The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Rogers Centre. Bo Naylor and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. each hit home runs, while Kevin Gausman delivered a solid performance on the mound.
Gausman's Dominant Start
Kevin Gausman pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out seven batters. The right-hander improved his season record to 3-1 with a 2.84 ERA. Gausman's command was sharp, as he threw 62 of 93 pitches for strikes.
Offensive Highlights
The Blue Jays jumped to an early lead in the first inning when Bo Naylor launched a two-run homer off Guardians starter Triston McKenzie. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a solo shot in the third inning, extending the lead to 3-0. Toronto tacked on two more runs in the fifth inning on a double by George Springer and a single by Daulton Varsho.
The Guardians mounted a late rally in the seventh inning, scoring three runs off Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza. However, closer Jordan Romano entered in the ninth inning to secure his sixth save of the season.
Key Performances
- Kevin Gausman (W, 3-1): 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
- Bo Naylor: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 1-for-3, HR, 1 RBI
- Jordan Romano (S, 6): 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Guardians' Efforts
Cleveland's offense was led by Jose Ramirez, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Steven Kwan also contributed a solo home run in the seventh inning. Triston McKenzie took the loss, allowing five runs over five innings.
The Blue Jays improved to 14-9 on the season, while the Guardians fell to 11-12. The two teams will conclude their three-game series on Sunday.
