Blue Jays star Vlad Guerrero Jr. leaves loss to Pirates
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Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.
TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.
The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to part ways with their franchise shortstop after a sudden decline in his on-field play.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is progressing in rehab, eyeing return as team leads tight AL East race.
García has also pitched 2.1 scoreless playoff innings for the Blue Jays and had a 2.70 ERA in 29 appearances before they traded him to the Seattle Mariners last season. The right-hander then returned to Toronto on a two-year deal in December and didn’t give up an earned run in March or April.
Blue Jays turn inning-ending double play after review
Preview the Aug. 17 matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.