vs
Starting Pitchers:
Monday May 27 1pm
Aaron Sanchez RH Blue Jays 3-4 3.79 ERA vs Yonny Chirinos RH Rays 5-1 3.20 ERA
Tuesday May 28 7pm
Clayton Richard RH Blue Jays 0-0 2.25 ERA vs TBD
Wednesday May 30 7 pm
Trent Thornton RH Blue Jays 1-4 4.52 ERA vs Blake Snell RH Rays 3-4 3.07 ERA
All games on SN / SN1 & The FAN 590.
Source: MLB.com, theStar.com, CBSsports
The Blue Jays (21-32) come to Tropicana Field for a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (31-19).
The Rays are in second place in the A.L. East, 2.0 GBL NY Yankees. There was a time not so long ago earlier in the season when Tampa Bay was in first place.
The Boston Red Sox are gaining steam and aren?t too far behind the Rays, nestled in third.
Then there are the Blue Jays, mired in fourth and a ridiculous 13.5 GBL Yankees. Ah, but this isn?t supposed to be a race to the top for Toronto, but rather a semi-slow, at times painful rebuild.
The Jays newest prospect call up was young Cavan Biggio who impressed in their series against the Padres, particularly in Sunday?s victory over San Diego, where Biggio had three hits including his first major league home run.
It?s taking time for the Jays young arms to come to the fore, but when they do showcase their much vaunted talents, it?s what makes for excitement for the faithful that follow the Jays. Patience and plenty of playing time are the key to development & skill.
Of course there?s always a player that makes the most of his chances, call that a second chance for the just recalled Lourdes Gurriel Jr., from Triple A Buffalo, going 6 for 10 (four RBIs and three home runs) in the span of three games.
While the Jays bats provided meagre offence in their most current series against the Padres, Sunday?s finale was a welcome relief and no doubt performances such as Gurriel?s during this stretch much-needed.
Let?s hope this continues.
GO JAYS GO!