Springer hits 65th leadoff homer as Blue Jays hand Skenes back-to-back defeats, beat Pirates 5-2
George Springer hit his 65th leadoff home run, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. This win marked the Blue Jays' fourth consecutive victory and handed Paul Skenes back-to-back losses for the first time this season. Tyler Heineman also contributed with a home run, while Patrick Corbin pitched effectively for Toronto.
- ▪George Springer hit his 65th leadoff home run during the game.
- ▪The Blue Jays have now won four straight games and seven of their last ten.
- ▪Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, suffered his second loss in a row.
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