Starters

Boston Red Sox

James Paxton - LHP W L ERA G GS SV IP SO WHIP
6 2 3.34 13 13 0 70.0 80 1.07

Toronto Blue Jays

Alek Manoah - RHP W L ERA G GS SV IP SO WHIP
2 8 5.87 17 17 0 76.2 68 1.79

Lineups

Pos Toronto Blue Jays Batters Bats AVG HR RBI SB
LF Whit Merrifield R .299 9 50 21
RF George Springer R .245 13 42 13
1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. R .265 17 67 4
C Danny Jansen R .224 15 49 0
DH Alejandro Kirk R .257 6 28 0
3B Matt Chapman R .254 14 45 3
2B Davis Schneider R .000 0 0 0
SS Paul DeJong R .228 13 32 4
CF Daulton Varsho L .211 12 34 12
Pos Boston Red Sox Batters Bats AVG HR RBI SB
LF Jarren Duran L .311 7 37 23
RF Alex Verdugo L .272 8 41 4
DH Masataka Yoshida L .305 12 54 8
3B Rafael Devers L .264 25 76 2
CF Adam Duvall R .248 9 29 4
1B Triston Casas L .255 16 40 0
C Connor Wong R .247 6 23 4
2B Luis Urias R .145 1 5 0
SS Yu Chang R .165 5 17 4
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    1 year ago

    It’s kind of wild to step back. It’s great to be in the post-season chase, but this team’s underperformed so much relative to pre-season expectations (e.g., predictions we’d win the world series). I think we’re essentially trying to defend the 3rd wild card spot for the rest of the season. But, if things go poorly this series, Boston could kick us out of it. Plus, Manoah’s starting tonight: last year ace, this year 6th man in the rotation? Let’s beat the Red Sox for the first time this season and kick this series off right - Go Puma! Go Davis Schneider! I hope Springer gets another hit! I hope Paul DeJong does something too, if only to feel a little more at ease in his new club. I’m intrigued to see Jano hitting cleanup! Another Jano blast? Yes please.

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      1 year ago

      Every once in a while I try to remind myself that this team is pretty good and I should appreciate that, even if I’m disappointed they’re not likely to win the division. Not to mention they still have a shot at winning the whole thing, or at least making a deep playoff run.

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    1 year ago

    So nice to be on the other side of a base-running error ☺️😎
    Where’s this Jays team been lately? You know what, don’t answer that - just keep it up!

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      Yeah! Jays putting up crooked numbers (or any runs) in the 1st inning is special too. Could be good for Puma’s confidence as well

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    I bet Davis Schneider has been called David many times in his life. The “s” in Davis is requires a lot of effort to cleanly articulate if you say “Davis Schneider”, and most listeners if it’s unclear probably presume the more common “David”. I’ve been hearing about this guy on Jays radio on and off again for months and that’s what I did

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    1 year ago

    I wonder if Manoah sees more lefties, above and beyond split advantages, due to how many (primarily right-handed) batters he HBPs?

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    1 year ago

    Get at 'em Whit! From the applause on that I’d say there’s a healthy share of Jays fans at Fenway TN

    Edit: OMG, a Vladdy HR 1st AB over the monster - could there be a better good omen?

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      1 year ago

      Secret sleeper agent. When his eyes roll back, that’s when he’s been given the instructions to take a dive :P

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    Ballparks having different outfield dimensions is one of the things I love about baseball. Per that idea, I really like Fenway b/c of how unique it is.

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      Triple digit numbers in pitches. Check. Filthy stuff. Check. Can’t score on him. Check

      I like this Jordan.

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        I’m so glad our front office realized there’s a reason other teams like velo. Barker gave a good breakdown of what facing 92 vs 95 vs 100 mph is like as a batter on today’s Blair & Barker

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      Yes, please! I sure hope we didn’t inadvertently blow the majority of our (home) runs in this game of the series 😅

      Edit: 0-7 risp today