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Martínez Hits 2 Homers as Guardians Rough up Scherzer and Beat Blue Jays 8

On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6 at Rogers Centre, powered by two home runs from Angel Martinez in a five-run first inning against an ineffective Max Scherzer.
Scherzer struggled early, throwing 38 pitches in the first inning while allowing five runs and ultimately surrendering seven runs and six hits over 2 1/3 innings, his third such failure in five starts.
Daniel Schneemann ignited the offense with a leadoff home run, while Martinez added two two-run shots—his second following an 11-pitch at-bat—for four RBIs total in the victory.
Relief pitchers Hunter Gaddis, Erik Sabrowski, and Cade Smith preserved the win, with Smith earning his sixth save. Outfielder Nathan Lukes left in the first inning with left hamstring discomfort after hitting a leadoff double.
Saturday's matchup features Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman against Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo . Friday's contest marked the 1,000th career game for Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Blue Jays take home losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Cleveland Guardians looking to end a three-game home skid.

2 days ago·Lancaster, United States

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The Toronto Star

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Blue Jays vs. Guardians: Bad Max Scherzer opens homestand with an L

Scherzer may be barrel-housing toward the Hall of Fame, but he’s been quite the bummer in his return to the Jays.

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Max Scherzer Reacts After Another Ugly Start for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer reacted after another ugly start for his team, giving up 7 ER to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.Scherzer came into Friday night with history on his mind, as he sits just one strikeout shy of 3,500 Ks for his legendary MLB career. However, he endured one of his worst starts of the season, giving up 7 ER, including 3 home runs, to the Guardians in just 2.1 IP before he was mercifully pulled by Blue Jays sk…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Akron Beacon Journal

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Guardians score vs. Blue Jays. Angel Martinez homers twice to lead Cleveland

Daniel Schneemann and Angel Martinez power big first inning vs. future Hall of Famer to help the Guardians defeat the Blue Jays in series opener.

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Angel Martinez blasts pair of 2-run HRs as Guardians top Blue Jays

Angel Martinez launched a pair of two-run home runs Friday night and the visiting Cleveland Guardians held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6.

3 days ago·Clayton, United States

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How much longer can the Blue Jays stick with Max Scherzer after latest frustrating loss?

It soon will be time to talk less about milestones when it comes to Max Scherzer and more about what can be done to address the legendary veteran's inability to get outs and remain in ball games.

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