an emotional visit to the Detroit Lions, where Stafford spent the first 12 years of his career.
"As one of Matthew’s closest friends, it was an honor to tell his story and give the world an all-access look underneath the helmet and inside the world of one of the best to ever do it,” said Cundari.
Matthew Stafford: Locked In will premiere on the Rams’ channels and NFL Network on Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with an encore on Friday, April 19 at 12 a.m. ET/Thursday, April 18 at 9 p.m. PT. The show also will air later in April on NFL Channel.
About Ritual Film Co.
Founded in 2018, Ritual Film. Co, a Summit House Company, is an avant-garde production company with offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Ritual Film Co. operates under the maxim that 'story' is the fundamental fiber that connects us. With story as the northstar guiding Ritual Film Co., the team consistently looks to inject nuance into everything they create, whether for a brand or an audience, for a branded doc-series, a broadcast commercial, or a feature film. For inquiries, visit ritualfilm.co or email matt@weareritual.co.
About Summit House
Established in 2017, Summit House owns and operates an ecosystem of award winning creative agencies. By partnering with founders to launch best-in-class agencies, Summit House is able to reimagine what’s possible. Over the past seven years Summit House has launched and scaled four different creative agencies with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Learn more at summithousefamily.com or email hello@summithousefamily.com.
Matthew Stafford: Locked In premieres on April 18 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. (Graphic: Business Wire)
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler drove in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning for the second straight game, this time with a sacrifice fly, and the Minnesota Twins won their ninth in a row, 6-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
The Twins extended their longest win streak since a 10-game run in June 2008. They also won their seventh in a row against the White Sox and put themselves in position to sweep Chicago again after taking four games at Target Field last week, though this one certainly wasn’t easy.
“Pretty tough bunch of guys,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “I don't feel like we're one dimensional or two dimensional. I feel like we can win games in all the ways. ... It's fun to watch from the dugout right now.”
Chicago’s Andrew Benintendi homered leading off the eighth to tie it at 5 after Minnesota scored twice in the top half. But the Twins pulled it out in the ninth.
Byron Buxton walked leading off against Michael Kopech (0-3) and took third on Manuel Margot’s one-out single. Kepler, who hit a tiebreaking single in Monday's 3-2 win, then put Minnesota on top with a sacrifice fly to center.
Jhoan Duran pitched around a leadoff single by Tommy Pham in the bottom half and picked up the save after missing the Twins’ first 28 games because of a strained right oblique muscle. Caleb Thielbar (1-1) recorded the final two outs in the eighth.
“When we were struggling at the beginning of the year, you almost felt like we could never come back and win games like that,” said Carlos Correa, who hit an RBI single and scored in the eighth. “To be able to just bounce back, put some runs on the board, put some good at-bats together, play the way that we played — it shows a lot about where our confidence level is at, where we stand as a team and ... the resilience.”
The Twins didn’t get a hit until the fifth, when they scored twice and chased White Sox starter Michael Soroka.
Danny Mendick gave Chicago a 4-2 lead with a two-run homer against reliever Kody Funderburk in the fifth inning.
Ryan Jeffers swiped home for the Twins as part of a double steal in the sixth. Correa, in his second game back from a strained right rib cage muscle, hit an RBI single against Jordan Leasure in the eighth and scored on Trevor Larnach’s base hit to put Minnesota on top 5-4. But the Twins left the bases loaded when Kyle Farmer grounded into a force against Prelander Berroa.
Benintendi tied it when he led off against Cole Sands with his third homer. Mendick doubled, but Robbie Grossman struck out. Thielbar then retired Korey Lee on a pop fly and Nicky Lopez on a grounder.
The White Sox are a major league-worst 6-24 overall and 2-17 against the AL Central.
“I like what we are doing,” manager Pedro Grifol said. “I like the way we are playing. I like the energy. I like this is an area where we have to grow. We have to find ways to win those ballgames.”
Chicago had 12 hits but was 2 for 11 with men in scoring position. The White Sox stranded nine runners.
Soroka gave up two runs and three hits in 4 1/3 innings. The right-hander has a 6.48 ERA through seven starts.
Minnesota's Simeon Woods Richardson went 3 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and seven hits. The 23-year-old right-hander threw 81 pitches in his fourth career start and third this season.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Twins: Duran was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to the game. He was hurt while warming up for a live batting practice session in spring training on March 17.
UP NEXT
The three-game series wraps up with RHP Bailey Ober (2-1, 4.21 ERA) pitching for Minnesota and RHP Chris Flexen (1-3, 5.11) getting the ball for Chicago. Ober has a 1.48 ERA in four starts since getting pounded in a loss at Kansas City on March 31. Flexen threw five scoreless innings in a win over Tampa Bay last week.
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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Soroka throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol stands in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Minnesota Twins' Willi Castro celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a double from Kyle Farmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Trevor Larnach celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a triple from Twins' Willi Castro during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler, left, gets caught between bases by Chicago White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado and is tagged out by third baseman Nicky Lopez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler, center, gets caught between bases by Chicago White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado, left, and third baseman Nicky Lopez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago White Sox's Martín Maldonado is tagged out a home by Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Chicago White Sox's Danny Mendick runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
