Heartbreaker in Arizona 
Last night's game against the Diamondbacks was an absolute thriller, but unfortunately, it didn't go our way. Despite a valiant effort, the Blue Jays fell to the Diamondbacks 5-4. Starting Strong 
The game started off slow with both teams struggling to get on the board. In the top of the 1st inning, George Springer and Spencer Horwitz were quickly retired. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managed a single but was left stranded. Our pitcher did a solid job, retiring the Diamondbacks in order. Climbing Back In 
The Diamondbacks got on the board in the 3rd inning thanks to a single by Corbin Carroll, scoring Kevin Newman. In the 4th inning, a sacrifice fly scored another run, making it 2-0. But in the 5th inning, Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement led a mini-rally, eventually resulting in Kevin Kiermaier driving Kirk home. Tying It Up 
The 6th inning brought some joy as Springer tripled to right and Horwitz hit a sacrifice fly to bring him home. The game was tied 2-2, and we were back in it! Taking The Lead 
In the top of the 7th, Daulton Varsho tripled to right and Ernie Clement hit a sacrifice fly to score him. We were leading 3-2! And in the 8th, Leo Jimenez and Springer got on base, and Guerrero Jr. drove in Jimenez with a sacrifice fly making it 4-2. Late-Inning Drama 
The bottom of the 8th was a rollercoaster. The Diamondbacks managed to tie the game 4-4 after some anxious moments with wild pitches and clutch hits. Final Moments 
The game came down to the wire in the bottom of the 9th. Tim Mayza took over on the mound. Carroll and Marte managed to get on base, stealing crucial bases. Eventually, Perdomo delivered a sacrifice fly, scoring Carroll and ending the game 5-4 in favor of the Diamondbacks. Bright Spots 
There were definitely some positives to take away, like Springer's and Varsho's triples and clutch hitting by Guerrero Jr. and Clement. But it’s painful to lose such a close contest. Here's to hoping we bounce back strong in the next game! Go Jays Go!
Final Thoughts 
A tough loss, but baseball is all about bouncing back. We have the talent and the heart. Looking forward to seeing our Blue Jays fly high again in the next game.Stay positive and keep cheering! #BlueJaysFanForLife
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Diamondbacks (July 13th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |