After Stripling S Absolute Gem Blue Jays Bats Finally Break Out For Huge Win

This time, the Blue Jays didn’t wilt at the moment of truth. Bo Bichette, most notably, made a terrific barehanded grab and throw on a Ryan Mountcastle chopper that immediately changed control of the inning. Garcia walked Austin Hays and followed with positive momentum in the bottom of the frame when Teoscar Hernandez walked into a one-out single, Bichette moved him to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run, and the cleanup arrived when pinch hitter O George Springer hit an RBI single. That they poured it on from there — starting with a two-run double by Santiago Espinal, plating Springer, who homered after sliding safely into home and covering Alejandro Kirk’s two-run double — made it feel even more like two week frustration purge. “Against a guy who obviously did really well against us, it was a hell of a game from Bo,” interim manager John Snyder said of the bare-handed throw after the Blue Jays completed a 6-1 victory over Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. “He had a terrific game between it and his bats. To keep it there, instead of it being first and third and Yimi having to work on some real movement, to me that was the play of the game right there.” Considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s walk during the ensuing rally, the six-run frame nearly matched the Blue Jays’ seven-run total over the previous three games. The win in front of a crowd of 40,141, just their fourth in 13 outings, was their most productive day at the plate since a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 4. Avoiding a sweep by the Orioles (61-56), the Blue Jays (62-54) also secured a wild-card spot and gave themselves some positive vibes going into a four-game series against struggling New York. The Yankees start Thursday in the Bronx. Next up is a three-game set in Boston against the Red Sox. “Hopefully it lets guys breathe and realize that you can do it, because in moments when you don’t, you start to think you can’t do it — and then all of a sudden it happens,” Springer said. he said of the relief provided by the offensive outburst. “Hopefully it can develop into a lot more individual moments like this. That’s seven big games coming up this week. We will see what will happen.” Jose Berrios takes the ball in the first game in New York with a chance to ensure that the win will be a turning point rather than a respite. Kevin Gausman is set to follow on Friday and Mitch White will take the ball Saturday in place of Yusei Kikcuhi, who was moved to a relief role and sat in the bullpen on Wednesday. Such a move is representative of the urgency of the moment for a Blue Jays team that acts as if it understands its runway is ending. “It could be against left tackle, it could be for some length,” Schneider said of what Kikuchi’s roles could be. “We’re talking about a guy with an electric arm and the improvements – although you can’t really see them on paper, I understand that part – but gradually he’s been a lot better. So we’re excited about that. He hits a lot of guys and has electrical stuff. When he’s put in the right position, I think he can really help us.” Stripling’s return, of course, is the linchpin on that front, and it couldn’t have been more impressive. From a dominant six-pitch first inning on, he kept the Orioles off balance, effectively locating his square and then tuning them out with a changeup that produced six whiffs on 10 swings. A handful of sliders, sinkers and curveballs only added to the impressive mix, and as the perfect innings piled up, it looked like he might leave interim manager John Schneider with a dilemma. Stripling was at 67 pitches through six frames, the same number of pitches he threw in a rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo last week, but between the right hip/buttock strain that sidelined him and the all-star break, it had been July 13 since the last time it had exceeded that limit. How long to let him chase perfection, especially in a 0-0 game for a shaky team, would be unbelievable. But Mullins got it out of the mix with his single and it was all leveraged from that point on. “I was going to fight to stay there the whole way because I felt great physically,” said Stripling, who retired a no-hitter in his big league debut after 7.1 innings and 100 pitches. “I feel great physically now after a couple of hours off and I felt strong during the outing. I’m built, right? … I know what it takes to go 90/100 pitches in a major league game. So I would fight tooth and nail to stay in there for sure. They might have been taken out of my hands. But now 32 years old, who knows if I will be given such an opportunity again? You should drag me off the embankment.’ Snyder admitted he would have let Stripling run with him – “I’m glad I didn’t have to have (that conversation). But it would go on,” he said. And showing the confidence the operator has earned, the manager asked him if he wanted to stay in the game to face Mountcastle during a visit to the mound. Thinking for sure his day was over, Stripling was taken aback by the question – “I was like, ugh,” he admitted – and said he had mentally prepared himself and would be better off bringing Garcia. Schneider did just that, the lead breaking the Blue Jays’ way with help from Bichette and, contrary to their recent fortunes, breaking things open with a pivotal rally. “We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It’s just the process,” Bichette said. “This visit was definitely big for all of us. Obviously we have to score to win. So it was a big deal, a lot of big hits. Maybe a little relief, but I think everyone is excited to get the job done.” An excitement that came from making sure that in a coin game, they found a way to win.

