Toronto’s George Springer shined with a homer as the Blue Jays staged an epic comeback, hitting a total of five homers to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 13-9 in a thrilling match on Wednesday night.
Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk fired up the crowd with consecutive homers in the fourth inning, while Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added to the spectacle by going back-to-back in the fifth. The Blue Jays equaled their season record with a total of five homers.
Leading the AL-East, Toronto showcased its power with a staggering 11 home runs and a total of 29 runs scored during the three-game series, setting the stage for an exciting upcoming showdown with the rival Yankees starting Friday.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds, still chasing the New York Mets for the third NL wild-card position, put up a strong fight. In the second inning, they scored five runs against Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber, with Jose Trevino, Matt McLain, and Noelvi Marte delivering key hits.
Bieber, showing his resilience, shut down the Reds’ offense after the second inning, not conceding another run or hit. The Blue Jays capitalized on Zack Littell’s susceptibility to home runs, with George Springer leading the charge with his third homer in two games.
Trailing 5-0 with two outs in the third inning, the Blue Jays sparked a remarkable comeback with Springer’s pivotal home run, marking his 27th of the season. Littell, on the other hand, struggled, allowing a total of five runs and four homers in 4 1/3 innings, further adding to his season’s woes.
Looking ahead, Blue Jays’ right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman will take the mound in the series opener against the Yankees on Friday, setting the stage for another exciting matchup in the AL-East rivalry.