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TORONTO BLUE JAYS 74-88 · 5TH IN AL EAST
74-88 · 5TH IN AL EAST
Spencer Horwitz completes great play after review | 08/18/2024 Spencer Horwitz turns a sweet play at second base after the original call stands following a review in the 2nd inning
Chad Green locks down save, Blue Jays' win | 08/18/2024 Chad Green induces a ground ball to third base, locking down the save in the 9th and securing the Blue Jays' 1-0 win over the Cubs
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s diving stop, acrobatic throw | 08/18/2024 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dives to his right to make a stop before completing an off-balance throw to first base for the out in the 8th
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Spencer Horwitz's slick sliding stop | 08/18/2024 Spencer Horwitz lays out for a terrific stop at second base before making a strong throw to first from the ground for the out
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Bowden Francis leaves bases loaded in 4th | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out Dansby Swanson to leave the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th inning
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Measuring the stats on Joey Loperfido's home run | 08/18/2024 The data behind Joey Loperfido's home run
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Bowden Francis' outing against the Cubs | 08/18/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis hurled a gem and Joey Loperfido hit his first home run for the Jays in their 1-0 win over the Cubs While the Toronto Blue Jays lost the s...
AUGUST 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Joey Loperfido - Homers for lone run in win Loperfido went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact The homer was Loperfido's third of the year and his first as a Blue Jay since he was traded from the Astros at the deadline. The outfielder has gone just 7-for-42 (.167) with 17 strikeouts over 12 contests in August. Loperfido is slashing a meager .216/.271/.333 with 18 RBI, 16 runs scored and three stolen bases across 167 plate appearances this year.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Chad Green - Collects 13th save Green allowed a hit over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Cubs.
Impact Green has given up a run in three of his last five outings, but he's picked up four saves and one loss in that span. The veteran right-hander continues to handle the closing duties fairly well for the Blue Jays while Jordan Romano (elbow) works back from an arthroscopic surgery. Green is up to 13 saves this year while adding seven holds, a 3-3 record, 1.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB across 39.2 innings.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis - Stellar again in win Francis (6-3) allowed three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.
Impact Joey Loperfido's second-inning home run was all the support Francis needed in this outing. Over his last three outings, Francis has allowed just three runs while posting a 22:1 K:BB across 19 innings. It's relatively newfound success for the 28-year-old, as he did little of note in the first half of the campaign. Francis is at a 4.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 63.2 innings over 21 appearances (seven starts) this season. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Angels in his next appearance.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Loperfido's HR makes the difference, Jays beat Cubs 1-0 Bowden Francis held the host Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven innings, and Joey Loperfido’s homer made the difference in the Toronto Bl...
AUGUST 18 • KANSASCITY.COM
MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 Final Score (08/18/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 Final Score (08/18/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
An unbowed Bowden Francis shines at Wrigley Field in preventing a Blue Jays sweep Toronto's first visit to Wrigley Field in seven years proved memorable, capped off by Sunday's series finale that was close and competitive.
AUGUST 18 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Francis, Loperfido look like building blocks in win vs. Cubs CHICAGO -- Tucked inside Sunday’s 1-0 win over the Cubs, which won’t do much to change this season’s path, the Blue Jays picked up a couple...
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Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0
Rookie Joey Loperfido homered, Bowden Francis threw seven scoreless innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on SundayAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joey Loperfido's first homer as a Blue Jay (3) | 08/18/2024 Joey Loperfido belts a solo homer to right, his first since joining the Blue Jays, giving Toronto a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd inning
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Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago Cubs Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 08/18/2024 This browser does not support the video element.
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Will Wagner - Out of Sunday's lineup Wagner is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Wagner has gone 8-for-15 with three doubles and three RBI in four games since being called up for his MLB debut Monday but he'll sit Sunday as lefty Shota Imanaga takes the mound for Chicago. Spencer Horwitz will cover the keystone while Alejandro Kirk receives a turn at designated hitter.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Daulton Varsho - Avoids southpaw matchup Varsho is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.
Impact The lefty-hitting Varsho will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with the Cubs sending southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound. Joey Loperfido will start in center field and bat eighth.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Jimenez - Not starting Sunday Jimenez (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Jimenez injured his knee in the first inning of Saturday's contest against the Cubs and did not return following the rain delay. Ernie Clement and Spencer Horwitz will start at shortstop and second base, respectively, for Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 2, Cubs 3 Final Score (08/17/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Dodgers could acquire Blue Jays superstar to fill biggest roster hole | Sporting News The Los Angeles Dodgers widely are considered to be one of the best teams in baseball but even they could use a boost.
AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cubs try to keep home win streak alive, host the Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Toronto Blue JaysAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
