Orioles Outlast Blue Jays 9-5 as Scherzer Exits Early with Injury
Jordan Westburg's two home runs and a four-run fourth inning powered Baltimore to a series lead, while Max Scherzer left his Blue Jays debut after three innings with right lat soreness.
- Jordan Westburg recorded his first career multi-homer game, hitting two solo shots and leading the Orioles' 12-hit offensive surge.
- Max Scherzer exited his first start for Toronto after three innings due to right lat soreness, raising concerns about his durability following prior injuries.
- Baltimore erased a 4-2 deficit with a decisive four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Ramón Urías's three-run double.
- Dean Kremer earned the win for the Orioles despite allowing five runs over 5 1/3 innings, while Baltimore's bullpen held Toronto scoreless in the final three frames.
- Bo Bichette stood out for the Blue Jays, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, though Toronto's bullpen struggled, allowing seven runs across multiple relievers.