Blue Jays and Phillies: Did Lazaro Estrada’s save and a ninth inning run decide it at BayCare Ballpark?
The the Toronto Blue Jays moved to 5-8 and the Philadelphia Phillies moved to 5-9 after a 1-0 result at BayCare Ballpark. The Blue Birds scored their only run in the ninth inning, and the Phils finished with 2 hits at 1:05 PM EDT.
First inning
The Jays opened with 0 runs and 0 hits in the first inning as the Phillies also posted 0 runs and 0 hits. The Fightin' Phils were held to 0 runs across the first 5 innings.
Second inning
The Birds produced 1 hit in the second inning and kept the scoreboard even. The Jays later finished with 5 hits and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position in this Blue Jays vs Phillies match summary.
Fourth inning
The Jays added 1 hit in the fourth inning while the Phillies remained without a hit through 5 innings. The Jays ended the day with 2 walks and 2 stolen bases, and the Phillies were charged with 1 error.
Sixth inning
The Phillies collected their only 2 hits in the sixth inning, and the Jays defense turned 3 double plays with 0 errors. The Jays staff allowed 2 walks and 1 hit batter while keeping the Phillies at 0 runs.
Ninth inning
The Jays broke through with 1 run and 1 hit in the ninth inning to create the game’s only scoring line, which shaped the Blue Jays vs Phillies highlights. The Jays bullpen finished a 1-hit, 0-run line after the starter threw 4.0 scoreless innings, and Lazaro Estrada was credited with the save in the Blue Jays vs Phillies full match report.
Postgame notes
Daulton Varsho went 2-for-3 at the plate, and Nathan Lukes produced a 1-for-2 day for the Jays in this Blue Jays vs Phillies review. The Phillies broadcast was listed as PHI Video, and the game lasted 2:08 with an attendance of 10707.
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