MLB Note - Toronto Blue Jays Stroman, Marcus

Jul 28, 2017 - 8:09 AM RHP Marcus Stroman allowed a career-high six walks Thursday before being ejected in the fifth inning by plate umpire Will Little after a walk to Oakland Athletics C Bruce Maxwell in the fifth inning. Stroman and C Russell Martin were ejected after disputing the call. Manager John Gibbons had been ejected after ball two had been called on Maxwell. Stroman is known for pitching with emotion. "I want to make my next start," Stroman said, in offering no comment on the umpiring after the game. He said he does not intend to change. "I'm going to continue to be myself, "regardless of who doesn't like it, who likes it," he said. "I'm always going to be myself regardless, here on out. I'm emotional, that's how I pitch. That's what I pride myself on. That's what allows me to be my best out there." Stroman allowed six hits and three runs in 4 2/3 innings and did not factor in the decision in the game won by the Blue Jays 8-4 in 10 innings.