Blue Jays impress with convincing win in home opener

Overall, the Toronto Blue Jays had a fantastic night on Monday as they defeated the Seattle Mariners in their home opener, 5-2.

Heading into Monday's home opener, the Blue Jays needed a win. They had lost two games in a row to the New York Yankees, and their offense was in desperate need of some sort of pick me up. Well, they got just that thanks to a lineup that was dictated by performance, and not analytics.

For instance, according to MLB Stats, Davis Schneider shined in the game as he had two hits and two RBI. Meanwhile, pitcher Jose Berrios had an incredibly strong evening as he pitched a shutout through six innings. It was the perfect way for the Blue Jays to open their season in Toronto, and the fans were loving it.





With this win, the Blue Jays improve to 5-6 on the season. However, the Mariners are now 4-7, which is less than stellar. Either way, the Blue Jays will be looking to string together their first winning streak of the season thus far.

Today, the Toronto Blue Jays will get to spring back into action against the Mariners at home. This game goes down at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and will be broadcast on Sportsnet in Canada. You can also follow along over at Blue Jays Insider, for the latest news and updates from around the baseball world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite team.