Shoemaker went seven strong innings in his regular-season debut for the Jays, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. Shoemaker and Stroman, Toronto’s opening-day starter, have given the Jays 14 scoreless innings from their starters to start the year, a franchise record. Matt Shoemaker gave up just two hits and two walks over seven shutout innings Friday. The seven innings he pitched Friday were his most since June 9, 2017. Seven of Toronto’s first 10 plate appearances ended in swinging strikeouts as the Jays’ scoreless streak to open the year reached 13 innings, another franchise record.

Source: thestar March 30, 2019 02:15 UTC