Toronto’s twilight warrior Max Scherzer returned to form in a major way, etching his first win in nearly a year at age 40. The Blue Jays dominated with a five‑hit masterpiece from Scherzer and a six‑run outburst in the fifth inning—thanks to sloppy A’s defense and relentless offense—securing a 7–6 lead that would hold. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. notched his 1,000th career hit, while the Jays' bullpen lockdown sealed the deal, giving Toronto a sweep‑like statement victory in their first game of this West Sacramento series.

Meanwhile, the A’s showed flashes of fight and flashed long balls late, but fell just short. Luis Severino posted six strikeouts of his own but couldn’t escape five earned runs. Nick Kurtz and Max Muncy launched homers in the late innings, and Tyler Soderstrom, fresh off a walk‑off hero moment, kept the fire burning. Despite the effort, the nomadic A’s again couldn’t hold a lead—and tonight's loss continues the story of a team battling on multiple fronts: gritty play, temporary home, and seeking consistency amid chaos.

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