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Blue Jays’ forward steps up in big win over Reds
Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Blue Jays’ forward steps up in big win over Reds
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Last night, the Cincinnati Reds were visited by the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game of the series between the two teams. Both needed a win, let's say.

And early in the game, it was the Reds who were hungrier.

Against Shane Bieber, who pitched on a regular five-day rest for the first time in the Majors in 2025, the Reds scored five times in the second inning. It was a bad start in Toronto.

But not only did Bieber give nothing back (he pitched six innings), but the hitters really showed up to win.

Even though Cincinnati added a few runs to the tally against the reliever (obviously), Toronto's offense scored 13 runs in the game's final seven innings. This was achieved via five home runs.

George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit long balls to help the Blue Jays win their game. In a 13-9 win, it made the difference.

But what's even better, for the Blue Jays, is that both the Yankees and Red Sox lost.

The Yankees had a rough end to the game (ejections and whining on the menu) and lost to the Astros, even though they led early. It's a painful defeat.

And Red Sox fans, who are mourning the loss of Roman Anthony, saw the reliever (especially Jordan Hicks, the disliked one in town) miss out on a game against the Cleveland Guardians.

The result? Both clubs are within 3.5 games of the Blue Jays and the top spot in the East.

This weekend, the Red Sox take on the Diamondbacks, while the Blue Jays are in the Bronx for a three-game series against the Yankees.

And even if the Bombers were to pull out the broom on Monday, the Blue Jays would still be at the top of the division.

  • The Padres are going to have to win a few more games. They were swept by the Orioles.
  • Enjoy.

  • Did he purposely not give the ball back from an opponent's first hit?

  • Matt Chapman contested his one-game suspension (in connection with Tuesday night's events) and took the opportunity to hit two big home runs. The Giants have won 10 of their last 11 games.

  • Immaculate sleeve for Mason Miller.

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