Toronto’s Mark Buehrle fails in bid to pitch 200 innings

Buehrle’s playoff role for the Blue Jays has been the subject of much conversation.

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Toronto sits atop the AL East and will play the first game of the ALDS on October. 8.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Chris Archer had enough Saturday night.

Buehrle was given the start in Toronto’s regular season finale versus the Rays, with the idea that the left-hander would pitch two innings and crack 200 innings for the 15th consecutive season.

“Scale of 1 to 10, probably a 12”, Butler said. That, combined with a Kansas City win, left the Jays one game behind in the race for best overall record in the AL. In the Thursday game, which took nearly seven hours because of a long rain delay, the Jays also lost, triggering complaints from a few fans that they had simply given away two games while they were battling Kansas City for home-field advantage.

This was after he was lifted after getting only two outs and allowing eight runs (none earned) in the process.

That said, there are still things to worry about, if you are the worrying sort. “He’s so efficient, and you hear his teammates talk about him and what he’s done”. After a fielder’s choice and two singles, Buehrle was again victimized by another error by Edwin Encarnacion, allowing a run to score. The slam came after a close call by plate umpire Alfonso Marquez went against Buehrle on a 2-2 pitch.

Matt Moore (3-4) gave up one run and four hits over six innings for the Rays, who went 80-82 under first-year manager Kevin Cash. Tampa Bay was 77-85 a year ago with current Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon. Anthopoulos said. “The takeaway would be: Who is the one guy behind Price that gives us the best chance to win Game 2?” “That was a good win”. Washington’s starting pitcher in the second game was Max Scherzer, coming off five wins in a row and with a season ERA of 1.51.

BALTIMORE-It has become clear that the most interesting game remaining in the Blue Jays season will be the simulated game at Tropicana Field on Friday afternoon featuring David Price and Troy Tulowitzki.

The Blue Jays’ regular season ended with a whimper and an undercurrent of controversy as they head for the playoffs for the first since in 22 years. The veteran lefty, 36, said he has been told he will not be on the playoff roster and he understands why.

Buerhle also said he has not decided if he will be retiring.

“They wanted me to throw just because of personal awards and I could care less about those”, Price said.

“I don’t even have a season with 200 innings under my belt”. “Only 25 guys can come with us, or at least can be active, so you’re going to have discussions”.

Rays: Kiermaier didn’t start due to back tightness.

Only four pitchers in major-league history have thrown 200 or more innings in 15 or more consecutive seasons: Hall of Famers Cy Young (19), Warren Spahn(17), Don Sutton (15) and Gaylord Perry (15).

The Blue Jays pitching staff has been solid as of late and Wednesday was no different.

For whatever reason, Jays batters tend to smack the ball further when they can see the open skies and enjoy a 91-49 edge this season in homers when the Rogers’ lid is open.