Bichette Makes His Major League Debut

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals last night 7-3, however, that wasn't the big story of the game.

Bo Bichette made his debut in Major League Baseball for the Jays last night at shortstop and didn't disappoint.

On his first at bat, Bichette hit a single in left field.

Bo Bichette

Toronto's Randal Grichuck had a good night at the plate, going three for five and had three RBIs.

Grichuk's teammate, Cavan Biggio also went three for five and had two RBIs.

Toronto's starting pitcher, Thomas Pannone had a better night on the mound, going six innings, giving up five hits, three earned runs, a walk, and struck out four batters.

Royal's Cheslor Cuthbert went two for four at the plate and had two RBIs.

Kansas City's starter, Brad Keller went seven innings, giving up eight hits, four earned runs, no walks, and struck to five batters.

Preview: Jays Verses Royals Game Two

Tonight 8:15 p.m. EDT.

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MOU.

Tonight's Pitchers:

TOR: Sean Reid-Foley - 0-1.

KC: Mike Montgomery - 1-3.

Reid-Foley faced the Royals on June 28.  Toronto won 6-3.

Montgomery has never faced the Jays as a starter.

Grichuk hit .500 off of Montgomery in 2017.

Alex Gordon has hit .667 off of Reid-Foley this season.

Injuries:

Toronto

Clay Buchholz - Shoulder,

Freddie Galvis - Back,

Ken Giles - Elbow,

Elvis Luciano - Elbow,

Luke Maile - Oblique,

Clayton Richard - Back,

Matt Shoemaker - Knee,

Ryan Tepera - Elbow,

Trent Thornton - Elbow,

Devon Travis - Knee.

Kansas City

Jesse Hahn - Elbow,

Adalberto Mondesi - Shoulder,

Trevor Oaks - Hip,

Savador Perez - Elbow