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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Blue Jays' George Springer called out in embarrassing fashion against Athletics
The Toronto Blue Jay' George Springer reacts after being called out at third base against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre on June 1. George Springer played a vital role in the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Athletics on Sunday. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI and scored a run in the victory. However, he might have also made the most embarrassing out of his career. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Blue Jays were down 3-0. After Myles Straw singled to start the inning, the A's got two quick outs, putting the Blue Jays on their heels. Luckily for the Canadians, their next hitter, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., was hit by a pitch, pushing Straw into scoring position, who would promptly be driven in by Springer on a single to left. The offense continued with Alejandro Kirk, who doubled, driving in Guerrero and pushing Springer to third. Advertisement Sure, there were two outs, but the Blue Jays were only down a run now with two men in scoring position. Surely, another hit would lift Toronto over the Athletics, right? Well, the Blue Jays never got that chance. No. After the double put Springer at third base, the former World Series champion decided that it was a great time for calisthenics, as he jumped up and down on the bag, allowing Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann to tag him out mid-leap. Springer was originally called safe, but video review was clear as day. The ball was on Springer and Springer was not on the bag. Toronto's rally was dead in the water. Advertisement EXCLUSIVE: How ex-MLB player Eric Anthony learned his dad was Dodgers legend Willie Davis How did Springer do the rest of the game? Springer only had two more plate appearances in the game, both of which came in the Blue Jays' six-run eighth inning. In a sense, Springer was the reason that inning got going. He led off the eighth by reaching base via catcher interference and scored soon after on an Addison Barger home run. He did also ground out to end the inning though. Springer ended the game going 1-for-4 with a run and an RBI. Who won the series? Toronto's 8-4 win gave them the four-game series sweep against the Athletics, pushing their record to 31-28. The Blue Jays currently sit in second place in the AL East behind the first-place New York Yankees. Advertisement MLB NEWS: Mookie Betts suffers freak toe injury, Shohei Ohtani progresses toward pitching return The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: George Springer caught jumping on third base, tagged out vs. A's
National Post
2 days ago
- Health
- National Post
Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury
Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho left Saturday's game against the Athletics due to left hamstring discomfort, the team said. Article content In the third inning, Varsho hit a pitch from right-hander Gunnar Hoglund off the top of the wall in left-centre field. Article content As he tried to stretch the double into a triple, Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh a few steps after rounding second base. Article content Varsho was forced to awkwardly hop his way to third base and was tagged out by Max Schuemann, who helped lower him to the dirt. Article content Varsho was in significant discomfort as training staff came out to assist. He was eventually able to slowly walk off the field on his own. Article content Toronto had a 6-5 lead at the time. The Gold Glover was replaced by outfielder Myles Straw. Article content Varsho missed the first few weeks of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery last September to repair his rotator cuff. Article content In 24 games, he has a .207 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs. Article content
National Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Ernie Clement and the Blue Jays beat up on Athletics again
Article content Ernie Clement continues to shine, while the Blue Jays continue to soar. Article content Article content Granted, the Athletics aren't a quality major-league team and following Friday night's 11-7 defeat, they endured their 15th loss in their past 16 games. Article content Too bad the Jays can't play the A's more often. If they could, playoff tickets would be printed. Article content Clement has certainly left his imprint two games into a four-game series by going yard in back-to-back games, two nights in which he has recorded seven hits, including going 4-for-5 on Friday raising his average to .273. Article content Article content Addison Barger also went deep in Friday's victory while Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes also had two hits apiece as the bottom four in the order went a combined 9-for-16 with nine runs scored, two homers and five RBIs. Article content The following are three takeaways on a night the Blue Jays would score three runs in three different innings to win their third in a row. Article content 1. Run of the mill Article content The Rogers Centre roof was half-open or half-closed, depending on one's perspective. Article content One could draw a similar comparison to the Blue Jays. It's hard to judge this lineup when the opposition is as poor as the A's. Still, the bottom line is the Jays' bats have flourished in two games, beginning with Thursday night's win when 18 hits produced 12 runs. Article content The hitting frenzy carried over into Friday when 15 hits were recorded and every starter in the lineup produced at least one. Article content 2. Canada Day Article content On a hockey-themed night, three members of the Toronto Sceptres took part in the ceremonial first pitch with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. serving as catcher. Article content Fans reportedly lined up as early as 8 a.m. to get their hands on the night's giveaway, a Vladdy hockey jersey. Article content To borrow a shinny metaphor, the Jays wound up skating circles around the A's. Article content Taking it all in was Pickering's Denzel Clarke, who started in centre field for the visitors. Article content When his name was introduced, Clarke was accorded a warm applause. Article content Clarke struck out swinging in the second inning, marking his 16th strikeout in 20 plate appearances. Article content No one, though, will remember the punch-out. What they will remember was the catch he made in denying Alejandro Kirk a home run to lead off the fourth inning, a majestic out at the wall that highlighted Clarke's athleticism.
