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| Anthony Santander belted a 3-run HR in a 6-3 comeback win over the Braves |
After a rough loss to the Braves thanks to the worst start of the season for lefty Easton Lucas, the Blue Jays were looking to even the series. Nathan Lukes was placed on the paternity leave list and Addison Barger was recalled from AAA-ball and was in the lineup in RF. Kevin Gausman got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Will Wagner was at the hot corner. Could the Blue Jays even the series? Here is tonight's game recap.
Game Highlights:
- The Braves opened the scoring in the top of the 1st as Austin Riley whacked a solo blast to the opposite field in right-centet
- The Blue Jays tied it in the bottom of the 3rd on a fielder's choice hit by Vladimir Guerrero Jr, that scored Alan Roden
- The Blue Jays took the lead in the bottom of the 5th as Roden belted a 2-run jack to right; also scoring Myles Straw
- Three batters later, Anthony Santander hammered a 3-run bomb to the 2nd deck in right; also scoring Bo Bichette and Guerrero Jr.
- Spencer Schellenbach pitching line: 4.2IP 6H 6R (all earned) 2BB 3K 86 pitches (56 for strikes)
- The Braves got one back in the top of the 6th as Matt Olson hammered a solo bomb to dead center
- Kevin Gausman pitching line: 6IP 6H 2R (both earned) 0BB 6K 98 pitches (68 for strikes)
- The Braves got one back in the top of the 9th as Ozzie Albies drilled a solo blast to left
- Final score: Blue Jays 6 Braves 3
My Take:
- Kevin Gausman threw 6 solid innings, giving up a pair of runs on 6 hits while walking none and striking out 6. He gave up a pair of solo home runs but was able to limit the damage and give the Blue Jays bats a chance to take over the game
- The bullpen gave up a run on 2 hits, walked 2 batters and struck out 3 batters over the last 3 innings. Nick Sandin retired the only batter he faced
- The offence did most of the damage in the 5th inning courtesy of a 2-run HR off the bat of Alan Roden (it was his first career HR) and a 3-run bomb from Anthony Santander for his first home home run. It was nice to see Vlad feeling good at the plate He drew 2 walks
- The Blue Jays were 1-5 with runners in scoring position
- Up next, the rubber match of the series for season series bragging rights, to extend the win streak to 2 games and notch their 2nd series win of the season and 1st season series win. Chris Bassitt starts against Braves righty Spencer Strider
