Toronto Blue Jays John Schneider has some words for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. play
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Heading into Friday night's matchup against the Seattle Mariners, the Toronto Blue Jays were looking to gain momentum and rise in the AL East standings.
A key moment in the victory was a stellar defensive play by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the eighth inning.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider praises first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s quick reflexes.
Their 6-3 win boosted their record to 18-20 and brought them within 1.5 games of a Wild Card position.
Ayomide P. Adeduyite from Yahoo Sports writes that facing a bases-loaded, no-out situation, the Mariners were poised to erase the Blue Jays' lead. Positioned at first base, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. handled a hard-hit ground ball, recovered swiftly after a brief bobble, and delivered a decisive throw to home, recording a critical out that helped maintain Toronto's edge.
"Manager John Schneider praised Guerrero Jr.'s quick reflexes and composure under pressure, crediting the former Gold Glove winner for giving the team momentum with his defensive play." -Adeduyite
Here's what Schneider had to say on Guerrero Jr.'s big play in the 8th.
Schneider on Vladdy's big play in the 8th:
"The perfect storm of runner, ball, all that kind of stuff. It was a really good, reactionary play by him."
"He made it look easy, but I think that kind of gave us a little bit of momentum." #BlueJays
"The perfect storm of runner, ball, all that kind of stuff. It was a really good, reactionary play by him."
"He made it look easy, but I think that kind of gave us a little bit of momentum." #BlueJays
After inking a massive 14-year, $500 million extension with the Blue Jays in April, Guerrero Jr. has emerged as a cornerstone for Toronto. His defensive prowess has been a major strength, bringing consistency and poise to the infield by making tough plays appear effortless.
At the plate, he's posted a solid .294 batting average with four homers and 18 RBIs across 38 games.
The Blue Jays will aim to extend their winning streak and strengthen their position in the tightly contested AL East as they continue their series against the Mariners on Sunday.
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