TORONTO – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exhibited his power and confidence at Rogers Centre, leaving the San Francisco Giants in awe. Guerrero’s two-run homer in the sixth inning propelled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory in the final game of their three-game series. After a slow start at home, Guerrero’s resurgence is a daunting prospect for any opposing team. “I’m always trying to trust myself and find the right pitch to make good contact with,” Guerrero expressed through interpreter Hector Lebron. Pitcher Chris Bassitt delivered an outstanding performance with a career-high 12 strikeouts over six shutout innings. The Blue Jays (45-37) continue their impressive run, winning six of their last eight games. In the sixth inning, Guerrero demonstrated his power by hitting a splitter from Keaton Winn (0-1) over the left field wall. Guerrero’s 12th homer of the season was a reminder of his immense talent. Toronto manager John Schneider commented, “Sometimes when you’re struggling or trying to do too much, you forget how good you are.” In the ninth inning, native Canadian Jordan Romano faced a nerve-wracking situation but managed to secure his 24th save. The Giants (45-36) now face consecutive losses following their 10-game winning streak on the road. Winn’s first career start showcased his composure, allowing only one hit in the first four innings. The crowd at Rogers Centre erupted when player J.D. Davis was ejected for arguing a called strike, with manager Gabe Kapler receiving the same fate. Bassitt adjusted his routine to allow catcher Alejandro Kirk to call most of the game, showcasing his extensive pitch repertoire. He successfully completed his sixth scoreless outing of the season with three hits and three walks. The Giants had opportunities but failed to capitalize on them, while Bassitt struck out the side in the sixth inning. Bassitt reflected on his recent struggles, stating, “I don’t think it happens without failure honestly. I hate going through it but at the end of the day, I think it’s beautiful.”
In the ninth inning, Santiago Espinal’s outstanding one-hop tag prevented Blake Sabol from stealing second. Although Toronto seemed to have control of the game, third baseman Matt Chapman’s throwing error gave the Giants another chance. However, Romano sealed the victory by getting Brandon Crawford out on a flyout. The retractable roof at Rogers Centre was open, allowing blue skies to shine but also allowing lingering smoke from wildfires to hover in the air. The game lasted two hours and 15 minutes. Prior to the game, it was announced that Guerrero will participate in the home run derby next month in Seattle, marking his second appearance after his rookie season in 2019. In other news, Kirk was reinstated from the injured list, while catcher Tyler Heineman was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays will face the Boston Red Sox in a weekend series, with Jose Berrios scheduled to start for Toronto against James Paxton, a native of Ladner, B.C. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 29, 2023.
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