Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 2-0, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays squeaked by the Athletics 8-7 at Rogers Centre.
Small sample size at 2 games. The score reflects a tug of war. The underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.277 xwOBA, 24.1% hard-hit. On the plus side, last night's win by 1 gives the score a boost.
Blue Jays Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 01:37 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Eric Lauer (TBD) vs Luis Morales (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Sportsnet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays squeaked by the Athletics 8-7 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Andrés Giménez went 4-5 with 1 RBI.
- Alejandro Kirk went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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3 | 0 | 1.000 | W3 | |
|
Blue Jays
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2 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Orioles
|
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Red Sox
|
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1 | 1 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Rays
|
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 2.5 | L2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 2-0 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | .750 | 1.778 | 4 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.167 | 1 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 1 |
Blue Jays News
Dylan Cease made a splash in his Blue Jays debut, leading the team to an 8-7 victory in a thrilling 11-inning showdown against the Athletics, showcasing a promise that echoes the excitement of David Price's arrival in 2015. Cease's strong early performance was marred only by Jeff Hoffman’s shaky outing, which could jeopardize his grip on the closer's role after allowing a home run in the previous win. Adding to the drama, reliever Mason Fluharty left the game with a right knee contusion after being struck by two comebackers, though thankfully, X-rays came back negative. The Blue Jays have the potential to be contenders, but they’ll need to tighten up their bullpen as the season unfolds and ensure key players stay healthy.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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