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) | 08/18/2024Joey 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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Isaac Paredes - Scratched with shoulder issueParedes was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to right shoulder discomfort, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ImpactIt's unclear when Paredes suffered the injury, but he struggled over the past few games and went 0-for-11 with two strikeouts. The 25-year-old will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Detroit. Patrick Wisdom has replaced Paredes at third base for Sunday's contest.
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Will Wagner - Out of Sunday's lineupWagner is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
ImpactWagner 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.
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Daulton Varsho - Avoids southpaw matchupVarsho is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.
ImpactThe 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.
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Leo Jimenez - Not starting SundayJimenez (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
ImpactJimenez 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.
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