The BlueJays arrived in Anaheim full of optimism after reaching .500 with a remarkable comeback win against the Athletics. They leave California wondering what just happened. (ShiDavidi)
head from scenic SoCal to anonymous Arlington, where they’re slated to open a three-game series Friday against the Texas Rangers: Is the aberration how they played during a 12-3 run before arriving in Anaheim, or is it the dismal performance in a three-game sweep by theThey certainly looked like an entirely different club at Angel Stadium, getting none of the pitching, defence and timely hitting they had recently enjoyed.
But, give up as much hard contact as Sanchez did, bad things are going to happen, and they did — and not taking care of the ball behind him only exacerbated matters.Pujols opened up the frame by slamming a fastball to deep right field at 97.7 m.p.h., and Alen Hanson, in the lineup to face lefty Tyler Skaggs, leaped for the ball, missed it, allowing it to go for a double. It was a tough but makeable play, and three pitches later, Kole Calhoun sent a 102.5-m.p.h.
That was all for Sanchez, who allowed five runs, four earned on nine hits and two walks in four innings, needing 89 pitches to grind through the effort. Tim Mayza, Sam Gaviglio and Ken Giles handled the final four innings, allowing the Blue Jays to save Thomas Pannone for a spot start Saturday.
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