| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a solo HR in the 1st inning, his 9th home run in 10 games and extended his hitting streak ro 17 games in an 8-3 come-from behind loss to the Yankees |
After a solid win over the Yankees on the strength of 7 runs over the 1st three innings, the Blue Jays were going for their 2nd straight win and 12th series win of the season. Jose Berrios got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. George Springer got the half day off as DH with Steward Berroa in RF. Joey Loperfido was in CF and Davis Schnider was in LF. Spencer Horwitz got the start at 2B. Could the Blue Jays Make it 2 straight wins and 12 series wins? Here is today's game recap.
Game Highlights:
- The Blue Jays opened the scoring in the top of the 1st as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hammered a solo bomb to dead center
- The Yankees took the lead in the bottom half of the inning as Aaron Judge hammered a 2-run bomb to dead center; also scoring Juan Soto
- The Yankees added 2 runs in the bottom of the 2nd as Trent Grisham belted a 2-run jack to right-center; also scoring Ben Rice
- The Yankees added a pair of runs in the bottom of the 5th as Anthony Volpe drilled a 2-run blast to left-center; also scoring Gleyber Torres
- The Blue Jays got a pair back in the top of the 6th as Alejandro Kirk singled scoring George Springer and Guerrero Jr.
- Jose Berrios pitching line: 5IP 7H 6R (5 earned) 3BB 6K 93 pitches (64 for strikes)
- Carlos Rodon pitching line: 5.1IP 3H 3R (all earned) 2BB 8K 106 srikes (68 for strikes)
- The Yankees added a run in the bottom of the 7th as Volpe singled scoring Judge
- The Yankees added a run in the bottom of the 8th as Austin Weklls singled home Alex Verdugo
- Clay Holmes got the final out for his 23rd save of the season
- Final score: Yankees 8 Blue Jays 3
My Take:
- Jose Berrios gave up 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 hits while walking 3 and striking out 6 over 5 innings. He gave up three 2-runHR and has now allowed 25 long balls on the season, 4 off the mark of his career high. It has been an up and down season for the Blue Jays ace, who will be at the top of the rotation for the next few seasons at least.\
- The bullpen gave up 2 runs on 3 hits while walking 2 and striking out 2 over the last 3 innings. Erik Swanson was the only reliever to retire every batter he faced.
- The red hot Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted his 9th home run in 10 games and extended his hitting streak to 16 games. This lost season needs something to cheer for - how about a run at Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak or 8 games with a home run - either feat would be impressive
- The Blue Jays were 2-5 with runners in scoring position
- Up next, the Blue Jays try to end the road trip with their 12th series win of the season. Yariel Rodriguez starts against Yankees ace Gerritt Cole
