An effective R.A. Dickey and just enough home runs from the veteran bats led the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory in Houston on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays, having played back to back extra inning games, entered the second game in Houston a little beat up and a little short handed. Troy Tulowitzki remained […]
Day: August 2, 2016
What Could Have Been: A Look at Alternate Blue Jays Realities
It’s August 2, 2016. The Blue Jays are languishing in fourth place in the American League East, 17 games behind the division leading Boston Red Sox, who have been pile-driving opponents since the acquisition of David Price in the off-season. Adding insult to injury, they also have Edwin Encarnacion, who the Jays recently traded to […]
Recap: Astros 2, Blue Jays 1; Stroman Stuns Astros Hitters, But The Astros Prevail
Strikeouts were the name of the game on this holiday Monday. The two teams combined for 40 strikeouts, with the Jays posting 22; a franchise record. For his part, Marcus Stroman struck out a career high 13 batters; four more than his previous best. Astros starter Doug Fister also got his fair share of K’s […]