First off: I have zilch intentions of worrying like crazy about the bullpen, but seeing 4 blown saves is a bit of an issue--already! Seeing the Blue Jays out last the Indians over the span of 28 innings in the first two games of the season was impressive, but at the same time a bit strange. Taking 2 of 3 vs the Indians got them of to a pretty roaring start...and then it began to get a bit hairy this week with the Boston Red Sox and the Orioles in town.
Like all of you, I was totally stoked for the Home Opener but I definitely didn't expect that the BoSox would walk in with an 0-3 start, rain all over the Blue Jays' parade and walk out with the win that night..not with Alvarez having pitched a total GEM of a game! Then again, leave it to the bullpen to allow for the home opener to have the result it did. However, the Blue Jays managed to take 2 of 3 vs the Red Sox and enjoy Thursday off.
Finally, we get to this weekend vs the Orioles. There's not a whole lot for me to say about this series except that this is when the Jays blew TWO save opportunities, the Orioles looked WAY more agressive than usual (they're also seeing the ball unusually well!) and we finally see the longball come alive. Today's game though, was definitely important. Despite the first run being surrendered to the O's yet again, Lawrie came up big with a solo HR to tie it at 1, Encarnacion whacked out a 2-run shot and then in the 6th inning, the Jays exploded for 7 runs off former Blue Jay Kevin Gregg. After all the carnage was said and done, the Jays had an 8-2 lead and won by a final score of 9-2.
9 games down, 157 to go and for now, the Jays are in a TIE for first in the AL East.
Finally, I have absolutely no idea as to why Arencibia and Bautista aren't hitting like they should be at the moment, but I'm hopeful that this "funk" will turn tables soon.
Like all of you, I was totally stoked for the Home Opener but I definitely didn't expect that the BoSox would walk in with an 0-3 start, rain all over the Blue Jays' parade and walk out with the win that night..not with Alvarez having pitched a total GEM of a game! Then again, leave it to the bullpen to allow for the home opener to have the result it did. However, the Blue Jays managed to take 2 of 3 vs the Red Sox and enjoy Thursday off.
Finally, we get to this weekend vs the Orioles. There's not a whole lot for me to say about this series except that this is when the Jays blew TWO save opportunities, the Orioles looked WAY more agressive than usual (they're also seeing the ball unusually well!) and we finally see the longball come alive. Today's game though, was definitely important. Despite the first run being surrendered to the O's yet again, Lawrie came up big with a solo HR to tie it at 1, Encarnacion whacked out a 2-run shot and then in the 6th inning, the Jays exploded for 7 runs off former Blue Jay Kevin Gregg. After all the carnage was said and done, the Jays had an 8-2 lead and won by a final score of 9-2.
9 games down, 157 to go and for now, the Jays are in a TIE for first in the AL East.
Finally, I have absolutely no idea as to why Arencibia and Bautista aren't hitting like they should be at the moment, but I'm hopeful that this "funk" will turn tables soon.
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