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Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- General
- Edmonton Journal
Blue Jays get spanked by visiting Philadelphia Phillies in a measuring stick game
Article content In terms of a litmus test, the Jays failed in falling 8-3 to the Phillies. If there was a bright spot to the lopsided loss, it involved the Jays' bullpen and how it kept the visitors scoreless. That is until Trea Turner took Erik Swanson deep on a solo blast with two outs in the eighth inning, Turner's second homer on the night and third overall by the visitors. The following are three takeaways on a night the Phillies blew the game open by scoring seven runs, including six in their first at-bats, through the opening two innings, a night when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his MLB-best on-base streak to 33 games following a walk in the third inning. Bruised and broken Bowden It's back to the drawing board for Bowden Francis, who hasn't picked up a win since his first start of the season way back on March 31 when he faced Washington Nationals. In his intervening starts, too many home runs have been yielded, few nights when he's pitched deep into games and an overall question when it concerns Francis' exact role and whether he should be in the major leagues at this moment.
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Blue Jays rally in 8th inning to beat Athletics 8-4 for 4-game sweep
Addison Barger put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Blue Jays rallied past the reeling Athletics 8-4 on Sunday to finish a four-game sweep. Barger's drive to right field off Justin Sterner (1-2) extended the Athletics' losing streak to six games. They have dropped 17 of 18 overall. The 412-foot drive was Barger's fifth home run this season and third in three games. Toronto scored six times in the eighth, its second-biggest inning of the series. The Blue Jays scored eight runs in the second inning of a 12-0 blowout Thursday. Athletics pitchers have allowed at least one home run in 14 consecutive games, giving up 32 total homers in that span. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk each had two hits and drove in a pair as the Blue Jays won their fifth straight and ninth in the past 13 games. Erik Swanson (1-0) got the win despite allowing a run in his one inning of work. Jeff Hoffman finished for Toronto. Swanson was making his first appearance of the season after being activated off the injured list before the game. He'd been sidelined since spring training because of a nerve issue in his arm. Key moment Toronto's comeback avoided embarrassment for outfielder George Springer, who ended a rally in the fifth when he was tagged out while hopping above third base after advancing on Kirk's two-out double. Key stat The A's have been swept in four of their past five series. Up next Athletics RHP Luis Severino (1-4, 3.89 ERA) is expected to start against Twins RHP Joe Ryan (5-2, 2.57) on Monday. Blue Jays RHP Bowden Francis (2-6, 5.04 ERA) is scheduled to face Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (6-2, 2.96) on Tuesday.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Barger hits go-ahead homer in 8th and Blue Jays rally past Athletics 8-4 for 4-game sweep
TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Blue Jays rallied past the reeling Athletics 8-4 on Sunday to finish a four-game sweep. Barger's drive to right field off Justin Sterner (1-2) extended the Athletics' losing streak to six games. They have dropped 17 of 18 overall. The 412-foot drive was Barger's fifth home run this season and third in three games. Toronto scored six times in the eighth, its second-biggest inning of the series. The Blue Jays scored eight runs in the second inning of a 12-0 blowout Thursday. Athletics pitchers have allowed at least one home run in 14 consecutive games, giving up 32 total homers in that span. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk each had two hits and drove in a pair as the Blue Jays won their fifth straight and ninth in the past 13 games. Erik Swanson (1-0) got the win despite allowing a run in his one inning of work. Jeff Hoffman finished for Toronto. Swanson was making his first appearance of the season after being activated off the injured list before the game. He'd been sidelined since spring training because of a nerve issue in his arm. Key moment Toronto's comeback avoided embarassment for outfielder George Springer, who ended a rally in the fifth when he was tagged out while hopping above third base after advancing on Kirk's two-out double. Key stat The A's have been swept in four of their past five series. Up next Athletics RHP Luis Severino (1-4, 3.89 ERA) is expected to start against Twins RHP Joe Ryan (5-2, 2.57) on Monday. Blue Jays RHP Bowden Francis (2-6, 5.04 ERA) is scheduled to face Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (6-2, 2.96) on Tuesday. ___ AP MLB:
CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Blue Jays place outfielder Varsho on 10-day IL with hamstring strain, activate reliever Swanson
The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against the Athletics after injuring his leg running the bases. The Blue Jays also activated right-hander Erik Swanson off the 60-day IL and recalled utilityman Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A. In the third inning of Saturday's 8-7 win, Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh after rounding second base on a base hit off the wall, hopped a few steps and fell near third base as he was tagged out by Max Schuemann. Varsho missed the early part of the season after undergoing off-season shoulder surgery. He has a .207 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs in 24 games. Myles Straw, who replaced Varsho on Saturday, was set to start in centre field in Sunday's series finale. Swanson has not pitched this season because of median nerve entrapment. The six-year veteran went 2-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 45 games with Toronto last season. Schneider hit .067 with no homers and one RBI in 10 games with the Blue Jays earlier this season before being sent to Buffalo.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Blue Jays put OF Varsho on 10-day IL with left hamstring strain, activate RHP Swanson
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays put outfielder Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a strained left hamstring, one day after the 2024 Gold Glove winner left a game against the Athletics after injuring his leg running the bases. The Blue Jays also activated right-hander Erik Swanson off the 60-day IL and recalled utilityman Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo. Left-hander Easton Lucas was optioned to Triple-A.
