Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider praises the team's performance in their home opener, with pitcher Berrios leading the way. The game featured strong defense and contributions from the entire lineup.
did his part to kick off the home schedule in style. Contributions from up and down the lineup sealed the deal.
Berrios allowed a walk, four hits and had six strikeouts as Toronto improved to 5-6 in front of a crowd of 40,069.First pitch was about a half-hour later than normal due to a pre-game ceremony and player introductions. Berrios, who also got the Opening Day start against Tampa Bay, gave up just one single over the first four innings.
Toronto padded its lead in the fourth inning when Guerrero drove in Kiermaier from second base with a double.France tested Kiermaier's arm on a single by Dominic Calzone and the veteran outfielder threw a strike to Kiner-Falefa, but the Toronto third baseman didn't lower his glove right away for the tag and the out call was overturned on review.Castillo gave up four earned runs, nine hits and a walk over five innings. He had six strikeouts.
It was the Blue Jays' first home game since Schneider's much-criticized decision to pull the right-hander in the fourth inning of a Game 2 wild-card series loss last year in Minnesota.One of the more noticeable on-field changes at Rogers Centre is the new-look corners with the seating section raised higher near the foul screens.
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