Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 45-49, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays bested the San Diego Padres 5-3 at Petco Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. Winning by 2 last night moved the needle. Tempering that, a 10-man IL is starting to matter.
Blue Jays Game on July 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Trey Yesavage (4-4, 3.31 ERA) vs Walker Buehler (5-5, 5.07 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Sportsnet, TVA Sports, KFMB 8.1 (CBS), TV Azteca |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays bested the San Diego Padres 5-3 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Kazuma Okamoto went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
55 | 37 | .598 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
52 | 42 | .553 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 49 | .479 | 11.0 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
44 | 48 | .478 | 11.0 | W7 |
|
Orioles
|
|
44 | 51 | .463 | 12.5 | W2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .238 | .786 | 62 | |
| 5 | .262 | .696 | 38 | |
| 7 | .234 | .645 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 1.10 | 0.98 | 49.0 | |
| 6-4 | 2.56 | 1.13 | 98.1 | |
| 5-5 | 4.24 | 1.36 | 40.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays are making moves as they prepare for their series against the San Diego Padres, trading Tommy Nance to the Twins for promising A+ catcher Ryan Sprock, who boasts a solid .297/.427/.428 line in 67 games. With ten players currently on the injured list, the depth of this roster is being tested, but Kazuma Okamoto remains a bright spot, recently making waves with a grand slam off Giants ace Logan Webb. The Jays sit at 44-49, trying to gain momentum before the All-Star Break, and they desperately need contributions from players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as they look to find their footing. This series is crucial for both teams, each hoping to break out of their respective slumps.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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