Blue Jays lose to Royals as Guerrero struggles with low OPS
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on August 26 at Rogers Centre. This loss places the Jays at 64-69, returning them to last place in the American League East. Starting pitcher Max Scherzer allowed two earned runs over five innings, and Guerrero Jr. continues to struggle with a.647 OPS at home this season. Guerrero has not hit a home run at Rogers Centre in over a year. The teams will face off again on Wednesday evening.
- •Toronto drops to last place in the AL East with a 64-69 record.
- •Max Scherzer surrendered two earned runs in five innings pitched.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting.262 with seven home runs this season.
- •Guerrero has not homered at home in over a year.
- •The Blue Jays face the Royals again on August 27.
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"The Toronto Blue Jays lineup stalwart has seen a major regression this season in the slugging department.
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