Jays get full effort in series winner against Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays had a thrilling victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, thanks to a late-game heroics from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a solid performance from their bullpen.
Max Scherzer started strong for the Blue Jays, but gave up a solo home run to Michael Busch of the Cubs in the sixth inning. However, Guerrero Jr. came through in the clutch with a two-run homer in the seventh inning to secure a 2-1 win for Toronto.
The Blue Jays’ bullpen also played a key role in the victory, with Brendon Little and Seranthony Dominguez shutting down the Cubs in a tense eighth inning.
Scherzer earned the win, pitching seven strong innings and allowing only one run. The Blue Jays’ bullpen closed out the game, with Jeff Hoffman earning his 27th save of the season.
Overall, it was a hard-fought win for the Blue Jays, who now head into a weekend series against the Texas Rangers with a healthy lead in the American League East Division. Guerrero Jr. expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to continue their winning ways.
The game also featured a standout defensive play from rookie Owen Caissie, who made a spectacular diving catch in left field during his Major League debut.
The Blue Jays struggled at the plate early on against Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, but came through when it mattered most. Busch’s home run gave the Cubs a temporary lead, but Guerrero Jr.’s heroics sealed the win for Toronto.
It was a thrilling game for Blue Jays fans, with Guerrero Jr. once again proving why he is one of the top young talents in baseball. The team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming series against the Rangers.
