Guerrero Jr. Hits Home Run, Blue Jays Win 7-6

TORONTO (AP) — In a nail-biting finish, the Toronto Blue Jays triumphed over the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Thursday night, thanks to a standout performance from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The star slugger homered for the 10th time in 20 games, driving in four runs and extending his hitting streak to 20 games, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. Guerrero's contributions included an RBI double in the first inning and a two-run homer in the fifth, bringing his season total to 23 home runs. Kevin Gausman also played a crucial role, pitching eight innings and securing his fourth consecutive win. Despite a shaky start, Gausman settled in, allowing only two runs and three hits while retiring 16 of the last 18 batters he faced. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Gausman, who had struggled against the Orioles in previous matchups, entering the game with a 1-4 record and a 5.35 ERA against them. The Orioles, who lead the majors with 179 home runs, saw Colton Cowser shine with a two-run homer and four RBIs. However, despite their offensive prowess, they fell short in Toronto, losing two of three games in the series. The game featured a late rally from Baltimore, with key contributions from Anthony Santander and Jackson Holliday, but ultimately, the Blue Jays held on for the win. Looking ahead, the Blue Jays are set to face the Oakland Athletics, with RHP José Berríos scheduled to pitch against Mitch Spence on Friday night.