Blue Jays Blast Past Orioles 6-1: Guerrero Jr. Stars, Straw Delivery Decides
Guerrero Jr. goes 4-for-4, Straw hits go-ahead double in sixth
The Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to six games with a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, powered by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s four-hit performance and Myles Straw’s clutch double.
Vlad’s Big Night
- Guerrero Jr. went 4-for-4 with three singles, drawing two walks (one intentional) to raise his average to .305.
- He reached base five times, scoring two runs, and broke up a no-hitter in the process.
“I was just looking for good pitches to hit and trying to do my best to help the team win,” said Guerrero Jr. after the game.— Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Straw’s Game-Changing Hit
Myles Straw broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning with a sharp double to left-center field, driving in Isiah Kiner-Falefa and giving the Blue Jays a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Pitchers’ Duel until the Sixth
Both starting pitchers, Toronto’s Chris Bassitt and Baltimore’s Trevor Rogers, delivered strong performances until the sixth inning. Bassitt allowed one run and two hits in five innings, while Rogers gave up one unearned run on three hits in five frames.
Explosive Eighth Inning
Daulton Varsho highlighted a three-run eighth inning with a two-run, pinch-hit double off Shawn Dubin, padding the Blue Jays’ lead to 6-1.
Baltimore’s Struggles Continue
The Orioles have now lost two of their last ten September games, falling to 84-64 on the season.
Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays will look to sweep the series on Saturday, with Max Scherzer (5-3, 4.36 ERA) set to face Tomoyuki Sagano (10-8, 4.51 ERA) for Baltimore.
Pro Tip: Vlad’s Approach at the Plate
“Vladimir’s been consistent in his approach,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “He’s not chasing, he’s putting good at-bats together, and that’s really the key to his success.”
FAQ: Why was Guerrero Jr.’s single in the fifth inning so important?
His single ended Baltimore center fielder Colton Cowser’s no-hit bid and started a rally that tied the game at 1-1.
Comment below: Did you watch the Blue Jays’ win over the Orioles? What stood out to you the most?
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