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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
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3 hours ago
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‘Do your thing:' Jays skipper says Barger showing confidence in the batter's box
Toronto Blue Jays Addison Barger, centre, is doused by teammates Janatan Clase, left and Vladimir Guerrero Jr to celebrate their team's defeat of the Athletics in MLB baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, June 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker TORONTO — There were many offensive stars for the Toronto Blue Jays in their four-game series sweep of the Athletics, but Addison Barger stood larger with his flair for the dramatic. Barger blasted a homer for the third consecutive game, igniting a six-run eighth inning with a three-run shot to give the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-4 comeback win on Sunday. Barger's heroics extended the Blue Jays win streak at home to seven games. In this stretch, the Blue Jays outscored the San Diego Padres and Athletics 63-24, touching home an average of nine times per game. They have a .337 team batting average with 85 hits, including 32 extra-base hits during this run. The 25-year-old Barger, of Bellevue, Wash., has contributed in each game during this streak. But his good vibrations stretch back to early May. In his last 24 games, Barger has hit .321 with eight doubles, five homers and 15 RBIs. Toronto manager John Schneider credits his hot slugger with being more athletic when at the plate. 'I think he got away from that a little bit last year in the batter's box,' Schneider said. 'He's a pretty dynamic player. So I think it's just go, do your thing.' Barger's blast to right centre off Athletics reliever Justin Sterner travelled 412 feet after smacking a 428-foot drive into the seats on Saturday and 406 feet shot on Friday. 'He's confident as ever,' Schneider said. 'It's cool to watch it unfold. You know he's talented, and then when it starts to click like this you get sucked into every at-bat, thinking he's going to do something.' Strange Springer Schneider reported George Springer was jumping up and down on third base when he was tagged out because he tweaked his ankle running from first to third base to end the fifth inning. Initially called safe, a video replay caught Springer off the bag. 'I saw the whole thing unfold,' Schneider said. 'He wasn't dancing. He wasn't doing anything crazy. He was testing his ankle out. 'It's the blessing and the curse of replay.' Swanson returns Reliever Erik Swanson (right forearm) returned after a 60-day stint on the injured list. He pitched a shaky eighth inning but registered the win in his first appearance. In the meantime, outfielder Daulton Varsho was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain he suffered running from second to third base on Saturday. Davis Schneider was recalled from triple-A Buffalo. Easton Lucas was optioned to Buffalo with the return of Swanson. Phillies next While the Athletics left town as the second-worst team in the American League, a much better challenge arrives in the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game set, beginning on Tuesday. The Phillies have won 17 road games, tied for the most in the National League with the Chicago Cubs. 'I think we've played good teams really well all year,' Schneider said. 'It'll be fun. 'I think we've always kind of played them tough.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2025. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press
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4 hours ago
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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.
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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:
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Springer hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Athletics 8-7
Athletics starting pitcher Gunnar Hoglund (53) throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger, right, celebrates with Vladimir Guerrero Jr (27) after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho (5) is injured coming into third base around Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann (12) after hitting a triple during third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) hits a solo hime run against the Athletics during ssecond inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) hits a solo hime run against the Athletics during ssecond inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Athletics starting pitcher Gunnar Hoglund (53) throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Addison Barger, right, celebrates with Vladimir Guerrero Jr (27) after hitting a two-run home run against the Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho (5) is injured coming into third base around Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann (12) after hitting a triple during third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) Toronto Blue Jays' Bo Bichette (11) hits a solo hime run against the Athletics during ssecond inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit two of Toronto's four home runs and the Blue Jays held on to beat the Athletics 8-7 on Saturday for their fourth straight win. Springer had a solo shot in the third inning off right-hander Gunnar Hoglund and added another in the fifth. Advertisement Addison Barger hit a two-run homer in Toronto's four-run first inning and Bo Bichette added a solo shot in the second. Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman gave up a two-run homer to Brent Rooker in the ninth inning before nailing down his 13th save. With a runner in scoring position, second baseman Ernie Clement made a diving catch on a line drive hit by Shea Langeliers with the tying run on second to preserve the win. Nathan Lukes had two RBIs for Toronto and Clement chipped in with two hits and a run scored. Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho left the game in the third inning due to left hamstring discomfort. Hoglund (1-3) gave up all eight runs and 10 hits with one strikeout and two walks in six innings. Advertisement Tyler Soderstrom hit a three-run homer off Toronto opener Braydon Fisher in the first inning and rookie Denzel Clarke added a two-run shot for his first career home run in the second. The Blue Jays extended their home winning streak to six games and have won eight of their last 12 overall. Toronto has scored 31 runs over the first three games of the four-game series. The Athletics have lost five in a row, 16 of their last 17, and 10 straight road games. Easton Lucas (3-2) came on in relief of Fisher after Clarke's homer and threw 4 2/3 shutout innings to get the win. Key moment Clement doubled to left field leading off the sixth inning, advanced to third on a ground out and scored on Hoglund's wild pitch to push the Blue Jays' lead to 8-5. Advertisement Key stat Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled in the first inning to extend his career-high on-base streak to 31 games. It's the longest active streak in the major leagues. Up next Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (5-4, 3.68 ERA) will start against Athletics LHP JP Sears (4-5, 5.18) in the series finale on Sunday. ___ AP MLB:
