Introduction to the Postponed Game
The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees game scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to heavy rain and the forecast of sustained inclement weather.
Reason for Postponement
The postponement was announced about 3 1/2 hours before Saturday’s original first pitch. This decision was made to ensure the safety of the players and the quality of the game, given the unfavorable weather conditions.
Rescheduling of the Game
The postponed game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Sunday. This means that the teams will play two games on Sunday, with the first game starting at the originally scheduled time and the second game starting shortly after the conclusion of the first game.
Pitching Matchups for Sunday
Max Fried will oppose Toronto’s Kevin Gausman on Sunday in the first game. The original pitching matchup for Sunday — Clarke Schmidt against Toronto’s Chris Bassitt — will go in the second game. These matchups promise to be exciting, with talented pitchers on both sides.
Recent Performance of the Teams
The Blue Jays snapped a five-game losing streak by scoring three runs in the ninth inning off struggling closer Devin Williams in Friday’s 4-2 victory. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and Alejandro Kirk hit a go-ahead two-run double off Williams as the Blue Jays finished with nine hits after going 9-for-90 in Houston.
Struggles of Devin Williams
Williams did not retire a batter and blew his first save in five opportunities. The right-hander has an 11.25 ERA in 10 appearances and opponents are 6-for-22 (.285) off his changeup. This has raised concerns about his performance and potential changes to the team’s closer role.
Manager’s Response
After the game, manager Aaron Boone was non-committal about a switch to Luke Weaver. “We’ll kind of talk through that stuff,” Boone said. “This is raw right now. We want to do everything we can to get (Williams) right because we know how good he is and how valuable he’s going to be for us.”
Conclusion
The postponement of the Blue Jays-Yankees game due to rain has led to a doubleheader on Sunday. With exciting pitching matchups and the teams looking to improve their performance, Sunday’s games promise to be thrilling. The Blue Jays are looking to build on their recent win, while the Yankees are seeking to address their closer’s struggles.
FAQs
- Q: Why was the Blue Jays-Yankees game postponed?
- A: The game was postponed due to heavy rain and the forecast of sustained inclement weather.
- Q: When will the postponed game be made up?
- A: The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Sunday.
- Q: What are the pitching matchups for Sunday’s games?
- A: Max Fried will oppose Toronto’s Kevin Gausman in the first game, and Clarke Schmidt will face Toronto’s Chris Bassitt in the second game.
- Q: What happened in the Blue Jays’ recent game against the Yankees?
- A: The Blue Jays snapped a five-game losing streak by scoring three runs in the ninth inning off closer Devin Williams, winning 4-2.
