In a thrilling contest on Friday night, Max Scherzer secured his first victory in almost a year, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-6 win over the Oakland Athletics. Scherzer struck out eight batters while allowing just five hits over six innings, marking a significant milestone as the first Blue Jays pitcher over 40 to win since R.A. Dickey in 2015. The Blue Jays, who have dominated with 13 wins in their last 15 games, capitalized on a disastrous fifth inning for Oakland, scoring six unearned runs.

Toronto's offensive surge began with George Springer reaching base on an error, paving the way for a series of subsequent plays that culminated in a commanding lead. Despite Luis Severino's potential, who struck out eight but was plagued by allowing seven hits and five runs in just over four innings, the A's could not recover. Notably, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. achieved his 1,000th career hit during the game, marking a personal milestone amidst the team’s triumph.