Stroman looks sharp in first game back since being hit by ball as Jays lose 5-4
TORONTO — There was no doubt in Marcus Stroman’s mind that he would make his scheduled start. It took hours of work and the help of the Toronto Blue Jays training staff, but he made it.
Stroman struck out six over six innings, but gave up a grand slam to Nick Castellanos in a costly third inning, as Toronto lost to the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Friday night. Stroman’s start had been in doubt after he took a line drive off his throwing elbow in the Blue Jays’ 7-2 win in Baltimore on Sept. 2.
“I don’t have doubt ever, to be honest with you,” said Stroman, who made a point of naming several members of Toronto’s training staff after the game to make sure they got credit for his speedy recovery. “My goal was to get back out there. I never want to miss starts so I did everything in my power to get back out there and we got it done.
“Doubt doesn’t cross my mind. Ever.”