Sometimes, even in the midst of a tough stretch, baseball reminds us why we love it. That's the beauty of the game—when the team is struggling and the scoreboard looks grim, there are still incredible plays worth watching.

As a Blue Jays fan since nearly the very first series, I've seen plenty of rough games. With 162 games a season, even championship-caliber teams endure more losses than a football team might see in half a decade. You have to accept that; if you can't handle losing in baseball, you're in the wrong sport.

This series, unfortunately, ended with a frustrating loss that mirrored the entire set. There were bright spots, though. In the third inning, Clement and Sosa turned a beautiful double play. Okamoto made a slick play down the left-field line, and Big Oak delivered a highlight-reel moment. Straw even crushed one off the top of the center-field wall.

But the offense was quiet—just four hits total, from Okamoto, Varsho, and Straw (who had two). Vlad, Springer, Clement, Schneider, and Heineman all looked lost at the plate right now. The defense wasn't sharp enough either; Clement's throwing error cost a run, though Vlad might have saved him with a better scoop.

For the "Jays of the Day," I'll give it to Varsho for a solid pinch-hit swing (0.08 WPA). The other end of the spectrum? Piñango (-0.16) had a tough time against lefty Shane McClanahan, Clement (-0.11) struggled with the error, and Vlad (-0.10) couldn't get going. Honestly, you could hand the "award" to the entire starting lineup.

Tomorrow is an off-day, and frankly, I need it. Sometimes the negativity in the game threads gets to me. As always, if I ask to stop, please respect that—moderating isn't fun, and it's the part of this I hate.

But here's the good news: Friday, the Jays start a series against the Angels in Toronto. It can't possibly be as bad as this one, right? Tell me I'm right. We'll see Dylan Cease (2-1, 3.05) against Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.28). Here's hoping for a fresh start.