Clement slugs a 3-run homer in Toronto's 5-1 victory over Chicago Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays continued their impressive 2025 season with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, improving their American League-best record to 74-53. This victory, which took place over a duration of two hours and 43 minutes, saw the Blue Jays outhit Chicago 12-4.
In the fourth inning, Ernie Clement hit a three-run homer, his ninth of the season, marking a significant contribution to the Blue Jays' offence. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also had three hits in the game, demonstrating his consistent form at the plate.
The Blue Jays' pitching was equally impressive, with Jose Berrios throwing 5 1/3 effective innings without giving up a run. Javier Assad, on the other hand, struggled, allowing four earned runs and eight hits over four innings, falling to 0-1.
The game was not without its dramatic moments. Guerrero nearly executed a split to get the runner by a quarter step for the out, while Bichette made a rainbow throw from the outfield grass to first base, delivering a highlight-reel play.
In the seventh inning, Michael Busch drove in the Cubs' lone run, but Brendon Little struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong to end a bases-loaded threat in the seventh inning, securing the win for the Blue Jays.
Looking ahead, Cade Horton is scheduled to start for the opposing team in the next game, while Kevin Gausman will take the mound for Toronto. The three-game series continues Wednesday at Rogers Centre, as the Blue Jays aim to maintain their lead in the AL East division.
The Blue Jays have also shown impressive form against National League opponents, improving to 23-11 against them. Notably, they have the best home record in the AL at 39-19.
As the Blue Jays continue their season, they have demonstrated resilience after tough losses and have strengthened their roster via trades before the deadline. Their bullpen, including recent acquisition Seranthony Domínguez and closer Jeff Hoffman, has been effective in closing out games in high-leverage situations.
Additionally, their top prospect Trey Yesavage recently demonstrated strong pitching at Triple-A, indicating depth in their pitching development pipeline.
For the most immediate upcoming games and detailed schedule, consulting the official Toronto Blue Jays MLB page or latest sports news sites would provide the current matchups and dates.
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