On April 22, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays secured a 53 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre, marking their second consecutive win in the series. This triumph was propelled by Bo Bichettes first home run of the season and a solid performance from starting pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Bo Bichettes Power Surge
Bichette ignited the Blue Jays offense in the third inning with a tworun homer, launching a 431foot shot into the second deck in left field. This marked his first home run of the season and provided the Blue Jays with a 21 lead. Manager John Schneider praised Bichettes consistency, stating, Bo is one of the best hitters in the league.
Chris Bassitts Commanding Performance
On the mound, Chris Bassitt delivered an impressive outing, pitching 6 23 innings while allowing only one run on five hits. He struck out a seasonhigh eight batters and walked three. Bassitts control was evident as he threw 115 pitches, one shy of his career high, and kept the Mariners offense at bay throughout the game.
Offensive Contributions
run on five hits. He struck out a seasonhigh eight batters and walked three. Bassitts control was evident as he threw 115 pitches, one shy of his career high, and kept the Mariners offense at bay throughout the game.
Offensive Contributions
The Blue Jays offense was further bolstered by Isaiah KinerFalefa, who contributed three hits and an RBI, and George Springer, who drove in two runs. The team amassed 11 hits in total, outpacing the Mariners six. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also played a pivotal role, reaching base three times and scoring once.
Mariners Efforts
For the Mariners, Mitch Haniger hit a tworun homer in the eighth inning, cutting the Blue Jays lead to 53. Dominic Canzone added a solo shot in the seventh, but the Mariners offense struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities. forts
For the Mariners, Mitch Haniger hit a tworun homer in the eighth inning, cutting the Blue Jays lead to 53. Dominic Canzone added a solo shot in the seventh, but the Mariners offense struggled to generate consistent scoring opportunities. Starting pitcher George Kirby 12 faced challenges, allowing five runs on eight hits over four innings, leading to his second consecutive loss.
Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays aim to complete the series sweep in the final game on Wednesday, April 23, with Yusei Kikuchi 01, 2.79 ERA scheduled to start against Mariners righthander Logan Gilbert 00, 3.55 ERA. The Mariners will look to rebound and avoid a series loss as they continue their road trip.
This victory brings the Blue Jays record to 52 when hitting a home run and 41 when outhitting their opponents, showcasing their offensive depth and pitching prowess. MARINERS 53 1 of 20 To…
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