KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Toronto Blue Jays, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andrés Giménez, secured their playoff berth by defeating the Kansas City Royals with a score of 8-5 this Sunday.
Guerrero Jr. and Giménez drove in two runs each, contributing significantly to the team’s victory.
The Blue Jays, who lead the American League and the East Division, return to the postseason for the first time since 2023. With this victory, they improved their record to 90-66, the best in the American League.
In the second inning, the Blue Jays scored three runs thanks to hits by Giménez, Tyler Heineman, and George Springer. In the fifth inning, Guerrero hit a double that drove in two runs, and Addison Barger followed with a run-scoring double, extending the lead to 6-2.Los Blue Jays, que lideran la Liga Americana Este y tienen el mejor récord de la Liga Americana, regresan a los playoffs después de perderse en 2024.After the Royals cut the lead to 6-5, Ernie Clement and Giménez drove in runs in the eighth inning, extending Toronto’s lead to 8-5.
Toronto’s opening pitcher, Trey Yesavage, worked four innings, allowing four runs on five hits, three walks, and two strikeouts. Seranthony Domínguez (4-4) pitched 1 1/3 innings to earn the win, and Jeff Hoffman recorded his 32nd save of the season.
For the Royals, Carter Jensen hit a two-run double in the fourth inning, while Maikel García and Salvador Pérez drove in runs with consecutive singles in the fifth. Randal Grichuk added an RBI in the sixth inning.
Michael Wacha (9-13) allowed six earned runs on eight hits in five innings, with one walk and four strikeouts.
Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak. The Blue Jays continue to control their destiny in the American League.
