US EditionNathan Lukes delivers tiebreaking hit in 8th, José Ramírez leaves injured as Toronto Blue Jays beat Cleveland Guardians 5-3
- In the eighth inning, Nathan Lukes delivered a clutch single with two outs that brought in two runs, securing a 5-3 victory for the Toronto Blue Jays over the Cleveland Guardians on May 2, 2025, at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
- The game progressed after Jose Ramirez, a six-time Cleveland All-Star, exited early due to a slight sprain to his right ankle sustained when he was hit by a throw from Toronto’s Chris Bassitt.
- The match featured several lead changes, including home runs by Carlos Santana and George Springer, and pitching from starters Chris Bassitt and Logan Allen lasting over five innings each.
- Jeff Hoffman closed the game for Toronto, earning his seventh save by retiring Gabriel Arias and stranding runners on second and third base in the ninth inning.
- The Blue Jays won their third straight game, improving when scoring five or more runs to 9-1 this season, while Cleveland’s three-game winning streak ended with this loss.
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Guardians fall to Jays, lose Ramirez
TORONTO — Nathan Lukes hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning to snap a tie and give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Guardians star José Ramírez left in the third inning because of a sprained right ankle. The six-time All-Star was struck in the back by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt as he ran out an infield single and stumbled awkwardly over first base before ending up in the dirt. Lu…
The News-Herald
The Morning JournalRamírez leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Guardians, 5-3
By Ian Harrison The Associated Press TORONTO — Nathan Lukes hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning to snap a tie and give the Blue Jays a 5-3 win over the Guardians on Friday night. Guardians star José Ramírez left in the third inning because of a sprained right ankle. The six-time All-Star was struck in the back by a throw from pitcher Chris Bassitt as he ran out an infield single and stumbled awkwardly over first base before ending…
Lukes delivers tiebreaking hit in 8th, Ramírez leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-3
TORONTO — Nathan Lukes hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning to snap a tie and give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalNathan Lukes' late knock pushes Blue Jays past Guardians
Nathan Lukes hit a two-run, go-ahead single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Friday night.
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