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The Toronto Blue Jays were 49-59, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were beaten by the Washington Nationals 6-8 at Nationals Park.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

The score reflects some real issues. Last night's 2-run loss is fresh and it shows. Making it worse, carrying 11 on the injured list. It adds up.

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Blue Jays Game on July 29

Opponent:Washington Nationals (55-53)
Location:Nationals Park
First Pitch:01:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Trey Yesavage (4-5, 3.92 ERA) vs Zack Littell (7-8, 5.17 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Sportsnet, Nationals.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were beaten by the Washington Nationals 6-8 at Nationals Park.

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Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
6244.585 L1
Yankees
6146.5701.5 W2
Red Sox
5551.5197.0 L1
Orioles
5256.48111.0 L1
Blue Jays
4959.45414.0 L1

Toronto Blue Jays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 24.226.75366
27
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
 6.265.70244
4
George Springer
 12.234.72033

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 3-31.020.9653.0
84
Dylan Cease
 7-52.461.09113.1
23
Jeff Hoffman
 5-74.111.3946.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 9.0 IP, 12 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
77
Louis Varland
 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
57
Shane Bieber
 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Blue Jays News

In a disheartening 8-6 loss to the Nationals, Shane Bieber's nightmare of a first inning, where he issued six walks and recorded just two outs, has likely sent his trade value plummeting just days before the deadline. This disastrous outing overshadowed the game and raised serious concerns for a Blue Jays team that desperately needs to regain momentum. Adding to the woes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exited early with right hamstring tightness, leaving the lineup even more vulnerable as they sit 49-58 and battling injuries. With the offense averaging a meager 3.0 runs per game over the past week, the Jays must find a way to rally quickly if they hope to salvage their season and avoid further frustration.

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Jays Lose to Nationals, 8-6
Bluebirdbanter
Jays Lose to Nationals, 8-6
Shane Bieber melted down, which cost the Jays a chance to win but probably more importantly derailed a string of solid starts that had hopefully been pushing his trade value back up. Also, Vladimir Guerrero jr. left the game before the bottom of the fourth after legging out an infield single and throwing error in […]
 Bieber's final start before Deadline 'definitely my worst' with Blue Jays
MLB.com
Bieber's final start before Deadline 'definitely my worst' with Blue Jays
Righty records just two outs, sets franchise mark with six walks in tough first inning
 Today in Blue Jays History: Jays trade for Tulowitzki
Bluebirdbanter
Today in Blue Jays History: Jays trade for Tulowitzki
Eleven years ago today: The Blue Jays made a blockbuster trade for Troy Tulowitzki. You know you are getting old when things you think happened a few weeks ago actually happened 11 years ago. The deal sent Tulowitzki and LaTroy Hawkins to Toronto in exchange for Jose Reyes, Jeff Hoffman (I wonder what ever happened […]
 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves Tuesday’s contest with right hamstring tightness
Bluejaysnation
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves Tuesday’s contest with right hamstring tightness
The Toronto Blue Jays can’t afford any more injuries if they have any hopes of climbing back into the American League playoff race.    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals before the bottom of the fourth inning due to what the team is calling right hamstring tightness.  The Blue Jays’…
 Varland brothers reunite for exchange of lineup cards
MLB.com
Varland brothers reunite for exchange of lineup cards
WASHINGTON – The Nationals and Blue Jays game was a family affair for the Varland brothers. Gus and Louis Varland participated in a memorable lineup card exchange prior to Tuesday’s game at Nationals Park. Louis pitched a scoreless inning for Toronto in the series opener on Monday. The following afternoon,
ESPN
Bieber, former Cy Young winner, walks six in 1st
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, a former Cy Young Award winner, issued walks to six of the nine batters he faced Tuesday, including three with the bases full, before exiting after two-thirds of an inning in an 8-6 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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