Blue Jays Top Braves 3-1 as Bassitt Fans 10 in Victory
The Toronto Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing streak to the Atlanta Braves,, winning the rubber game of their interleague series with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Here’s how it happened:
Bassitt Dominant on the Mound
- Chris Bassitt pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks.
- The right-hander struck out 10 batters, recording his eighth career game with double-digit punchouts.
- Bassitt lowered his earned run average to 0.77 after the impressive outing.
“Bassitt set the tone by striking out the side in the first inning, fanning Michael Harris II, Austin Riley, and Matt Olson on just 13 pitches.” – The Canadian Press
Vlad Jr.’s First Homer of Season Proves Decisive
- With the game tied 1-1 in the sixth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on a no-doubt solo homer off Braves starter Spencer Strider.
- The blast was Guerrero’s first of the season and proved to be the game-winning hit for the Blue Jays.
Braves Threaten but Come Up Short
The Atlanta Braves had a chance to take the lead in the fifth inning with runners on second and third, but Bassitt struck out Michael Harris II and Austin Riley to keep the Braves off the board.
- After Bassitt’s stellar performance, Lewy Hoffman entered the game in the ninth inning and gave up a solo homer to Drake Baldwin.
- However, Hoffman quickly recovered and recorded his fourth save of the season.
Up Next
The Blue Jays will host the Seattle Mariners for a three-game weekend series beginning Friday, while the Braves return home to face the Minnesota Twins.
Did you know?
Spencer Strider made his season debut for the Braves after missing most of the 2024 season due to right elbow surgery. He led the major leagues in strikeouts in 2023 with 281.
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