Troy Johnston Hits Twice, Steals Base in Wednesday’s Game
Troy Johnston delivered two hits and a stolen base as the Colorado Rockies edged the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in 10 innings Wednesday. The game recap was filed by David Leisering for Filmogaz.com on April 2. Johnston finished 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base.
Late-game heroics
Johnston tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the eighth. His RBI single brought home pinch runner Jake McCarthy. The hit came off Toronto reliever Tommy Nance.
The contest extended to extra innings. Colorado prevailed 2-1 after ten frames.
Lineup and role
Johnston started the game in the leadoff spot. McCarthy was not in the opening lineup and entered as a pinch runner. Johnston’s leadoff role helped set the table late in the game.
Stats and season impact
Johnston now owns a .333 batting average for the season. He is 5-for-15 with one home run and three RBIs in five games. The stolen base was his first of the year and third across 49 major-league games.
- Game line: 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 SB.
- Team result: Rockies 2, Blue Jays 1 (10 innings).
- Key opponent: Reliever Tommy Nance yielded the go-ahead RBI single.
The two-hit performance and the stolen base will interest fantasy managers. For continued coverage, projections, and stats, visit Filmogaz.com.
