Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is easing again into kind after a scary concussion. He suffered it on Aug. 14 throughout a recreation towards the New York Yankees.
Yankees infielder George Lombard Jr. was reaching for a wild throw at third base. Lombard’s knee struck the left facet of Guerrero’s head on the play. The Blue Jays positioned him on the 7-day concussion injured checklist the subsequent day.
Toronto activated him forward of an Aug. 22 recreation at Yankee Stadium. Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a run scored in his first recreation again. The Blue Jays gained that recreation, 4-3.
They swept the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. The Blue Jays now path the Cleveland Guardians by a recreation and a half. That hole covers the ultimate American League wild-card spot.
The Toronto Blue Jays slugger additionally made headlines away from the diamond this week.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sponsored a Hometown Celebration in Don Gregorio
An announcement by @dongregorioenlacalle revealed he’s personally sponsoring a hometown competition. The occasion takes place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6 in Don Gregorio, Dominican Republic.
The competition lists Huan62 and Luis Miguel de Amargue as performers on Sept. 1 and Sept 3, respectively. Different actions embody full of life actions and dancing upholding the native tradition.
Don Gregorio sits within the municipality of Nizao, in Peravia province. Guerrero grew up there and in Santiago. His mom and grandparents raised him for a lot of his childhood. His father, Corridor of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., was then enjoying for the Montreal Expos.
The competition sponsorship continues a sample for Guerrero. His charitable basis, VG27, gave out greater than 700 toys in January. Kids in Don Gregorio, Nizao and Batey La Noria acquired the presents.
Alejandro Kirk Helps Blue Jays Win
Catcher Alejandro Kirk stole a base Saturday, simply his second profession steal. The steal helped spark a comeback win over the Mariners. Guerrero gave Kirk the precise base bag after his solely earlier steal final yr.
Within the closing recreation towards the Mariners, Kirk’s two-run homer secured the win.
“Captain Kirk is hitting .341 with 5 homers, 20 RBIs, and a .946 OPS in August,” the membership introduced on Sunday evening.
Blue Jays now journey to Cleveland on Monday.
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