The Blue Jays received a visit from their Toronto neighbors the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, and baseball’s major team should consider offering Auston Matthews and some of his teammates a contract.
The two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner swapped his hockey stick for a baseball bat, but the difference was barely noticeable. Matthews hit a stunning home run during practice in the cage. Quite proud of his shot, he padded around the cushions and accepted the congratulations.
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What position on the field would the mustachioed man take, one might ask. Number 34 showed he had a good arm by finding Mitch Marner at first base for the out like a good shortstop would.
Forward William Nylander and defenseman Morgan Rielly also took the field at the Rogers Center. George Springer also came to play for the Jays.
In the evening, the Leafs were scheduled to play in a preseason game against the Buffalo Sabers in Toronto. The Blue Jays received a visit from the New York Yankees.