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The Toronto Blue Jays were 53-61, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were beaten by the Houston Astros 2-7 at Daikin Park.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

The numbers aren't lying. Last night's loss by 5 drags the score down. Pair that with carrying 10 on the injured list. It adds up.

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Blue Jays Game on August 05

Opponent:Houston Astros (59-56)
Location:Daikin Park
First Pitch:02:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jameson Taillon (2-6, 5.92 ERA) vs Hunter Brown (3-1, 3.42 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Sportsnet, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were beaten by the Houston Astros 2-7 at Daikin Park.

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Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
6746.593 W2
Yankees
6450.5613.5 W1
Red Sox
6151.5455.5 W6
Orioles
5558.48712.0 W1
Blue Jays
5361.46514.5 L1

Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 24.229.74669
4
George Springer
 12.240.72936
27
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
 6.259.68744

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 3-41.111.0256.2
84
Dylan Cease
 7-52.411.08119.1
71
Tyler Rogers
 1-21.621.0850.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
59
Brandon Valenzuela
 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
48
Luis Urías
 3 hits, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
3
Myles Straw
 4 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
62
Spencer Miles
 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays' hopes of building momentum took a hit with a 7-2 loss to the Astros, coupled with the concerning exit of Trey Yesavage due to left knee discomfort, leaving his status uncertain as he awaits an MRI. This injury could exacerbate the struggles of a rotation already dealing with limited depth. Meanwhile, the team made a strategic move by acquiring José Soriano from the Angels, trading away top prospect Arjun Nimmala in a bid to solidify their pitching staff for the stretch run. On a brighter note, Kazuma Okamoto continues to make waves in the Rookie of the Year race, showcasing some promise amidst the turmoil. The Jays must regroup quickly, as they aim for a stronger showing in the final two games against Houston.

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Jays Lose To Astros
Bluebirdbanter
Jays Lose To Astros
Blue Jays 2 Astros 7 Not a good night. The Jays lost the game and Trey Yesavage came out the game with, what the Jays are calling left knee discomfort. It looked like more than discomfort. He was warming up for the third inning, and his left knee seemed to buckle on two warm up […]
 Blue Jays @ Astros Game Thread
Bluebirdbanter
Blue Jays @ Astros Game Thread
Game Two of three with the Astros. Another win would be nice. Trey Yesavage is coming off a good start against the Nationals. Hayden Wesneski is making his second start of the season. He went 5.2 in his first start, getting the win, despite giving up three runs. Today’s Lineups BLUE JAYS ASTROS Nathan Lukes […]
 4 of Daulton Varsho’s best moments as a Blue Jay
Bluejaysnation
4 of Daulton Varsho’s best moments as a Blue Jay
Daulton Varsho became one of the most crucial members of the Toronto Blue Jays following the trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks that brought him to the north of the border in December 2022.   He may not have been the most consistent with his bat from the get-go, but Varsho eventually found his rhythm both…
 Blue Jays Acquire José Soriano
Mlbtraderumors
Blue Jays Acquire José Soriano
The Blue Jays sold off one veteran arm last night but are quickly acquiring a more controllable replacement. Toronto has announced the acquisition of right-hander José Soriano from the Angels in exchange for top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, minor league outfielder Eddie Micheletti and minor league righty Angel Rivero. The trade of Soriano emphatically underscores that for […]
 Yesavage exits with left knee discomfort, will get MRI Wednesday
MLB.com
Yesavage exits with left knee discomfort, will get MRI Wednesday
HOUSTON -- Trey Yesavage left Tuesday’s game in Houston with left knee discomfort, another blow to a Blue Jays team in need of some better breaks. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI Wednesday, and the Blue Jays will reevaluate then. Yesavage was throwing warmup pitches prior to the bottom
 Where does Okamoto land in latest Rookie of the Year poll?
MLB.com
Where does Okamoto land in latest Rookie of the Year poll?
With less than two months left in the regular season, how tight are the Rookie of the Year Award races? Well, according to the votes cast by our MLB.com experts, the National League race can't possibly get any tighter. That's because there's a two-man tie at the top. Matters in

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Chicago Cubs for a 1-game series starting Thursday.

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