Yesterday, I laid a text to say that the Blue Jays had completely escaped him at the end of the match on Tuesday evening. And let's say that this morning, I could have titled the same way.
And again, it's Jeff Hoffman's fault.
Was the lifter, which was excellent until the moment of arriving in Anaheim, was used too much at the start of the season? Probably yes … and there, the club pays it cash.
The goals were filled for Jorge Soler, who produced three points to end the match.
This is the first time the Angels have won back-to-back games in a series since April 5-6 https://t.co/Vj8RGG4wfv
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) May 8, 2025
Jose Berrios and Yusei Kikuchi, who both have a quality departure on hand, had maintained the match at acceptable levels. But obviously, that has not changed much since from 2-1 for the angels, it ended 5-4.
Hoffman has therefore given six points deserved since the start of the series, passing his total from the season from two to eight. He had an average of 1.10 before the series in California and there, it is 4.24.
His manager does not want to blame him because he was strong all season and he is right: it is also up to the attack to get up at the right times.
The manager spoke of a club that is moving badly because he has “three round wheels and a square wheel” at the moment. It is a automotive metaphor that sums up everything well.
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Note that Daulton Varsho did not play yesterday (a few days after having had back pain) and thatnde Gimenez, injured, left the match. He has a tension at the right quadriceps and he is day by day.
And note that Jonatan Clase, freshly recalled after being on fire in the AAA, still did not play at all yesterday. The Blue Jays were afraid that it will work or what?
Podcast de @passion_mlb 🎙️ avec @SebasBerrouard ⚾️
🤣 Tout va bien à Toronto (ou pas)
👀 Les #BlueJays auraient besoin de Yusei Kikuchi
💸 Nolan Arenado et les Yankees
⚜️ Abraham Toro a sa chance https://t.co/gP3GIslgub pic.twitter.com/2SaYSslnXl— Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) May 8, 2025
- Dylan Cease brought a match without a safe point or blow in seventh, but left after an injury. It should be correct for the future, but the Yankees won. Max Fried was excellent.
Dylan Cease told reporters that he expects to make his next start and was having forearm cramps in the 7th inning. He passed all tests and thinks it's nothing serious. pic.twitter.com/KMlKlKlZ9o
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 8, 2025
Max Fried exits with an AL-best 1.05 ERA. pic.twitter.com/LLm3YBVtt8
— MLB (@MLB) May 8, 2025
103.8 MPH
Aroldis Chapman threw the fastest pitch by a @RedSox pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008) and the fastest pitch in the Majors this season 😳 pic.twitter.com/28T641gjnH
— MLB (@MLB) May 8, 2025
- Two circuits for Juan Soto yesterday.
ANOTHER 2 homer day for Juan Soto
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 7, 2025
- Kris Bryant operated on the back.
Kris Bryant To Undergo Ablation Procedure On Back https://t.co/DEIBnsfLUC pic.twitter.com/FRHnbysL7l
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 8, 2025