Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 3-0, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays handled the Athletics 5-2 at Rogers Centre.
Only 3 games in. The indicators are generally positive. Won by 3 last night and the score reflects it. Also helping: outscoring opponents by 5 this week.
Blue Jays Game on March 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cody Ponce (TBD) vs Tomoyuki Sugano (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays handled the Athletics 5-2 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- George Springer went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jesús Sánchez went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Kazuma Okamoto went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Blue Jays
|
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3 | 0 | 1.000 | W3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
3 | 0 | 1.000 | W3 | |
|
Orioles
|
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2 | 1 | .667 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Rays
|
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Red Sox
|
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 2.0 | L2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 3-0 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .400 | 1.571 | 3 | |
| 0 | .545 | 1.310 | 4 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.167 | 0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays completed a solid start to the season with a 5-2 victory over the Athletics, showcasing impressive pitching from Eric Lauer and the bullpen, who combined for 15 strikeouts and limited Oakland to just five hits. Meanwhile, newcomer Kazuma Okamoto made headlines by launching his first big league home run, a rocket that traveled 420 feet at 110.4 mph. This early season surge is encouraging, but it's important to remember the Blue Jays have six pitchers on the injured list, with management hinting at their return in the coming weeks. As the team sits at 2-0, fans can be cautiously optimistic, though the rough underlying metrics, like a xwOBA of just .277, suggest there's room for improvement as they prepare to face the Athletics again.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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