Alejandro Kirk carries Blue Jays past Rangers, 6-5
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The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on their home field against the Texas Rangers by taking advantage of a struggling bullpen and limited starting rotation. Catcher Alejandro Kirk led a comeback in Game 1 and an explosive display of team offense went into their 14-2 punishment in Game 2 that secured the series win.
It was the first swiped bag in a six-year, 532-game career for a catcher with one of the lowest average sprint speeds in baseball.
Amid the Blue Jays' win over the Rangers on Friday night, catcher Alejandro Kirk stole a base, and Chris Bassitt had to make a joke.
Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk, who hit a solo home run of his own in the bottom of the second inning, have both had plenty of success against Eovaldi in their careers. Guerrero entered the game 10-for-24 (.417) against him, while Kirk had gone 6-for-11 (.545).
Marcus Semien homered and scored twice in his return to the lineup, and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings and won his seventh straight decision as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Toronto Blue Jays made an exciting announcement this morning- outfielder George Springer is now back on the active roster and off of the 7-day injured list.