Edmonton Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Ernie Clement and the Blue Jays beat up on Athletics again
Article content Addison Barger also went deep in Friday's victory while Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes also had two hits apiece as the bottom four in the order went a combined 9-for-16 with nine runs scored, two homers and five RBIs. The following are three takeaways on a night the Blue Jays would score three runs in three different innings to win their third in a row. 1. Run of the mill The Rogers Centre roof was half-open or half-closed, depending on one's perspective. One could draw a similar comparison to the Blue Jays. It's hard to judge this lineup when the opposition is as poor as the A's. Still, the bottom line is the Jays' bats have flourished in two games, beginning with Thursday night's win when 18 hits produced 12 runs. The hitting frenzy carried over into Friday when 15 hits were recorded and every starter in the lineup produced at least one. 2. Canada Day
Toronto Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
The comeback Blue Jays strike again and are poised to sweep host Seattle Mariners
Myles Straw #3 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a two-RBI single during the eighth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Photo by Stephen Brashear / Getty Images The Blue Jays would go deep as their game against the host Seattle Mariners went deep into the night. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto found itself in deep trouble when trailing, 3-0, but then dug deep in what turned out to be a compelling and entertaining night of baseball. More games such as Saturday and fans might be able to stomach whatever fate befalls the Blue Jays. On a night when the margins were razor thin, the Jays held on for a 6-3 comeback win as they eye a series sweep Sunday. At worst, the Jays have assured themselves of returning home with a .500 road trip. At best, a sweep of the M's allows the Jays to return home with a 4-2 record. The following are three takeaways on a night Bo Bichette would hit his second home run of the season, a two-run blast that was Bichette's fourth hit of the series, a night Addison Barger would drive in two runs, each with George Springer crossing home plate following some savvy base-running by the veteran. 1. Bowden and now The more Bowden Francis becomes homer-prone, the more one realizes last year's late-season emergence was an outlier. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He made his eighth start of the season Saturday, but at no time has Francis flashed that no-hit repertoire he displayed in 2024 when he twice took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, only to be denied in each instance by yielding leadoff homers. Entering his outing at T-Mobile Park, Francis had surrendered 11 long balls this season, including six in his past three. Those numbers increased when ex-Blue Jay Rowdy Tellez took Francis deep in the second inning. Francis leads the majors in homers allowed, a stat he won't take any comfort in owning. For Tellez, it was his sixth dinger of the season and fourth against the Jays after launching moon shots three times last month when Seattle visited Toronto. Francis was very economical in retiring the Mariners in the first when he needed 10 pitches. After he gave up a run-scoring double in the fourth inning, Francis had runners at second and third with none out, forcing the Jays' infield to come in with Tellez at the plate. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tellez popped out for the first out. A sac fly would score Seattle's third run. Once the side was retired, Francis went on an extended run of high-end pitching by retiring 11 straight, evoking memories of last year's no-hit misses. A two-out bloop single in the seventh would end Francis' night, the deepest he has gone this season. 2. Opportunity knocks As the saying goes, one man's misfortune is another's fortune. In the case of Andres Gimenez's quad strain, two players, Barger and Nathan Lukes, have been able to step in and step up. So far, so good for Barger and Lukes. Sustainability remains the biggest question for each player. The big-league roster is dotted with utility players, who need to prove that they can emerge as everyday starters. Until Gimenez is healthy, the Jays are limited in their options having already sent the likes of Davis Schneider, Will Wagner and Alan Roden, three opening day players, to Triple-A. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Roden has been raking with the Buffalo Bisons having recorded eight hits, including one homer, while knocking in five runs in 14 at-bats. Both Barger and Lukes provide defensive versatility and each possesses strong arms. What will determine their long-range viability is at the plate. Barger hit into a fielder's choice in the sixth inning to tie the game, 3-3. His eighth-inning single would give the Jays the lead. With Anthony Santander nursing a shoulder issue, Myles Straw was given an opportunity and delivered with a two-out, two-strike, two-run single. 3. Pink catcher Alejandro Kirk got a head start on Mother's Day by donning a resplendent pink chest protector and matching pink helmet and wrist bands. It should be noted that Mother's Day, Día de las Madres, in Kirk's native Mexico, is May 10. Kudos to Kirk. Pretty in pink might be stretching it, but Kirk has been pretty good. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He recorded the game's first hit by sending a ball the other way for a single. In his second at-bat, Kirk sent a liner into right field. Then came a third hit, which Kirk also sent into right field. It was Kirk's second three-hit game of the season. In the ninth, a bloop single gave Kirk his fourth hit and his first four-hit game since 2022. Up next Sunday's series finale will feature Jose Urena making his second start for the Blue Jays; in his debut in Anaheim, Urena gave up four hits, including a home run in 4.1 innings; until further notice, Urena is the Jays' No. 5 starter, but for how long will depend on how well he pitches; suffice to say his spot is far from guaranteed. Sports Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Relationships Sunshine Girls
