Toronto Blue Jays Nathan Lukes gives humble response after career game
Toronto Blue Jays veteran outfielder Nathan Lukes played the hero last night in the win over the Tampa Bay Rays and after the game game quite the humble response.
The Blue Jays are pushing to clinch the division which is why every game matters so much right now including last night's 4-2.
Nathan Lukes gives humble response after career game
Lukes has been having a phenomenal season that no one expected at the start of the 2025 season as he has come across on more than one occassion this season.
After the game, Lukes gave quite the humble answer to Keegan Matheson stating that he is not the reason the team won, he is just paying his dues and doing what he needs to in order to help the team.
«Oh, geez, I'm not the reason [we won],» said Lukes, always one to deflect the spotlight from himself. «I'm just grinding my [butt] off and paying the dues. We're having fun doing it.» -Lukes
Luke finished with 1 homerun, 3 RBIs, two hits and 1 run in last night's crucial win over the Rays.
Taking advantage of opportunity!
Nathan Lukes has 64 RBI this season.
He has 2 go-ahead homers.
He now has 10 career game-winning RBI.
Nathan Lukes has 64 RBI this season.
He has 2 go-ahead homers.
He now has 10 career game-winning RBI.
Even manager John Schneider had some big praises for the veteran stating that he is happy for him as he has been through a lot over his career.
"Great for him, for a guy that you forget doesn't have that much time in the league and has been through a lot."
John Schneider speaks on Nathan Lukes after his clutch go-ahead homer against the Rays.
John Schneider speaks on Nathan Lukes after his clutch go-ahead homer against the Rays.
If the Blue Jays are to go deep in the playoffs they need players like Lukes to come across when others are not producing.
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