Game #76- Tampa Bay Rays (40-35) @ Toronto Blue Jays (43-33) - game recap

Yusei Kikuchi threw six strong innings in a 4-1 win over the Rays 

After dropping yesterday's game thanks to shaky bullpen efforts from David Phelps and Tim Mayza, the Blue Jays were looking to start the Canada Day long weekend with a win. They opened a rare 5-game series against the Rays thanks to a double header Saturday to make up one of the postponed games due to the lockout that delayed the start of this season by 2 weeks. The Rays took 2 of 3 in the Blue Jays house of horrors - Tropicana Field - and outscored the Blue Jays 9-7 May 13-15. Yusei Kikuchi got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Teo was back in RF after getting the full game off yesterday. Alejandro Kirk served as DH tonight. Could the Blue Jays start the Canada Day long weekend with a win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #76 Tampa Bay Rays (40-34) @ Toronto Blue Jays (42-33)

 

Game #75 Boston Red Sox (42-33) @ Toronto Blue Jays (42-32)

 

Game #74- Boston Red Sox (42-33) @ Toronto Blue Jays (42-32) - game recap

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 9th as the Blue Jays came from behind to knock off the Red Sox 6-5

After a solid win last night on the back of 7 shutout innings by Kevin Gausman, the Blue Jays were looking for their 2nd straight win and 13th serie3s win of the season. Ross Stripling got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. George Springer got the half day off as DH with Raimel Tapia in CF. Could the Blue Jays make it two straight wins and notch their 13th series win of the season? Here is today's game recap.

Game Highlights:

• The Blue Jays opened the scoring in the bottom of the 1st as Teoscar Hernandez doubled scoring Bo Bichette 
• Two batters later, Matt Chapman doubled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Hernandez
• The Red Sox got one back in the top of the 2nd as Trevor Story whacked a solo blast to left and into the Blue Jays bullpen.
• The Blue Jays added a run in the bottom of the 3rd as Santiago Espinal singled scoring Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
• The Red Sox got one back in the top of the 5th as Christian Vazquez scored on a groundout by Rob Refsnyder
• Ross Stripling pitching line: 5IP 5H 2R (both earned) 3BB 2K 90 pitches (57 for strikes)
• Michael Wacha pitching line: 5IP 5H 2R (both earned) 1BB 3K 81 pitches (56 for strikes)
• The Red Sox tied the game in the top of the 6th as Refsnyder drilled a 2-run bomb to dead center; also scoring Christian Arroyo
• The Red Sox took the lead in the top of the 7th as Vazquez singled home Xander Bogaerts 
• The Blue Jays tied the game in the bottom of the 9th as Bichette singled scoring Bradley Zimmer 
• A batter later, Guerrero Jr. singled home George Springer
• Final score: Blue Jays 6 Red Sox 5

My Take:

• Ross Stripling battled through 5 innings, giving up a pair of runs on 5 hits while walking 3 and striking out 2. His only real mistake was hit out of the yard by Trevor Story. Richards threw enough good pitches to escape innings and limit the damage.
• The bullpen nearly caused the Blue Jays to lose. Trent Thornton gave up a 2-run shot to dead center to take the win away from Stripling. The normally reliable Tim Mayza gave up a run on a couple of hits and a walk. More importantly, the Blue Jays were forced to use 5 relievers.
• Everybody contributed to the offence today with every starter getting at least one hit. In fact, even Alejandro Kirk got a hit in his pinch hitting appearance.
• The Blue Jays were 6-12 with runners in scoring position.
• With the Rays losing today, the Blue Jays will either be 3rd in the AL East standings or 2nd in the AL East standings when they start the rare 5-game series against the Rays. Tomorrow's pitching matchup features Alek Manoah going up against Red Sox righty Nick Pivetta. Tomorrow's start by Manoah will likely determine who starts Thursday's game. Yusei Kikuchi is pencilled in at the moment, but may be either pushed back, skipped or relegated to the bullpen if Manoah can't pitch deep into tomorrow's game. The Blue Jays must manage their bullpen usage the next 2 days with a tough 4 games in 72 hour stretch Friday through Sunday's finale, and that includes a double header Saturday to make up one of the games postponed by the lockout.

