Live-Blogging: Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles 09/06/2022

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball’. Tonight, it is an American League Eastern Division showdown, between Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles.
 
Jays are on a roll. They swept the doubleheader against the Orioles last night. And they are looking to take Game 3 of this 4-game series. Canada’s Lone MLB Club is hoping to deliver a knockout this week against the Beltway’s American League Team and draw nearer an American League Postseason Berth.
 
For the Orioles, it is a dramatic improvement from year’s past. But it may not be enough to get to this year’s postseason.
 
 
Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are a pair of right-handed pitchers. Mitch White will start for the Jays. And Kyle Bradish will go for the Orioles.
 
White comes in with a pitches/plate appearance of 3.94. His strikeout/walk ratio is 2.48. And his groundout/airout ratio is 0.86.
 
As for Bradish, his P/PA ratio is 3.89. His K/BB ratio is 2.63. And his GO/AO is 1.08.
 
It is Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles, coming up shortly.
 
Starting Lineups:
Toronto Blue Jays:

1. George Springer (RHB), CF
2. Vladimir Guerrero, Junior (RHB), DH
3. Bo Bichette (RHB), SS
4. Alejandro Kirk (RHB), C
5. Teoscar Hernández (RHB), RF
6. Matt Chapman (RHB), DH
7. Cavan Biggio (LHB), 1B
8. Lourdes Gurriel, Junior (RHB), LF
9. Whit Merrifield (RHB), 2B

 
Baltimore Orioles:

1. Cedric Mullins (LHB), CF
2. Adley Rutschman (SHB), C
3. Anthony Santander (SHB), RF
4. Ryan Mountcastle (RHB), 1B
5. Ramón Urías (RHB), 3B
6. Gunnar Henderson (LHB), DH
7. Austin Hays (RHB), LF
8. Rougned Odor (LHB), 2B
9. Jorge Mateo (RHB), SS

MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles 09/06/2022

Blue Jays are in their gray uniforms and blue caps with a blue jay & Canadian Maple Leaf on the hat. While Orioles are in their home white uniforms, with black & white hats with orange bills and an Oriole on the hat.

The game is being delayed from the 7:05 EDT/6:05 CDT scheduled first pitch. It was now projected to start at 7:20 EDT/6:20 CDT.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
​1. Springer
2. Guerrero, Jr.
3. Bichette
Kyle Bradish (RHP) now starting as Orioles.
MLB Scores:
​​First Pitch around 6:22 PM CDT.
Springer grounds out to Urias (2 pitches). 1 out.
Guerrero grounds out to Odor (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Bichette grounds out to Rutschman (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Jays go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.


Middle of 1st Inning:
TOR 0, BAL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Mullins
2. Rutschman
3. Santander
Mitch White (RHP) now starting as Jays Pitcher.
Mullins pops out to Chapman (4 pitches). 1 out.
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Rutschman gets called out on strikes (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Santander grounds out to Bichette (7 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.


End of 1st Inning:
TOR 0, BAL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Kirk
5. Hernandez
6. Chapman
Bradish currently at 13 pitches.
Kirk doubles to right center field (1 pitch). Runner on 2nd.
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Hernandez strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 1 out.
RBI-SINGLE: Chapman hits a RBI-Single to center field (3 pitches). Kirk scores. Chapman moves to 2nd on the play at the plate. Runner on 2nd. TOR 1, BAL 0
Biggio strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 2 outs.
L. Gurriel draws a base on balls (5 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Merrifield strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Jays scored a run, but stranded a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
TOR 1, BAL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Mountcastle
5. Urias
6. Henderson
White currently at 17 pitches.
​Mountcastle gets called out on strikes (4 pitches). 1 out.
Urias singles to right field (2 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Henderson reaches on a 4-6 fielder's choice (1 pitch). Urias is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Hays lines out to a diving Gurriel (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles strand a base runner, in their half of 2nd Inning.


End of 2nd Inning:
TOR 1, BAL 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer, 0-1
2. Guerrero, Junior, 0-1
3. Bichette, 0-1
Bradish currently at 33 pitches.
Springer hits a lead-off double to left field (1 pitch). Runner on 2nd.
Guerrero grounds out to Odor (3 pitches). Springer advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Bichette hits 2-run homer off Bradish (2 pitches). Springer scores. TOR 3, BAL 0
Kirk singles to left center field (7 pitches). Runner on 1st.
ORIOLES MOUND VISIT #1: Mound Visits Remaining (MVR)-TOR 5, BAL 4
Hernandez grounds out to Mateo (3 pitches). 2 outs.
Chapman flies out to Mullins (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Jays scored a pair of runs, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
TOR 3, BAL 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Odor
9. Mateo
1. Mullins, 0-1
White currently at 27 pitches.
​Odor draws a base on balls (7 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Mateo draws a base on balls (5 pitches). Odor advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
BLUE JAYS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR-TOR 4, BAL 4
Mullins gets hit by a pitch (6 pitches). Bases Loaded.
Julian Merryweather (RHP) warming up in Jays Bullpen.
2-RUN-DOUBLE: Rutschman hits a 2-run double down left field line (3 pitches). Odor & Mateo score. Mullins advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.  TOR 3, BAL 2
Santander hits a RBI-Groundout to Merrifield (9 pitches). Mullins scores. Rutschman advances to 3rd. 1 out. TOR 3, BAL 3
RBI-SINGLE: Mountcastle hits a RBI Single to left field (2 pitches). Rutschman scores. TOR 3, BAL 4
Urias draws a 4-pitch base on balls. Mountcastle advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Julian Merryweather (RHP) replaces Mitch White (Responsible for Mountcastle & Urias) as Jays Pitcher. TOR 3, BAL 4
​RBI-SINGLE: Henderson hits a RBI-Single to right field (3 pitches). Mountcastle scores. Urias moves to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. TOR 3, BAL 5
Hays fouls out to Biggio (1 pitch). 2 outs.
Odor gets called out on strikes (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles scored 5 runs, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
TOR 3, BAL 5

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Biggio, 0-1
8. Gurriel, Junior, 0-0
9. Merrifield, 0-1
Bradish currently at 54 pitches.
Biggio draws a lead-off walk (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Dillon Tate (RHP) warming up in Orioles Bullpen.
MLB Scores:
Gurriel singles on a hit-and-run to center field (6 pitches). Biggio advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Dillon Tate (RHP) replaces Kyle Bradish (Responsible for Biggio & Gurriel), as Orioles Pitcher. TOR 3, BAL 5
​Merrifield flies out to Santander (4 pitches). 1 out.
Springer gets called out on strikes (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Guerrero grounds out to Urias (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Jays strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning:
TOR 3, BAL 5

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Mateo, 0-0
1. Mullins, 0-1
2. Rutschman, 1-2, 2 RBI
​Merryweather currently at 9 pitches.
Mateo strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 1 out.
Mullins strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Rutschman draws a base on balls (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Santander fouls out to Chapman (2 pitches). 3 outs.
​Orioles standed a base runner.


End of 4th Inning:
TOR 3, BAL 5

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bichette, 1-2, HR, 2 RBI
4. Kirk, 2-2
5. Hernandez, 0-2
Tate currently at 12 pitches.
Bichette hits a lead-off double down the right field corner (5 pitches). Runner on 2nd.
Kirk pops out to Santander (2 pitches). 1 out.
Cionel Perez (LHP) warming up in Orioles Bullpen.
Anthony Bass (RHP) warming up in Blue Jays Bullpen.
Hernandez strikes out swinging (8 pitches). 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Chapman hits a RBI-Double to left field (3 pitches). Bichette scores. Runner on 2nd. TOR 4, BAL 5
PITCHING CHANGE: Cionel Perez (LHP) replaces Dillon Tate (Responisble for Chapman), as Orioles Pitcher. 
PINCH-HITTING: Santiago Espinal pinch-hitting for Cavan Biggio.
Espinal lines out to Hays (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Jays scored a run, but stranded the tying run at second base.

Middle of 5th Inning:
TOR 4, BAL 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Mountcastle, 1-2, RBI
5. Urias, 1-1
6. Henderson, 1-2, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Anthony Bass (RHP) replaces Julian Merryweather, as Jays Pitcher.
​Mountcastle flies out to L. Gurriel (2 pitches). 1 out.
Urias flies out to Hernandez (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Henderson flies out to Chapman (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Orioles go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.


End of 5th Inning:
TOR 4, BAL 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Gurriel, Junior, 1-1
9. Merrifield, 0-2
1. Springer, 1-3
​Perez currently at 3 pitches.
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L. Gurriel strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 1 out.
Merrifield flies out to Mullins (3 pitches). 2 outs.
Springer hits a 2-out single to left field (5 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Guerrero flies out to Mullins (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Jays strand a base runner.


Middle of 6th Inning:
TOR 4, BAL 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Hays, 0-2
8. Odor, 0-1
9. Mateo, 0-1
Bass currently at 5 pitches.
Hays pops out to Chapman (2 pitches). 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Yusei Kikuchi (LHP) replaces Anthony Bass, as Jays Pitcher.
​Odor strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Mateo with a 2-out triple to left center field (4 pitches). Runner on 3rd. 
RBI-SINGLE: Mullins hits a RBI-Single to right field (1 pitch). Mateo scores. TOR 4, BAL 6
Key insurance run, with Bo Bichette leading off the Top of 7th Inning.
Rutschman flies out to Hernandez (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles get a big insurance run, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
TOR 4, BAL 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Bichette, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI
4. Kirk, 2-3
5. Hernandez, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Bryan Baker (RHP) replaces Cionel Perez, as Orioles Pitcher. 
Bichette hits a lead-off single to left field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
Bichette is a triple away from the cycle.
Yimi Garcia (RHP) warming up in Jays Bullpen.
MLB Scores:
Kirk singles to right field on a hit & run (6 pitches). Bichette advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
ORIOLES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR-TOR 4, BAL 3
Joey Krehbiel (RHP) warming up in Orioles Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Hernandez grounds into 6-4-3 double play (6 pitches). Bichette scores. 2 outs. TOR 5, BAL 6
Chapman strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 3 outs.
After the strikeout the benches are clearing due to Baker having some words with the Blue Jays Dugout.


