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Jeff Hoffman saves the day for the Blue Jays
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Jeff Hoffman saves the day for the Blue Jays
Credit: MLB

To say that the Blue Jays didn't have it easy last night would be an understatement.

The Blue Jays ideally needed to win their home game to avoid losing their series against the Twins. But the problem was that it didn't start well for the home side.

Eric Lauer, becoming human again, started it off by giving Byron Buxton a home run to start the game. And Lauer (six earned runs) ended up giving up a total of four long balls during his outing… #Ouin

The Jays never stopped playing catch-up baseball as the Twins scored often in the game. And towards the end of the game, it was time for action. Ty France stepped up to the plate with a home run that cut the deficit to 8-7 for his former club…

And Addison Barger was a hero in the eighth.

With two men on base, Barger hit a two-run double to give the Blue Jays their first lead of the game – at a crucial moment.

The result? The club had an opportunity to save itself. And as promised by manager John Schneider after yesterday's pitcher-induced loss, Jeff Hoffman pitched the ninth.

And he did his job. He gave up a double, but no runs, to secure a win that really feels good for the club.

The Blue Jays have today off, but will return to action on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Shane Bieber will be the starting pitcher tomorrow, which is exciting.

Note that the Blue Jays are currently on top of the American by half a game. They are also four games ahead of the Red Sox in the East.

  • Happy listening.

  • Victory for Bubba Chandler.

  • Alex Cora has managed some good closers.

  • The Mets have a good youngster on their hands.

  • Abraham Toro made the difference in AAA yesterday.

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