A Tough Start for the Jays
It’s never easy facing the potent lineup of the Braves, and tonight was no different. Right from the get-go, things didn’t quite go the way we hoped for the Blue Jays. In the very first inning, Sean Murphy powered a two-run homer to left-center, putting the Braves in the lead. Our boys, led by Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., couldn’t muster a response, although their efforts were commendable.
Riley's Rampage
As much as we love to cheer for great plays, we have to admire a player when they absolutely crush it—even if it’s against our team. Austin Riley was on fire tonight with two homers that contributed significantly to the Braves' dominant performance. First, in the top of the third with a two-run blast and later in the fifth, responding with a three-run shot that seemed to put the game out of reach. Hats off to his remarkable power display, but couldn’t our bullpen catch a break?
Some Late-Inning Fireworks
Despite the dimming hope, there was a flicker of excitement with Myles Straw kicking things off in the bottom of the sixth with a homer into left-center, breaking the shutout. Later on, in the eighth, Tyler Heineman sparked some life with a solid double, allowing Nathan Lukes and Alan Roden to cross the plate. In the ninth, Anthony Santander doubled and stayed aggressive, moving to third on Andrés Giménez's groundout, and scoring on Ernie Clement's single to left. Though the Blue Jays poured their hearts into a comeback, they fell short, ending with 4 runs. We’ll always believe in our boys, no matter the final score!
Looking Ahead
While this 8-4 loss was a tough pill to swallow, there are always positives to take into the next game. If we keep up the late-inning energy, we can definitely turn things around in the next outing. Let’s regroup and come back stronger! As always, I’ll be cheering on our Toronto Blue Jays every step of the way. Stay positive, Blue Jays fans, we’ve got this!
️Scoreboard for Braves @ Blue Jays (April 14th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 |