Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Phillies 1 Jays 9 It is nice to be on the winning side of a laugher. The Jays scored four in both the second and third innings and coasted the rest of the way. It’s easy to overlook Chris Bassitt’s great start, but he didn’t have a good May, so I’m glad that June is going better for him. Bassitt went seven innings, allowing five hits, … [Read more...] about Jays Thump Phillies
Today in Jays History: First game played at Skydome
A picture from that first game. | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Blue Jays played their first game at Skydome 36 years ago today. It opened a couple of days before, with a gala. Oscar Peterson played, and comedian Andrea Martin performed. Then, on June 8, Rod Stewart rasped out the first concert there. Has he changed his setlist since? (My wife was a big Elton … [Read more...] about Today in Jays History: First game played at Skydome
Game #62 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays
90% of the pictures we get are of Vlad. Expect for when we play the Yankees or Red Sox. Then it is 90% Yankees or Red Sox. | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images I won’t say who, but someone forgot how early the game was starting.... 100 games left after today. Go Jays Go … [Read more...] about Game #62 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays
Kirk Walks Off Phillies
Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Phillies 1 Blue Jays 2 After yesterday, a pitcher's duel was a welcome change. It’s too bad it had to be off Jordan Romano, but walk-off wins are great. Romano got Bo Bichette to pop out, but during his at-bat, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto took a pitch off a part of the body that you aren’t allowed to touch on national TV. My wife said, “Why … [Read more...] about Kirk Walks Off Phillies
Game #61 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays
Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Game two against the Phillies. I hope this game isn’t over before we get the first out today. Surprisingly, Bowden Francis is better when his fastball is faster. Our trouble is that we have no other options but to keep sending him out there. Also, my numbers are much better when my fastball is over 94 mph too..... Bowden Francis, 4-Seam … [Read more...] about Game #61 GameThread: Phillies @ Jays