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Bo Bichette's Late Heroics Secure Blue Jays' Third Straight Win Over Nationals

The Blue Jays' 5-3 victory featured a pivotal eighth-inning hit, strong pitching, and Mason Fluharty's major league debut.

Apr 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) hits a two-run single against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Washington Nationals' Alex Call (17) is out at second as Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez, right, throws to first base to turn the double play during fourth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, left, looks on. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Overview

  • Bo Bichette delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning, breaking a tie and propelling the Blue Jays to a 5-3 win over the Nationals.
  • José Berríos pitched 5 2/3 innings for Toronto, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight in a strong outing.
  • Mason Fluharty made his major league debut, giving up a game-tying RBI double in the seventh but recording his first big-league strikeout.
  • Jeff Hoffman closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning his second save of the season for the Blue Jays.
  • The Blue Jays have now won three consecutive games and will conclude their series against the Nationals in an afternoon matchup on April 2, 2025.