Middle of 7th Inning:
TOR 5, BAL 6

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Santander, 0-3, RBI
4. Mountcastle, 1-3, RBI
5. Urias, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Yimi Garcia (RHP) replaces Yusei Kikuchi, as Blue Jays Pitcher.
Santander flies out to L. Gurriel (4 pitches). 1 out.
UMPIRE EJECTION: John Schneider gets tossed out of the game by Jeff Nelson. 
​Mountcastle pops out to Springer (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Felix Bautista (RHP) warming up in Orioles Bullpen.
Urias reaches on a throwing error by Bichette (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Henderson gets called out on strikes (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
TOR 5, BAL 6 

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Espinal, 0-1
8. Gurriel, 1-2
9. Merrifield, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Felix Bautista (RHP) replaces Bryan Baker, as Orioles Pitcher.
​Espinal grounds out to Mateo (1 pitch). 1 out.
L. Gurriel strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 2 outs.
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Merrifield grounds out to Odor (7  pitches). 3 outs.
Jays go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
TOR 5, BAL 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Hays, 0-3
8. Odor, 0-2
9. Mateo, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Trevor Richards (RHP) replaces Yimi Garcia, as Blue Jays Pitcher.
Hays flies out to Springer (3 pitches). 1 out.
​Odor doubles to center field (2 pitches). Runner on 2nd. A fantastic display of sliding and avoiding a tag by Odor.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Jays challenging the play at 2nd Base. Odor safe at 2nd. Call Stands. Runner on 2nd.
Mateo flies out to Espinal (8 pitches). 2 outs.
Mullins hits an infield single to infield grass on the third base side (5 pitches). Odor advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
BLUE JAYS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR-TOR 3, BAL 3
STOLEN BASE: With Rutschman at-bat, Mullins steals 2nd Base. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Rutschman draws a bases loaded walk (6 pitches). 
RBI-WALK: Santander draws a RBI-Walk (5 pitches). Odor scores. Mullins & Rutschman advance 90 feet. TOR 5, BAL 7 
BLUE JAYS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR-TOR 2, BAL 3
PINCH-RUNNING: Ryan McKenna pinch-running for Anthony Santander.
Tim Mayza (LHP) warming up in Blue Jays Bullpen.
RBI-SINGLE: Mountcastle hits a RBI-Single to left field (1 pitch). Mullins scores. Rutschman is out at home. McKenna is safe at 2nd. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Orioles challenging the call at home. Out at Home. Call Overturned. Rutschman scores. McKenna advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. TOR 5, BAL 9
PITCHING CHANGE: Tim Mayza (LHP) replaces Trevor Richards, as Jays Pitcher.
Urias fouls out to Hernandez (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Orioles scored 3 runs, in their half of 8th Inning.


End of 8th Inning:
TOR 5, BAL 9

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer, 2-4
2. Guerrero, Junior, 0-4
3. Bichette, 3-4, HR, 2 RBI
Bautista currently at 11 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Ryan McKenna stays in the game, to play right field.
Bautista fouls out to Mountcastle (5 pitches). 1 out.
Guerrero flies out to Hays (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Bichette extends the game, with a 2-out single to center field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
With Kirk at-bat, Bichette advances to 2nd on a defensive indifference. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Kirk hits a RBI-Single to center field (3 pitches). Bichette scores. Runner on 1st. TOR 6, BAL 9
PINCH-RUNNING: Danny Jansen pinch-running for Alejandro Kirk.
Hernandez strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Blue Jays scored a run, but it wasn't enough to extend the game.


Final:
TOR 6, BAL 9
TOR: (75-60)
BAL: (72-64)
W: Tate (4-3)
L: White (1-6)
SV: Bautista (12)
PoG: Mountcastle (BAL) 2-5, 3 RBI
ToG: 3:53


Final Thoughts:
This game had intensity. The benches cleared & Blue Jays Manager John Schneider were tossed out of the game, in the Bottom of the 7th Inning.

But the game was decided in the Bottom of 3rd Inning, when Orioles scored 5 runs.

They get key insurance runs before the innings where the Jays Big Boppers were due up. Mullins drove in Mateo, in the Bottom of 6th Inning. Who was leading off the Top of 7th Inning? Bo Bichette. Then the O's scored 3 runs in the Bottom of 8th Inning. Who was due up in the Top of 9th Inning? Springer, Guerrero, and Bichette.

For the Jays, Bichette & Kirk were hitting the ball well. However, their pitching didn't show up in a game where they could have slammed the door on the Orioles' Postseason chances Tonight. 

Same two teams tomorrow. Alek Manoah will go for the Jays. While Dean Kremer will start for the Orioles.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this post.