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CTV News
3 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Unsung heroes, batting depth step up for Blue Jays in 6-3 win over Giants
Toronto Blue Jays third base Ernie Clement (22) is safe a home plate during sixth inning MLB action against the San Francisco Giants in Toronto on Saturday, July 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays may have star power, but they've had contributions from unsung heroes this season. That happened Saturday afternoon when Toronto's 7-8-9 hitters accounted for all six runs and went a collective 5-for-10 in the team's 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Rogers Centre. Second baseman Ernie Clement finished with an RBI. Third baseman Will Wagner hit a two-run double. And catcher Tyler Heineman had one of the best games of his career, hitting a two-run homer in the sixth inning to finish 2-for-3 with three RBI. Blue Jays manager John Schneider credits his club's hitting coaches for this lower-lineup success. 'It starts with Pop, and Lou and Hunter,' said Schneider of Toronto's hitting staff. 'And really diving into what these guys are good at and how they are going to get pitched and having a plan. And then it's the guys buying into that plan and sticking with it. It's not easy to do when you don't play every day and you're hitting 7-8-9. 'The tendency is to chase results and the guys aren't doing that.' The Blue Jays got contributions from more than their batting depth Saturday. Starter Eric Lauer picked up his fifth win of the season while allowing two runs and no walks in six innings of work. Lauer also struck out seven batters. Signed to a minor-league deal Dec. 13, 2024, after he was cut by the KBO's Kia Tigers, Lauer has been a strong addition to the Blue Jays' rotation in 2025. The left-hander has a 2.80 earned-run average and a 1.04 walks plus hits per inning pitched in eight starts for the Blue Jays this season. 'One, probably,' said Clement of where Lauer would rank among Toronto's unsung heroes. 'What he's been able to do and come in and just give us a chance to win every game. It's invaluable. So, tip of the cap to him. He's probably been our unsung MVP so far.' Schneider says Lauer's demeanour hasn't changed as his quality starts increased. 'That's one of the things I love about him,' Scheider said of Lauer post-game. 'He's kind of a flat-liner…Not getting too high or too low, and kind of doing what everyone's doing, where you go out and do what we ask of you and you move on to the next time you go out there.' Accustomed to a long relief role as well as a starter this season, Lauer believes the latter is where has earned the right to be. 'I'm just trying to make sure that I stick in the rotation, honestly' Lauer said. 'That's what I want to do, and that's where I think I can help the team best.' With Bowden Francis still on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, the Blue Jays need Lauer in the rotation moving forward. Toronto will attempt to sweep the three-game homestand against the Giants on Sunday before hosting the New York Yankees in a three-game set starting Monday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025. Mike Stephens, The Canadian Press
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Blue Jays' bottom of the order comes up big in comeback win over Giants
Blue Jays' Tyler Heineman runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Giants at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Saturday, July 19, 2025. Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images From top to bottom, the Blue Jays' lineup has generally been good as evidenced by the club's excellent record and first-place standing in the AL East. 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. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. 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 The team's big boys tend to reside in the top of the order, but this season, if anything, has shown that even the alleged unknowns are more than capable of producing. Witness Saturday's 6-3 comeback win over the San Francisco Giants at a sold-out Rogers Centre crowd of 42,015. All six of Toronto's runs came from the bottom of the order as the triumvirate sparked the team to its longest home winning streak in 10 years. Tyler Heineman drove in the winning run with an RBI double in the sixth inning before he unloaded on a two-run homer in the eighth to give the Jays their ninth home win in succession. The trio of Ernie Clement, Will Wagner and Heineman went 5-for-10 at the plate. Logan Webb is a tough pitcher and yet it was Toronto's bottom of the order that did the damage. 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. 'They just stuck to their approach,' said manager John Schneider following the win as the Jays improved to 57-41. Clement has hit as high as leadoff. He has that rare bat control that allows him to lay down bunts, hit behind runners or be used in hit-and-run scenarios. Wagner came on the scene last season following the trade deadline deal with Houston that also netted Joey Loperfido. Heineman has come out the blue, but he is more than a serviceable backup catcher. Saturday's belt was Heineman's third of the season, while his first-career multiple extra-base hit game would also be produced in the win. As well as the bottom of the order performed, it was hard to overlook Addison Barger's career-high four-hit performance. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'A guy with really, really great talent,'' added the skipper on Barger. 'He can hit the ball hard, he can hit the ball out of the ballpark, and you pair that with a very good approach. 'He's got a bright future. He can be as good as anyone … It's tools, it's approach, it's confidence. He's in a good spot.' The same could be said for the Jays, who have taken the first two games of the series after losing three of four just before the all-star break. With a series win already assured heading into Sunday's finale, the Jays have won seven of their past eight series at home and 12 of the their previous 15 overall series. A win Sunday will give the Jays their third straight home series sweep. Read More World MMA Toronto & GTA Tennis Uncategorized
National Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays' bottom of the order comes up big in comeback win over Giants
