TORONTO – The Baltimore Orioles continue to dominate against the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving pitcher Kevin Gausman and others puzzled. In a 6-1 victory on Thursday, the Orioles won three out of four games against the Blue Jays in Toronto. This further highlights the Blue Jays’ struggles within the American League East, as they now hold a 2-8 record against the Orioles and an 8-23 record against all AL East opponents this year. This worrying statistic is a cause for concern as the Blue Jays head to Boston for a three-game series starting on Friday. The Red Sox have yet to lose against the Blue Jays, winning all seven games played so far this season.
Gausman expressed his confusion regarding the Orioles’ success, stating, “If I had an answer for you, we probably wouldn’t be in this situation.” He believes that both the Orioles and the Red Sox have young players who are receptive to guidance from hitting coaches and are not focused on hitting home runs, instead prioritizing team success.
In the latest game, Gausman struggled and gave up three runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings. The Blue Jays’ pitching staff allowed a total of 15 hits. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managed to drive in the lone run for the Blue Jays with an RBI single in the sixth inning. Although the Blue Jays loaded the bases that inning, they were unable to score any additional runs.
On the other side, Jack Flaherty, making his first start for the Orioles after being traded from St. Louis, pitched impressively, allowing only one run on four hits over six innings. The Orioles’ relievers, Danny Coulombe, Yennier Cano, and Mike Baumann, combined for three scoreless innings to secure the win.
Baltimore got off to a strong start with RBI singles from Austin Hays and Adley Rutschman in the second inning. They continued to build their lead with runs scored from sacrifice flies and a bunt. They further extended their lead in the ninth inning with an RBI double from Hays.
Gausman admitted that the Orioles are playing with confidence as they currently sit in first place, stating, “They’re in first place and so they’re playing pretty free. I just think they have a good approach.” He thinks their success comes from their willingness to focus on teamwork and passing the baton to the next player.
The Blue Jays had several scoring opportunities throughout the game but were unable to capitalize on them. The Orioles’ defense was strong, preventing crucial runs from being scored by the Blue Jays.
In memory of Chuck Kochman, a long-time Blue Jays photographer who passed away on Wednesday, a moment of silence was observed before the game. Kochman had captured some of the most significant moments in Blue Jays history during his tenure with the team from 1988 to 2017.
Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will face the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series starting on Friday. Alek Manoah will start for the Blue Jays, while James Paxton is scheduled to pitch for the Red Sox.
Overall, the Orioles’ dominance in the AL East and the Blue Jays’ struggles against division rivals are becoming increasingly concerning for Toronto moving forward.
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