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Kevin Gausman's dominant outing | 04/29/2023 Kevin Gausman strikes out 13 while allowing zero earned runs during seven dominant innings against the Mariners

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays spoil rookie's no-hit bid, beat Mariners 1-0 in 10

Daulton Varsho singled with the bases loaded in the 10th and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 1-0 for their sixth straight victory after Mariners pitcher Easton McGee took a no-h...

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners waste dominant performance from Easton McGee in 1-0 loss to Blue Jays The Mariners dropped their fourth straight game, after wasting a gem from Easton McGee in a 1-0 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

APRIL 29, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Varsho walks it off in 10th; Blue Jays claim pitching duel vs. Mariners TORONTO -- Daulton Varsho was the walk-off hero on Saturday at Rogers Centre, breaking a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 10th with a base...

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners 0, Blue Jays 1 Final Score (04/29/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mariners vs. Blue Jays at Rogers Centre

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners 0, Blue Jays 1 Final Score (04/29/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mariners vs. Blue Jays at Rogers Centre

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kevin Gausman K's Jarred Kelenic | 04/29/2023 Kevin Gausman gets Jarred Kelenic to strike out swinging for the first out in the top of the 3rd inning

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Whit Merrifield - Out of lineup Saturday Merrifield is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Mariners.

Impact Cavan Biggio will play second base and bat eighth against the Mariners and right-hander Easton McGee. Daulton Varsho is in left field and George Springer is in right.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk - Not in lineup Saturday Kirk is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

Impact Kirk went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in the Blue Jays' win over the Mariners on Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday as Danny Jansen slots in at catcher. Brandon Belt is serving as the designated hitter.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking back at Blue Jays off-season targets and how they're doing this season This past offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays front office is

APRIL 29, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Chris Bassitt - Ready to go for next start Bassitt (back) is listed as the Blue Jays' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game versus the Mariners.

Impact The Blue Jays never seemed to have much concern that Bassitt would miss a turn through the rotation after he experienced right lower-back tightness in his most recent start Monday against the White Sox, and his inclusion on the team's weekend pitching schedule confirms that he's feeling fine following his between-starts bullpen session. Through his first five starts of 2023, Bassitt owns a 3-2 record, 4.82 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 28 innings.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

George Springer - Collects fifth steal Springer went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact After getting hit on the hand with a pitch Wednesday the veteran outfielder's availability for the weekend appeared to be in jeopardy, but Springer didn't end up missing a game after Thursday's team off day. A 6-for-41 (.146) stretch over the last 12 contests has dropped his slash line down to .218/.282/.317. but Springer's still maintained a decent fantasy floor with three homers, five steals, 10 RBI and 13 runs in 110 plate appearances, and he doesn't appear to be in much danger of losing his spot at the top of a potent Blue Jays' batting order.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Kirk - Clubs second homer Kirk went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact The catcher became the first player this season to take Luis Castillo deep when he launched his second homer of the year in the second inning. Kirk has appeared in 20 of Toronto's 26 games so far while splitting his time between DH and backstop, posting a .263/.419/.386 slash line with seven runs and 10 RBI.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partner Content | Mariners vs. Blue Jays picks and odds: Bet on Toronto to strike early and often Ahead of what appears to be a brutal pitching mismatch, the Toronto Blue Jays are sizeable favourites over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Jordan Romano - Notches ninth save Romano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his ninth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact He fired 11 of 14 pitches for strikes to move into a tie for the league lead in saves with Josh Hader and Emmanuel Clase. Romano has been scored upon only twice in 12 appearances to begin the season, and as the season progresses, his 3.18 ERA and 1.24 WHIP figure to continue coming down to something closer to the 2.13 and 1.03 marks he's posted over the last two years since taking over ninth-inning duties for Toronto.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alek Manoah - Fans seven in no-decision Manoah didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 win over the Mariners, giving up two runs on six hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The right-hander once again had trouble finding the strike zone consistently, walking at least four batters for the fourth time in six starts, but Manoah also set a new season high in strikeouts as he produced 29 called or swinging strikes among his 100 pitches. The 25-year-old's wildness has led to a 4.88 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 28:20 K:BB through 31.1 innings, but he'll try to regain his prior form in his next outing, likely to come next week in Boston.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners look to stop road losing streak, face the Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners will look to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alek Manoah's outing against the Mariners | 04/28/2023 The data behind Alek Manoah's outing

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners vs. Blue Jays Highlights | 04/28/2023 Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run in the 2nd inning, to power the Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Mariners

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Schneider on Blue Jays' 3-2 win | 04/28/2023 John Schneider talks about a big offensive night from Alejandro Kirk and Alek Manoah battling adversity in the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the M...

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Visualizing Alejandro Kirk's swing using bat tracking technology | 04/28/2023 The data behind Alejandro Kirk's swing

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

George Springer's go-ahead single | 04/28/2023 George Springer hits a single to center field, driving home Whit Merrifield to give the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead in the 6th

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Merrifield's game-sealing catch | 04/28/2023 Whit Merrifield makes a great diving play to catch a line drive for the final out, sealing the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Mariners

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Alejandro Kirk's 3-hit game | 04/28/2023 Alejandro Kirk has an impressive 3 hits in 4 plate appearances, including a HR in the 2nd, to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over Seattle

APRIL 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners lament another one-run loss as bats go cold against Blue Jays The schedule probably hasn't done the Mariners any favors. Their offensive production hasn't, either.

APRIL 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM