TORONTO (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit his second career grand slam, Yariel Rodríguez struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in his major league debut and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Saturday.
Rodríguez allowed one run, four hits and two walks. The right-hander signed a five-year deal with Toronto in the offseason after pitching in Japan in 2022.
“We really couldn’t ask for much more,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He was pretty electric.”
Rodríguez was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo before the game. He started in place of right-hander Bowden Francis (1-2), who came on in relief of his new teammate and allowed two runs and three hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Tim Mayza and Chad Green each pitched one inning and Yimi Garcia struck out the side in the ninth for his first save.
“He’s got some really, really nasty stuff going right now,” Schneider said of Garcia. “That was a nice way to close the door.”
Mohammad Mokhber: Who is Iran’s acting president?
Jeremy Vine sues Joey Barton for calling him a 'big bike nonce'
Meghan and Harry take Nigeria by storm as they pose for fun selfies
Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
What to know about conservatorships and Beach Boys' Brian Wilson's case
What to know about California's new generative AI tools
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
Sharon Stone shuts down GMB's Ed Balls during awkward moment over 'set
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2