Game #87 - New York Mets (36-50) @ Toronto Blue Jays (40-46)

 

I miss that smile....put him in the HOF already!

I gotta be honest with you...this team's offense is painful to watch.

How painful?

This painful.

So as we try to win this series let's remember that a win would bring this ten game homestand to a 3-7 record. Ugh. Many beds have been shat in.

On the plus side at least Gausman looked a fuck ton better last night.

Of note: No Georgie as he's on the paternity list.

His post season was a success both on and off the field in 2025.

I doubt many of you will subject yourself to viewing the game today as it's...

CANADA DAY!!!

The best flag ever...but I'm biased.

Some fun Jays Canada Day facts...

Overall record on Canada Day: 16-29

At home on Canada Day: 14-9

And for historical reference...29 years ago the Jays and Expos faced each other for the first and only time on Canada Day in 1997.

It was a pitchers duel between Roger Clemens and Jeff Juden.

The Jays lost 2-1 with Juden having struck out 14 Jays batters....some things never change.

With that said I wish everyone a very happy Canada Day and for those in Southern Ontario (even Fergus) stay hydrated!! It's nasty out there.

Game #86 - NY Mets (36-50) @ Toronto Blue Jays (40-46) - game recap

Kevin Gausman fired 6 strong innings in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Mets

After eking out a win yesterday on the strength of a 6.2 inning effort from starter Trey Yesavage and just enough offense to carry the day, the Blue Jays were looking to extend the win streak to two games and notch their 10th series win and 4th season series win of the season. Ace Kevin Gausman got the start with Alejandro Kirk behind the plate. Sean Keys was added late lineup replacement for Vladimir Guerrero Jr, who was removed from the lineup with lower back tightness. Daulton Varsho was in CF, Ernie Clement was at the hot corner and Andres Gimenez got the start at SS. Could the Blue Jays extend the win streak to 2 games and notch their 10th series win and 4th season series win of the season? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game Highlights:

• The Mets opened the scoring in the top of the 5th as Francisco Alvarez hammered a solo bomb to dead center
• Kevin Gausman pitching line: 6IP 5H 1R (earned) 2BB 7K 96 pitches (65 for strikes)
• Nolan McLean pitching line: 6IP 5H 0R 2BB 7K 91 pitches (63 for strikes)
• The Mets added a run in the top of the 7th as Luis Torrens whacked a solo blast to the opposite field in right and into the Mets bullpen
• The Mets added a run in the top of the 9th on a sac fly by Brett Bat-y that scored AJ Ewing
• Devin Williams threw a scoreless 9th for his 12th save of the season
• Final score: Blue Jays 3 Mets 0

My Take:

• The pitching lines were virtually identical with both starters going 6 innings, giving up 5 hits, walking 2 and striking out 7. The difference was one of the hits off Kevin Gausman left the ballpark. Gausman also threw 5 more pitches (96 vesus 91) and got 2 more strikes (65 for Gausman). It was a better start for Gausman, who has experienced a regression in performance (due to age? injury? other factors?). Tonight's start could be important if the Blue Jays decide to sell at the deadline if they hit the all-star break still creeping along. 
• The bullpen gave up 2 runs on 2 hits while walking 1 and striking out 4 over the last 3 innings. At this point, the Blue Jays are really just trying to work piecemeal with whichever armss are available and hope that the starteer is effective like Gausman was tonight. Buyers or sellers, the team needs some fresh bullpen arms for the stretch drive.
• The offense did nothing tonight, managing 8 total base runners. Luis Urias, who has made a good early impression since being acquired 10 days ago, was the only Blue Jay to reach base multiple times with 2 hits and a walk. The Blue Jays never advanced a runner past 2nd base
• The Blue Jays were a perfect 4-4 on ABS challenges with Alejandro Kirk overturning 3 calls for the pitchers. The Mets were unsuccessful on their only ABS challenge
• Quirky stat of the day: Both teams are a combined 0-25 with runners in scoring position. Will either team get a hit with a runner in scoring position tomorrow?
• Up next, the rubber match where the Blue Jays will be looking to extend the current and Canada day win streak to 2 games and notch their 10th series win and 4th season series win of the season. The Blue Jays have an overall record of 17-29 on Canada Day with no game on Canada Day in 1981 (player's strike) and 1993 (off-day) and 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic - season didn't start until end of July). It will be a bullpen day after the decision was made to move the struggling Patrick Corbin to the bullpen. Brayden Fisher, Spencer Miles or Adam Macko will likely come in as the opener. The Mets will counter with righty Freddy Peralta

Game #86 - New York Mets (39-50) @ Toronto Blue Jays (40-45)

 

Just because I love the hell out of that guy...pew! pew!

