In an exciting matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, the Blue Jays emerged victorious with a final score of 8-4.

The Athletics got off to a quick start in the first inning as Tyler Soderstrom's groundout allowed Lawrence Butler to score, giving them an early 1-0 lead. Oakland extended their lead in the fifth inning with Luis Urías' two-run double, making it 3-0.

However, the Blue Jays fought back in the bottom of the fifth inning with George Springer's RBI single and Alejandro Kirk's RBI double, cutting the deficit to 3-2. In the eighth inning, the Athletics added another run with Jacob Wilson's sacrifice fly, but Toronto responded emphatically.

In a thrilling eighth inning rally, Addison Barger's three-run homer ignited the Blue Jays' offense, propelling them to a 8-4 lead. Nathan Lukes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also contributed with an RBI single and a two-run double, respectively.

On the mound, Erik Swanson earned the win for the Blue Jays, while Jacob Sterner took the loss for the Athletics. Swanson's solid pitching performance helped secure the victory for Toronto.

The Blue Jays' next game is scheduled against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 3, 2025, while the Athletics will face the Minnesota Twins on June 2, 2025.

Stay tuned for more thrilling baseball action as both teams continue their journey in the 2025 MLB season!