The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a commanding 12-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics, powered by a record-tying performance from Ernie Clement and a thunderous home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in an eight-run second inning Clement drove in five runs in that single inning, matching a franchise record, with a three-run homer off starter Jacob Lopez and a two-run double later in the frame Guerrero Jr. followed with a two-run blast, tying him for the team lead with eight home runs this season.
Jacob Lopez endured a tough outing, lasting just 2/3 innings and allowing seven runs and six hits, marking his third straight loss as a starter for Oakland Toronto’s offense, which had struggled on their recent road trip, erupted for hits, including four home runs—one each from Clement, Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer.
The win marks Toronto’s fourth straight at home, bringing their record to 28-28, while the Athletics continue their road woes with their eighth consecutive away loss Jose Berrios pitched six dominant innings for the Blue Jays, striking out nine and allowing just two hits.
