Guerrero Jr. launches first homer at home of 2026 season
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run at the Rogers Centre during the 2026 season. Despite a challenging year for the slugger, the performance contributed to a key win for the team as they remain in the playoff hunt.
Why it matters
The performance is a notable milestone for a high-profile athlete during a season characterized by personal and team-wide struggles.
It took until midway through September, but Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has finally hit his first home run at the Rogers Centre of the 2026 campaign. Facing a full count against Baltimore Orioles starter Trevor Rogers in the bottom of the fifth inning, Guerrero got ahold of a low slider and launched it over the left-field wall to increase the Blue Jays’ lead to 3-1. His home run followed a blast by George Springer, which was immediately followed by a home run from Kazuma Okamoto to give the Blue Jays back-to-back-to-back blasts. Guerrero’s home run is just his ninth of the disappointing campaign for the superstar slugger.
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