Pitcher Eric Lauer Blasts Blue Jays Manager's Strategy in Loss
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 6-3 to the Arizona Diamondbacks after trying a new pitching strategy. Starting pitcher Eric Lauer came in after the opener Braydon Fisher but was unhappy with pitching as a reliever instead of starting the game.Key Facts
- The Blue Jays lost 6-3 to the Diamondbacks in a game played at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
- John Schneider, Blue Jays manager, used relief pitcher Braydon Fisher as an opener for the first inning.
- Eric Lauer replaced Fisher in the second inning and gave up five hits and three earned runs over five innings.
- Lauer said he dislikes coming into the game after another pitcher and prefers starting as usual because it fits his routine.
- Schneider defended the opener strategy, calling it a “pretty traditional opener.”
- The Blue Jays rank 24th in pitching ERA (4.44) and have a 7-12 record this season.
- Toronto is near the bottom of the American League East division, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by four games.
- The team is on a three-game losing streak before their next game against Arizona.
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