Alejandro Kirk loses bat grip, shatters window in Blue Jays win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
In a game against the Nationals on July 27, Alejandro Kirk lost his grip on his bat during the fifth inning, sending it flying into the Toronto dugout and shattering a window. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, which occurred as the Blue Jays led 3-1. Kirk struck out in the at-bat and did not record a hit amidst his struggles this season with a.224 average. The Blue Jays ultimately secured a 3-2 victory, improving their record to 49-58. Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer returned from the injured list, allowing one run over 75 pitches.
- •Kirk's bat flew into the dugout, shattering a window on July 27.
- •The Blue Jays led 3-1 at the time of the incident.
- •Kirk finished the game without a hit in three at-bats.
- •Scherzer returned, allowing one run in his outing.
- •Blue Jays improved their season record to 49-58.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Alejandro Kirk loses grip on bat and sends it flying into the dugout, shattering window in win over Nationals
"Alejandro Kirk's bat just narrowly missed a camera on Monday night in Washington.
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