Why do the Blue Jays struggle to drive home runners in scoring position?

Blue Jays analyst Caleb Joseph joins Blair and Barker to break down Toronto’s struggles with runners in scoring position and explain why the club is falling short after doing the hard work to create those chances.

May 6, 2025 - 21:40
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Why do the Blue Jays struggle to drive home runners in scoring position?

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