Edwin Homers Twice, Blue Jays Beat Orioles

After a frustrating start to the game, the Blue Jays offence exploded for ten runs, including back-to-back four run innings. The Orioles took an early 2-0 lead in the third after a two-out, two-run double from Jimmy Paredes. The previous hitter, Manny Machado, set up the inning with a questionable double that appeared to be a foul ball. Unfortunately, the play was not reviewable and the Jays were soon forced to play from behind.

The Jays offence struggled in the early-going, managing just two infield-hits the first time through the order. A Chris Colabello RBI single cut the lead in half in the forth, before Edwin Encarnacion hit a solo shot to tie the game in the sixth.

Toronto finally took the lead in the seventh, when a Manny Machado error allowed pinch-hitter Justin Smoak to advance to second base. After Ezequiel Carrera struck out, Josh Donaldson managed to take advantage with a two-out RBI single up the middle. Jose Bautista quickly followed with a double, before Edwin crushed his second home run of the game. The Jays never looked back, tacking on four more insurance runs to win the game 10-2.

On Offence:

• Ezequiel Carrera: 0 for 4, HBP.
• Josh Donaldson: 2 for 5. On top of the clutch single, he also homered in the eighth.
• Jose Bautista: 1 for 4, Double. He also flew out to deep left field, just missing a home run in the fifth.
• Edwin Encarnacion: 2 for 4, 2 HR, BB. Both home runs were to the opposite field. He really seems to like the month of May.
• Russell Martin: 2 for 4, 2 singles, HBP. His on base is now up to .392!
• Chris Colabello: 2 for 5, 2 singles.
• Kevin Pillar: 1 for 5, single.
• Ryan Goins: 3 for 5, 3 singles. Nice to see him contributing offensively.
• Steve Tolleson: 0 for 2. Was pinch-hit for in the 7th.