Game #74 Boston Red Sox (42-32) @ Toronto Blue Jays (41-32)

 

Game #73- Boston Red Sox (42-32) @ Toronto Blue Jays (41-32) - game recap

 

Kevin Gausman threw 7 shutout innings in a 7-2 win over the Red Sox

After an underwhelming loss to the Brewers yesterday, the Blue Jays returned home to begin a stretch of 8 games in seven days, which will include a double header Saturday against the Rays to make up one of he games postponed due to the lockout. The Blue Jays kicked things off tonight with a game against the Red Sox. The Blue Jays have won 5 of 7 games against the Red Sox so far this season and have outscored the Red Sox 24-19. Hyun-Jin Ryu was transferred to the 60-day IL. Righty Jeremy Beasley was optioned to AAA-ball and Righty Shaun Anderson was added to the big league roster. Kevin Gausman got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio in LF. Could the Blue Jays start the week and home stand with a win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #73 Boston Red Sox (42-31) @ Toronto Blue Jays (40-32)

 

Game #72- Toronto Blue Jays (40-32) @ Milwaukee Brewers (42-33) - game recap

 

Alejandro Kirk hit a 3-run HR in a 10-3 loss to the Brewers

After dropping the second game of this weekend series, the Blue Jays were looking to take the rubber match and their 13th series win of the season. Jose Berrios got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. George Springer was back in the lineup and in CF after missing a few days with a sore elbow. Vlad got the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Santiago Espinal was at 2B after the full day off yesterday. Could the Blue Jays end the week and road trip with a W? Here is today's game recap.

Game #72 Toronto Blue Jays (40-31) @ Milwaukee Brewers (41-33)

 

Game #71- Toronto Blue Jays (40-31) @ Milwaukee Brewers (41-33) - game recap

 

Matt Chapman went 3-4 with 2 runs scored and an RBI in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers

After a solid win over the Brewers last night, the Blue Jays were looking for their 3rd straight win and 13th series win of the season. Zack Collins was recalled from AAA ball (and would presumably catch if something happened to Gabriel Moreno after Alejandro Kirk took the back swing of Jonathan Davis off his glove hand last night. Kirk was well enough to DH today). Infielder Otto Lopez was optioned to AAA-ball. Yusei Kikuchi got the start. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Cavan Biggio got the start at 2B and batted leadoff. Could the Blue Jays make it three straight wins? Here is today's game recap.

Game #71 Toronto Blue Jays (40-30) @ Milwaukee Brewers (40-33)

 

Game #70- Toronto Blue Jays (40-30) @ Milwaukee Brewers (40-33) - game recap

Alejandro Kirk was 4-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI in a 9-4 victory over the Brewers. Kirk had to leave the game in the 7th with a hand injury after getting whacked in the glove hand by the back swing of ex-teammate Jonathan Davis

After an off day yesterday, the Blue Jays began a stretch of 19 games in 19 days, which will include 5 games over the Canada Day long weekend due to a double header against the Rays to make up one of the postponed games due to the lockout that wiped out the first 2 weeks of games. They open the stretch of games this weekend with a 3 games against the Brewers. It will be old friend time as the Blue Jays face former teammates Jonathan Davis, who was recently recalled by the Brewers, and Rowdy Tellez. Davis was 2-4 in his recent season debut. Tellez is batting .251 with 10HR and 39RBI heading into Wednesday's games over 65 games. The last time these two squads faced each other was 2017 and the Blue Jays and Brewers split the 4 games with the Blue Jays outscoring the Brewers 15-13. Nate Pearson suffered a setback in his rehab from mono. He injured his lat in a recent rehab appearance and will miss an indefinite period of time. Yimi Garcia was placed on the IL with a back strain.  Righty Jeremy Beasley was called up to take his place in the bullpen. Alek Manoah got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Georrge Springer remains out with an injured elbow. Vlad got the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Raimel Tapia was in CF. Could the Blue Jays make it two wins in a row? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #70 Toronto Blue Jays (39-30) @ Milwaukee Brewers (40-32)

 

Game #69- Toronto Blue Jays (39-30) @ Chicago White Sox (33-34) - game recap

 

Bo Bichette hit a grand slam in a 9-5 victory over the White Sox. Today's win secures the season series win for the Blue Jays even though the White Sox took two of three from the Blue Jays this week because the Blue Jays swept the White Sox in Toronto May 30-June 1

After being Edged by the White Sox after multiple blow saves by normally steady relievers, the Blue Jays were looking to avoid a series sweep. Ross Stripling got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. George Springer got the full day off with Raimel Tapia in CF. Alejandro Kirk served as DH. Could the Blue Jays avoid the sweep and clinch the season series win? Here is today's game recap.

