Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers as Blue Jays defeat Phillies 7-5
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays won 7-5 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 8. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., returning from a hamstring issue, hit a home run, bringing his season total to seven. Nathan Lukes contributed a two-run homer in the 11th inning, securing the victory. The Blue Jays improved to 56-62 this season, remaining 3.5 games behind the final American League wild card spot. The series concludes on Sunday with Shane Bieber starting for the Jays against Jesus Luzardo for the Phillies.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his seventh home run of the season.
- •Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning.
- •Blue Jays improved to 56-62 after the victory.
- •Toronto is 3.5 games back of a wild card spot.
- •Shane Bieber set to start in the series finale against Luzardo.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Delivers Big Game After Injury Scare
"After being out a few games for the Toronto Blue Jays with a hamstring issue, Guerrero homered as the Jays beat the Phillies.
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