A Rough Night for the Blue Jays
Well, Jays fans, it was certainly a rollercoaster of a game tonight against the Reds. Despite a strong start, Toronto couldn’t hold on and ultimately fell 11-7. But let’s look at the bright spots before getting into the painful bits.First Inning Fireworks
How about that start?
George Springer wasted no time getting us on the board with a leadoff homer to left center. Not to be outdone, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walked and Spencer Horwitz smashed a two-run homer to right center, giving us a quick 3-0 lead. It felt like everything was going in our favor early on, and the Rogers Centre was buzzing! 
Clement Joins the Party
Things kept looking up in the third inning with Ernie Clement delivering a clutch three-run homer, pushing the lead to 6-0. At that point, it seemed like we had the game well in hand. Our bats were hot, and the Reds were struggling to find answers.The Fifth Inning Collapse
And then it happened... The fifth inning was a nightmare. The Reds pulled off a stunning comeback, capitalizing on walks, steals, and a slew of timely hits. Our pitchers struggled, and before we knew it, Cincinnati had not only erased our lead but surged ahead 7-6.
A combination of De La Cruz's aggressive baserunning and Espinal’s walk-off RBI had us reeling.Reds Keep Adding On
As if the fifth inning wasn’t bad enough, the Reds piled on with homers from Marte, India, and De La Cruz in the sixth and eighth innings, effectively putting the game out of reach. By the time we got to the bottom of the ninth, we were facing an 11-6 deficit.
A Slight Glimmer of Hope
In the ninth, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Leo Jimenez tried to spark a rally, with Guerrero Jr. singling and scoring off Jimenez’s double. However, the gap was just too wide, and we ultimately fell short at 11-7. It was a tough pill to swallow, and the Reds pitching held firm when it mattered most.Looking Ahead
It’s always a rough night when you start strong but can’t finish the job. There’s plenty of games left, though. Let’s regroup, refocus, and come back stronger. Onwards and upwards, Blue Jays fans!
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Scoreboard for Reds @ Blue Jays (August 21st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 1 |