Unsung heroes, batting depth step up for Blue Jays in 6-3 win over Giants
The Toronto Blue Jays may have star power, but they've had contributions from unsung heroes this season. Second baseman Ernie Clement finished with an RBI. Third baseman Will Wagner hit a two-run double. Blue Jays manager John Schneider credits his club's hitting coaches for this lower-lineup success.
Blue Jays beat Giants to extend home winning streak to 9
Addison Barger had a career-high four hits, Will Wagner hit a go-ahead two-run double in a four-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their ninth straight home victory. Tyler Heineman homered and drove in three runs for the Blue Jays. They have won 15 of 19. Eric Lauer struck out seven in six innings as the AL East-leading Blue Jays won for the 21st time in their past 25 home games. Toronto is 34-16 at home. Jeff Hoffman finished for his 23rd save in 27 chances. The Blue Jays trailed 2-0 entering the bottom of the sixth against right-hander Logan Webb, but turned it around as five of the first six batters had hits. Webb (9-7) allowed four
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With the second half of the season here for the San Francisco Giants, the race for a playoff spot in the National League is getting tight. Despite having a lot of success so far this year, the Giants are still not going to be guaranteed to make the playoffs in the NL. Currently, they are behind both the Los Angels Dodgers and the San Diego Padres in their own division, and the rest of the league has performed well also. The race for the NL Wild Card spots is going to be exciting heading into the fall, and San Francisco hopes to be in the mix.
Blue Jays parlay fourth inning into second straight win over Giants
Eric Lauer pitched six strong innings, Tyler Heineman had a homer and three RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday afternoon. Lauer (5-2) allowed two runs, two hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. Addison Barger was 4-for-4 for the Blue Jays, who have won the first of two games of the three-game series. Will Wagner had a two-run double for the second game in a row for the Blue Jays, who had a 14-4 advantage in hits on Saturday.
Barger has career-high 4 hits as Blue Jays beat Giants to extend home winning streak to 9
Addison Barger had a career-high four hits, Will Wagner hit a go-ahead two-run double in a four-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their ninth straight home victory. Tyler Heineman homered and drove in three runs for the Blue Jays. Eric Lauer struck out seven in six innings as the AL East-leading Blue Jays won for the 21st time in their past 25 home games.
SF Giants lose second straight game in Toronto, this time with Logan Webb on mound
The Toronto Blue Jays have illustrated through two games why they went into Saturday with a three-game lead in the American League East. The Giants, meanwhile, continue to plod along on the fringe of the National League wild card race after a 6-3 road loss at Rogers Centre. Toronto (57-41) broke through for four runs against Giants starter Logan Webb (9-7) in the sixth inning after getting plenty of baserunners but no runs through the first five. The Giants (52-47) got a pair of solo home runs from Willy Adames – his 13th and 14th of the season – and a sacrifice fly from Heliot Ramos but nothing else.
SF Giants lose second straight game in Toronto, this time with Logan Webb on mound
The Toronto Blue Jays have illustrated through two games why they went into Saturday with a three-game lead in the American League East. The Giants, meanwhile, continue to plod along on the fringe of the National League wild card race after a 6-3 road loss at Rogers Centre. Toronto (57-41) broke through for four runs against Giants starter Logan Webb (9-7) in the sixth inning after getting plenty of baserunners but no runs through the first five. The Giants (52-47) got a pair of solo home runs from Willy Adames – his 13th and 14th of the season – and a sacrifice fly from Heliot Ramos but nothing else.
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After a fantastic start to the season for the San Francisco Giants, the team will now be focused on the playoff push in the second half. Not too many people would have expected the Giants to be doing as well as they have so far before the start of the year. This felt like a team that was going to be capped at around .500 and not compete in the National League West. The Giants are battling for an NL Wild Card spot as of now, and with contenders likely set to improve, so must San Francisco.
Giants’ Willy Adames ruins perfect Blue Jays game with towering blast
San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames broke up a perfect game being thrown by the Toronto Blue Jays with a solo home run.
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The San Francisco Giants are right in the thick of the playoff race in the National League coming out of the All-Star break. With a record of 52-45, they are six games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West race but only a half-game behind the San Diego Padres, who are currently holding the third and final wild card spot. The Giants know if they want to not only stick in the race, but earn one of those playoff spots, it will come down to the production of their lineup. More News: Which Giants Draft Pick Will Make His MLB Debut the Fastest?
After historic shutout, Giants look to cash in vs. Blue Jays
The San Francisco Giants will try to convert more hits into runs on Saturday afternoon when they continue their series with the host Toronto Blue Jays. San Francisco outhit Toronto 11-10 on Friday night but lost the opener of the three-game set 4-0 as the teams returned to action after the All-Star break. The Giants went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position while the Blue Jays, who scored all their runs in the second inning against Justin Verlander, were 3-for-9. 'They got three big hits, we didn't get any,' Giants manager Bob Melvin said.
Giants bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays
San Francisco Giants (52-46, third in the NL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (56-41, first in the AL East) Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (9-6, 2.94 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 139 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (4-2, 2.78 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -120, Blue Jays -100; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants come into the matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays as losers of three games in a row. Toronto is 33-16 at home and 56-41 overall. The Blue Jays are 20-7 in games when they hit at least two home runs. San Francisco is 24-26 in road games and 52-46 overall. Giants pitchers have a collective 3.53 ERA, which ranks
After historic shutout, Giants look to cash in vs. Blue Jays
The San Francisco Giants will try to convert more hits into runs on Saturday afternoon when they continue their series with the host Toronto Blue Jays. San Francisco outhit Toronto 11-10 on Friday night but lost the opener of the three-game set 4-0 as the teams returned to action after the All-Star break. The Giants went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position while the Blue Jays, who scored all their runs in the second inning against Justin Verlander, were 3-for-9.
