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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Game #112 St. Louis Cardinals (54-57) @ Toronto Blue Jays (52-59)

Game #111 - St. Louis Cardinals (54-57) @ Toronto Blue Jays (52-59) - game recap

Kevin Gausman threw 5.2 solid innings in a 5-1 win over the Cardinals

After a win last night, thanks to a late clutch hit off the bat of Luis Urias, the Blue Jays were looking to extend the win streak to 3 games and notch their 13th series win and 5th season series win of the season. Kevin Gausman made what is likely to be his last start in a Blue Jays uniform with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Davis Schneider was in LF and Myles Straw was in LF. Ernie Clement was at SS and Luis Urias got the start at 2B. Could the Blue Jays extend the win streak to 3 games and notch their 13th series win and 5th season series win of the season? Here is today's game recap.

Game Highlights:

The Blue Jays opened the scoring in the bottom of the 3rd as George Springer doubled scoring Davis Schneider
The Blue Jays added a run in the bottom of the 4th on a sac fly by Luis Urias that scored Ernie Clement
The Cardinals got one back in the top of the 6th as Masyn Winn doubled scoring Ivan Herrera
Kevin Gausman pitching line: 5.2IP 9H 1R (earned) 1BB 4K 94 pitches (65 for strikes)
Quinn Mathews pitching line: 5IP 6H 2R (both earned) 3BB 3K 97 pitches (63 for strikes)
The Blue Jays added a run in the bottom of the 7th as Springer doubled scoring Andres Gimenez
A batter later, Alejandro Kirk singled scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Springer
Final score: Blue Jays 5 Cardinals 1

My Take:

Kevin Gausman fired 5.2IP giving up a run on 9 hits while walking 1 and striking out 4. Not his best start in a Blue Jays uniform but not his worst either. He certainly helped his trade value today, showing prospective teams he can pitch and minimize the damage when he doesn't have his best stuff working.
The bullpen pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, giving up 2 hits walking 2 and striking out 2. Tyler Rogers retired every batter he faced.
Offensively, Alejandro Kirk (2 RBI), George Springer (2RBI, run scored) Luis Urias led the way.
Every starter except Kazuma Okamono reached base at least once and all but Okamoto and Davis Schneider had a hit
Alejandro Kirk was unsuccessful on the only ABS challenge of the day
The Blue Jays were 3-11 with runners in scoring posittion.
Up next, the Blue Jays try to extend the win streak to 4 games and complete their 2nd sweep and 1st season series sweep of the season. Max Scherzer starts against Cardinals righty Michael McGreevy

Friday, July 31, 2026

Game #110 - St. Louis Cardianals (54-56) @ Toronto Blue Jays (51-59) - game recap

Luis Urias knocked in a pair of runs in a 3-1 comeback win over the Cardinals

After an off-day yesterday, the Blue Jays opened a brief weekend home stand against the Cardinals as they began a stretch of 17 straight days of games (due to making up JAune 21st's rainout in Chicago next Thursday). The Blue Jays swept the season series last year, outscoring the Cardinals 20-15. Brayden Fisher was reinstated from the Bereavement leave list and Adam Mackowas optioned to AAA-ball. Jesus Sanchez was reinstated from the 10-day IL (and got the start in LF) and Yohendrick Pinago was optioned to AAA-ball. No trades yet. Dylan Cease got the start with Brandon Valenzuela behind the plate. Vlad was back in the lineup at 1B after missing Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness. Kazuma Okamoto was back at the hot corner and Ernie Clement got the start at 2B. Could the Blue Jays extend the win streak to 2 games and start the August long weekend with a win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game Highlights:

The Cardinals opened the scoring in the top of the 5th as Jordan Walker singled Nathan Church
The Blue Jays tied it in the bottom half of the inning as Kazuma Okamoto doubled scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Dylan Cease pitching line: 6IP 3H 1R (earned) 3BB 7K 96 pitches (57 for strikes)
Kyle Leahy pitching linec" 6IP 6H 1R (earned) 1BB 3K 98 pitches (61 for strikes)
The Blue Jays took the lead in the bottom of the 8th as Luis Urias singled scoring George Springer and Daulton Varsho
Louis Varland threw a scoreless 9th for his 24th save of the season
Final score: Blue Jays 3 Cardinals 1

My Take:

Dylan Cease followed up his complete game 1-hitter with a solid start where he gave up a run on 3 hits while walking 3 and striking out 7. While he dealt with base runners in most innings, he was able to pitch his way out of jams. The torque he gets in his windup really helpsas minimize the batters opportunity to figure out what type of pitch is coming their way.
The bullpen threw 3 scoreless innings, giving up a pair of hits while walking none and strikng out 4. Jeff Hoffman, who could be on the move at the trade deadline Monday, retired every batter he fsced. Hoffman would likely welcomr s change of scenery. Hoffman was credited with the win.
Offensively, Kazuma Okamoto and Luis Urias, who came off the bench to pinch hit for Davis Schneider, came up with clutch hits to lead the Blue Jays to victory.
Brandon Valenzuela was unsuccessful on the only ABS challenge of the day.
The Blue Jays were 2-10 with runners in scoring position
Up next, the Blue Jays try to extend the win streak to 3 games and notch their 14th series win and 15th series win of the season. Kevin Gausman is scheduled to start against Cardinals lefty Quinn Mathews but that could change if he is traded or a deal is close around game time.