Blue Jays Make MLB History in Win Over Athletics
Blue Jays Make MLB History in Win Over Athletics originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays delivered a commanding performance on Thursday night, overpowering the Athletics with a 12-0 victory at Rogers Centre. The offensive onslaught was highlighted by an eight-run second inning, featuring home runs from Ernie Clement and Bo Bichette. Clement contributed five RBIs, while Bichette added three, propelling the Blue Jays to their second consecutive shutout win.
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On the mound, José Berríos (2-2) led the charge, allowing just two hits over six scoreless innings. Relievers Mason Fluharty and José Ureña completed the four-hit shutout, marking the Blue Jays' fourth shutout victory of the season—all occurring since May 20.
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
This dominant win etched the Blue Jays into the MLB history books, as they became only the third team ever to participate in three 12+ run shutouts within a single calendar month. The previous instances were the Philadelphia Phillies in September 1899 and the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers in August 1886.
Toronto's trio of lopsided shutouts includes a 14-0 triumph over the San Diego Padres on May 21, a 13-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25, and the recent 12-0 rout of the Athletics.
The 14-0 victory against the Padres was particularly noteworthy, with Daulton Varsho delivering a grand slam during a seven-run eighth inning, and Kevin Gausman pitching seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. Despite the dud against the Rays, the Blue Jays rebounded impressively, showcasing their resilience and offensive prowess.
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With this latest win, the Blue Jays improved their record to 28-28, reaching a .500 mark for the season. They currently sit in third place in the American League East, trailing the division-leading New York Yankees by six games.
The Blue Jays continue their four-game series against the Athletics on Friday night at Rogers Centre. Toronto aims to maintain their momentum and further solidify their position in the standings.
Related: Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Athletics Game
Related: Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Bo Bichette News After Rangers Game
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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