He only needed three pitches, all strikes, to end the inning. Jordan Romano came into the game hoping to record a four-out save. Varsho handled the Lowe single and threw to second where Lowe would be tagged out.įollowing a four-pitch walk, Mayza would get the hook. Unfortunately for Lowe and fortunately for the Jays, a defensive switch featured Daulton Varsho in left field. He then gave up a single to Nathaniel Lowe, who tried to stretch it into a double. It decreased to five when Mayza handled a comebacker. Up next was Tim Mayza as the pressure on Toronto’s pen intensified with the Rangers reduced to their final six outs. The Rangers had the tying run on base, but Swanson did his job by pitching a scoreless frame. Speaking of arms, Kevin Gausman worked around base-runners and had one pitch he would want back in a six-inning outing that was good, but it was far from spectacular.Įrik Swanson was on the mound to begin the seventh inning. Toronto played well, but its offence needs a shot in the arm. The next issue of Closing Lines will soon be in your inbox.ĭown early to the host Texas Rangers Friday night, the Blue Jays played with a sense of urgency and resiliency in a well deserved 2-1 win. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.
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