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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks on Tyler Heineman costing them the game
The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Athletics 4-3 yesterday in which catcher Tyler Heineman committed multiple errors which resulted in the loss.
The Blue Jays seem to be having a bit of a hard time lately mostly due to injuries but have still managed to hold onto first place in the American League East since taking the position from the New York Yankees.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks on catcher Tyler Heineman
The Blue Jays lost for the second time in three games yesterday 4-3 to the Athletics and it is hard not to put the blame on catcher Tyler Heineman who committed three crucial errors in the game.
Of the three errors from Heineman made, two happened on catcher's interference. Many catchers position themselves closer to the plate now in an attempt to steal extra strikes by presenting the ball better to umpires.
Of course, that approach becomes self-defeating when catchers get too close and hitters clip their gloves, leading to free bases. -Nicholson-Smith
Of course, that approach becomes self-defeating when catchers get too close and hitters clip their gloves, leading to free bases. -Nicholson-Smith
After the game, Schneider spoke on Heineman's performance stating that it is part of the risk of having him out there with the way he plays but also added that he does not want him being too hard himself with this game.
«It's risk-reward,» the manager continued. «Heinie does a great job of getting some strikes at the bottom of the zone it was a sequence of bad luck for Heinie. He's hard on himself.
I don't want him to think it's on him, but it sucks for anyone who cares as much as he does that it unfolded that way.» -Schneider
I don't want him to think it's on him, but it sucks for anyone who cares as much as he does that it unfolded that way.» -Schneider
While Heineman's errors certainly did not help the Blue Jays last night, he was not the only problem as Toronto only had 6 hits in the game while George Springer went 0 for 5 at the plate.
The series in now tied at one game a piece and the Blue Jays will have the chance this afternoon to win the series and add another series win a row if they can figure things out this afternoon.
Hopefully Toronto can figure it out as it will be their sixth series win a row if they can get the job done this afternoon.
Source: Sportsnet
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