With his spot in the new six-man rotation solidified, Aaron Sanchez took the hill tonight against the Royals to try and keep the Jays undefeated against the Royals in 2016. But before he stepped over the white line tonight, he had a 1-0 lead courtesy of Devon Travis, who hit the Jays’ 16th straight solo […]
Author: Molly Tissenbaum
Looking for the Royal Flush: Royals Series Preview
Toronto Blue Jays @ Kansas City Royals August 5th – August 7th Written by Joshua Howsam and Molly Tissenbaum Coming off a series win in Houston, the Jays arrive in Kansas City tied for first place with the Baltimore Orioles. The pitching is flying high, with both the starters and relievers delivering consistently good performances, but the hitting has […]
Recap: A’s 5, Blue Jays 4; Dickey Done In By Davis’ Dual Dingers
After the bullpen couldn’t hold on for the win last night, the Blue Jays looked to rebound in an afternoon contest where Sonny Gray took the mound against R.A Dickey. Gray has struggled this year, coming in to today’s game with an ERA of 5.17, which is the highest in the American League. Josh Thole […]
Recap: Blue Jays 6, Tigers 1; Dickey and Donaldson Dominate Detroit
R.A. Dickey took the hill this afternoon looking to help the Jays bounce back after their seven game win streak was snapped yesterday afternoon. Following a celebration of the greatest moments in the first 40 years of Blue Jays Baseball, the Jays went to work on finishing off the first half on a winning note. […]
Recap: Blue Jays 13, Orioles 3; Michael Saunders for MVP
The Blue Jays have scored 51 first-inning runs this year, including three tonight against the Orioles. Michael Saunders hit his first homerun of the night to left field in the top of the first inning, cashing in Josh Donaldson and Edwin Encarnacion. Aaron Sanchez labored through the first inning, and the Orioles got one back […]
Recap: Phillies 7 Blue Jays 0; The Home Team Doesn’t Show Up
After a weekend filled with home runs and leaping grabs, the Blue Jays sent R.A Dickey to the mound to face off against Jerad Eickhoff in the first of two games in Toronto against the Phillies. Jose Bautista was back in the lineup tonight after missing the last three games against the Orioles with a […]
Recap: Blue Jays 10, Orioles 9; Two Unlikely Homers Lead the Jays to Victory
With four doubles, the Blue Jays put up five runs in the bottom of the first inning and appeared to be on their way to a smooth Sunday win. Ubaldo Jiminez made his shortest start of the season, getting just one out and giving up five runs before giving way to Vance Worley. Aaron Sanchez […]
Recap: Red Sox 6, Blue Jays 4, Passed Balls and Replays
On an extra day of rest, Marcus Stroman took the mound in Boston this afternoon looking to redeem himself after his last less than impressive outing against the Red Sox, where he went just 5.1 innings and gave up 11 hits. The Red Sox had lost their last three games, while the Jays were looking […]
Recap: Blue Jays 3, Yankees 1; Jays Score Enough to Get Happ the Win
It was a lefty-lefty match up between the Blue Jays and the Yankees this afternoon. The Blue Jays tried to keep the offensive momentum from last night’s game when all nine hitters in the lineup had a base hit. The Blue Jays sent J.A. Happ to the hill to face C.C. Sabathia who made just […]
Recap: Blue Jays 3, Twins 1; Successful Stroman Silences Minnesota
After a disappointing 8th inning in yesterday’s game, the now last place Blue Jays were all business this afternoon in Minnesota. Jose Bautista and Josh Donaldson went back to back to start the game in a three run-first inning, the first time that the Blue Jays have gone back to back to start a game […]