I don’t really want to recap that, but….the Jays have had a lot of poor defensive outfielders, but Yohendrick Piñango had what must be one of the worst defensive games in team history. He seems to be scared to take charge. Scared to call ‘mine’ and go get a ball. He had an easily catchable ball fall in front of him and, later, had an easily catchable ball go over his head. I don’t think he’s a terrible outfielder, but he seems scared to go make a play.
Beyond that, Trey Yesavage was not great. 6.2 innings, 5 hits, 5 earned, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. He was let down by his defense at key times.
Beyond that, Tyler Rogers had a tough time, 3 earned runs while getting just two outs. He could have used some help from his defense, but he’s supposed to be a ground ball pitcher, who is giving up way too many fly balls. Adam Macko had a tough time, too, giving up 2 hits while getting just one out.
Tanner Andrews got into his first MLB game, pitching a clean ninth. It is great to see someone who has worked so long and so hard finally get to the majors.
On offense? 10 hits and 3 walks, but just the two runs. Nathan Lukes, finally making it back from the IL, had 3 hits. Ernie Clements had 2 hits, including a home run. Getting the 0 fors were George Springer and Andrés Giménez, both of whom came up in big moments and failed.
Jays of the Day: Lukes (0.14 WPA).
Other Award: Yesavage (-0.22), Springer (-0.14), Gimenez (-0.13), Okamoto (-0.10), and let’s give one to Piñango for his inept defense.
Tomorrow we have Sandy Alcantara (3-3, 4.00) vs. Braydon (2-1, 2.73).
It can’t be any worse than today. Right? Please let’s not be worse than today.
