Toronto Blue Jays: Inconsistencies and Learning How to Gel

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Although the Toronto Blue Jays are still experiencing a decent season thus far, the past couple of weeks have seen some curious results. The team has either swept the opposition or been swept. In fact, at the time of this writing, they’ve dropped the first two rounds of their three-game set at home with the Yankees.

What exactly ails the Jays?

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Here are the facts. Boston won all four games at Fenway. Then Toronto captured all three at Pittsburgh, only to lose both at Philadelphia before sweeping Atlanta at home last weekend. Why is this happening? John Gibbons puts emphasis on two important realities.

“Naturally you’re going to be better at home. You have to otherwise you’re in trouble. Then you just try to hold your own on the road, but they’re not very far under .500 on the road. (In relation to the Red Sox and Phillies) That’s kind of how it works for the better teams.”

True enough, the Blue Jays have, by and large, experienced the losing end of sweeps away from Rogers Centre but taken care of business quite handily in front of their fans. Home-field advantage means everything. It’s what teams fight for in the lead-up to the postseason. Winning on the road is important, but if a club can’t even produce in their own backyard, they don’t stand much of a chance when push comes to shove.

Blue Jays Learn How to Gel

Another crucial factor is the time of year. It’s only May, meaning that the season is young. There are still some things to work out with every new campaign, however many returning players there are on the roster.

“They all know each other but there are still some new pieces on the team. Come summertime, they’ll all gel. They’re a really good team.”

John Gibbons is pretty confident that with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Matt Chapman, Kevin Gausman on the roster, Toronto will find its rhythm.

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently 24-18, tied for third in the AL East with the Yankees. Both the Baltimore Orioles (27-15) and Tampa Bay Rays (33-11) are ahead.