(Toronto) Alejandro Kirk had three hits in as many at-bats and hit his first home run of the season to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Kirk ended an 0-for-11 streak to help his team win. However, he insisted that the food shortage was not at the forefront of his mind.
“To be honest, I didn’t even know I was 0-for-11,” Kirk said through a translator. I don’t put all my energy and attention into that. I just try to think about how I can be better and I think it worked today. »
Kirk had not recorded a hit since April 15, against the New York Yankees.
The Blue Jays (14-15) ended a five-game losing streak.
Daulton Varsho and Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit consecutive groundouts in the second inning to allow runners to cross home plate. Kirk then hit his first home run this season, 381 feet from home plate.
Kevin Gausman (1-3) allowed one run and five hits, striking out five batters in seven innings of work in what was his best performance of the season. He did not give up any walks.
“Today was probably my best performance overall, from start to finish,” Gausman said. The directions and throwing locations were there. I thought we had a good game plan and we adapted along the way. »
First baseman Freddie Freeman homered in the sixth inning for the Dodgers (18-12), who saw their winning streak end at six games.
The Blue Jays avoided a sweep of this three-game interleague series. They have won at least one game in every series played so far this season.
After runs scored by Justin Turner and Davis Schneider, Kirk made it 3-0 with his homer to right field. It was also what concluded Michael Grove’s work day on the mound.