On game preview 81 of Flight Deck, Nick Paleolog breaks down the inability to find success at the plate against a struggling Mike Burrows, the costly throwing error by Hoffman to give Houston the lead late and Urias' mistake on the base path.

We also preview Kevin Gausman’s start against the Texas Rangers after one of the toughest outings of his Blue Jays career, whether he can give Toronto the bounce-back performance they need and the lineup changes that could help spark the offence.

Plus, Nick reacts to John Schneider being named American League All-Star Manager and the latest MLB free agency proposal ahead of the next CBA negotiations. Can Gausman deliver five-plus strong innings and help Toronto get back on track?

We finish with Nick's picks presented by bet365.

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Toronto dropped a heartbreaking 9-7 extra inning loss to the Astros, falling to 39-40 on the season after Joey Loperfido delivered the crushing blow with a three-run home run in the 11th inning.

On game preview 80 of Flight Deck, Tyler Yaremchuk breaks down the Blue Jays frustrating battle to climb above .500, Shane Bieber's rocky season debut, and Daulton Varsho's sneaky good campaign thus far.

We also preview Trey Yesavage’s start against Mike Burrows as Toronto looks to take the rubber match. Tyler also discusses all of the lineup changes, and Luis Urias starting his second straight game at second base.

We finish with Tyler's picks presented by bet365. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.

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Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Houston Astros 4-2 behind another big Kazuma Okamoto moment, and a bullpen that continues to be one of the biggest strengths of this team.

On Game Preview 79 of Flight Deck, Tyler Yaremchuk talks Dylan Cease's performance, Toronto's ability to chase Hunter Brown from the game and the defensive masterclass by the Blue Jays. We also dive into Kazuma Okamoto and his continued dominance this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting to generate power at the plate and Louis Varland's 16th save of the season.

Then, Tyler previews Shane Bieber’s start against the Astros and discuss Ross Atkins’ comments on the trade deadline, starting pitching upgrades, injuries, Jake Bloss, Rick Tiedemann, Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander, and the state of the Blue Jays roster.

Can Toronto keep finding ways to win with the pitching staff carrying the load?

We finish with Tyler's picks presented by bet365. LIVE every game day one hour before first pitch right here on the Blue Jays Nation YouTube channel and on Instagram @BlueJaysNation.

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