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The Toronto Blue Jays were 56-62, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays downed the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 at Citizens Bank Park.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
51°
▼2
Lukewarm
last night's win

Nothing is running away in either direction. A W by 2 last night. The most recent result always counts most. The catch: 13 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Blue Jays Game on August 09

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (62-56)
Location:Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Shane Bieber (3-2, 5.11 ERA) vs Jesús Luzardo (10-5, 3.36 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSP, Sportsnet
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays downed the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 at Citizens Bank Park.

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The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
7046.603 W5
Yankees
6651.5644.5 W2
Red Sox
6452.5526.0 L1
Orioles
5661.47914.5 L3
Blue Jays
5662.47515.0 W2

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

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 24.225.72870
27
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
 7.262.69946
4
George Springer
 12.234.71336

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 5-41.341.0160.2
84
Dylan Cease
 7-52.281.04126.1
40
José Soriano
 9-63.241.26127.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Alejandro Kirk
 4 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
0
Andrés Giménez
 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Blue Jays News

Max Scherzer etched his name further into baseball history by securing his 3,516th strikeout, moving into 10th place on the all-time list, but the Toronto Blue Jays' path to victory wasn't without drama. They narrowly clinched a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings, showcasing resilience amid a challenging season. The Jays are currently laboring through a lukewarm stretch, averaging just 3.3 runs per game over the past week, but fresh faces are stepping up as the team battles with 13 players on the injured list. With the win, the Blue Jays improve their record to 55-62, but consistency remains elusive as they aim to solidify their place in the playoff hunt against the backdrop of increasing injury woes and mounting pressure.

Sources
August 8th Gameday: Max Scherzer starts as Blue Jays go for a series win over the Phillies
Bluejaysnation
August 8th Gameday: Max Scherzer starts as Blue Jays go for a series win over the Phillies
After a wild finish to Friday night’s game in Philadelphia, the Toronto Blue Jays are looking for another series win. Up 5-2 in the bottom of the ninth, the Philadelphia Phillies threatened, but the Jays managed to hold on for a 5-4 victory on Friday evening. Fresh faces powered the Jays to the victory, as…
 Blue Jays Injury News: Arrighetti suffers injury during rehab, things don’t look good for Yesavage
Jaysjournal
Blue Jays Injury News: Arrighetti suffers injury during rehab, things don’t look good for Yesavage
The Toronto Blue Jays receive a wave of bad news for some of their key players on the injury front, but with finally a hint of good for one
 AL West Notes: Soriano, Neto, Twins, Mariners, Correa, Leiter
Mlbtraderumors
AL West Notes: Soriano, Neto, Twins, Mariners, Correa, Leiter
The Twins‘ pursuit of a playoff berth made them aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, with Dean Kremer, A.J. Minter, and Jeff Hoffman all added as part of Minnesota’s quest for pitching.  Such targets as the Blue Jays‘ Kevin Gausman and the Angels‘ Jose Soriano and Zach Neto were also explored, according to Bobby Nightengale […]
 'The ultimate competitor': Mad Max passes Big Train with 3,516th career K
MLB.com
'The ultimate competitor': Mad Max passes Big Train with 3,516th career K
PHILADELPHIA – Move over, Big Train. Mad Max just put you in his rear-view mirror. Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for sole possession of 10th place on Major League Baseball’s all-time strikeout list, recording the 3,516th punchout of his career with a sixth-inning K of Kyle Schwarber on Saturday night
ESPN
Scherzer moves into 10th all time in strikeouts
Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer moved into 10th place in career strikeouts with 3,516 after fanning four vs. the Phillies on Saturday night.
 Jays Win In Extra Innings
Yahoo Sports
Jays Win In Extra Innings
Blue Jays 7 Phillies 5 (11 innings) That was a game and a half, as my dad would say. Baseball doesn’t get much better. Max Scherzer was great, thru five innings, and then gave up two solo homers in the sixth, before leaving the game. In all, he allowed 5 hits, 2 earned, 0 walks […]

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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