Blue Jays Sweep Rangers with 7-3 Victory

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays secured a decisive 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep of the defending World Series champions. Daulton Varsho continued his strong performance, hitting a home run in the first inning for the second consecutive game. José Berríos delivered a stellar pitching performance, going seven innings and ending a three-start winless streak. The Rangers faced a challenging start as right-hander Jon Gray was forced to leave the game without throwing a pitch due to discomfort in his right groin. This setback compounded the team's struggles, as they had already experienced difficulties with starter Michael Lorenzen, who managed only two outs in Saturday's loss. Jonathan Hernández stepped in for Gray but allowed five runs in just 2 1/3 innings, including Varsho's two-run homer. Despite the pitching woes, the Rangers saw some bright moments, including a strong performance from left-hander Jacob Latz, who managed to retire the side efficiently. However, the team's overall pitching depth was tested, and they struggled to contain the Blue Jays' offense. In a notable moment, Blue Jays player Smith hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning after fouling a pitch off his left knee. The Blue Jays also made headlines by trading catcher Danny Jansen to Boston, while they prepare for upcoming games with RHP Yariel Rodriguez and RHP Bowden Francis slated to start.