A Tough Game at the Rogers Centre
Well, fellow Blue Jays fans, it wasn't the outcome we were hoping for today at the Rogers Centre
. Our boys in blue took a tough loss against the Kansas City Royals, with a final score of 9-3. Despite the setback, there were flashes of brilliance from some of our key players. Let's take a look at how it all unfolded.Exciting Start with Vlad Jr.’s Homer!
The first inning gave us hope and excitement. After a couple of outs, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent one soaring 428 feet over the left field wall for an early lead!
The powerhouse play brought cheers throughout the stadium. Bo Bichette also kept the momentum going with a double, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to extend the lead. At the end of the first, we were up 1-0. Royals Strike Back and Gain the Lead
The Royals didn't stay quiet for long. In the top of the 2nd inning, Mike Yastrzemski responded with a two-run homer that put the Royals ahead. Then in the 3rd, Bobby Witt Jr. extended that lead with a three-run homer that shook the crowd. Suddenly, our Jays found themselves trailing 1-5. Despite strong efforts from our pitchers and some solid defense, the Royals continued to widen the gap in the later innings.
A Late Rally and Positive Takeaways
In the final inning, we did catch a glimpse of hope. After Joey Loperfido doubled to start the frame, Addison Barger smashed a two-run homer, putting two more on the board for us
. The spirits were high, but the deficit was just too much to overcome this time around.Take heart, Blue Jays fans! While the Royals took the win today, we've seen many great plays and home runs from our lads. A loss is tough, but with our team's talent and resilience, there's always another game to look forward to. Keep the faith, and let's continue to support our Blue Jays!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Blue Jays (August 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 1 |