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Turner’s Twin Homers Propel Blue Jays Past Royals

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In a thrilling match on Monday night, Justin Turner’s power display, featuring two remarkable home runs, fueled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-5 triumph over the Kansas City Royals. Turner’s early offensive surge, combined with Danny Jansen’s solo homer, provided the necessary firepower for the Blue Jays to secure the win.

Despite a tense back-and-forth affair, Toronto managed to hold off the Royals, with Nate Pearson stepping in to close the game in the absence of regular closers Jordan Romano and Yimi Garcia. The victory was supported by a strong relief effort from Genesis Cabrera, who earned his first win of the season after relieving starter Yariel Rodriguez. Notably, the win snapped a challenging five-game losing streak for the Blue Jays, highlighting their resilience and determination.

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Managerial decisions included strategically resting Bo Bichette, underscoring the team’s focus on player health and performance optimization. Looking ahead, the Blue Jays will aim to build on this momentum as they send Jose Berrios to the mound in the upcoming clash against the Royals’ Cole Ragans on Tuesday at 7:07 p.m. ET, with the game set to be broadcast live on Sportsnet.

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