Sometimes you CAN put lipstick on a pig.

Last night wasn't pretty but we'll take it.

We got out of the top of the 1st unscathed and then this little bit of magic happened...

Nothing like a little league homerun to fuel your offense...

Also encouraging was a decently deep effort by a starter in for what seems like ages.

So tonight...no Vlad due to back shittyness and the return of Dabs' new love Sean Keys.

Hopefully Gausman stops throwing that crappy slider too much for this start.

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Game #85 - NY Mets (35-50) @ Toronto Blue Jays (40-45) - game recap

 

Trey Yesavage threw 6.2 strong innings in a 2-1 victory over the Mets

After dropping yesterdays game after yet another pathetic effort by the offense and a bizarre wild pitch where pinch runner Jarred Kelenic scored from second base when Alejandro Kirk couldn't find the ball, the Blue Jays were looking to snap the 6-game skid and start the week with a win as they welcome Bo Bichette and the Mets back to Toronto. Bichette hit .294 with 111HR and 437RBI over 7 seasons. He was arguably the Blue Jays most consistent hitter in most seasons, save for 2024 when he missed half the season with a calf injury. His defense left a lot to be desired, but I bet any Blue Jays fan would overlook that for a consistent bat. The Mets swept the season series last year, outscoring the Blue Jays 10-3. Trey Yesavage got the start with Brandon Valenzuela behind the plate.  Myles Straw was in CF, Ernie Clement was at SS and Luis Urias got the start at 2B. Could the Blue Jays snap the 6-game skid and start the week with a win? Here is tonight's game recap.

Game Highlights:

• The Blue Jays opened the scoring in the bottom of the 1st on a little league HR that was scored as a triple and fielding error my Mets CF AJ Ewing
• The Blue Jays added a run in the bottom of the 5th on a sac fly by Myles Straw that scored Luis Urias 
• Sean Manaea pitching line: 5.2IP 3H 2R (both earned)  2BB 4K 90 pitches (56 for strikes)
• The Mets got one back in the top of the 7th as Francisco Lindor whacked a solo blast to right and into the Blue Jays bullpen
• Trey Yesavage pitching line: 6.2IP 3H 1R (earned) 0BB 3K 94 pitches (57 for strikes)
• Louis Varland threw a scoreless 9th for his 17th save of the season.
• Final score: Blue Jays 2 Mets 1

My Take:

• Trey Yesavage pitched 6.2 strong innings, giving up a run on 3 hitas while walking none and striking out 3. The Blue Jays needed this kind of performance from Yesavage after a couple of rough outings meant heavy use on a taxed bullpen. He retired 11 in a row at one point.
• The bullpen threw 2.1 scoreless innings, giving up 2 hits, walking 2 and striking out two. Mason Fluharty pitched a third of an inning but technically didn't retire the only batter he faced since Brandon Valenzuela gunned down one of the runners that were on base when he entered the game to end the 7th inning. Louis Varland is almost a lock to be at the all-star game in Philadelphis next month.
• The offense scored one ugly run on a George Springer triple that was booted around in the outfield so badly that Springer was able to score standing up and a sac fly. This is just not sustainable and if some of the bats don't get going soon, it'll be too late.
• Bo Bichette in his return to Toronto was quiet at the plate with an 0-4 effort. He immensly enjoyed the tribute video, watching from the outfield, tapping his heart once and then saluting the fans. Who knows, maybe there will be a reunion in a year or two.
• The Mets were 1-3 on ABS challenges and George Springer was unsuccessful on the Blue Jays only ABS challenge
• The Blue Jays were 0-6 with runners in scoring position
• Up next, the Blue Jays try to extend the win streak to 2 games and notch their 10th series win of the season. Ace Kevin Gausman starts against Mets righty Nolan McLean

Game #85 - New York Mets (35-49) @ Toronto Blue Jays (39-45)

 

Let me tell you about this one catch I made....

I'll give this team some credit...at least they found a creative and unusual way to lose yesterday.

So they're now staring a six game losing streak in the eyes and wondering if the Mets (with Bo in tow) will be the panacea they so desperately need.

I have no idea how this series is going to play out but knowing 2026 it may get ugly.

Also ugly is the starting line-up but get used to it cuz Barger is broken again and you'll get more Sosa before him and like it.

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