Dunedin Blue Jays News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

The Dunedin Blue Jays, the Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, have had a mixed bag of results over the past week. The team has shown resilience and determination, but also faced some tough challenges on the field.

Recent Games

The Blue Jays started the week on a high note, taking a 4-3, 10-inning win over Daytona on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The team used timely hitting and a strong bullpen effort to secure the victory, which boosted their second-half record to 15-14.

However, the team's momentum was short-lived, as they fell to Daytona in the next game, 8-5. Blue Jays No. 3 prospect Arjun Nimmala had a standout performance, picking up the first three-hit game of his young career, but the team's comeback effort fell short.

The Blue Jays then split a doubleheader with Daytona, taking a 12-1 win in the second game after losing the first game 7-5. The team's offense came alive in the second game, with several players contributing to the rout.

Series Against Fort Myers

The Blue Jays then faced off against Fort Myers in a six-game series, which did not go in their favor. The team was no-hit in a rain-shortened six-inning defeat, 2-1, on Tuesday night at TD Ballpark. The Mighty Mussels held the Blue Jays without a hit for six innings, taking the win.

The Blue Jays struggled to find their offense in the next few games, managing just one hit in an 8-1 loss to Fort Myers on Wednesday night. The team then fell to Fort Myers again, 6-2, on Thursday night, marking their fourth consecutive loss.

However, the Blue Jays were able to snap their losing streak on Saturday night, taking a 5-2 win over Fort Myers behind a strong performance from Nolan Perry, who set new season highs with five innings pitched and eight strikeouts.

The team then outlasted Fort Myers in a 12-inning marathon, walking off with an 11-10 win on an Edward Duran RBI in the bottom of the 12th inning.

Conclusion

The Dunedin Blue Jays have shown flashes of brilliance over the past week, but have also struggled with consistency. The team's offense has been hit-or-miss, and the pitching staff has had some ups and downs. Despite the challenges, the Blue Jays remain a competitive team in the Florida State League, and fans can look forward to seeing the team's young prospects continue to develop and grow.

Upcoming Schedule

The Blue Jays will hit the road for a seven-game series against Daytona, which includes a Wednesday doubleheader. Fans can tune into the hometown broadcast for free online at https://www.milb.com/dunedin/fans/radio.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Dunedin Blue Jays and their journey through the Minor League Baseball season.