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It’s an odd day, so that means no no-hitter attempt tonight, right?
Everyone who thought Hanson shouldn’t be allowed to wear number 19 can breathe easy now:
Spoke to Hanson about jersey number change. He told me he wore #19 with the #SFGiants so he asked for it when he was traded. He wore it last night and didn’t realize it was Bautista’s number. Bautista was one of his idols so he decided to start fresh and go with #1.
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) April 5, 2019
Some good news on the starting pitching front:
Clay Buchholz is tentatively scheduled to start for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. If the weather cooperates, and things look good as of now, he'll be around 75 pitches. Might join #BlueJays after that one outing.
— Gregor Chisholm (@gregorMLB) April 5, 2019
Here are today’s lineups. Justin Smoak is still out with a sore neck (not because he’s being traded) Maile will catch for Thornton again, and Brito is leading off. Why you ask?
Charlie Montoyo wants to see what Brito can do and get as many looks at him as possible. Likes his speed and raw talents. That’s why he’s the leadoff hitter. #BlueJays
— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) April 5, 2019
LINEUP CHANGE: Justin Smoak (neck tightness) has been scratched.
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 5, 2019
Brito RF
Hernández LF
McKinney DH
Grichuk CF
Tellez 1B
Drury 3B
Galvis SS
Ureña 2B
Maile C https://t.co/3spfkIFOTf
Poll
Will the Blue Jays get a hit before the 6th inning today?
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54%
Seems like they should
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45%
Probably not
(28 votes)
Poll
How many times will Brito reach base in the lead off spot?
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58%
0
(43 votes) -
29%
1
(22 votes) -
6%
2
(5 votes) -
5%
3+
(4 votes)
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