The Toronto Blue Jays won without Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto won 8-2 in an away game against Pittsburgh in the 2023 Major League Baseball held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA on the 7th (hereinafter Korean time).

José Berrios started,메이저사이트 George Springer (right fielder), Beau Bisset (shortstop), Dolton Basho (left fielder), Matt Chapman (third baseman), Whit Merrifield (second baseman), Brandon Belt (DH), Alejandro Kirk (catcher), Cavan Vizio (1st baseman) Kevin Kiermeyer (center fielder) was the order of batting order.

Guerrero Jr., who recorded 1 hit and 1 RBI in 4 at-bats against Pittsburgh the previous day (6th), was missing. MLB.com said, “Guerrero Jr. was left out of the lineup due to discomfort in his left wrist. He had no notable injuries the day before, but will be on the bench today. Vizio took over from Guerrero.”

Guerrero Jr. recorded a batting average of .318 (42 hits in 132 bats), 7 homers, 21 RBIs, .919 OPS, .530 slugging percentage, and .389 on-base percentage in 33 games.

Despite the absence of Guerrero Jr., Toronto defeated Pittsburgh. After Springer’s left-center hit in the first inning and Bisset’s walk on base, Basho struck a heavy hit at the right time.

After Chapman withdrew with a fly ball to center fielder, Merrifield withdrew from 1st out and 3rd base with a strikeout on a swing, and Belt hit a double at the right time with 2 RBIs in right field.

Toronto escaped 7-0 with 2 outs, 1st and 2nd base in the 3rd inning, Bigio’s infield hit, 1 point due to an opponent’s error, and Kiermeyer’s 2 RBIs and timely hits. In the 7th inning, Kiermeier hit a double hit in the chance with no bases loaded, but added one more point.

Toronto gave up one point each at the bottom of the 6th and 7th innings, but kept the victory. Berrios, who took the mound as a starter, pitched a good fight with 5 hits (1 home run), 7 strikeouts, 1 walk and 2 runs in 6⅓ innings, after which the bullpen kept the victory with no runs.