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Blue Jays Struggle Against Fastballs | Seattle Mariners News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
The Blue Jays’ weekend collapse against the Mariners was brutal—losing two straight after a Friday win, getting shut out both times and striking out 14 times. Mariners’ fireballers Gilbert and Hancock dominated with heat above 95 mph, leaving Toronto’s bats helpless. Manager Schneider called it “getting bullied by fastballs,” and the team’s struggles extend beyond velocity—hitters are failing to make contact and chasing bad pitches. The slugging percentage now ranks 25th in MLB, and with a 42-48 record, Toronto sits 11.5 games behind Tampa Bay. The pressure’s on for a major offensive overhaul. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/71d934a92ab6b015