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Blue Jays start 2026 strong after WS loss
30 Mar
Summary
- Blue Jays swept Athletics to begin 2026 season.
- Rockies lost three straight games to the Marlins.
- Tomoyuki Sugano has a high home run rate allowed.

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated resilience, kicking off their 2026 season with a dominant sweep of the Athletics, immediately after their 2025 World Series defeat. This strong start has fueled optimism as they prepare to host the Colorado Rockies for their next series. The Rockies, conversely, are facing early difficulties, having been swept by the Miami Marlins in their opening three games.
The pitching matchup features Tomoyuki Sugano for the Rockies, who recorded a high home run rate last season. Facing him is the Blue Jays' lineup, which has maintained a .786 OPS early in 2026. Historically, the Blue Jays have performed well against Sugano, who allowed six earned runs in three games against them when he was with the Orioles. The Rockies' offensive struggles are evident with a .531 OPS, raising concerns about their competitiveness in the upcoming series.