Sunday’s 5-4 victory against the Detroit Tigers prevented a sweep for the Toronto Blue Jays, who were led by George Springer’s two career home runs, including his 58th leadoff blast.
In the sixth inning, Ernie Clement’s single broke the tie, and in the eighth, Toronto outfielder Daulton Varsho preserved the one-run lead with a remarkable leaping catch near the wall.
An absolutely pivotal play, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. He has produced numerous ones on the outfield. We struck the incorrect person.
The Blue Jays defeated Detroit for just the second time in seven games this season as Springer went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and Clement reached base three times.
The Tigers lost their fourth straight game despite Justyn-Henry Malloy hitting their first career grand slam off Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman in the fifth.
In the first inning, Springer struck out Keider Montero (1-3), then in the third, he brought in Clement with another home run. These were his year’s 12th and 13th home runs.
Toronto manager John Schneider stated, “When George is on, having that power threat every time he steps up changes our lineup.” “He did that today, without a doubt.”
It was Springer’s 23rd career multi-home run game and his second this season. Springer has been hitting.377 with six doubles, eight home runs, and 25 RBIs in his last 21 games after getting out to a rocky start.
For us, he acts as a catalyst, Gausman remarked.
Springer is ranked second in baseball history for leadoff home runs, behind only Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson (81). He has hit nineteen leadoff home runs since joining the Blue Jays prior to the 2021 season.
Springer declared, “I’m not trying to do it.” “As the first player, I am aware that I have a lot of duties, including allowing players to view spin, velocity, and other things. My job is to get to base as well. I’ll accept it in whatever way that I can manage it.