Andres Gimenez Shines as Blue Jays Triumph Over Nationals
Alright, baseball fans, let’s talk about what went down last night between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Washington Nationals. It was a game full of action, and one name stood out once again—Andres Gimenez. This guy is on fire, and he proved it again by smashing his third home run in just five games. Not only did he send one deep over the right-field fence, but he also showed off his all-around skills with a walk, getting hit by a pitch, stealing his 100th career base, and doubling. Talk about making an impact!
On the mound, Bowden Francis was absolutely dealing for the Blue Jays. He took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before giving up back-to-back solo home runs to C.J. Abrams and James Woods. But overall, he was dominant—six innings, just two hits allowed, four strikeouts, and three walks on 91 pitches. That’s the kind of performance you want to see from your starter.
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Meanwhile, things didn’t go as planned for Canadian right-hander Michael Soroka. The Nationals starter had a rough outing, allowing four earned runs across five innings. But the bigger concern came in the sixth inning when he felt something off after throwing a pitch to Gimenez. That forced manager Dave Martinez and the team trainer to rush to the mound, and Soroka had to exit the game. Given his history with injuries—especially the Achilles issues that kept him out for two full seasons—you can’t help but worry about what’s next for him. Soroka, who signed a one-year, $9-million deal with Washington in December, is hoping to stay healthy, but this setback is definitely something to keep an eye on.
As for the Blue Jays, they kept the momentum rolling. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. chipped in with an RBI double, and Yimi Garcia closed things out in the ninth with a perfect 1-2-3 inning for the save. The Jays have now won three of their first five games and seem to be finding their rhythm early in the season.
Looking ahead, this three-game series continues on Tuesday, with Jose Berrios expected to take the mound for Toronto and Trevor Williams going for Washington. If Gimenez keeps up this hot streak, the Jays might just keep piling up the wins.
What do you think—can Gimenez keep this power surge going? And will Soroka be able to bounce back from yet another injury concern? Let’s talk about it!
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