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Blue Jays Dominate Padres with Power and Pitching

Toronto secures series victory over San Diego with consecutive shutouts and a 14-0 rout, extending the Padres’ losing streak to five games.

TORONTO, ON - MAY 21: Nathan Lukes #38 of the Toronto Blue Jays (R) celebrates with Ernie Clement #22 after Lukes hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning during a game against the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre on May 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
May 21, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Nathan Lukes (38) is doused with sport drink after a win over the San Diego Padres at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes (left) celebrates his two-run home run as San Diego Padres catcher Martin Maldonado (15) reacts during fifth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Overview

  • Daulton Varsho's grand slam and Nathan Lukes' two-run homer powered the Blue Jays to a 14-0 victory in Game 2 of the series.
  • Kevin Gausman struck out nine over seven scoreless innings, following Chris Bassitt’s six scoreless innings in Game 1.
  • Toronto's offense erupted for 12 runs in the seventh and eighth innings of Wednesday’s game, capitalizing on San Diego's four fielding errors.
  • The Padres' offensive struggles continued, with the team going 0-for-24 with runners in scoring position over the past four games.
  • Anthony Santander, despite hitting his sixth home run of the season in Game 1, remains hampered by hip inflammation and a sub-.200 batting average.