# Kirk Sends a Message: Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Game 84 Preview | Flight Deck

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Published: 2026-06-28T17:09:08+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/blue-jays-nation-radio/episodes/kirk-sends-a-message-toronto-blue-jays-vs-texas-rangers-game
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## Resource

The Blue Jays continue to search for answers as they fall deeper below .500. Toronto dropped another game to the Texas Rangers, losing 7-4 and falling to 39-44 on the season. On game preview 84 of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down a frustrating loss where the Blue Jays pitching struggled early, the offence showed flashes, and another missed opportunity cost Toronto a chance to gain ground in the standings. Dylan Cease battled through 4.2 innings but could not escape a big fifth inning from Texas. After allowing an RBI single to Jake Burger with two outs, Cease was pulled — and the inning quickly unraveled. We discuss the poor showing from Cease and whether Schneider made the right call going to his bullpen. Then, Nick previews today game with Shane Bieber on the bump against Kumar Rocker. Can the Blue Jays offense break out against a Rangers pitcher who has been hittable this season? Plus, we talk Alejandro Kirk’s decision not to wear the home run jacket after his solo shot and Toronto acquiring catcher Owen Carapellotti from the Athletics. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Flight Deck. Thanks to our partners: bet365: http://www.bet365.ca Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysNation #FlightDeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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