Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 75-77, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were crushed by the Detroit Tigers 1-10 at Rogers Centre.
Cooling off for real reasons. Dropped last night by 9 and the temperature took a hit. Making it worse, carrying 14 on the injured list. It adds up.
Blue Jays Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 03:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Max Scherzer (2-8, 6.38 ERA) vs Keider Montero (9-8, 3.55 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Detroit SportsNet |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays were crushed by the Detroit Tigers 1-10 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
91 | 59 | .607 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
88 | 63 | .583 | 3.5 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
82 | 69 | .543 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 17.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
74 | 78 | .487 | 18.0 | W2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .236 | .776 | 88 | |
| 15 | .253 | .746 | 52 | |
| 9 | .261 | .693 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | 1.32 | 1.01 | 75.0 | |
| 11-5 | 2.38 | 1.06 | 166.1 | |
| 6-2 | 2.71 | 1.06 | 89.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Blue Jays News
The Blue Jays were unceremoniously crushed by the Tigers 10-1 in a humiliating bullpen day that showcased their lingering struggles, leaving them just one game shy of a .500 record at 75-76. With the offense silenced yet again, the spotlight turned to Brendan Cellucci, who made his long-awaited MLB debut amidst the chaos, but that bright spot was overshadowed by a dismal performance from the pitching staff. Adding to the team's woes, Jesús Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks, further thinning an already beleaguered roster. Meanwhile, Trey Yesavage's rehab start in Triple-A didn't inspire confidence, as he battles to return in the final week of the season. As the Jays limp through a disappointing season, the urgency of these 'must-win' games becomes ever more palpable.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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