Jul. 12, Athletics vs Blue Jays
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Brent Rooker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning and Mason Miller struck out Ernie Clement and George Springer looking with the tying run on second in the ninth inning as the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3.
The Blue Jays nearly blew a big lead in Friday night’s series opener in Sacramento before holding off the host Athletics.
With the Toronto Blue Jays seeking to head into the All-Star break in first place in the American League East, it has been a strong start to the season. Despit
Severino currently owns a 7.04 ERA in the bandbox the A's occupy in West Sacramento, but a 3.04 ERA on the road. It could be seen as a risk for Toronto to take on the remainder of his three-year, $67 million contract (this is year one), but risks are often necessary to win championships.
The Toronto Blue Jays need to add a starting pitcher. They could turn to the struggling Athletics to find a "disgruntled" solution to the issue.