The Toronto Blue Jays opened the game with a four-run lead in the seventh inning that allowed them to beat one of Major League Baseball’s worst teams, the Kansas City Royals, 5-4 on Friday night at Rogers Center.
Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ernie Clement were the architects of this victorious push for the Jays.
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Thanks to this victory, John Schneider’s men have a half-game lead over the Texas Rangers and the last place among teams drafted in the American League.
The Royals scored first in the matchup when left fielder Dairon Blanco hit his second long ball of the season in the third inning.
Bo Bichette made his presence felt upon his return to the game. The shortstop produced two runs, including the game-winning run in the sixth inning, thanks to a double that allowed Kevin Kiermaier to cross the plate. Bichette has been out of action since August 27 with a right quadriceps strain.
Jays rookie Davis Schneider once again did his team a proud service. The 24-year-old scored two doubles in the matchup. Schneider also has the best 20-game average goal presence plus power average (PPP) in major history, 1.358.
Danny Jansen had to take a break
The Toronto organization was hit hard on Friday when it was announced that receiver Danny Jansen would not return to action until the end of the regular season.
The veteran required surgery for a broken finger. The injury occurred during the September 1 game against the Colorado Rockies.
The Jays have also mentioned that the American could return to the playoffs if they manage to qualify for the big fall ball.
Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman are the main options behind home plate for Toronto.
Another strong performance from Ronald Acuna Jr.
Atlanta Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.’s record-breaking season continued Friday night with his team’s 8-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Acuna Jr. had a home run and two RBIs in the matchup.
The Venezuelan is the fourth in major history to record two seasons with at least 35 runs and as many stolen bases.
Only Willie Mays and Barry and Bobby Bonds have achieved this feat.