Baltimore Orioles Triumph Over Toronto Blue Jays with Stellar Performances
- Anthony Santander hit two home runs and made a fantastic catch to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Jackson Holliday also contributed with a two-run homer.
- This win reinforces the Orioles' position as a strong contender in the league.
In a commanding display, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Wednesday night, bolstered by Anthony Santander's impressive two-home run performance and a two-run homer from Jackson Holliday. Santander, a switch-hitter, launched a two-run shot in the first inning off Bowden Francis and followed up with 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, contributing to the Orioles' league-leading total of 178 home runs. Starting pitcher Trevor Rogers made his second appearance for Baltimore, allowing three runs—two earned—over five innings, while striking out two and walking two. The Blue Jays initially took the lead with a sacrifice fly from Spencer Horwitz in the first inning, followed by two more runs in the second. However, the Orioles quickly regained control of the game. A highlight of the night came in the seventh inning when Santander made a spectacular catch, leaping into the right field wall to retire Vladimir Guerrero Jr., preventing the tying run from scoring. The game saw some tension as Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected after a controversial strikeout call against Mayo, which added to the drama of the evening. In roster news, the Orioles signed infielder J.D. Davis to a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Norfolk after his stint with the Yankees. The team continues to build momentum as they push through the season.