Great game today. Good to see production from the top of the order with Springer and Vladdy both hitting homers and 2 hits for Bo. Also a great game at the plate from Biggio with a HR and 2 walks. Not often your number 9 hitter has 2.75 OPS...
Berrios was great as well, good composure. He pitched his way out of the 6th even though the defense behind him was weak (2 misplayed in a row by Springer in right plus IKF bobbling a grounder turning a double play into a fielders choice). IKF had a bad game at the plate as well, 0 for 4 with 3 groundouts, including one GIDP, only Jay to not get on base, and responsible for 2 of the 3 outs in the 6th.
It was funny on the rays broadcast when they were talking about the rest of the series they showed the pitching lineups, with both the Jays and Ray's having the pitcher for game 4 TBD. They obviously hadn't looked at the graphic in advance as they were speechless for a second. I thought the Rays crew was pretty professional. Apparently the little puffs when the ball hit the ground hard in the outfield are coconut husks that they're trying this year. (Not sure if sportsnet mentioned, I thought that was interesting).
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