Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals Results, Stats, and Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2, with key contributions from Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement, and George Springer. The game was marked by an early exit for Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon due to elbow discomfort.
Why it matters
The result impacts the standings for the defending AL champion Blue Jays as they push toward a .500 record.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon was making his first appearance since Aug. 10, when he was placed on the injured list with right forearm tendinitis. The 34-year-old right-hander left the game due to right elbow discomfort after allowing one run on two hits in two innings.
Kirk and Clement each had a double among their two hits as the defending AL champion Blue Jays (71-71) got back to .500 for the first time since they were 39-39 on June 22. They were 10 games under .500 on July 28. Toronto has won six of its last seven games.
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