Blue Jays Blast Nelson, Diamondbacks Face Tough Stretch

Toronto Blue Jays offense exploded in the first inning against Arizona Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson, scoring eight runs and sending him packing after just one out. Nelson, who had been pitching well prior to the game, surrendered eight hits and a walk. Reliever Andrew Hoffmann stepped up, retiring the side in order. Manager Torey Lovullo gave shortstop Geraldo Perdomo a rest, starting rookie Jose Fernandez. Nelson, with a 3.54 ERA, faces Blue Jays Kevin Gausman, who has a 2.42 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 22.1 innings. The Diamondbacks aim to sweep before an off day, then host the White Sox with Merrill Kelly on the mound. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f44eca2f6ed75b0