title: “After Stripling S Absolute Gem Blue Jays Bats Finally Break Out For Huge Win Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-01” author: “Jackie Barnett”

This time, the Blue Jays didn’t wilt at the moment of truth. Bo Bichette, most notably, made a terrific barehanded grab and throw on a Ryan Mountcastle chopper that immediately changed control of the inning. Garcia walked Austin Hays and followed with positive momentum in the bottom of the frame when Teoscar Hernandez walked into a one-out single, Bichette moved him to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run, and the cleanup arrived when pinch hitter O George Springer hit an RBI single. That they poured it on from there — starting with a two-run double by Santiago Espinal, plating Springer, who homered after sliding safely into home and covering Alejandro Kirk’s two-run double — made it feel even more like two week frustration purge. “Against a guy who obviously did really well against us, it was a hell of a game from Bo,” interim manager John Snyder said of the bare-handed throw after the Blue Jays completed a 6-1 victory over Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. “He had a terrific game between it and his bats. To keep it there, instead of it being first and third and Yimi having to work on some real movement, to me that was the play of the game right there.” Considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s walk during the ensuing rally, the six-run frame nearly matched the Blue Jays’ seven-run total over the previous three games. The win in front of a crowd of 40,141, just their fourth in 13 outings, was their most productive day at the plate since a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 4. Avoiding a sweep by the Orioles (61-56), the Blue Jays (62-54) also secured a wild-card spot and gave themselves some positive vibes going into a four-game series against struggling New York. The Yankees start Thursday in the Bronx. Next up is a three-game set in Boston against the Red Sox. “Hopefully it lets guys breathe and realize that you can do it, because in moments when you don’t, you start to think you can’t do it — and then all of a sudden it happens,” Springer said. he said of the relief provided by the offensive outburst. “Hopefully it can develop into a lot more individual moments like this. That’s seven big games coming up this week. We will see what will happen.” Jose Berrios takes the ball in the first game in New York with a chance to ensure that the win will be a turning point rather than a respite. Kevin Gausman is set to follow on Friday and Mitch White will take the ball Saturday in place of Yusei Kikcuhi, who was moved to a relief role and sat in the bullpen on Wednesday. Such a move is representative of the urgency of the moment for a Blue Jays team that acts as if it understands its runway is ending. “It could be against left tackle, it could be for some length,” Schneider said of what Kikuchi’s roles could be. “We’re talking about a guy with an electric arm and the improvements – although you can’t really see them on paper, I understand that part – but gradually he’s been a lot better. So we’re excited about that. He hits a lot of guys and has electrical stuff. When he’s put in the right position, I think he can really help us.” Stripling’s return, of course, is the linchpin on that front, and it couldn’t have been more impressive. From a dominant six-pitch first inning on, he kept the Orioles off balance, effectively locating his square and then tuning them out with a changeup that produced six whiffs on 10 swings. A handful of sliders, sinkers and curveballs only added to the impressive mix, and as the perfect innings piled up, it looked like he might leave interim manager John Schneider with a dilemma. Stripling was at 67 pitches through six frames, the same number of pitches he threw in a rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo last week, but between the right hip/buttock strain that sidelined him and the all-star break, it had been July 13 since the last time it had exceeded that limit. How long to let him chase perfection, especially in a 0-0 game for a shaky team, would be unbelievable. But Mullins got it out of the mix with his single and it was all leveraged from that point on. “I was going to fight to stay there the whole way because I felt great physically,” said Stripling, who retired a no-hitter in his big league debut after 7.1 innings and 100 pitches. “I feel great physically now after a couple of hours off and I felt strong during the outing. I’m built, right? … I know what it takes to go 90/100 pitches in a major league game. So I would fight tooth and nail to stay in there for sure. They might have been taken out of my hands. But now 32 years old, who knows if I will be given such an opportunity again? You should drag me off the embankment.’ Snyder admitted he would have let Stripling run with him – “I’m glad I didn’t have to have (that conversation). But it would go on,” he said. And showing the confidence the operator has earned, the manager asked him if he wanted to stay in the game to face Mountcastle during a visit to the mound. Thinking for sure his day was over, Stripling was taken aback by the question – “I was like, ugh,” he admitted – and said he had mentally prepared himself and would be better off bringing Garcia. Schneider did just that, the lead breaking the Blue Jays’ way with help from Bichette and, contrary to their recent fortunes, breaking things open with a pivotal rally. “We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It’s just the process,” Bichette said. “This visit was definitely big for all of us. Obviously we have to score to win. So it was a big deal, a lot of big hits. Maybe a little relief, but I think everyone is excited to get the job done.” An excitement that came from making sure that in a coin game, they found a way to win.

title: “After Stripling S Absolute Gem Blue Jays Bats Finally Break Out For Huge Win Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-04” author: “Jose Sizemore”

This time, the Blue Jays didn’t wilt at the moment of truth. Bo Bichette, most notably, made a terrific barehanded grab and throw on a Ryan Mountcastle chopper that immediately changed control of the inning. Garcia walked Austin Hays and followed with positive momentum in the bottom of the frame when Teoscar Hernandez walked into a one-out single, Bichette moved him to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run, and the cleanup arrived when pinch hitter O George Springer hit an RBI single. That they poured it on from there — starting with a two-run double by Santiago Espinal, plating Springer, who homered after sliding safely into home and covering Alejandro Kirk’s two-run double — made it feel even more like two week frustration purge. “Against a guy who obviously did really well against us, it was a hell of a game from Bo,” interim manager John Snyder said of the bare-handed throw after the Blue Jays completed a 6-1 victory over Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. “He had a terrific game between it and his bats. To keep it there, instead of it being first and third and Yimi having to work on some real movement, to me that was the play of the game right there.” Considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s walk during the ensuing rally, the six-run frame nearly matched the Blue Jays’ seven-run total over the previous three games. The win in front of a crowd of 40,141, just their fourth in 13 outings, was their most productive day at the plate since a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 4. Avoiding a sweep by the Orioles (61-56), the Blue Jays (62-54) also secured a wild-card spot and gave themselves some positive vibes going into a four-game series against struggling New York. The Yankees start Thursday in the Bronx. Next up is a three-game set in Boston against the Red Sox. “Hopefully it lets guys breathe and realize that you can do it, because in moments when you don’t, you start to think you can’t do it — and then all of a sudden it happens,” Springer said. he said of the relief provided by the offensive outburst. “Hopefully it can develop into a lot more individual moments like this. That’s seven big games coming up this week. We will see what will happen.” Jose Berrios takes the ball in the first game in New York with a chance to ensure that the win will be a turning point rather than a respite. Kevin Gausman is set to follow on Friday and Mitch White will take the ball Saturday in place of Yusei Kikcuhi, who was moved to a relief role and sat in the bullpen on Wednesday. Such a move is representative of the urgency of the moment for a Blue Jays team that acts as if it understands its runway is ending. “It could be against left tackle, it could be for some length,” Schneider said