The Toronto Blue Jays faced the Kansas City Royals in a close game, with key moments including back-to-back two-out singles by Guerrero and Bichette. The Blue Jays struggled with their offense, as highlighted by the frustration of the fanbase and manager John Schneider's comments on the team's performance. Despite some positive hitting performances, the Blue Jays ultimately lost to the Nationals 9-3.
“Leaving pitches up in the zone.. I don’t know if he’s tipping pitches, honestly.. I’m not afraid to say that publicly.” John Schneider on Erik Swanson’s struggles to start the season. #BlueJays
John Schneider was upset with how the #BlueJays handled Patrick Corbin after the early runs: “You can’t let guys off the hook, whether it’s Corbin or fuckin’ Babe Ruth. It doesn’t matter. Cy Young, it doesn’t matter. You have to keep grinding.”
John Schneider was asked about any possible lineup changes for tomorrow: “We’ll see.” Was pleased with what he saw from hitters early in the game but “we let Corbin off the hook.” #BlueJays drop opener to #Nat 9-3
Asked John Schneider pregame when it’s time to make changes with the lineup, when things are not going well. “We really trust the guys who are here… it’s realizing the time is now… without putting pressure on themselves.” #BlueJays https://t.co/xe5VVaRpew
The #BlueJays need to clone the approach they're getting from Danny Jansen and Davis Schneider. Hit the shit out of the ball to the pull side and see what happens. More often than not, it will be a good thing.
#BlueJays manager John Schneider struck a much different tone here in Washington than I've heard from him this season (publicly). "The time is now. The time is not, ‘It’s going to happen.’ The time is now."
"It's going to come... It's May 1st. It will come. We will be better." John Schneider discusses the frustrations with the Blue Jays performance this season. https://t.co/JUZKXcFmzU
John Schneider on the fanbase being upset with the offense: It's May 1st, it will come, we will be better. I would hope our fans trust the fact that we have really good players and that they understand they're not performing up to their expectations. #BlueJays
The #Bluejays are in serious trouble. Look at this lineup and these averages. These players have too much ability. They have to make a change at hitting coach and/or manager. https://t.co/wRQ6IxpXMW
#Bluejays put two on for the first time today, on a couple of walks with Daniel Vogelbach beating out a double play ball in-between, but Jansen's cue-ball grounder to second ends the inning. 0-0 to the 5st.
Back-to-back two-out walks to Clement and IKF and Cole Ragans is done for the night. Untouchable through five, but #Bluejays had four of eight hitters reach in their third trip through the order. Former #Redsox John Schreiber is in to face Cavan Biggio with 2on, 2out b7. 2-1 KC.
#Bluejays get back to back two-out singles from Guerrero and Bichette - something we've been waiting to see for a while. Bichette's drives home IKF, who led off the inning with a single. 2-1 KC bot6 with 2on, 2out for Turner.