Blue Jays set franchise record in win against the Braves this afternoon
The Blue Jays pitchers were humming on all fronts today against the Braves with starter Chris Bassitt pitching 5 innings giving up only 3 hits and 0 earned runs in that time with 10 strikeouts.
Brendon Little, Nick Sandlin, Yimi Garcia and Jeff Hoffman all delivered to close the game for Bassitt as the team finished with a record setting 19 strikeouts in the game.
Our NINETEENTH strikeout today
That's a NEW Blue Jays single-game nine-inning record! #lightsupletsgo
Blue Jays strikeout 19 Atlanta hitters in a 3-1 win, matching the club record for most K's in a single game.
Chris Bassitt led the way with 10, Yimi Garcia added four, Brendon Little three, Jeff Hoffman and Nick Sandlin one each.
The Blue Jays continue to be unbelievable to start the season as they are currently tied for fifth most wins in the MLB with the New York Mets with 1 wins.
The Blue Jays are currently tied for first in the American League East with the New York Yankees but have also played more games than the Yankees so far this season.