Peña's 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7
Rookie Jeremy Peña hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 8-7 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and avoid a sweepAPRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JORDAN ROMANO #68 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
1-2 W-L •
1.46 WHIP •
6.59 ERA
1-2 W-L
1.46 WHIP
6.59 ERA
Racks up eighth save Romano gave up two hits and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his league-leading eighth save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Astros.
Impact A leadoff single by Yuli Gurriel put some pressure on Romano, but the Toronto closer answered the challenge. His saves streak now stands at 31, with his last blown opportunity coming more than a year ago, and Romano's 1.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB through eight innings to begin 2022 are just as elite as his results.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Romano K's J.J. Matijevic ' 04/22/2022 Jordan Romano strikes out J.J. Matijevic in the bottom of the 9th inning to seal the Blue Jays' 4-3 win against the Astros
APRIL 23, 2022 • MLB.COM
Chapman double in 9th leads Blue Jays over Astros 4-3
Matt Chapman doubled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-3 for their third straight winAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns save despite shaky outing Romano earned the save after allowing one run on one hit during the ninth inning of Thursday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox. He walked one and didn't record a strikeout.
Impact Romano came on in the ninth inning in relief of starter Kevin Gausman, who allowed a leadoff single to Trevor Story. Romano proceeded to walk the first batter he faced and allowed an RBI double to the subsequent hitter Xander Bogaerts. However, the closer was able to lock down his seventh straight save to start the season after getting three consecutive groundouts to end the game.
APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Romano gets final out ' 04/21/2022 Jordan Romano earns the save on his birthday, getting Jackie Bradley Jr. to ground out to first for the final out in the Blue Jays' win
APRIL 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Gausman shuts down Red Sox, Blue Jays hold on for 3-2 win
Kevin Gausman took a shutout into the ninth inning and Jordan Romano escaped with a save as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Romano seals the save ' 04/17/2022 Jordan Romano gets Cristian Pache to fly out to center field to earn the save in the Blue Jays' 4-3 win against the A's
APRIL 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Dominant stretch continues Romano walked one batter in a scoreless ninth inning and earned a save over Oakland on Sunday.
Impact Romano walked Kevin Smith with two outs but managed to lock down the 4-3 win for Toronto with no issue. The 28-year-old righty is already 6-for-6 in save chance with a 6:1 K:BB this season. He's yet to allow a run, and he's notched a save in each of Toronto's wins so far this season.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manoah wins second straight start, Blue Jays beat A's 4-3
Alek Manoah struck out six over six innings to win his second straight start, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had two hits and scored twice, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletic...APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up fifth save Romano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his fifth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the A's.
Impact The right-hander has an early lead in saves across MLB, as he's seen a save opportunity in all five of his appearances so far and has yet to stumble. Romano's 0.00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 6:0 K:BB through five innings are also excellent, and the 28-year-old could be ready to ascend to the ranks of elite closers in 2022.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero Jr. hits MLB-leading 5th HR, Blue Jays beat A's 4-1
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league leading fifth home run, Zack Collins had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Romano, Garrett Whitlock: AL East's most important relievers
Jake Mintz tells the story of how Jordan Romano and Garrett Whitlock became the two most important relievers in the AL East.APRIL 15, 2022
Why Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano brings the whole package to ninth-inning job: 'He's meant for that role' They say the last three outs in baseball are the hardest to get, but over the course of the last year, Romano has been making it look easy.
APRIL 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Notches another save Romano gave up one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to collect his fourth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Yankees.
Impact Romano has now saved all four of Toronto's wins so far and appears set to join the ranks of elite closers this season. The 28-year-old has yet to walk a batter through four innings of work and has racked up four strikeouts.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero slugs 3 HRs despite gash on hand, Jays beat Yankees
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jay...APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opinion ' Lights-out closer Jordan Romano is delivering just what the Jays had envisioned — before the curveballs As a starter, Romano said he had to conserve energy to pace himself through each outing. Once his role changed, he was free to let it fly.
APRIL 13, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Nails down third save Romano gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to collect his third save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Yankees.
Impact That's three wins for the Blue Jays and three saves for Romano, as the right-hander looks set to join the ranks of elite closers this season. Monday's two hits were the first baserunners he's allowed in his three innings so far to go along with a 0.00 ERA and 3:0 K:BB.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Romano nails the save ' 04/11/2022 Jordan Romano strikes out Kyle Higashioka for the final out, converting his 26th consecutive save opportunity
APRIL 12, 2022 • MLB.COM
Toronto Closer Jordan Romano Sets Blue Jays Save Streak Record Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano passed Tom Henke for most consecutive converted saves
APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Springer answers boos with HR, 3 hits, leads Jays over Yanks
George Springer answered booing fans with a go-ahead, two-run homer and a RBI double, and the Toronto Blue Jays made three sparkling defensive plays to beat New York 3-0 and extend...APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodón, Devers, Buxton, Stanton highlight MLB opening weekend
Jake Mintz breaks down the start of the MLB season, which included star turns by Rafael Devers and Giancarlo Stanton, among others.APRIL 11, 2022
Collects second save Romano earned a save against the Rangers on Saturday by throwing a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Romano was summoned to protect a one-run ninth-inning lead and did so with ease, needing just eight pitches (six of which were strikes) to set the side down in order. The right-hander has earned a save in each of Toronto's first two games and has yet to allow a baserunner in two innings of work.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Romano seals the win ' 04/09/2022 Jordan Romano forces Jonah Heim to line out to George Springer to seal the 4-3 win over the Rangers in the 9th inning
APRIL 10, 2022 • MLB.COM
