By Tim Wharnsby
Posted August 26, 2023 6:05 pm EST
Updated August 26, 2023 6:06 pm EST
TORONTO Blue Jays Defeat Cleveland Guardians 8-3
The Toronto Blue Jays secured an 8-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians, with Davis Schneider leading the charge. Schneider had an impressive performance, hitting a two-run homer, three hits in total, and three RBIs.
Schneider’s standout performance included scoring three times, doubling and scoring in the fourth inning, and knocking in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with a powerful single to left in the seventh. He also scored in the seventh inning on Daulton Varsho’s two-run single to right, contributing to the Blue Jays’ victory.
Before this game, Schneider had not played for a week since hitting a game-winning homer on August 19. However, his return to the field showcased his excellent batting skills and contributed to the Blue Jays’ success.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Schneider displayed his skills on defense by making a crucial catch in the ninth inning.
The Blue Jays started the game strong, with Jose Ramirez hitting a solo home run in the first inning. Toronto responded by scoring three runs in the bottom half of the inning, taking a 3-1 lead.
Toronto extended their lead to 5-1 in the fourth inning, and despite Cleveland’s attempts to narrow the gap, the Blue Jays held on for the win.
The starting pitchers for the game were Hyun Jin Ryu for the Blue Jays and Logan Allen for the Guardians. Ryu pitched well and was replaced after 70 pitches, while Allen struggled, giving up five runs on six hits.
In the seventh inning, Toronto reliever Erik Swanson left the game due to mid-back discomfort. Despite this setback, the Blue Jays maintained their lead and secured the victory.
Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will face the Guardians in the series-finale rubber match. The Blue Jays originally drafted Cleveland’s starting pitcher, Noah Syndergaard, but traded him in a deal to acquire R.A. Dickey in 2012.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on August 26, 2023.
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