In a thrilling game at Rogers Centre, the Washington Nationals emerged victorious with a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Carter Kieboom and Keibert Ruiz showed their power by hitting home runs for the Nationals. Kieboom’s two-run shot in the second inning off Toronto starter Jose Berrios set the tone, while Ruiz’s three-run blast in the fifth sealed the victory.
The Blue Jays fought hard, with Davis Schneider hitting a home run of his own, but they couldn’t fully capitalize on their opportunities. In the ninth inning, they loaded the bases with nobody out but could only manage to score one run. Kyle Finnegan stepped up for the Nationals, striking out Schneider and forcing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ground out for an RBI. Danny Jansen’s pop-up ended the game, securing the win for Washington.
This victory is a crucial one for the Nationals, who have won six of their last nine games. On the other hand, the Blue Jays have dropped five of their last seven and are chasing the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers in the wild-card race.
Washington’s starting pitcher, MacKenzie Gore, had a solid performance, allowing only one earned run and six hits over five innings. Finnegan came through in the ninth, surviving the pressure to earn his 25th save of the season.
Additionally, Washington’s Jacob Young recorded his first big-league hit with a bunt single in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Schneider drove in a run for the Blue Jays with an RBI double in the same inning.
The game was filled with excitement and close calls, including a potential tying run for the Blue Jays in the eighth inning. However, the Nationals managed to hold on and secure the win.
In other news, recent call-up Ernie Clement started at shortstop for the Blue Jays, replacing the injured Bo Bichette. Bichette was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps muscle strain. This comes shortly after third baseman Matt Chapman was also placed on the injured list due to a finger injury.
The two teams will face off once again on Wednesday to close out the three-game series. Chris Bassitt is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays, while the Nationals will send Patrick Corbin to the mound.
With this victory, the Nationals continue to fight for a playoff spot, while the Blue Jays face an uphill battle in the wild-card race. The remainder of the season promises to be filled with excitement and high-stakes games for both teams.
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