Jose Berrios blanked the Seattle Mariners for six and two-third innings and the Toronto Blue Jays won 5-2 on Monday in their first game of the season in front of their fans.
Berrios (2-0) allowed one walk and four hits while striking out six opponents. The Canadian team has a 5-6 record this season, while playing in front of 40,069 spectators.
JP Crawford hit a solo home run for the Mariners (4-7) in the eighth inning off reliever Yimi Garcia. Cal Raleigh also hit a long ball in the ninth to score a run against Chad Green.
The Blue Jays placed the ball in a safe place 11 times compared to seven for the visitors. They now have a 30-18 record in local curtain-raisers since their major league debut.
The first pitch was delayed nearly 30 minutes due to a pregame ceremony and player introductions.
Berrios, who also started the Jays’ season opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, was solid from the start. He only gave up a single in the first four innings.
After a scoreless first inning, the Blue Jays placed the ball in a safe place at the expense of Mariners starter Luis Castillo (0-3) in the second.
Justin Turner hit a double, then scored on a single by Alejandro Kirk.
A free pass to Turner then loaded the goals. Davis Schneider took the opportunity to produce two runs with a single.
The Blue Jays added to their lead when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove home Kevin Kiermaier with a double in the fourth inning.
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2024-04-09 03:39:04
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