Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 52-59, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays topped the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 at Rogers Centre.
The numbers paint a decent picture. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. On top of that, winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows.
Blue Jays Game on August 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 01:37 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Max Scherzer (1-4, 9.49 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (5-8, 5.26 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays topped the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- George Springer went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
65 | 45 | .591 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
62 | 49 | .559 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
59 | 51 | .536 | 6.0 | W4 |
|
Orioles
|
|
54 | 57 | .486 | 11.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
52 | 59 | .468 | 13.5 | W3 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .228 | .754 | 69 | |
| 12 | .239 | .727 | 36 | |
| 6 | .267 | .704 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 56.0 | |
| 7-5 | 2.41 | 1.08 | 119.1 | |
| 6-7 | 3.94 | 1.38 | 48.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 SV, 4.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.300000000000001 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games |
Blue Jays News
Kevin Gausman delivered a stellar performance in what might be his final start with the Blue Jays, leading them to a 5-1 win over the Cardinals. Gausman’s dominance on the mound is a reminder of the talent this team possesses, but with the deadline looming and rumors swirling, his departure feels imminent. The Blue Jays are still clinging to a flicker of hope, having won three straight, but they need a six-game winning streak to truly re-enter the playoff conversation. The pressure mounts as they sit five games back in the division, and while Gausman reflects on his time in Toronto as the best decision he ever made, fans are left wondering if this is the beginning of a roster overhaul or just the calm before a hopeful surge.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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