Early Innings Struggles
The Blue Jays got off to a slow start in today's matchup against the Mariners. In the top of the first inning, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho all got out in rapid succession, unable to generate early momentum. Our defense held firm in response, with the first two innings seeing only Rowdy Tellez manage to put the Mariners on the board with a home run. We wrapped up the 2nd inning trailing 1-0.
Mid-Game Battle
By the 4th inning, the game was picking up. Randy Arozarena and Leody Taveras drove in runs to widen the Mariners' lead to 3-0. But then came the turning point in the 5th inning. With two outs, Bo Bichette launched a two-run homer, pulling the Jays closer at 3-2. A pivotal moment indeed! The 6th inning saw our lads fight back to level the game 3-3 thanks to smart play from George Springer and Alejandro Kirk. At this point, hope was rising for a sweet comeback!
Jays Rewrite the Ending
The late innings showcased the resilient spirit of our team. Top of the 8th, Ernie Clement and Myles Straw capitalized on a couple of well-placed singles, bringing the score to 4-3. Barger and Straw further solidified our lead to 6-3, making it a glorious display of teamwork. Jeff Hoffman took charge in the 9th, closing out the game with three quick strikeouts. The final score: Blue Jays 6, Mariners 3. What a win! Let's go, Blue Jays!
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Mariners (May 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |