Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 57-63, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Rogers Centre.
Neither here nor there. 13 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Working in their favor, winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows.
Blue Jays Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dylan Cease (7-5, 2.28 ERA) vs Patrick Sandoval (1-0, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Sportsnet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
72 | 46 | .610 | W7 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
66 | 52 | .559 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 54 | .542 | 8.0 | L3 |
|
Orioles
|
|
57 | 62 | .479 | 15.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
57 | 63 | .475 | 16.0 | W1 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .225 | .728 | 70 | |
| 7 | .261 | .695 | 46 | |
| 8 | .238 | .642 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | 1.31 | 1.01 | 61.2 | |
| 7-5 | 2.28 | 1.04 | 126.1 | |
| 9-6 | 3.24 | 1.26 | 127.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 6 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their series against the Boston Red Sox with a much-needed 2-0 win, a bright spot in a season marred by injuries and fatigue. With a bullpen running on fumes after 17 consecutive games, Jameson Taillon's injury adds pressure to an already taxed unit. Yet, the emergence of players like Andrés Giménez and Simeon Woods Richardson,who was recently called up,gives fans a glimmer of hope. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t need to carry the load alone, as Charles McAdoo stepped up with a crucial homer, proving Schneider's faith in riding the hot hand. With the team now sitting at 56-63, every win counts as they fight to stay relevant in a crowded playoff picture.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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