"The Blue Jays managed only five hits and two walks in a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday night (May 15) dropping their record to 19-25 through their first 44 games of the season."
"Despite an impressive performance from Trey Yesavage, who pitched six innings, struck out six and allowed just two runs, the offense couldn't further support him. That also meant the bullpen had to work in multiple high leverage innings and for the most part they did that effectively."
"Along came Jeff Hoffman, to try and get the game to extra innings as he entered with a 2-2 tie in the ninth. Hoffman allowed two hits, a walk and despite getting two strikeouts, he also allowed the winning run."
"Manager John Schneider told reporters after the game, "The thing is, you've got to limit stolen bases. The last couple outings for Hoff, teams are taking advantage of that." John Schneider said he'd like to see Jeff Hoffman hold runners more effectively going forward."
The Toronto Blue Jays lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers, scoring only five hits and two walks while dropping to 19-25 after 44 games. Trey Yesavage pitched six innings, striking out six and allowing two runs, but the offense did not provide enough support. The bullpen handled multiple high-leverage innings, with Braydon Fisher working through the seventh and Joe Mantiply limiting damage in the eighth. Jeff Hoffman entered the ninth tied 2-2, allowed two hits and a walk, recorded two strikeouts, and allowed the winning run. The problem was not a home run, but controlling the running game, particularly limiting stolen bases, which has affected his effectiveness in recent outings.
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