Orioles Triumph Over Blue Jays with Strong Offense

TORONTO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles secured a 7-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, powered by Anthony Santander's impressive performance, which included two home runs and a remarkable catch. Santander's first homer, a two-run shot, came in the first inning off Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis, followed by a solo homer in the eighth against Ryan Yarbrough. This marked Santander's third multi-homer game of the season and the 16th of his career. Jackson Holliday also contributed with a two-run homer, extending his streak to three consecutive games with a home run. On the mound, Orioles' left-hander Trevor Rogers made his second start, allowing three runs—two earned—over five innings, while striking out two and walking two. The Blue Jays managed to score early, with Spencer Horwitz hitting a sacrifice fly in the first inning and adding two more runs in the second. However, the game took a turn when Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected after a controversial strikeout call. In roster news, the Orioles signed infielder J.D. Davis to a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Norfolk. Additionally, the team faced injury setbacks as pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a mild back and shoulder strain, while Jacob Webb and outfielder Heston Kjerstad also joined the IL with respective injuries. Looking ahead, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman is set to face the Orioles for the seventh time on Thursday, as he takes on Baltimore's Dean Kremer.