Game #69 Toronto Blue Jays (38-30) @ Chicago White Sox (33-33)

 

Game #68 Toronto Blue Jays (38-29) @ Chicago White Sox (32-33)

 

Game #67- Toronto Blue Jays (38-29) @ Chicago White Sox (32-33) - game recap

 

Teoscar Hernandez drove in a pair and scored twice in an 8-7 loss to the White Sox

After a huge come from behind win over the Bronx Bombers yesterday, the Blue Jays hit the road for a week, starting tonight in the South side of Chicago against the White Sox, who the Blue Jays swept in Toronto May 31-June second, outscoring the south siders 21-11. A win tonight would also give the Blue Jays the season series win over the White Sox. Ace Jose Berrios got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. Teo was back in the field after DH'ing yesteday, Vlad got the half day off as DH today with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had the full day off with Raimel Tapia in LF. Could the Blue Jays make it two wins in a row and 4 straight against the White Sox? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game Highlights:

• The White Sox opened the scoring in the bottom of the 1st as Andrew Vaughn doubled scoring Tim Anderson
• The Blue Jays took the lead in the top of the 2nd as Raimel Tapia whacked a 2-run blast to left and into the White Sox bullpen; also scoring Teoscar Hernandez
• The White Sox retook the lead in the bttom half of the inning as Josh Harrison belted a 2-run bomb to left-center; also scoring Jake Burger
• The White Sox added a run in the botttom of the 3rd as Luis Roberts smacked a 2-run blast to left; also scoring Vaughn
• The White Sox added a run in the bottom of the 4th as Vaughn drilled a solo bomb to dead center 
• Jose Berrios pitching line: 5IP 9H 6R (all earned) 1BB 1K 72 pitches (51 for strikes)
• The White Sox added a run in the bottom of the 5th on a ground out by Reese McGuire that scored Jose Abreu
• A batter later, Adam Engel singled home AJ Pollock
• The Blue Jays got a pair back in the top of the 6th as Hernandez doubled scoring Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Two batters later, Hernandez scored on a ground out by Santiago Espinal
• Lamce Lynn pitching line: 5IP 4H 5R (3 earned) 2BB 5K 99 pitches (60 for strikes)
• The Blue Jays got a pair back in the top of the 9th as Cavan Biggio bashed a 2-run blast to right; also scoring Gabriel Moreno
• Joe Kelly pitched the 9th for his 1st save of the season
• Final score: White Sox 8 Blue Jays 7

My Take:

• Jose Berrios battled through 4 innings, giving up 6 runs on 9 hits while walking 1 and striking out 1. The big problem for Berrios tonight was that he was not missing bats. The White Sox took him yard 3 times for 5 runs. Andrew Vaughn proved to be the biggest thorn in Berrios' side, driving in a trio of runs and scoring twice. 
• The White Sox added two more runs against David Phelps, which proved to be the difference in the game. After allowing the White Sox two more hits in the 6th inning, Trent Thornton and Matt Gage combine to retire the last 7 Chicago batters in order
• The Blue Jays faced an all-too familiar situation. Yesterday, the Blue Jays were down five runs after 5 innings yesterday, before mounting a huge comeback in front of a boisterous father's day crowd at the Roger's Centre 24 hrs ago. Tonight, they found themselves down 6 runs after five innings. Alas, the comeback would fall a run short on this night. Teo doubled home a pair in the 6th and scored himself a couple of batters later. Cavan Biggio hit a 2-run jack in the 9th inning to bring the Blue Jays within a run with 2 outs to play with. Unfortunately, the next 2 batters, George Springer and Bo Bichette. would both ground out to White Sox 2B Josh Harrison to end the game. With the Yankees winning in TB, The Blue Jays are back to being 12 games behind NY for the AL East title.
• Every Blue Jays batter except Santiago Espinal and Matt Chapman reached base at least once
• The Blue Jays were 1-8 with runners in scoring position.
• Up next, the Blue Jays try to even the series. Kevin Gausman starts against White Sox righty Dylan Cease

