The Toronto Blue Jays continued their winning ways on Friday, taking down the Oakland Athletics 11-7. This victory marked the team’s fifth win in a row, and they are now 4-0 against Oakland this season.
Key Contributions
- Ernie Clement: Hit a two-run home run in the first inning, giving Toronto an early lead.
- Addison Barger: Added a solo homer in the fourth inning.
- Chris Bassitt: Pitched five innings, earning his fifth win of the season. He allowed four earned runs on six hits and struck out seven batters. Bassitt has been a key part of Toronto’s rotation this year, helping solidify their position at or near first place in each division since May 1.
Offensive Highlights
The Blue Jays’ offense was strong on Friday, with several players driving in multiple runs:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Highlighted his three-hit day with a three-run double.
- Bo Bichette
- George Springer
- Matt Chapman
On Thursday night at Rogers Centre, Toronto achieved another shutout against Oakland, marking their fourth consecutive home victory over any team other than New York or Boston. This streak dates back to last year when they beat Houston twice before losing to both New York teams once each this past week after an eight-game road trip that included series losses to both teams as well as Kansas City.
Other MLB News
- Max Scherzer: Expected to throw another bullpen session next week as he recovers from a thumb injury that has kept him out all season.
- Baltimore Orioles: Manager Brandon Hyde announced that outfielder Heston Kjerstad will likely need surgery after suffering an elbow injury during spring training.
- Cincinnati Reds: Manager David Bell stated that infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand will undergo Tommy John surgery due to an elbow injury sustained during spring training.
- Pittsburgh Pirates: Manager Derek Shelton reported that outfielder Bryan Reynolds is expected to miss several weeks due to a hamstring strain.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Pitcher Dustin May underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder earlier this month but is expected back by mid-July.
- New York Yankees: Pitcher Gerrit Cole threw off flat ground for about 20 minutes without issue before being shut down due to fatigue, according to manager Aaron Boone.
- San Francisco Giants: Pitcher Logan Webb threw live batting practice without issue, despite experiencing some discomfort earlier in camp, as reported by manager Gabe Kapler.
- St. Louis Cardinals: Pitcher Miles Mikolas also threw live batting practice without issue, according to reports from St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold, despite earlier discomfort.
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