The Blue Jays attack starter Derek Holland of the Rangers early and often to win Game 4 of the other ALDS, 8 – 4. Josh Donaldson hits a two-run homer before Holland can record an out and Chris Colabello adds a solo shot in the 1st, before Kevin Pillar goes deep in the 2nd; Toronto then adds three more runs in the 3rd. Jays manager John Gibbons raises eyebrows when he removes veteran R.A. Dickey with a 7-1 lead and two outs in the 5th, to bring in ace starter David Price, who goes three innings, making him unavailable for the decisive fifth game.

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On October 12, 2015 — The Blue Jays attack starter Derek Holland of the Rangers early and often to win Game 4 of the other ALDS, 8 – 4. Josh Donaldson hits a two-run homer before Holland can record an out and Chris Colabello adds a solo shot in the 1st, before Kevin Pillar goes deep in the 2nd; Toronto then adds three more runs in the 3rd. Jays manager John Gibbons raises eyebrows when he removes veteran R.A. Dickey with a 7-1 lead and two outs in the 5th, to bring in ace starter David Price, who goes three innings, making him unavailable for the decisive fifth game.

 

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