The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-7 on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre, marking their fourth consecutive victory.
Key Highlights
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George Springer:
- Hit two home runs, including a go-ahead shot in the fifth inning.
- Had a solo home run in the third inning off right-hander Gunnar Hoglund.
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Addison Barger:
- Contributed to a four-run first inning with a two-run blast.
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Bo Bichette:
- Added a solo home run in the second inning.
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Nathan Lukes:
- Recorded two RBIs for Toronto.
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Ernie Clement:
- Contributed two hits and one run.
- Made a crucial diving catch with a runner in scoring position to preserve the win.
Game Summary
- The Blue Jays scored four runs in the first inning and three more off reliever Sam Moll over six innings.
- The Athletics initially took the lead with a home run from Sheldon Neuse and a single from Seth Brown that plated Elvis Andrus.
- Neuse also added a sacrifice fly that brought in Josh Harrison.
- Yennierel Rodriguez pitched five innings for Toronto, allowing seven hits but no runs.
- Jordan Romano followed with one scoreless inning, allowing one hit.
- Jeff Hoffman, despite giving up a two-run homer to Brent Rooker in the ninth inning, secured his 13th save.
Additional Notes
- Daulton Varsho left the game due to left hamstring discomfort after hitting safely twice in three innings.
- The Athletics have now lost five straight games and 16 of their last 17 contests, including all nine since returning from an eight-day layoff following Major League Baseball’s All-Star break.
Manager’s Comments
Blue Jays manager John Schneider praised the team’s performance, stating, “We played well today. We got some big swings early.”
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