Janie McCauley
Oakland Athletics Matt Chapman hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) May 05, 2021 - 10:42 PM
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland s typically reliable bullpen faltered. The Blue Jays delivered with their bats despite more injuries.
Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking RBI single during Toronto s five-run eighth inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.
After George Springer went on the injured list earlier in the day, Toronto lost right-handed reliever David Phelps to shoulder discomfort and infielder Joe Panik, who hurt a calf muscle running out a grounder. Both were scheduled for further examination Thursday, with manager Charlie Montoyo expecting to be short-handed for the afternoon series finale.