Dunedin Blue Jays News: July 19 - July 25, 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 in the Florida State League. The team has faced a series of challenges, with both impressive victories and tough losses.

Strong Start After the All-Star Break

Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Blue Jays started strong with a 4-1 victory over Lakeland on Friday night. Nic Deschamps led the charge with a three-hit, two-RBI performance, backed by solid pitching. This win allowed Dunedin to jump ahead of the Flying Tigers in the standings.

Struggles Against Fort Myers

However, the momentum was short-lived as the Blue Jays faced a tough series against the first-place Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. In the first game, Dunedin was no-hit in a rain-shortened six-inning defeat, and things didn't improve much in the next game, where they managed only one hit in an 8-1 loss. These back-to-back losses put the Blue Jays five games behind Fort Myers in the standings.

Split Series with Lakeland and Tampa

The Blue Jays then split a series with Lakeland, falling short of a comeback win in the finale, 7-5. They also split a series with Tampa, with notable performances including a 3-0 shutout win behind Jorge Bautista's eight shutout innings and a thrilling 4-3 victory in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Recent Losses

In their most recent games, the Blue Jays have struggled, dropping four straight games. On Thursday night, they lost 6-2 to Fort Myers, with their bats being kept quiet once again.

Looking Ahead

Despite the recent setbacks, the Dunedin Blue Jays have shown flashes of brilliance and resilience. As they continue through the season, they will need to regroup and find consistency to stay competitive in the Florida State League.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Dunedin Blue Jays as they navigate the ups and downs of the Minor League season.