(Toronto) Vladimir Guerrero broke the tie with a two-run double in the seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays got off to a good start in a 10-game homestand on Friday, winning 5-4 over the Kansas Royals City.
Bo Bichette distinguished himself in his return to the game with two hits, including a run-scoring single that tied it 2-2 in the seventh.
An inning earlier, he made it 1-1 with a double.
The shortstop hadn’t played since August 27th, the result of quadriceps problems in his right leg.
Ernie Clement had a unique score as a pinch hitter.
Yusei Kikuchi gave up one run and three hits in five innings, striking out eight batters.
Jordan Hicks, Trevor Richards, Chad Green (2-0), Tim Mayza and Jordan Romano also contributed.
Romano allowed two walks and then a run single to Salvador Perez. He recovered and gained 33It is rescue.
Dairon Blanco hit the long ball in a lost cause.
Carlos Hernandez (1-10) allowed insurance hits by Bichette and Guerrero in the seventh.
Bichette’s single was criticized following a controversial call by umpire Jeff Nelson on a pitch that seemed to get the Royals out of trouble. Nelson said George Springer held back, much to the dismay of the visitors.
Springer therefore took a walk and shortly afterwards Bichette produced a 64It is not this season. Guerrero and Clement later tipped the scales.
The Jays occupy third and final place giving access to the American playoffs, a game and a half ahead of Texas.
The Rangers will be in Toronto from Monday to Thursday.
They lost their fourth straight game on Friday, losing 6-3 to the Oakland A’s.
