GameThread Game #80: Jays at Astros

It's the rubber match today in an afternoon game. There might be some people watching closely to see how Marco Estrada does against the Astros.

We have some good news from the farm:

ALL-STARS!!!

Congrats to #Bisons C Danny Jansen and 3B Jason Leblebijian, named as starters on the 2018 International League All-Star Team! #BlueJays

DETAILS: https://t.co/culcrKziqP pic.twitter.com/yKkHNj3Tae

— Buffalo Bisons (@BuffaloBisons) June 27, 2018

Couldn't Ryan Borucki have brought Danny Jansen with him?

Here are today's lineups. Randal Grichuk has been moved up to the leadoff spot, and for some reason Morales is at 1st base while the much more capable defender in Pearce is DHing. Luke Maile will catch for Marco Estrada, and Pillar has been bumped down one slot to 6th. Smoak has an off day.

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