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Sweet Jesus! Sanchez Belts Two-Run Homer to Power Blue Jays to 5-2 Win over Athletics
Sanchez, acquired after an injury to Anthony Santander, delivered a two-run homer and raised his on-base percentage to .571 in the Blue Jays' opening homestand win.
- On Saturday, the Blue Jays defeated the Athletics 6-5, improving to 3-0 with contributions from George Springer's leadoff homer and Kazuma Okamoto's solo shot.
- The Blue Jays acquired Sanchez from Houston last month after outfielder Anthony Santander required left shoulder surgery, forcing the team to seek offensive depth for at least five months.
- Sanchez, who made his big-league debut in 2020 with Miami, came on as a pinch-hitter Saturday with a hit and two runs in two at-bats, displaying immediate impact.
- Manager Schneider praised the batting order construction, saying, "You want everyone to feel a part of it," noting Sanchez benefits from hitting between George Springer and Vladimir.
- Toronto continues its season-opening homestand today when it begins a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, with Cody Ponce scheduled to start against Tomoyuki Sugano.
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Sweet Jesus! Sanchez belts two-run homer to power Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Athletics
TORONTO - Toronto manager John Schneider gave Jesus Sanchez a shot at the No. 2 spot in the batting order for his first start as a Blue Jay on Sunday afternoon.
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