The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, with key plays from Myles Straw, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and a strong pitching performance by Chris Bassitt. In the sixth inning, Straw’s double brought in the go-ahead run, while Guerrero Jr. contributed with an RBI double in the fifth and another run in the eighth. Ernie Clement and pinch-hitter Daulton Varsho also made crucial hits to secure the win for Toronto.
Bassitt held the Orioles to just one run on two hits over five innings, supported by a solid bullpen performance from Ryan Borucki, Braydon Fisher, Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodriguez, who combined for four scoreless innings.
On the Orioles side, Jackson Holliday provided an early lead with an RBI single in the third inning, but their momentum was halted by strong pitching from the Blue Jays.
Despite the Orioles’ recent strong performance, the Blue Jays continue to lead the American League East, now four games ahead of the New York Yankees. Manager John Schneider’s lineup adjustments proved effective in the absence of shortstop Bo Bichette, showcasing the team’s depth and adaptability.