Game #67 Toronto Blue Jays (38-28) @ Chicago White Sox (31-33)

Game #66- New York Yankes (49-17) @ Toronto Blue Jays (38-28) - game recap

 

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a grand slam in a 10-9 come-from-behind win over the Yankees

After a shutout loss to the Yankees yesterday, the Blue Jays were looking to avoid being swept by the Yankees for the second time this season (The Yankees won both games of a mini 2-game set at Yankee Stadium May 10-11) and end the homestand on a winning note and snap the 3-game skid. Casey Lawrence was optioned to AAA-ball with righty Max Castillo being recalled in his place. Yusei Kikuchi got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Teo got the half day off as DH today with Raimel Tapia in RF. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was back in the field after the full day off yesterday. Could the Blue Jays snap the 3-game skid, avoid being swept by the hated Yankees for the second time this season and end the home stand on a winning note? Here is today's game recap.

Game #66 New York Yankees (49-16) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-28)

 

Game #65- New York Yankes (49-16) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-28) - game recap

 

George Springer drew 3 walks in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Yankees

After getting pummeled by the Yankees yesterday, the Blue Jays were looking to snap the 2-game skid and even the weekend series. Hyun-Jin Ryu had successful TJ surgery and will be out 12-18 months. Trevor Richards was placed on the 10-day IL with a neck strain. Lefty Matt Gage was recalled in his place. Alek Manoah got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Bo Bichette was back in the lineup after missing a day with a foot contusion. Matt Chapman was also back in the lineup after yesterday off to rest his sore wrist. Vlad was given the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Raimel Tapia was in LF with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. having the full day off. Could the Blue Jays get back on track after two blow out losses in a row? Here is today's game recap.

Game #65 New York Yankees (48-16) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-27)

 

Game #64- New York Yankes (48-16) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-27) - game recap

 

Gabriel Moreno was 3-4 and drove in a pair of runs in a 12-3 loss to the Yankees

After getting routed by the Orioles yesterday, the Blue Jays opened a series against the Yankees, who are 10 games ahead of the Blue Jays for the AL East division title. The Bronx Bombers are on an historic pace and are on track to surpass the 1906 Chicago Cubs and 2001 Seattle Mariners for most regular season wins at 116. They have won 6 of 9 against the Blue Jays and have outscored the Blue Jays 35-22. Lefty Matt Gage and infielder Otto Lopez was recalled in his place. The Blue Jays had to drop a pitcher with the pitcher limit dropping by one tonight. Ross Stripling got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. George Springer and Matt Chapman were both back in the field after complete days off yesterday in CF and at the hot corner respectively. Santiago Espinal was at SS with Bo Bichette getting the full day off tonight. Could the Blue Jays start the weekend with a win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #64 New York Yankees (47-16) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-26)

 

Game #63- Baltimore Orioles (28-37) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-26) - game recap

 

Teoscar Hernandez hit a solo HR in a 10-2 loss to the Orioles

After pulling off a walk-off win despite the bullpen coughing up a late 3-run lead, the Blue Jays were gong for 2 straight wins and their 13th series win of the season. Kevin Gausman got the start with Gabriel Moreno behind the plate. Teo was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. George Springer and Matt Chapman got complete days off with Raimel Tapia and Santiago Espinal taking their spots in the field at CF and the hot corner respectively. Cavan Biggio was at 2B. Alejandro Kirk served as DH. Could the Blue Jays make it two straight wins and notch their 13th series win of the season? Here is today's game recap.

Game #63 Baltimore Orioles (27-37) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-25)

 

Game #62- Baltimore Orioles (27-37) @ Toronto Blue Jays (37-25) - game recap

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was 4-5 with 2 RBI, including the game winner, and 3 runs scored in a 7-6 walk-off win in extra innings over the Orioles

After dropping the second game of the series on a subpar performance from Yusei Kikuchi, who continues to struggle with his command, the Blue Jays were looking to take the lead in the series. Ace Jose Berrios got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. George Springer was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Teoscar Hernandez got the half day off as DH with Raimel Tapia in RF. Santiago Espinal was back at 2B after the day off yesterday. Could the Blue Jays take the lead in the 4-gsame series and set up the opportunity for their 13th series win of the season Thursday? Here is tonight's game recap. 

