Barring the need for a late injury replacement, Marcus Stroman won’t be joining teammates Justin Smoak and Roberto Osuna in Miami for next Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game.
And to him, that just isn’t right.
Entering Saturday’s game, Stroman had a 3.42 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 105.1 innings pitched.
The 26-year-old righty improved his record to 9-5 after pitching seven innings of six-hit, one-run ball against the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Blue Jays won 7-2 as Stroman struck out six and walked three.
Stroman said he was fuelled by the perceived snub.
Stroman’s pitching performance was just what the Blue Jays needed after a tough 12-2 loss Friday. However, he said he was given no favours by home plate umpire Paul Nauert throughout the game.
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