In a thrilling matchup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered a crucial two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in Baltimore. The Blue Jays, who were trailing 5-0 at the start of the seventh inning, mounted a remarkable comeback.

Baltimore’s pitching, which had shown improvement recently, faltered as starter Trevor Rogers allowed two-run homers to Kazuma Okamoto and Charles McAdoo, marking McAdoo’s first major league hit. Tyler Wells managed to finish the seventh inning, but Yannier Cano (1-2) quickly surrendered the lead in the eighth. George Springer and Ernie Clement’s back-to-back singles set the stage for Guerrero’s game-winning double.

For the Orioles, Jackson Holliday, Pete Alonso, and Samuel Basallo each hit home runs. Mason Fluharty (3-0) secured the win in relief, while Braydon Fisher earned his first career save after closer Louis Varland had pitched the previous two days. The victory marked Toronto’s eighth win in their last ten games.

Other Major League Highlights

In Cincinnati, Michael Harris II’s three-hit performance helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the Reds 8-3. Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 38th career leadoff homer, and Didier Fuentes (4-0) earned the win in relief.

The Cleveland Guardians edged out the Boston Red Sox 4-3 in Cleveland, with Angel Martínez contributing both offensively and defensively. Colin Holderman (3-0) was credited with the win, and Cade Smith recorded his 20th save.

In St. Louis, the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-5, with Nelson Velázquez hitting a pivotal three-run homer. Gordon Graceffo (4-1) earned the win in relief.

The Tampa Bay Rays ended a four-game losing streak by defeating the Los Angeles Angels 8-5 in St. Petersburg, with Yandy Díaz hitting two home runs. Nick Martinez (5-1) secured the win.

In Washington, the San Diego Padres outlasted the Nationals 7-5, thanks to a go-ahead home run by Jackson Merrill. Jeremiah Estrada (2-1) earned the win in relief.

Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds hit a walk-off two-run homer to give the Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Jared Jones, making his first start since 2024, showed promise despite allowing five runs.

Finally, in Chicago, Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lift the White Sox over the Detroit Tigers 4-3. The White Sox tied the game in the ninth with a strategic bunt by Rikuu Nishida.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.