Game #62 Baltimore Orioles (27-36) @ Toronto Blue Jays (36-25)

 

Game #61- Baltimore Orioles (27-36) @ Toronto Blue Jays (36-25) - game recap

 

Gabriel Moreno was 3-4 with 2 RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Orioles

After a 10-1shellacking against the Orioles yesterday with a strong team-wide effort from the offence and 6 shutout innings from Alek Manoah, the Blue Jays were looking to extend the winning streak to 3 games. Bad New came today, Hyun-Jin Ryu will undergo elbow surgery, either a partial revision or full TJ surgery. It will be the second surgery on his pitching elbow for Ryu, who underwent debridement surgery in September 2016. His 2022 season is now over after 6 subpar starts, 2 of which he left early due to the pain in his forearm/elbow. Ryu never threw more than 78 pitches in a start this season and threw over 5 innings just once. Here's hoping he can get healthy and regain his 2020 form when he finished 3rd in AL Cy Young voting. Ross Stripling likely remains in the rotation for the remainder of the season, barring a trade later in the season.  Julian Merryweather was placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain. Jeremy Beasley was recalled in his place. Yusei Kikuchi got the start tonight. He was looking for a bounce-back start after failing to get out of the first inning five days ago. Gabriel Moreno was behind the plate. Matt Chapman was back at the hot corner after a few days off to rest a sore wrist. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was back in LF after DH'ing yesterday. George Springer got the half day off as DH today with Raimel Tapia in CF. Could the Blue Jays extend the win streak to 3 games? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #61 Baltimore Orioles (26-36) @ Toronto Blue Jays (36-24)

 

Game #60- Baltimore Orioles (26-36) @ Toronto Blue Jays (36-24) - game recap

 

Vladimir Guerrero Jr drove in 3 runs and scored twice in a 11-1 rout over the Orioles

After a solid shutout win over the Tigers to secure the 12th series win of the season, the Blue Jays began a week-long home stand beginning tonight with the first of four against the Baltimore Orioles. Last season, the Blue Jays won the season series against the Orioles 14-5 and outscored the Orioles 153-84. Alek Manoah got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got the half day off as DH with Raimel Tapia in LF. Matt Chapman remains out with a sore right wrist. Could the Blue Jays make it two straight wins? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #60 Baltimore Orioles (26-35) @ Toronto Blue Jays (35-24)

 

Game #59- Toronto Blue Jays (35-24) @ Detroit Tigers (24-35) - game recap

 

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in three runs and scored another in a 6-0 shutout win over the Tigers

After a tough loss in Gabriel Moreno's MLB debut yesterday, the Blue Jays were looking to end  the week/road trip with a win and notch their 12th series win of the season. Ross Stripling got the start with Moreno getting his second straight start behind the plate. George Springer was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Santiago Espinal was at the hot corner with Matt Chapman getting the complete day off. Alejandro Kirk served as DH today. Could the Blue Jays get their 12th series win of the season? Here is today's game recap.

Game #59 Toronto Blue Jays (34-24) @ Detroit Tigers (24-34)

 

Game #58- Toronto Blue Jays (34-24) @ Detroit Tigers (24-34) - game recap

 

Gabriel Moreno scored the Blue Jays only run in his big league debut in a 3-1 loss to the Tigers

After a 10-1 shellacking of the Tigers on an excellent 8-inning effort from Jose Berrios and the entire lineup but Matt Chapman contributing offensively, the Blue Jays were looking for 2 straight wins and their 12th series win of the season. Top prospect Gabriel Moreno made his big league debut catching Kevin Gausman. ,Moreno donned Russell Martin's old #55. Zack Collins was optioned back to AAA-ball as the Blue Jays opted to go with 2 catchers. Tim Mayza was activated off the 10-dayIL with Jeremy Beasley being optioned back to AAA-ball. Vlad was back in the field after 2 straight games as DH. George Springer got the half day off as DH with Raimel Tapia in CF. Cavan Biggio got the start at 2B. Could the Blue Jays win in Moreno's MLB debut and notch their 2nd straight W and 12th series win of the season? Here is today's game recap.

