Blue Jays lose opener in extra innings after strong start from Stroman
TORONTO — Marcus Stroman has been adamant that 2019 would mark a return to form for him after a rough season last year.
Despite getting saddled with a no-decision in Toronto’s season opener Thursday — a 2-0 loss in 10 innings to the Detroit Tigers — the Blue Jays right-hander was content with his first step on that comeback trail that he’s expecting.
Stroman walked four batters, including the first one he faced on four straight pitches, but allowed just two hits while striking out seven over seven innings before 45,048 at the Rogers Centre.
“Just excitement, to be honest with you,” Stroman said of what he was feeling during the late afternoon start. “I had a pretty bad year last year so I did everything in my power to get right this off-season and I did that.