Tough Day for the Jays 
Well, fellow Blue Jays fans, today's game against the Houston Astros was a tough one to swallow. Our bats were as silent as the CN Tower at dawn. Sadly, the final score ticked in at 0-7 in favor of the Astros. Let's break down the game and see if we can find any silver linings.Missed Opportunities
Starting the game, we had a bit of hope with George Springer managing a single in the 2nd inning and then thrilling us by stealing both second and third!
However, despite that audacious effort, we left him stranded. Andres Gimenez and Alejandro Kirk both missed their chances to bring him home. In fact, our lineup struggled throughout the game, as on multiple occasions, our hitters like Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., couldn't quite get things rolling against a determined Astros pitching staff.A Rare Rocky Performance
Our pitching held steady initially, matching a zero-for-zero score throughout the first four innings. Unfortunately, things took a turn in the 5th inning. Zach Dezenzo broke the deadlock with a double, driving in the first run.
The Astros, like a patient predator, seized their opportunity and struck hard, posting a four-run 5th inning, which set the tone for the rest of the match. Astros chipped away further, adding to our woes in the later innings as Dezenzo, Altuve, and others rubbed salt in the wounds of our beleaguered Blue Jays.Onward and Upward!
It's never easy writing about a game like this, but let's rally behind the boys! There are bright spots from today; George Springer's jaunt around the bases shows there's spirit, and Bichette's hit in the 6th inning reminds us that on any day, our squad can shine. Let's regroup, refocus, and come back stronger in the next game. Stay loud and proud, Blue Jays fans!
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Astros (April 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |