The Toronto Blue Jays completed an impressive series win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Taking two of three from their American League East rivals, the Blue Jays improved to 15-16 on the season.
Not only did the Bleu Jays secure a big series victory, but they did it with much more offensive prowess than had been on display for much of the season. After scoring seven runs in Wednesday’s victory, Toronto scored just four on Thursday, but three of those came on one swing from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the eighth inning.
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Connecting on a pitch from right-handed reliever Justin Slaten, Guerrero launched a 111.8 MPH rocket over the left-center field wall to give Toronto a 4-2 lead.
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
This was just Guerrero’s fourth home run of the season, but second of the series. Also homering in Tuesday’s game, the right-handed slugger seems to be finding his power stroke.
Speaking with reporters after the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider delivered a message on his All-Star first baseman.
“I said it last night… hopefully that gives you a little bit of momentum,” Schneider said. “Vlad just took it a little further.”
Guerrero signed a 14-year, $500 million extension with the Blue Jays earlier this season. In his seventh MLB season, the 26-year-old has made four All-Star games and has two Silver Slugger awards. Also winning a Gold Glove in 2022, Guerrero has shown off his all-around game in Toronto.
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Committing this money to Guerrero, the Blue Jays hope he can lead them to a deep playoff run.
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