The Toronto Blue Jays ended a three-game losing streak on Tuesday with a 9-3 win over the host San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
The victory was fueled by a renewed offense after a poor series opener.
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Key Performances
All-Star second baseman Ernie Clement went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI, and one run scored, bringing his season hit total to 101.
Clement has batted . 341 over his last 12 games since recovering from a late-June hip issue.
Rookies Brandon Valenzuela, Jonatan Clase, and Sean Keys started to spark the offense. Clase hit a three-run home run in the second inning off Giants starter Trevor McDonald.
McDonald allowed 11 hits over 2.1 innings.
Rule 5 draft pick Spencer Miles started for Toronto, limiting the Giants to two runs over four innings despite allowing seven hits.
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Closer Louis Varland pitched the ninth inning to seal the victory.
Before the game, media discussed Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s batting struggles. He went 1-for-5 with two double plays.
"Jumpy," said Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins.
The Blue Jays and Giants conclude their three-game series on Wednesday at 3:45 p. m.
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, with Dylan Cease facing Logan Webb.
