The Toronto Blue Jays, who were trying to put their team together ahead of the trade deadline and fight for a playoff spot, suffered another helpless defeat on Friday night.
With their 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, the Blue Jays’ record for the season now sits at 33-36. With several veteran players and big contracts, the Blue Jays had been rumored to be in a position to sell at the deadline, but their recent strong play has somewhat changed that view.
But as @StatsCentre shows, the Blue Jays’ offense has historically been worse at home.
Fewest points allowed in first 32 home games – single season in franchise history (1977-present):
119 in 2024 (thanks to their efforts despite a 3-1 loss to the Guardians tonight).
1981 119
1978 121
2019 122
1997 123
1992 126
2004 128
Fewest goals scored in first 32 home games – one season #Blue Jays Franchise History (1977 to present):
119 in 2024 (thanks to their efforts despite a 3-1 loss to the Guardians tonight).
1981 119
1978 121
2019 122
1997 123
1992 126
2004 128
— Statistics Center (@StatsCentre) June 15, 2024
It’s shocking that the Blue Jays have struggled so much offensively given their financial investments in the offensive line (George Springer and Kevin Kiermaier) and player development (Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette). The Blue Jays managed just three hits in Friday’s loss to Cleveland, which is currently 44-23 and in first place in the AL Central Division.
The Blue Jays and Guardians meet again on Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:07pm ET. Cleveland will be joined by veteran Carlos Carrasco, who is 2-5 with a 5.50 ERA.
The Blue Jays had not announced their starting pitchers as of the time of writing.
Toronto is 33-36 and in fourth place in the American League East, already 15.5 games behind the Yankees and 4.5 games out of the third and final wild card spot.
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