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Urías homers as Blue Jays defeat Nationals 3-2 in Max Scherzer's return to Washington
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The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Tuesday, handing Max Scherzer a loss on his 42nd birthday as he made a sentimental return to Nationals Park. Luis Urías hit a home run and Myles Straw added a double and a run-scoring single to power the Blue Jays offense, according to AP News.
The win was just Toronto's fourth since the All-Star break, according to Cochrane Times Post. Still, it was a feel-good night at the ballpark — Scherzer got a standing ovation from the Washington crowd when he took the mound.
Urías and Straw Power Blue Jays Offense
Luis Urías was the offensive star of the night, launching a home run that proved to be the difference. Myles Straw chipped in with a double and a run-scoring single, combining with Urías to drive in all three of Toronto's runs, according to Oskaloosa News.
The Blue Jays lineup also featured two left-handed bats in Nathan Lukes and Daulton Varsho, giving Toronto some versatility against Scherzer, according to Calgary Herald. The final score of 3-2 meant Toronto had just enough to hold off Washington down the stretch.
Scherzer Returns to Washington on His Birthday
Max Scherzer was making his return to Nationals Park for what Seattle PI called his 100th career start at the stadium. Scherzer, who helped Washington win the 2019 World Series, was greeted with a warm standing ovation from the home crowd despite now pitching for Toronto.
The start was also Scherzer's return from the injured list, making it a milestone day on two fronts. Turning 42 on the mound in Washington was a storybook setup — but the Blue Jays made sure there was no fairy-tale ending for the veteran right-hander, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
Blue Jays Snap a Post-All-Star Slide
Toronto had struggled badly since the All-Star break, winning just three games before Tuesday night. The victory over Washington gave the Blue Jays a badly needed boost, according to Cochrane Times Post. Every win matters for a team trying to stay relevant in a competitive American League.
The Nationals, meanwhile, fell to 3-2 in a close loss that showed flashes of fight. Washington kept the game tight until the final out, but Toronto's early run support was just enough to seal it, according to The Messenger.
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