Toronto drops series finale to the Yankees 4-2 as the offence sputters again

Aaron Judge homered once again and Toronto’s offence failed to generate much of any momentum throughout the game as the Blue Jays lost to the Yankees 4-2 tonight, thereby losing the four-game series. Toronto was without Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) for much of the game until he pinch-hit in the 7th, as well as Kevin Kiermaier who was still out with an illness.

Blue Jays Nation’s Player of the Game: Bo Bichette
Bichette came into tonight’s matchup with good career numbers against Nestor Cortes. Albeit a relatively small sample size, Bo entered tonight’s game 5-for-10 against the southpaw with a home run and a double. He continued his successes with a 3-for-3 night against him, and a 3-for-4 outing for the game. This included his ninth home run of the season in the first inning, a solo shot off of a cutter from Cortes. Bo continues to tear it up at the plate, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
Things worth mentioning
I don’t mean to sound like I’m ducking the league’s best, but I’m ready to have a few days off from facing Aaron Judge. Judge smoked a two-r …

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Author: Evan Stack / Blue Jays Nation

Matt Chapman matches a franchise record, the Yusei Kikuchi Revenge Tour gets rolling, and more as the Blue Jays beat the Royals 4-1

With the exception of Kevin Gausman, Toronto’s starting pitchers were hit around in different capacities to start their respective seasons. Alek Manoah had one of the shorter outings of his career, Chris Bassitt didn’t stand a chance against the Cardinals, and Jose Berrios gave up eight runs to Kansas City. The last debut to happen was Yusei Kikuchi, the arguable MVP of the Blue Jays’ spring.

Kikuchi answered the call in a big way, as his performance was a key contributor to the Blue Jays securing a 4-1 win over Kansas City on Tuesday night. I’ll elaborate more on Kikuchi’s performance below, but this was clearly one of his best starts as a Blue Jay. Outstanding outfield defence, timely hitting, and superior bullpen work all worked in Toronto’s favour, as Toronto snapped a three-game losing streak and evened this series up at one game apiece.
Blue Jays Nation’s Player of the Game: Yusei Kikuchi

Blue Jays win 4-1! They move their record to 2-3 now
Daulton Varsho with a homer, bunt single, hosed a runner
Yusei Kikuchi: 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Matt Chapman with his fourth multi-hit game
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— Brennan Delaney (@Brennan_L_D) April 5, 2023

YuCy was exactly what the Jays needed tonight. Sure …

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Author: Evan Stack / Blue Jays Nation