By every measurement knowing a nine-game road trip loomed, a three-game series against a quality team such as the Phillies ...

Straw went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Phillies. Straw opened the scoring with an RBI double in the second inning and followed ...

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PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (5-1, 3.58 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 81 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt (5-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 69 strikeouts) ...