"Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease both struck out 11 or more batters in the first two games, the first time a pair of teammates have done that in the first two games since at least 1901, potentially ever."
"With a win, the Jays will move to 3-0 to begin the season, something they haven't done since 1996, which was only the second time they had done it."
"Since joining Major League Baseball in 1977, the Blue Jays are 2-12 in the third game when they start the season 2-0, going 0-8 since 1997."
"Eric Lauer makes his season debut after posting a 3.18 ERA and 3.85 FIP in 104.2 innings pitched in 2025, stepping in due to injuries in the pitching lineup."
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Athletics in the final game of a three-game series, seeking a 3-0 start for the first time since 1996. Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease set records by both striking out 11 or more batters in the first two games. Cease's 12 strikeouts in his debut were the most for any Blue Jays debut. Historically, the Blue Jays have struggled in third games after starting 2-0, with an 0-8 record since 1997. Eric Lauer will make his season debut as a starter due to injuries in the pitching lineup.
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