Tough Match for the Blue Jays
Blue Jays fans, today was a nail-biter at the Rogers Centre as we faced off against the Cleveland Guardians and unfortunately, it didn't go as hoped! Despite a valiant effort, the Blue Jays fell short by a final score of 5-4. Let's break the game down inning by inning and highlight our boys in blue.Missed Opportunities and Rally Attempts
The game began with some solid defensive work from both sides, with Bo Bichette starting us strong with a double to left field in the first inning. Unfortunately, a perfectly executed double play by the Guardians cut our chances early, leaving us scoreless through the first. The Guardians picked up steam in the third inning, snatching a one-run lead before upping their advantage with three more runs in the fourth.Everything changed at the bottom of the fourth, starting with Alejandro Kirk's advance on an error by José Ramirez, sparking hope as Nathan Lukes and Andres Gimenez followed suit with hits, combining to close the lead to 4-3, showing the resilience of the team!
Final Innings and Closing Drama
Despite a tense back-and-forth, the Guardians extended their lead to 5-3 in the ninth inning. Heading into the bottom of the ninth, Andres Gimenez reached base on an error and managed to advance on the next play thanks to Bo Bichette's single. Next, the powerhouse Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a sacrifice fly, taking the score to 5-4, but ultimately, we couldn't close the gap any further.The game might not have ended in our favor, but there's no denying the heart shown by our Blue Jays! Keep the faith, Blue Jays fans, and let's gear up for the next game!
️Scoreboard for Guardians @ Blue Jays (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 |