Official Toronto Blue Jays Thread (homerun, Tigers, Cardinals, strength)

[sandman249]

Seven in a Row .... and counting.

The Jays are now 12-2 in their last 14 and have won 17 of their last 22 starts.

[TroutDude]

Jays 9 Rays 6

Survived a shaky inning from Delabar and rode the home run ball to their 8th win in a row. Encarnacion continues to smoke the ball, hitting his 14th dinger of the month.

Barry Bonds' record of 17 in a month is in sight. Wouldn't mind seeing Barry lose a record, especially to a quiet star like Edwin.

[TroutDude]

Dramatic walk-off win tonight - 3-2 - to extend the streak to 9.

Tampa's gonna be ticked and they're headed to Boston. Hope they beat each other up.

Next up, KC for three.

Winning's fun.

[Warszawa]

I wonder if there is a jetstream blowing out to center field, the amount of homeruns hit to center in Rogers Centre is crazy

[TroutDude]

You're right Warszawa, the ball jumps out of that park, especially when the roof is closed.

Royals 8 Jays 6

Well, it had to end. But before it did, EE crushed two more balls, upping his May total to 16. His, and the team's run, has been a treat to watch.

[TroutDude]

Royals 6 Jays 1

These Royals are going to make some noise this year. Their pitching is deep and bats are coming around.

Jays can only hope for a split now.

[Warszawa]

Travis D'Arnaud is terrible in NYC, I bet the Blue Jays don't miss him at all

[TroutDude]

Originally Posted by Warszawa

Travis D'Arnaud is terrible in NYC, I bet the Blue Jays don't miss him at all

Not this year. Navarro, Thole and Eric Kratz are decent receivers and pitch-callers, if not possessed of terrific arms. All three are chipping in with the bat too.

[TroutDude]

Jays 12 Royals 2

Back on the winning track. Both teams sent out pitchers making their MLB debuts. Felt bad for Aaron Brooks of KC. Kid didn't get out of the 1st - giving up 7 runs before getting an out.

Marcus Stroman had a much better outing for the Jays, going six strong and giving up only a single run.

EE didn't homer, finishing the month with 16 - tied with Mickey Mantle for most home runs in May by an American Leaguer.

Not too shabby company to keep.

[TroutDude]

Jays 4 Royals 0

Mark Buehrle improved to 10-1 with 8 strong innings, continuing the best start of his career. Encarnacion must still think it's May, whacking a double and a 2-run homer.

Can't complain about an 8-2 homestand. A day off tomorrow and then on to Detroit for three before coming back home to start a series with St. Louis. Those six games will be a test for Gibbons' crew.