TORONTO — John Schneider went out of his way to dispel the notion that Sandy Alcantara intentionally directed a changeup at Kazuma Okamoto — his fourth (!!!) hit batter of the night — during the Toronto Blue Jays’ 8-1 win Tuesday. He pointed out that none came on a fastball and spoke of his respect for the Miami Marlins ace and his manager Clayton McCullough, who started his coaching career in the Toronto Blue Jays system.

“I think balls just got away from him,” said Schneider. “It just looked worse right after” Jesus Sanchez’s grand slam. Alcantara “is a Cy Young Award winner and me and Clayton go way back. I know how much........

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