of what Kikuchi’s roles could be. “We’re talking about a guy with an electric arm and the improvements – although you can’t really see them on paper, I understand that part – but gradually he’s been a lot better. So we’re excited about that. He hits a lot of guys and has electrical stuff. When he’s put in the right position, I think he can really help us.” Stripling’s return, of course, is the linchpin on that front, and it couldn’t have been more impressive. From a dominant six-pitch first inning on, he kept the Orioles off balance, effectively locating his square and then tuning them out with a changeup that produced six whiffs on 10 swings. A handful of sliders, sinkers and curveballs only added to the impressive mix, and as the perfect innings piled up, it looked like he might leave interim manager John Schneider with a dilemma. Stripling was at 67 pitches through six frames, the same number of pitches he threw in a rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo last week, but between the right hip/buttock strain that sidelined him and the all-star break, it had been July 13 since the last time it had exceeded that limit. How long to let him chase perfection, especially in a 0-0 game for a shaky team, would be unbelievable. But Mullins got it out of the mix with his single and it was all leveraged from that point on. “I was going to fight to stay there the whole way because I felt great physically,” said Stripling, who retired a no-hitter in his big league debut after 7.1 innings and 100 pitches. “I feel great physically now after a couple of hours off and I felt strong during the outing. I’m built, right? … I know what it takes to go 90/100 pitches in a major league game. So I would fight tooth and nail to stay in there for sure. They might have been taken out of my hands. But now 32 years old, who knows if I will be given such an opportunity again? You should drag me off the embankment.’ Snyder admitted he would have let Stripling run with him – “I’m glad I didn’t have to have (that conversation). But it would go on,” he said. And showing the confidence the operator has earned, the manager asked him if he wanted to stay in the game to face Mountcastle during a visit to the mound. Thinking for sure his day was over, Stripling was taken aback by the question – “I was like, ugh,” he admitted – and said he had mentally prepared himself and would be better off bringing Garcia. Schneider did just that, the lead breaking the Blue Jays’ way with help from Bichette and, contrary to their recent fortunes, breaking things open with a pivotal rally. “We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It’s just the process,” Bichette said. “This visit was definitely big for all of us. Obviously we have to score to win. So it was a big deal, a lot of big hits. Maybe a little relief, but I think everyone is excited to get the job done.” An excitement that came from making sure that in a coin game, they found a way to win.

title: “After Stripling S Absolute Gem Blue Jays Bats Finally Break Out For Huge Win Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Clyde Butts”

This time, the Blue Jays didn’t wilt at the moment of truth. Bo Bichette, most notably, made a terrific barehanded grab and throw on a Ryan Mountcastle chopper that immediately changed control of the inning. Garcia walked Austin Hays and followed with positive momentum in the bottom of the frame when Teoscar Hernandez walked into a one-out single, Bichette moved him to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run, and the cleanup arrived when pinch hitter O George Springer hit an RBI single. That they poured it on from there — starting with a two-run double by Santiago Espinal, plating Springer, who homered after sliding safely into home and covering Alejandro Kirk’s two-run double — made it feel even more like two week frustration purge. “Against a guy who obviously did really well against us, it was a hell of a game from Bo,” interim manager John Snyder said of the bare-handed throw after the Blue Jays completed a 6-1 victory over Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. “He had a terrific game between it and his bats. To keep it there, instead of it being first and third and Yimi having to work on some real movement, to me that was the play of the game right there.” Considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s walk during the ensuing rally, the six-run frame