Blue Jays Extend Streak, Rout Athletics in Homestand

The Toronto Blue Jays have scored 31 runs over the first three games of their homestand against the Oakland Athletics, including an 8-7 win on Saturday where George Springer hit two home runs. The Blue Jays built early leads, highlighted by a four-run first inning and home runs from Addison Barger and Bo Bichette. Despite a shaky start from opener Braydon Fisher, Toronto's bullpen and a key diving catch by Ernie Clement helped secure the team's fourth consecutive win and extended their home winning streak to six games. Oakland's struggles continued with their fifth straight loss and 16th in their last 17 games. Former Blue Jays prospect Gunnar Hoglund, now with the Athletics, allowed eight runs over six innings. Toronto center-fielder Daulton Varsho left Saturday's game with a hamstring injury, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his on-base streak to 31 games, the longest active streak in MLB.