Saturday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 left the Jays needing a win in their last game of the regular season on Sunday to clinch a spot or a loss by the Seattle Mariners
The Toronto Blue Jays have finally clinched a spot in the post-season, thanks to a little help from the Texas Rangers.
The Jays can thank the Rangers for alleviating all pressure from Sunday’s game, the regular season finale and the last of a three-game set against the Rays, who have also already clinched. Now Toronto doesn’t have to pitch Kevin Gausman on Sunday, leaving him rested so the Jays could opt to start him in Game 1 of a wild card series.
The stage was set for a feel-good day for 36-year-old veteran starter Hyun Jin Ryu, a well-liked teammate who had two past experiences pitching for the Jays in games before when they were attempting to clinch a playoff berth. He was making his 11th start of the season after missing more than a year with Tommy John surgery. It might have been his final start-ever for the Jays, depending on if he makes the post-season roster. A big outing by Ryu could have been poetic.
With the game still locked, John Schneider made the intriguing decision to bring his star closer Jordan Romano out of the bullpen at the top of the eighth, an inning earlier than he’d usually use him. Schneider downplayed any drama with the flipping of the Jordans. He said both relievers are well briefed that they could be used in any order late in any game, depending on the situation.
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