Justin Turner’s two home runs propelled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Turner’s first-inning two-run homer and third-inning solo shot marked his 16th career multi-homer game. Danny Jansen also contributed a solo homer in the third, his second of the season.
The Blue Jays’ offensive outburst ended a 21-game stretch where they had failed to score more than five runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Davis Schneider added RBIs to support the home run barrage.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez, initially scratched from the lineup due to a tight back, delivered a pinch-hit single in the ninth. However, Nate Pearson struck out Michael Massey to end the game, securing his first save of the season.
Kyle Isbel’s home run and two RBIs proved insufficient for the Royals, who extended their losing streak to three games. Freddy Fermin also homered for Kansas City.
Royals starter Jonathan Bowlan struggled, allowing four runs and six hits in 2 2/3 innings. Blue Jays starter Yariel Rodríguez also exited early, leaving the bases loaded in the third. Génesis Cabrera came on in relief and retired Vinnie Pasquantino to escape the jam.
In roster moves, the Royals optioned Will Klein to Triple-A to make room for Bowlan. The Blue Jays will send José Berríos to the mound on Tuesday against Kansas City’s Cole Ragans.
