Blue Jays’ Rough Start in Wild Card Race | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays’ homestand started rocky as the AL Wild Card race heats up, with the Rangers surging back into contention and the Orioles looming as a dangerous rival. A costly baserunning error by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. early on cost crucial runs, and Baltimore capitalized with a six-hit second inning explosion for five runs — turning momentum decisively. Despite Max Scherzer’s valiant effort, pitching five innings to preserve the bullpen, it wasn’t enough. With key matchups still ahead — including a pivotal late-season series in Baltimore — every game now carries massive playoff implications, where even small mistakes can derail a season.

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