The Blue Jays' catching situation has been a noticeable weakness through the first few weeks of the season. With the return of Danny Jansen, it should once again be a strength. The Jays have received more production out of the catcher's position than any team in baseball over the last couple of years. The duo of Alejandro Kirk and Jansen have combined to post well-above average numbers with the bat and, arguably, have been more valuable behind the plate.
Chris Bassitt pitched into the seventh inning to win his second straight start, Alejandro Kirk reached base three times and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-1 on Monday night, handing New York consecutive losses for the first time this season. “We are not happy about it, but it happened,” said infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, who drove in New York's only run. New York (12-5) lost 8-7 at Cleveland on Sunday when the Guardians scored three runs in the 10th. The Yankees lost a series opener for the second time in six tries, with both defeats coming against the Blue Jays.
Blue jays seventh. Ernie Clement pinch-hitting for Cavan Biggio. Ernie Clement homers to left field. Alejandro Kirk singles to right field. Daulton Varsho lines out to shallow left field to Anthony Volpe. Isiah Kiner-Falefa reaches on a fielder's choice to first base. Alejandro Kirk out at second. George Springer lines out to deep center field to Aaron Judge. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 1, Yankees 0. Blue jays ninth. Ernie Clement flies out to deep right field to Juan Soto. Alejandro Kirk singles to center field. Daulton Varsho singles to center field. Alejandro Kirk to second. Isiah Kiner-Falefa walks. Isiah Kiner-Falefa to second. Daulton Varsho to third. Brian Serven pinch-running
No | Player | P |
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40 | P | |
17 | P | |
92 | P | |
44 | P | |
93 | P | |
34 | P | |
57 | P | |
16 | P | |
54 | P | |
6 | P | |
58 | P | |
24 | P | |
33 | P | |
29 | P | |
68 | P | |
50 | P |
No | Player | P |
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9 | C | |
30 | C |
No | Player | P |
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47 | 3B | |
11 | SS | |
8 | 2B | |
28 | 3B | |
27 | 1B | |
7 | 3B | |
2 | 3B |
No | Player | P |
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39 | CF | |
36 | LF | |
4 | RF | |
25 | LF |
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20 | DH |