From top to bottom, the Blue Jays' lineup has generally been good as evidenced by the club's excellent record and first-place standing in the AL East. Article content The team's big boys tend to reside in the top of the order, but this season, if anything, has shown that even the alleged unknowns are more than capable of producing. Article content Article content Witness Saturday's 6-3 comeback win over the San Francisco Giants at a sold-out Rogers Centre crowd of 42,015. Article content All six of Toronto's runs came from the bottom of the order as the triumvirate sparked the team to its longest home winning streak in 10 years. Article content Tyler Heineman drove in the winning run with an RBI double in the sixth inning before he unloaded on a two-run homer in the eighth to give the Jays their ninth home win in succession. Article content The trio of Ernie Clement, Will Wagner and Heineman went 5-for-10 at the plate. Article content Logan Webb is a tough pitcher and yet it was Toronto's bottom of the order that did the damage. Article content 'They just stuck to their approach,' said manager John Schneider following the win as the Jays improved to 57-41. Article content Clement has hit as high as leadoff. He has that rare bat control that allows him to lay down bunts, hit behind runners or be used in hit-and-run scenarios. Article content Wagner came on the scene last season following the trade deadline deal with Houston that also netted Joey Loperfido. Article content Article content Heineman has come out the blue, but he is more than a serviceable backup catcher. Article content Saturday's belt was Heineman's third of the season, while his first-career multiple extra-base hit game would also be produced in the win. Article content Article content As well as the bottom of the order performed, it was hard to overlook Addison Barger's career-high four-hit performance. Article content Article content 'A guy with really, really great talent,'' added the skipper on Barger. 'He can hit the ball hard, he can hit the ball out of the ballpark, and you pair that with a very good approach. Article content 'He's got a bright future. He can be as good as anyone … It's tools, it's approach, it's confidence. He's in a good spot.' Article content
Global News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Heineman two-run homer spurs Blue Jays to win
TORONTO – Tyler Heineman hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and starter Eric Lauer gave up two runs over six to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Lauer earned his fifth win of the season with seven strikeouts and no walks. Heineman drove in a run with a double in the sixth inning off Giants starter Logan Webb, while Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement contributed an RBI single. Toronto's Addison Barger produced the first four-hit game of his career. The 26-year-old went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles. Story continues below advertisement Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman came on in the ninth for his second save of Toronto's three-game series versus the Giants thus far, giving him 23 on the season. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy For the Giants, Willy Adames clouted two solo home runs to get to 14 on the season. It was Adames' second multi-home run game of the campaign and the ninth of his big-league career. Heliot Ramos would score the Giants' other run by driving home Luis Matos with a sacrifice fly. The game took two hours 10 minutes to play in front of an announced sellout of 42,015. WAGNER STAYS HOT After driving in two runs with a hard-hit double in Toronto's victory the previous evening, Wagner hit another RBI double Saturday to give the Blue Jays their first lead of the game. Since his June 28 recall from Triple-A Buffalo, the utility man is 11-for-33 with five doubles and three RBI in 11 games. HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE The Blue Jays remain dominant in their own ballpark. With Saturday's victory, Toronto improved to 21-4 at Rogers Centre over their last 25 home games. They have averaged over five runs per game during that stretch and boast a team on-base percentage of over .800. Story continues below advertisement UP NEXT Toronto's Jose Berrios (5-4, 3.75 ERA) is scheduled to face San Francisco's Robbie Ray (9-3, 2.65) in Sunday's series finale. First pitch is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. ET. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
National Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays parlay a four-run sixth inning into a win over the visiting San Francisco Giants
For the record, Addison Barger's four-hit game Saturday was a career-first, a feat that is likely to repeat itself at some point as his ascension continues. Article content He even got to display his rocket of an arm in right field, turning a routine run on a sac fly into anything but a certainty. Article content The kid has that presence on games, an impact so few have knowing Barger is capable of emerging as a difference maker. Article content Barger was one of many bright spots for the Blue Jays, who don't mind sharing the spotlight when team wins are produced. Article content Saturday's 6-3 conquest was one such example, but there have been many as the wins continue to pile up. Article content Tyler Heineman belted his third home run of the season when he went deep for a two-run blast in the eighth inning. Article content The following are three takeaways on a day the Jays outhit the Giants, 14-4, and are poised to earn their third successive home sweep. Article content 1. Lauer(ing) the boom Article content Eric Lauer was near flawless for the Blue Jays, who don't lose when the soft-throwing lefty is on the mound. Article content Having said that, the Jays did lose with Lauer on the mound just before the break when the host Chicago White Sox took care of business. Article content Truth be told, Lauer was undone by his offence. Article content Against the Giants, Lauer retired the first 13 hitters he faced, a stretch that featured four strikeouts recorded in succession. Article content His outing began with a strikeout. Article content In the second inning, Lauer struck out the side. Article content San Francisco's first hit came off the bat of Willy Adames, who sent a ball over the left-field wall with one out in the fifth inning. Article content Adames would hit another solo homer in the seventh, this one off reliever Chad Green. Article content Lauer gave the Jays 6.0 innings. Article content His 81-pitch outing was near masterful save for the Adames blast and a leadoff double in the sixth inning to Luis Matos. Article content No walks were surrendered, while seven strikeouts were recorded. Article content Lauer was good and in many ways much better than Chris Bassitt, who got the ball rolling in Friday's series finale when the Jays earned a 4-0 shutout win. Article content Following Saturday's outing, Lauer saw his ERA drop to 2.80 on the season. Article content Lauer earned the win. Article content 2. Vlad experience Article content One minute he's getting picked off at first on a liner hit in front of him, the next he's resorting to his inner Willie Mays in making an over-the-shoulder catch. Article content From jeers to cheers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a way of always eliciting some kind of reaction. Article content For the sake of the Blue Jays, one of these days he'll have to start launching balls and depositing them over the outfield seats.
