(Toronto) Jose Berrios shut out the Seattle Mariners for six and two-thirds innings and the Toronto Blue Jays won 5-2 on Monday in their first game of the season in front of their fans.
Berrios (2-0) allowed one walk and four hits while striking out six opponents. The Canadian team has a 5-6 record this season, while playing in front of 40,069 spectators.
“Everyone was doing what they were supposed to do tonight,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. The defense was excellent. It was a complete ball game. »
JP Crawford hit a solo home run for the Mariners (4-7) in the eighth inning off reliever Yimi Garcia. Cal Raleigh also hit a long ball in the ninth to score a run against Chad Green.
The Blue Jays placed the ball in a safe place 11 times compared to seven for the visitors. They now have a 30-18 record in local curtain-raisers since their major league debut.
The first pitch was delayed nearly 30 minutes due to a pregame ceremony and player introductions.
Berrios, who also started the Jays’ season opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, was solid from the start. He only gave up a single in the first four innings.
“I try to be respectful, but when I go on the field, I have to be like a mad dog,” Berrios said. This is what I have in mind. »
After a scoreless first inning, the Blue Jays placed the ball in a safe place at the expense of Mariners starter Luis Castillo (0-3) in the second.
Justin Turner hit a double, then scored on a single by Alejandro Kirk.
A free pass to Turner then loaded the goals. Davis Schneider took the opportunity to produce two runs with a single.
The Blue Jays added to their lead when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove home Kevin Kiermaier with a double in the fourth inning.
The Mariners have lost five of their last six games.
“We didn’t play a complete game tonight, either on the mound or in the batter’s box,” said Mariners manager Scott Servais. We won’t win many matches if things don’t change. »