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The Toronto Blue Jays were 16-18, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were edged out by the Minnesota Twins 3-4 at Target Field.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
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outscoring opponents

In a good rhythm. A +9 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math. Also helping: the staff holding opponents to 3.4 RA/G this week.

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Blue Jays Game on May 04

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (21-12)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:TBD (TBD) vs Nick Martinez (2-1, 1.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SN1, Rays.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 51°F, Wind 6 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were edged out by the Minnesota Twins 3-4 at Target Field.

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Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
2311.676 W3
Rays
2112.6361.5 W3
Blue Jays
1618.4717.0 L1
Orioles
1519.4418.0 L4
Red Sox
1321.38210.0 L2

Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 9.236.79122
27
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
 2.333.85815
24
Yohendrick Piñango
 0.462.9623

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
84
Dylan Cease
 2-13.051.3338.1
34
Kevin Gausman
 2-23.100.9640.2
56
Eric Lauer
 1-36.001.5227.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 5 hits, 4 HR, 7 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
24
Yohendrick Piñango
 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
77
Louis Varland
 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
45
Tommy Nance
 2.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
71
Tyler Rogers
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays' rollercoaster season took another dip as they fell 4-3 to the Minnesota Twins, a frustrating loss that stalled their momentum at a critical juncture. Despite a promising start from Trey Yesavage, who had previously dazzled with 5.1 shutout innings, he was unable to maintain that form, allowing five hits and three walks in just four innings. The team was left grasping for answers, especially with George Springer dealing with lingering pain in his toe after being hit by a pitch. As the Jays aim to reclaim a .500 record for the first time since early April, José Berríos' imminent return from injury looms large, but the pressure is mounting to find consistency amidst a season marred by injuries and disappointing performances.

Sources
Jays Frustrate Us, Lose To Twins
Bluebirdbanter
Jays Frustrate Us, Lose To Twins
Blue Jays 3 Twins 4 That was irritating. Joe Ryan left the game with a sore elbow after walking the second batter and we had to think we had a good chance. But no. Trey Yesavage wasn’t good, but then only gave up one run. In four innings he allowed five hits, three walks and […]
 Game #34 GameThread: Jays @ Twins
Bluebirdbanter
Game #34 GameThread: Jays @ Twins
Game four of four. A win would mean a series win. And a win would bring us back to .500 for the first time since April 4th. They are 6-2 over the last 8 games. And it is a Trey Yesavage start. 5.1 shutout innings in his first start. The Jays made some minor league […]
 Blue Jays’ José Berríos struggles in latest rehab start as decision on return looms large
Bluejaysnation
Blue Jays’ José Berríos struggles in latest rehab start as decision on return looms large
On Sunday, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos made his fourth and final rehab start with the Buffalo Bisons as he prepares to join the Blue Jays’ 26-man roster, working his way back from a stress fracture in his pitching elbow. Just like in his third rehab outing, Berríos faced the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and just…
 AL East Notes: Springer, Slaten, Jax, Lux
Mlbtraderumors
AL East Notes: Springer, Slaten, Jax, Lux
Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer was forced out of Saturday’s game against the Twins after getting hit by a pitch on his left big toe. It’s the same digit Springer fractured in early April on a foul ball. Yesterday’s matchup in Minnesota was Springer’s fourth game back in the lineup. Postgame X-rays did not […]
 Heineman pulled from loss in what Schneider called a 'manager's decision'
MLB.com
Heineman pulled from loss in what Schneider called a 'manager's decision'
MINNEAPOLIS -- Tyler Heineman was removed from Sunday’s game against the Twins after popping up with the bases loaded to end a rally in the sixth, but he’s not injured. “Manager’s decision,” John Schneider said, and that’s as far as he wanted to go. “I’ll keep it to manager’s decision.
 Which new free-agent deal looks best? Execs see 2 clear winners
MLB.com
Which new free-agent deal looks best? Execs see 2 clear winners
Last offseason’s free-agent market was loaded with big names, with Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Kyle Schwarber leading the way. But were they the best signings of the offseason?

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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