Blue Jays Boss Stands by Closer Jeff Hoffman
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The infielder revealed he's always been red on managers' cards but used that as motivation to deliver the game-tying blast in World Series.
Last night, the Blue Jays won in Anaheim. That means the team is on a three-game winning streak and has finally won a series. It’s a step in the right direction. But did everything go smoothly? No. Jeff Hoffman came into the game in the ninth inning to close it out.
Perhaps the most welcome sign from the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-2 win on Monday was the bounce-back performance of Jeff Hoffman, who struck out three batters and locked down the save following a rough stretch for the veteran righty.
Read the recent MLB news and rumors about Jeff Hoffman for fantasy baseball. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman struggled again in a save
Lenyn Sosa had a pinch-hit, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, reliever Louis Varland bailed out struggling closer Jeff Hoffman by inducing a game-ending double-play grounder, and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Patrick Corbin turned in a second pretty good start in a row today, giving the offence time to overcome a slow start. Jeff Hoffman continues to be disturbingly combustible, but the rest of the bullpen did good work.