Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 58-63, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays handled the Boston Red Sox 5-3 at Rogers Centre.
The trend line looks fine. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Also helping: a 2-run win last night helps the cause.
Blue Jays Game on August 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | José Soriano (9-6, 3.24 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.32 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Sportsnet |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays handled the Boston Red Sox 5-3 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brett Bateman went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
73 | 46 | .613 | W8 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
67 | 52 | .563 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
64 | 55 | .538 | 9.0 | L4 |
|
Orioles
|
|
58 | 62 | .483 | 15.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
58 | 63 | .479 | 16.0 | W2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | .225 | .728 | 70 | |
| 8 | .239 | .644 | 48 | |
| 7 | .261 | .694 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | 1.31 | 1.01 | 61.2 | |
| 7-5 | 2.40 | 1.07 | 131.1 | |
| 9-6 | 3.24 | 1.26 | 127.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 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 continue to shuffle their roster as they gear up for another clash against the Boston Red Sox, coming off a 5-3 win where Dylan Cease struck out seven despite a shaky start. Unfortunately, the injury bug bites again with Jameson Taillon hitting the 15-day IL due to right forearm tendonitis, a significant blow as the team already grapples with key players sidelined, including Trey Yesavage, who is week-to-week after meniscus surgery. With a record of 57-63 and 13 players on the IL, the Jays face a daunting challenge in the AL East. Yet, they have managed to win four of their last seven games, demonstrating resilience. As fans, we can't help but wonder if the depth will hold up long enough to keep them relevant in this stretch run.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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