Game #58 Toronto Blue Jays (34-23) @ Detroit Tigers (23-34)

 

Game #57- Toronto Blue Jays (34-23) @ Detroit Tigers (23-34) - game recap

Georger Springer was 3-3 with 3 runs scored and a walk in a 10-1 shellacking of the Tigers. Springer finished a triple shy of the cycle

After an off-day yesterday, the Blue Jays begin a weekend series in Detroit. The two teams split the season series in 2021 with both teams taking 2 of 3 on the road. The Tigers outscored the Blue Jays 14-13. Today begins a stretch of 13 games in 13 days. Top prospect catcher Gabriel Moreno is being recalled for the serues and is expected to make his big league debut at some point this weekend. After a disastrous game defensively by Zack Collins, the Blue Jays decided to give Moreno a look. Andrew Vasquez was placed on the 10-day IL with a right ankle sprain. Righty Jeremy Beasley was recalled to take his spot in the bullpen. Ace Jose Berrios got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Vlad served as DH for the second straight game as he nurses a sore wrist. Cavan Biggio took his spot at 1B. Could the Blue Jays start the weekend with a win? Here is tonight's game recap. 

Game Highlights:

• The Blue Jays opened the scoring in the top of the 1st as Bo Bichette doubled scoring George Springer
• Three batters later, Alejandro Kirk doubled home Bichette 
• The Blue Jays added a run in the top of the 2nd as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. bashed a solo blast to left-center 
• Two batters later, Springer drilled a 2-run bomb to left-center; also scoring Cavan Biggio
• A batter later, Bichette hammered a solo bomb to left
• The Blue Jays added a run in the top of the 5th as Santiago Espinal singled scoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Two  batters later, Gurriel Jr. doubled home Kirk
• Elvin Rodriguez pitching line: 4.1IP 8H 8R (all earned) 2BB 2K 84 pitches (51 for strikes)
• The Blue Jays added a run in the top of the 6th as Guerrero Jr. doubled scoring Springer
• Two batters later, Kirk doubled home Guerrero Jr.
• The Tigers got one back in the bottom of the 8th on a sac fly by Willi Castro that scored Spencer Torkelson
• Jose Berrios pitching line: 8IP 5H 1R (earned) 1BB 5K 102 pitches (71 for strikes)
• Final score: Blue Jays 10 Tigers 1

My Take:

• Jose Berrios threw 8 strong innings, giving up a run on 5 hits while walking 1 and striking out 1. Berrios had to endure a brief rain delay that started in the middle of an at-bat, which he finished with a strikeout. He retired the first 11 Tigers before Miguel Cabrera singled to break up the perfect game/no-hitter. Berrios' toughest inning was his last where he threw almost 30 pitches and two Tifers reached base in the same inning for the only time.
• Jeremy Beasley retired the side in order to finish the game.
• The bats continue to rake in June  After putting up 21 runs in Minny this week, the Blue Jays put up 10 runs tonight. George Springer finished a triple shy of the cycle Santigo Espinal, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, Alejandro Kirk, Bo and Vlad all had multi-hit nights
• Every Blue Jays starter except Matt Chapman had at least one hit
• Up next, the Blue Jays try to make it two wins in a row and 12 series wins. Kevin Gausman gets the start against Tigers righty Beau Brieske

Game #57 Toronto Blue Jays (33-23) @ Detroit Tigers (23-33)

 

Game #56- Toronto Blue Jays (33-23) @ Kansas City Royals (18-37) - game recap

 

Zack Collins went 2-4 and scored twice in an 8-4 loss to the Royals

After two shutout wins to open the week/road trip/series against the Royals, the Blue Jays were looking for their 3rd straight win and 3rd series sweep of the season. Yusei Kikuchi got the start with Zack Collins behind the plate. George Springer was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Vlad got the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Teo got the full day off with Raimel Tapia in RF. Lourdes was back in LF after the full day off yesterday. Could the Blue Jays complete their third series sweep of the season and extend the win streak to 3 games? Here is today's game recap.

