BALTIMORE — Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled within the tiebreaking run within the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind a powerful pitching efficiency by Tyler Wells.

Rutchman had three hits to assist the Orioles overcome a pair of homers by Toronto’s Danny Jansen within the deciding matchup of the three-game sequence.

Baltimore has gained six of seven and owns the second-best document within the majors (43-25).

Wells (6-2) allowed two runs and 5 hits in 6 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out eight and walked one in profitable his third straight begin.

“Besides the Danny Jansen at-bats, he was absolutely fantastic,” Orioles supervisor Brandon Hyde mentioned of Wells. “He was doing what he’s been doing all year: throwing a ton of strikes, working ahead in the count, locating well. Great start for him.”

Yennier Cano received three outs, and Felix Bautista struck out Matt Chapman with two on and two outs within the eighth inning earlier than working an ideal ninth for his 18th save.

“Our bullpen has been one of the best in baseball, with those two guys that pitched two-plus innings out of the pen,” Hyde mentioned.

It was one other battle for the Toronto offense, which gained 3-1 on Wednesday however went 0 for six with runners in scoring place within the sequence finale.

“It seems like we’re getting guys on but not cashing in. That’s kind of been the M.O.,” supervisor John Schneider mentioned.

With the rating tied at 2, Toronto reliever Yimi García (1-3) received the primary two outs within the sixth earlier than giving up singles to Hays and Rutschman. Santander adopted with a pointy grounder that glanced off the glove of first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for an RBI single.

Hays offered a two-run cushion with a bases-empty drive within the eighth.

“That was massive,” Hyde mentioned. “That was a huge hit for us.”

Baltimore scraped collectively a first-inning run with a stroll, a wild pitch and a two-out single by Gunnar Henderson. Toronto tied it within the third with one swing of Jansen’s bat.

Jansen related once more within the fifth for his sixth profession multi-homer recreation. Rutschman answered within the backside half with a solo shot, his ninth residence run of the season.

Toronto starter Yusel Kikuchi gave up two runs and 6 hits in 4 2/3 innings, however the Toronto bats didn't present him a lot help.

“I do think it’s a matter of time,” Schneider mentioned. “These guys are talented. It’s going to take a few games in a row to kind of cash those runs in. Yeah, but we’ve got to turn that around for sure.”

The loss dropped the fourth-place Blue Jays to 38-32, together with 1-5 in opposition to Baltimore.

“Not exactly where we want to be,” Schneider mentioned. “We really haven’t fired on all cylinders yet. Not for a lack of effort, not for a lack of prep. So hopefully that all gets in sync pretty quick.”

HE’S A BELIEVER

Add Schneider to the rising listing of people who find themselves satisfied the hovering Orioles will not be a fluke. “That’s a good team. They’re past the point of being the cute, upstart, fun bunch,” Schneider mentioned earlier than the sport. The distinction between this model of the Orioles and the group that went 52-110 simply two years in the past? “To me, the biggest shift is Adley Rutschman. He’s really good. He’s a problem, and will be a problem for opposing teams for a while.”

TRAINER’S ROOM

Blue Jays: RH Zach Pop (hamstring) will throw reside batting observe on Saturday, Schneider mentioned. … INF Brandon Belt (hamstring) is “getting better every day,” the supervisor mentioned. … RH Adam Cimber is predicted to return off the paternity listing Friday.

Orioles: RH Mychal Givens (shoulder) emerged from his rehabilitation stint with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday in good well being, and can subsequent pitch Friday for Triple-A Norfolk.

UP NEXT

Blue Jays: RH Kevin Gausman (5-3, 3.12 ERA) helps Toronto open a three-game highway sequence in opposition to the Texas Rangers on Friday evening.

Orioles: LH Cole Irvin (1-2, 7.85) begins Friday in opposition to the Chicago Cubs within the first of three straight day video games at Wrigley Field.

Copyright © 2023 The Washington Times, LLC.

Content Source: www.washingtontimes.com