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Blue Jays Shut Out Padres Behind Power Hitting and Stellar Pitching

Toronto's 3-0 victory highlights Santander's sixth homer, Guerrero Jr.'s 20-game on-base streak, and Bassitt's dominant start as San Diego's offensive struggles deepen.

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. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Overview

  • Anthony Santander hit a two-run home run, marking his team-leading sixth homer of the season, despite continuing to work through a sub-.200 batting average.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his on-base streak to 20 games, the longest active streak in the majors, with a first-inning solo home run.
  • Chris Bassitt delivered six scoreless innings, striking out six and improving his record to 4-2, as Toronto's pitching held San Diego's lineup in check.
  • The Padres extended their losing streak to four games, scoring just three total runs during the skid and going 0-for-24 with runners in scoring position over that span.
  • Toronto looks to secure the series victory in Wednesday's game, with Kevin Gausman set to face San Diego's Randy Vasquez in a pivotal pitching matchup.