A's Win 1-0 Against Blue Jays with Strong Pitching

TORONTO – The Oakland Athletics secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, thanks to a stellar pitching performance from Osvaldo Bido and three relievers, who combined to allow just two hits. This win marked the Athletics' ninth shutout of the season. Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his hitting streak to 22 games with a single in the first inning, matching his career-long streak from 2022. However, he struck out in the ninth against Oakland's Mason Miller, who showcased his growing confidence with a series of fastballs clocked at 100 mph or faster. Brent Rooker provided the game's only run with a two-out home run in the sixth inning off Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodríguez. Rooker noted the intensity of the matchup, stating, "It felt like the first team to score was going to win it," as both teams' pitchers delivered strong performances throughout the game. Rooker’s homer was the sole extra-base hit among the ten total hits recorded. Rodríguez, despite a solid outing allowing just one run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings, fell to 1-5 on the season. The Athletics have been in a tight contest, playing their seventh one-run game in the last 14. In roster news, the Blue Jays claimed right-handed pitcher Luis Frías off waivers from Arizona and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo, while Chris Bassitt continues to impress with a 2.31 ERA in five career starts against Oakland.