Stroman has given up the most runs of a Jays starter in 12 games in that last outing. Of course, the Jays starters gave up less then 2 runs in those 12 games, and Stroman 4.
Gibby rolling the dice, but probably doing this in part for Stroman and the team. If Liriano was part of the team since the beginning of the year, I wager he gets the ball.
Hopefully Gibby has a quick hook if required, and hopefully Stroman's nerves and excitement doesn't get the better of him.
Leaves Happ, Estrada, Liriano and Sanchez for games 1-4 vs TEX...and Stroman again game 5.
If they get there, two day games to start, though the ALDS Game 5 was afternoon in Toronto. Thursday and Friday afternoon, will make that a tough work day, especially headed into a long weekend.
Game 3 in Toronto falls on Sunday of a long weekend, so that actually works out, given an evening game.
And, groan to TBS.
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