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Orioles Outlast Blue Jays 9-5 as Scherzer Exits Early with Injury

Jordan Westburg's two home runs and a four-run fourth inning powered Baltimore to a series lead, while Max Scherzer left his Blue Jays debut after three innings with right lat soreness.

Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 29: Jordan Westburg #11 of the Baltimore Orioles is welcomed to the plate by Cedric Mullins #31 after Westburg hit a solo-home run in the first inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on March 29, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton works against the Toronto Blue Jays during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Friday, March 28, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Jordan Westburg recorded his first career multi-homer game, hitting two solo shots and leading the Orioles' 12-hit offensive surge.
  • Max Scherzer exited his first start for Toronto after three innings due to right lat soreness, raising concerns about his durability following prior injuries.
  • Baltimore erased a 4-2 deficit with a decisive four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Ramón Urías's three-run double.
  • Dean Kremer earned the win for the Orioles despite allowing five runs over 5 1/3 innings, while Baltimore's bullpen held Toronto scoreless in the final three frames.
  • Bo Bichette stood out for the Blue Jays, going 4-for-4 with two doubles, though Toronto's bullpen struggled, allowing seven runs across multiple relievers.