Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged his eighth home run of the season on Thursday night, helping to power the Blue Jays to a lopsided victory over the Athletics.
Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. powered his team to a commanding 12-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday night at Rogers Centre, crushing his eighth home run of the season. As shown in the sports card above, Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a walk, driving in three runs and scoring twice. His solo shot in the second inning set the tone for Toronto’s offensive onslaught, which saw Ernie Clement also shine with five RBI. “Vlad’s swing is electric,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider. “He’s a game-changer.” Guerrero’s performance, part of his .279 batting average and .815 OPS this season, underscores his pivotal role in Toronto’s lineup. The lopsided win bolsters the Blue Jays’ push for a wild-card spot, with Guerrero’s power proving instrumental in their dominant display against a struggling Athletics squad.