Game #56 Toronto Blue Jays (33-22) @ Kansas City Royals (17-37)

 

Game #55- Toronto Blue Jays (33-22) @ Kansas City Royals (17-37) - game recap

 

Santiago Espinal was 3-4 and scored twice in a 7-0 shutout win over the Royals

After a rain-delayed shutout of  the Rpyals last night on an excellent spot start from Ross Stripling and some excellent work from the bullpen, the Blue Jays were going for two wins in a row and their 11th series win of the season. Danny Jansen is heading back toi the IL after fracturing the fifth metatarsal on his pinky finger getting hit by a pitch last night. Zack Collins will be recalled to take his roster spot and back up Alejandro Kirk. Alek Manoah got the start  George Springer got the half day off as DH with Bradley Zimmer in CF. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was given the full day off with Raimel Tapia in LF. Could the Blue Jays make it two wins in a row and 11 series wins? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #55 Toronto Blue Jays (32-22) @ Kansas City Royals (17-36)

 

Game #54 Toronto Blue Jays (31-22) @ Kansas City Royals (17-35)

 

Game #53- Minnesota Twins (32-24) @ Toronto Blue Jays (31-22) - game recap

 

Santiago Espinal hit a 3-run HR in a losing effort as the Blue Jays were defeated by the Twins 8-6

After exchanging bow out wins in the first two games, the Blue Jays were looking to take the rubber match, their 11th series win of the season and victory to end the homestand. Ryan Borucki was dealt to the Mariners after the game yesterday, giving the embattled lefty a fresh start. Kevin Gausman got the start with Danny Jansen behind the plate. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. Alejandro Kirk served as DH today. Could the Blue Jays end the week with a win? Here is today's game recap.

Game #53 Minnesota Twins (31-24) @ Toronto Blue Jays (31-21)

 

Game #52- Minnesota Twins (31-24) @ Toronto Blue Jays (31-21) - game recap

Jose Berrios threw 7 strong innings in a 12-3 rout over the Twins

After a difficult loss to end a season-long 8-game winning streak, the Blue Jays were looking to start another streak. Jose Berrios got the start against his former team with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Vlad got the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B. Teo was back in RF after the half day off as DH yesterday. Matt Chapman was back at the hot corner after the full day off as a precaution after a hit by pitch Thursday. Santiago Espinal was back at 2B after playing the hot corner yesterday. Could the Blue Jays even the weekend series? Here is today's game recap.

Game #52 Minnesota Twins (31-23) @ Toronto Blue Jays (30-21)

 

Game #51- Minnesota Twins (31-23) @ Toronto Blue Jays (30-21) - game recap

 

Cavan Biggio drew a pair of walks in a 9-3 loss to the Twins

After clinching their 8th straight win and second straight series sweep, the Blue Jays were going for their 9th straight W. They welcomed the AL Central-leading Twins, who played a pivotal role in the blue Jays missing the playoffs by a single game last season. Minnesota was a bottom-feeder team in 2021, but won 4 of 7 games against the Blue Jays despite the Blue Jays outscoring the Twins 28-25. This series will be a good test for the Blue Jays. Yusei Kikuchi got the start with Danny Jansen behind the plate. Vlad was back in the field after DH'ing yesterday. George Springer was back in the lineup after missing a couple of days with a non-COVID illness. Matt Chapman got the complete day off after getting hit by a pitch late yesterday. Santiago Espinal took his spot at the hot corner. Cavan Biggio was at 2B. Lourdes was back in LF after the complete day off yesterday. Raimel Tapia, who drilled a foul ball into his knee, was in RF for Teo, who got the half day off as DH. Could the Blue Jays keep things rolling with their 9th straight win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game #51 Minnesota Twins (30-23) @ Toronto Blue Jays (30-20)

 

Game #50- Chicago White Sox (23-26) @ Toronto Blue Jays (30-20) - game recap

 

Santiago Espinal drove in 3 runs in an 8-3 victory over the White Sox to extend the winning streak to 8 games. It was the second straight series sweep after starting the season 0-4 in games which could clinch a series sweep

After a solid 7th straight win on the strength of a 3-run shot from Danny Jansen, the Blue Jays were looking for their second straight series sweep and 8th straight win overall. Hyun-Jin Ryu is headed to the 10-day IL with an inflamed forearm. The Blue Jays really need to get the injury examined for possible UCL damage. Alek Manoah got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. George Springer missed his second straight game with a non-COVID illness. Bradley Zimmer took his place in CF. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. got the complete day off with Raimel Tapia in LF. Vlad had the half day off as DH with Cavan Biggio at 1B.  Could the Blue Jays make it two straight series sweeps and 8 straight wins overall? Here is today's game recap.