US EditionJays Closer Hoffman Gives up Two Homers, Blows Save Opportunity in 7-5 Loss to Twins
Blue Jays bullpen allowed five runs in the final innings, costing a 4-2 lead despite strong performances from Springer and Bassitt in a crucial divisional game.
- On Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays led 4-2 when they turned the game over to the bullpen at Rogers Centre, but Minnesota rallied to a 7-5 win.
- Following the loss, the Blue Jays face pressure to "figure out the bullpen" after Closer Hoffman has struggled, converting two of his last five saves and allowing many home runs this season.
- Despite dominant individual efforts from George Springer and Chris Bassitt, the Blue Jays' bullpen faltered Tuesday, allowing Minnesota to rally for victory.
- The defeat left Toronto Blue Jays at 77-56 overall and an AL-best 43-22 at home, with Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees wins cutting their East lead to 4.0 and 4.5 with 29 games remaining.
- Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he plans to stick with closer Hoffman despite calls for change and acknowledges, `Some nights you don't have it,` as the team pursues better American League seeding before Wednesday.
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Jays closer Hoffman gives up two homers, blows save opportunity in 7-5 loss to Twins
The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow. Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman bent over on the mound and rested his hands on his knees as Matt Wallner’s three-run blast cleared the wall for Minnesota’s second homer of the ninth inning.
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dailyguardian.caJays closer Hoffman struggles in loss to Twins
The game-tying solo shot stung. The go-ahead homer was a body blow.
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