The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a loss to division rival, the Baltimore Orioles, in a crucial game. However, the bigger concern for the team was the injury of their star shortstop, Bo Bichette. Despite Bichette’s absence, Ryan Mountcastle performed well at the plate, driving in three runs to help the Orioles secure a 4-2 victory. Bichette injured his right knee while attempting to stretch a single into a double in the third inning. As Bichette received medical attention and was replaced by Santiago Espinal in the lineup, Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed the team’s need to gather more information on the extent of the injury and determine the next course of action. Bichette, a two-time all-star, has been a key player for Toronto this season, leading the team with a .321 average and 17 home runs, making him one of the top players in the American League. Starting pitcher Chris Bassitt acknowledged the significance of Bichette’s injury and emphasized the team’s reliance on a “next man up” mentality. Meanwhile, Gunnar Henderson’s solo homer propelled the Orioles to victory as they took the lead in the AL East division, with a 1.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays and 6.5 game lead over the Blue Jays. Kyle Gibson delivered a strong performance on the mound for Baltimore, allowing only one run over six innings. Despite a late rally from the Blue Jays, highlighted by a home run from Whit Merrifield, the Orioles’ relievers managed to hold off the comeback attempt. The game ended with a catch from Baltimore’s Austin Hays, denying Merrifield the opportunity to be a hero for Toronto. In other news, the Blue Jays announced that reliever Chad Green would make a rehab appearance for triple-A Buffalo, while Adam Cimber continues his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury. Toronto looks to bounce back in their next game with Hyun-Jin Ryu returning to the mound after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
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