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Blue Jays Lose 13-2, Keep Guerrero in Lineup

8/28/2026

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Summary

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The Toronto Blue Jays lost 13-2 to the Kansas City Royals, dropping to a 65-70 record.
Manager John Schneider said he will keep Vlad Guerrero in the lineup despite Guerrero’s career-worst season.
Schneider urged Guerrero to speak openly about “grinding” and break down his wall.
Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen pitched two innings Thursday, allowing three hits, one run and striking out two.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the Toronto Blue Jays became the first team based outside the United States to win a World Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in the 89th edition, the first championship played in Canada’s SkyDome. That breakthrough sparked a decade of postseason appearances, but the club’s recent 65-70 record echoes the mid-season pressure that forced manager Cito Gaston’s 1992 turnaround.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 13-2 to the Kansas City Royals, dropping to a 65-70 record.
Manager John Schneider said he will keep Vlad Guerrero in the lineup despite Guerrero’s career-worst season.
Schneider urged Guerrero to speak openly about “grinding” and break down his wall.
Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen pitched two innings Thursday, allowing three hits, one run and striking out two.

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