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Blue Jays Extend Home Dominance with 3-1 Victory Over Mariners

Bowden Francis earns first win in three starts, George Springer returns to spark offense, and Addison Barger shines defensively.

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 18: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners is tagged out by Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays at second base in the eighth inning during a game at Rogers Centre on April 18, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a two-run double against the Toronto Blue Jays in fifth inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws to a Seattle Mariners batter in first inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, April 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) takes a lead off first base as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) throws to a Blue Jays batter in second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Friday, April 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker

Overview

  • Toronto secures its third straight win, improving to 8-3 at Rogers Centre with a 3-1 victory over Seattle in the series opener.
  • Bowden Francis delivers a strong six-inning performance, allowing one run on five hits while striking out five to improve to 2-2 this season.
  • George Springer, returning after a three-game absence, records two hits and scores twice, contributing to Toronto's early offensive momentum.
  • Addison Barger makes defensive history with three outfield assists, including two in one inning, to stifle Seattle's scoring opportunities.
  • Jeff Hoffman closes the game with a clean ninth inning for his fifth save in as many chances, securing the bullpen's continued reliability.