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TORONTO – In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays triumphed over the Atlanta Braves with a score of 6-3, thanks to a powerful performance from Anthony Santander and Alan Roden. Santander hit a three-run homer, while Roden launched a two-run shot, both coming during a productive fifth inning against Braves’ pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (1-1).
The inning ignited when Myles Straw led off with a single, which set the stage for Roden’s first major league home run. Following Roden’s contribution, Bo Bichette’s double and a walk issued to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. allowed Santander to step up and deliver his second homer of the season, solidifying the Blue Jays’ lead.
Kevin Gausman (2-1) took the mound for Toronto, striking out six batters while conceding two earned runs and six hits over six innings. Despite allowing solo homers to Austin Riley and Matt Olson, Gausman effectively limited the Braves’ offense.
Roden also played a crucial role earlier in the game, scoring Toronto’s first run in the third inning after successfully beating Riley’s throw on a grounder hit by Guerrero.
The Blue Jays’ bullpen saw action late in the game, with Chad Green allowing a solo homer to Ozzie Albies in the ninth. In a show of unity and respect, all players donned No. 42 jerseys, commemorating Jackie Robinson Day—a tribute to the baseball legend whose number was universally retired in 1997.
The game attracted an audience of 26,979 fans and lasted two hours and 33 minutes. Prior to the start of the match, the Blue Jays made roster adjustments, recalling utility player Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo and placing outfielder Nathan Lukes on the paternity list, with Barger making his debut in right field.
Key Moment
Straw’s at-bat in the fifth inning proved pivotal, as he battled through a series of fastballs before securing a single that contributed to the Blue Jays’ offensive surge.
Key Stat
This game marked a turning point for the Blue Jays as they finally crossed into double digits for home runs this season after entering the game with just nine, trailing all Major League Baseball teams.
UP NEXT
The Blue Jays and Braves will conclude their three-game interleague series with a daytime matchup on Wednesday. Chris Bassitt (1-0, 0.98) is slated to pitch for Toronto, while Atlanta has yet to announce their starting pitcher.
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