Kirk, Clement, Springer each drive in 2 runs as Blue Jays whip Royals 9-2
Toronto scored four runs in the first inning and held Kansas City to one run over the final seven innings, officials said.
- On Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2, with Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, and George Springer each driving in two runs.
- Toronto scored four runs in the first inning, building an early lead that proved decisive as Sean Keys and Vinnie Pasquantino added solo home runs in the ninth.
- Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon exited after two innings with right elbow discomfort, but Joe Mantiply earned the victory and Michael Lorenzen secured his first save after Royals starter Daniel Lynch allowed five runs in five innings.
- Toronto reached.500 for the first time since June 22, holding one game back of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot; Kansas City fell nine games behind.
- Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer faces Royals RHP Seth Lugo on Saturday as the series continues in Kansas City.
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, USA (AP) — Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove two races each to lead the Toronto Tiles to a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
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Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement spark Blue Jays past Royals
Alejandro Kirk and Ernie Clement had two hits and a pair of RBIs apiece to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays post a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.After Toronto (71-71) starter Jameson Taillon exited with elbow discomfort following...
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Kirk, Clement and Springer each drive in 2 runs as Blue Jays beat Royals 9-2 to reach .500
Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.
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