Blue Jays (Cease) vs Guardians (Cantillo): 09/02/26, 6:40 PM

[Abomination]

Really surprised that got overturned.

[HomeRunHomer]

Just now, JaysFan99 said:

Bad challenge 

good challenge!

[ComeTogether]

10 minutes ago, VladdyAlomar said:

Where is that Fairweather Fan now lol 😆 

On the bandwagon 

[JaysFan99]

9 minutes ago, HomeRunHomer said:

good challenge!

Ha, it was way too close and only put a runner at first with 2 outs. Too risky that early. 
 

edit: unless they score then JS is a genius 🤣

[glory]

12 minutes ago, John_Havok said:

We need this to be the start of a nuclear streak by Vlad. That's the only way this team gets in

Not trying to take away from Kirk or Springer or Kaz but... lets face it, when Vlad goes nuclear they just don't lose

Yeah something resembling 2025 playoff Vlad for one month and this team is in a great spot depending on how the rotation holds up (still a big issue). The AL is so ass they might have a shot regardless, but without the nuclear Vlad option it's a lot harder to envision. 

[hanton]

good job on getting around that heater Vlady lol

[SeranthonySantander]

Great challenge 

[glory]

Bottom of the order coming through just as I predicted pre game. 

[G-Snarls]

Wow Straw too

[Jays24]

Could have had Vlad up if Bateman didnt swing at Ball 4.  

Yes, thats right... im excited for a Vlad AB lol

[Omar]

Let's get into their pen and wear them out.

[John_Havok]

1 minute ago, G-Snarls said:

Wow Straw too

Kilometers Straw can play on my team anytime. 

[John_Havok]

11 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Could have had Vlad up if Bateman didnt swing at Ball 4.  

Yes, thats right... im excited for a Vlad AB lol

Bateman has definitely made some questionable swing decisions on his time up here. I hope he adjusts because pitchers will absolutely pick up on it and exploit it until he does

***edit***

Both his PAs tonight so far he had the count in his favour with ducks on the pond and swung at fastballs out of the zone for weak contact.

Bases loaded, 2-0 swings at a very borderline pitch down. Weak contact. Gotta take that even if it gets called a strike. 

2nd and 3rd, 3-1 count swings at a high fastball put of the zone. Weak contact. 

Young guy. Probably a bit amped up. Calm it down and wait for the pitch you can do some damage with, even if his best case damage is a double

[neverbeenhere]

5 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Could have had Vlad up if Bateman didnt swing at Ball 4.  

Yes, thats right... im excited for a Vlad AB lol

not sure about that one, 1 game doesn't tell much.

[Jays24]

1 minute ago, neverbeenhere said:

not sure about that one, 1 game doesn't tell much.

Im not saying hes back but just for today lol

[hanton]

7 minutes ago, John_Havok said:

Bateman has definitely made some questionable swing decisions on his time up here. I hope he adjusts because pitchers will absolutely pick up on it and exploit it until he does

***edit***

Both his PAs tonight so far he had the count in his favour with ducks on the pond and swung at fastballs out of the zone for weak contact. 

credit to Cantillo

[Omar]

Vladdy getting under the high fastball.🤔

[ComeTogether]

Orioles and Rangers lost. 

[John_Havok]

I mean, we knew Cease was really good but did anyone truly expect a Cy Young calibre season?

[John_Havok]

11 minutes ago, Omar said:

Vladdy getting under the high fastball.🤔

Good. Beats pounding into the dirt 3 feet in front of the plate. Means his swing had some uppercut to it

[Brownie19]

52 minutes ago, gruber9292 said:

Jeez, why did Bateman swing there? 

Seriously?  This is stupid - even for you.

[Brownie19]

It's great to see that even a broken clock is right twice a day!

[John_Havok]

15 minutes ago, hanton said:

credit to Cantillo

Not sure he was deliberately trying to miss in 2-0 and 3-1 counts with fastballs

Seems more like he was giving in becasue he knew Bateman has no power, still missed his spot and Bateman bailed him out by swinging at borderline pitches. 

[John_Havok]

How do you know Vlad has a had a horrible season?

When Keegan Matheson puts out an article like 30 minutes after a HR.

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-hits-3-run-homer-against-guardians?adobe_mc=TS%3D1788393976|MCMID%3D09660501635494515108312789126360778446|MCORGID%3DA65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&affiliateId=mlbapp-android_webview&rsid=mlbat.bat.android&theme=light

[John_Havok]

Cease only at 74 pitches, still 2 more innings left in him easy, maybe 3

[Omar]

Straw grinding out hits.

I always liked that guy.

[G-Snarls]

Today is a very good day 

[G-Snarls]

Don't let up

Love it 

[ComeTogether]

Vladdy again!

[Omar]

Schneider wondering if Varland could use work.