nearly matched the Blue Jays’ seven-run total over the previous three games. The win in front of a crowd of 40,141, just their fourth in 13 outings, was their most productive day at the plate since a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 4. Avoiding a sweep by the Orioles (61-56), the Blue Jays (62-54) also secured a wild-card spot and gave themselves some positive vibes going into a four-game series against struggling New York. The Yankees start Thursday in the Bronx. Next up is a three-game set in Boston against the Red Sox. “Hopefully it lets guys breathe and realize that you can do it, because in moments when you don’t, you start to think you can’t do it — and then all of a sudden it happens,” Springer said. he said of the relief provided by the offensive outburst. “Hopefully it can develop into a lot more individual moments like this. That’s seven big games coming up this week. We will see what will happen.” Jose Berrios takes the ball in the first game in New York with a chance to ensure that the win will be a turning point rather than a respite. Kevin Gausman is set to follow on Friday and Mitch White will take the ball Saturday in place of Yusei Kikcuhi, who was moved to a relief role and sat in the bullpen on Wednesday. Such a move is representative of the urgency of the moment for a Blue Jays team that acts as if it understands its runway is ending. “It could be against left tackle, it could be for some length,” Schneider said of what Kikuchi’s roles could be. “We’re talking about a guy with an electric arm and the improvements – although you can’t really see them on paper, I understand that part – but gradually he’s been a lot better. So we’re excited about that. He hits a lot of guys and has electrical stuff. When he’s put in the right position, I think he can really help us.” Stripling’s return, of course, is the linchpin on that front, and it couldn’t have been more impressive. From a dominant six-pitch first inning on, he kept the Orioles off balance, effectively locating his square and then tuning them out with a changeup that produced six whiffs on 10 swings. A handful of sliders, sinkers and curveballs only added to the impressive mix, and as the perfect innings piled up, it looked like he might leave interim manager John Schneider with a dilemma. Stripling was at 67 pitches through six frames, the same number of pitches he threw in a rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo last week, but between the right hip/buttock strain that sidelined him and the all-star break, it had been July 13 since the last time it had exceeded that limit. How long to let him chase perfection, especially in a 0-0 game for a shaky team, would be unbelievable. But Mullins got it out of the mix with his single and it was all leveraged from that point on. “I was going to fight to stay there the whole way because I felt great physically,” said Stripling, who retired a no-hitter in his big league debut after 7.1 innings and 100 pitches. “I feel great physically now after a couple of hours off and I felt strong during the outing. I’m built, right? … I know what it takes to go 90/100 pitches in a major league game. So I would fight tooth and nail to stay in there for sure. They might have been taken out of my hands. But now 32 years old, who knows if I will be given such an opportunity again? You should drag me off the embankment.’ Snyder admitted he would have let Stripling run with him – “I’m glad I didn’t have to have (that conversation). But it would go on,” he said. And showing the confidence the operator has earned, the manager asked him if he wanted to stay in the game to face Mountcastle during a visit to the mound. Thinking for sure his day was over, Stripling was taken aback by the question – “I was like, ugh,” he admitted – and said he had mentally prepared himself and would be better off bringing Garcia. Schneider did just that, the lead breaking the Blue Jays’ way with help from Bichette and, contrary to their recent fortunes, breaking things open with a pivotal rally. “We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It’s just the process,” Bichette said. “This visit was definitely big for all of us. Obviously we have to score to win. So it was a big deal, a lot of big hits. Maybe a little relief, but I think everyone is excited to get the job done.” An excitement that came from making sure that in a coin game, they found a way to win.

