Kirk, Clement, Springer each drive in 2 runs as Blue Jays whip Royals 9-2
Toronto scored four runs in the first inning and held Kansas City to one run over the final seven innings, officials said.
- On Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2, with Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, and George Springer driving in two runs apiece.
- Toronto scored four runs in the first inning, establishing an early lead that the Royals could not overcome despite solo home runs from Vinnie Pasquantino and Sean Keys in the ninth.
- Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited after two innings due to right elbow discomfort; Joe Mantiply earned the victory while Michael Lorenzen secured his first save after Royals starter Daniel Lynch allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings.
- Toronto reached.500 for the first time since June 22, positioning the Blue Jays one game back of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot while Kansas City trails by nine games.
- Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer faces Royals RHP Seth Lugo on Saturday as the series continues in Kansas City.
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thesportsleader.comAlejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement spark Blue Jays past Royals
Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement had two hits and a pair of RBIs apiece to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays post a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.After Toronto (71-71) starter Jameson Taillon exited with elbow discomfort following...
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Kirk, Clement and Springer each drive in 2 runs as Blue Jays beat Royals 9-2 to reach .500
Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove two races each to command the Toronto Tiles to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
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