Jays Lose First Series Of The Season

a recap of yesterday's Toronto/Texas Game Three

The Toronto Blue Jays lost their first series of the season, losing to the Texas Rangers yesterday 2-1.

Despite the lack of offence in the last two games, Jay's manager, Charlie Montoyo was not discourage.

"I believe we're going get hot pretty soon," said Montoyo at the postgame press conference.

Montoyo also said that he was happy with yesterday's pitching and defence.

Nick Solak kicked things off in the bottom of the second inning for the Rangers with a solo home run.

Texas went up 2-0 when Leody Taveras drove in Jose Trevino with a single.

The Jays got their lone run at the top of the eighth inning when Marcus Semien hit a solo home run.

Taveras went 1 for 3 at the plate and had a RBI.

Ranger's starting pitcher, Kyle Gibson went six innings, allowing six hits, no earned runs, a walk, and struck out eight batters.

Kyle Gibson.

Semien went two for three at the plate and had a RBI.

Toronto's starting pitcher, Hyun-Jin Ryu went seven innings, allowing seven hits, two earned runs, no walks, and struck out seven batters.

The Jays have their home opener tonight against the Los Angeles Angels.