title: “After Stripling S Absolute Gem Blue Jays Bats Finally Break Out For Huge Win Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-22” author: “Robert Blank”

This time, the Blue Jays didn’t wilt at the moment of truth. Bo Bichette, most notably, made a terrific barehanded grab and throw on a Ryan Mountcastle chopper that immediately changed control of the inning. Garcia walked Austin Hays and followed with positive momentum in the bottom of the frame when Teoscar Hernandez walked into a one-out single, Bichette moved him to third on a perfectly executed hit-and-run, and the cleanup arrived when pinch hitter O George Springer hit an RBI single. That they poured it on from there — starting with a two-run double by Santiago Espinal, plating Springer, who homered after sliding safely into home and covering Alejandro Kirk’s two-run double — made it feel even more like two week frustration purge. “Against a guy who obviously did really well against us, it was a hell of a game from Bo,” interim manager John Snyder said of the bare-handed throw after the Blue Jays completed a 6-1 victory over Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon. “He had a terrific game between it and his bats. To keep it there, instead of it being first and third and Yimi having to work on some real movement, to me that was the play of the game right there.” Considering Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s walk during the ensuing rally, the six-run frame nearly matched the Blue Jays’ seven-run total over the previous three games. The win in front of a crowd of 40,141, just their fourth in 13 outings, was their most productive day at the plate since a 9-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 4. Avoiding a sweep by the Orioles (61-56), the Blue Jays (62-54) also secured a wild-card spot and gave themselves some positive vibes going into a four-game series against struggling New York. The Yankees start Thursday in the Bronx. Next up is a three-game set in Boston against the Red Sox. “Hopefully it lets guys breathe and realize that you can do it, because in moments when you don’t, you start to think you can’t do it — and then all of a sudden it happens,” Springer said. he said of the relief provided by the offensive outburst. “Hopefully it can develop into a lot more individual moments like this. That’s seven big games coming up this week. We will see what will happen.” Jose Berrios takes the ball in the first game in New York with a chance to ensure that the win will be a turning point rather than a respite. Kevin Gausman is set to follow on Friday and Mitch White will take the ball Saturday in place of Yusei Kikcuhi, who was moved to a relief role and sat in the bullpen on Wednesday. Such a move is representative of the urgency of the moment for a Blue Jays team that acts as if it understands its runway is ending. “It could be against left tackle, it could be for some length,” Schneider said of what Kikuchi’s roles could be. “We’re talking about a guy with an electric arm and the improvements – although you can’t really see them on paper, I understand that part – but gradually he’s been a lot better. So we’re excited about that. He hits a lot of guys and has electrical stuff. When he’s put in the right position, I think he can really help us.” Stripling’s return, of course, is the linchpin on that front, and it couldn’t have been more impressive. From a dominant six-pitch first inning on, he kept the Orioles off balance, effectively locating his square and then tuning them out with a changeup that produced six whiffs on 10 swings. A handful of sliders, sinkers and curveballs only added to the impressive mix, and as the perfect innings piled up, it looked like he might leave interim manager John Schneider with a dilemma. Stripling was at 67 pitches through six frames, the same number of pitches he threw in a rehab outing for triple-A Buffalo last week, but between the right hip/buttock strain that sidelined him and the all-star break, it had been July 13 since the last time it had exceeded that limit. How long to let him chase perfection, especially in a 0-0 game for a shaky team, would be unbelievable. But Mullins got it out of the mix with his single and it was all leveraged from that point on. “I was going to fight to stay there the whole way because I felt great physically,” said Stripling, who retired a no-hitter in his big league debut after 7.1 innings and 100 pitches. “I feel great physically now after a couple of hours off and I felt strong during the outing. I’m built, right? … I know what it takes to go 90/100 pitches in a major league game. So I would fight tooth and nail to stay in there for sure. They might have been taken out of my hands. But now 32 years old, who knows if I will be given such an opportunity again? You should drag me off the embankment.’ Snyder admitted he would have let Stripling run with him – “I’m glad I didn’t have to have (that conversation). But it would go on,” he said. And showing the confidence the operator has earned, the manager asked him if he wanted to stay in the game to face Mountcastle during a visit to the mound. Thinking for sure his day was over, Stripling was taken aback by the question – “I was like, ugh,” he admitted – and said he had mentally prepared himself and would be better off bringing Garcia. Schneider did just that, the lead breaking the Blue Jays’ way with help from Bichette and, contrary to their recent fortunes, breaking things open with a pivotal rally. “We all knew it was going to happen eventually. It’s just the process,” Bichette said. “This visit was definitely big for all of us. Obviously we have to score to win. So it was a big deal, a lot of big hits. Maybe a little relief, but I think everyone is excited to get the job done.” An excitement that came from making sure that in a coin game, they found a way to win.