SAN FRANCISCO — Ernie Clement hit a three-run homer for the second night in a row and had an RBI single in Toronto’s six-run sixth inning, and the Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 10-6 on Wednesday night.
Clement and Alejandro Kirk each had three hits, and George Springer drove in three runs as Toronto had its highest scoring total since a 14-11 loss at Detroit on May 26.
“It feels good to score some runs (for the pitching staff) because they had us all year,” Clement said. “We need to start giving them more support.”
Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth for San Francisco.
Chris Bassitt (8-7) went five innings, allowing three runs and five hits with six strikeouts and four walks to win for the fifth time in his last six decisions.
“I thought he used the ball better throughout the game and that was a big difference for him,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “Man, that’s a brave effort on his part.”
Giants All-Star Logan Webb (7-7) was charged with seven earned runs, matching his career high. He gave up eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five-plus innings, snapping a streak of 11 consecutive starts of at least six innings.
“That’s the only real problem with this game in its first half,” San Francisco coach Bob Melvin said. “Look, they’re going to happen sometimes. But proud of the fact that he’s an All-Star.”
Michael Conforto and Thairo Estrada had RBI singles in the first inning to give the Giants a 2-0 lead.
Clement’s three-run shot in the fifth put the Blue Jays ahead, and Conforto tied it in the bottom half with an RBI double.
Toronto started the sixth with six straight hits, including RBI singles by Justin Turner, Davis Schneider, Kirk and Clement. Springer capped the rally with a two-run double and had an RBI double in the eighth.
“You have to correct your mistakes and that’s what we did,” said Schneider. “But I thought we stuck to a really good game plan and had some really big hits.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Blue Jays: SS Bo Bichette left the game in the fourth inning with right calf soreness and had an MRI after the game. “He wanted to stay home,” Schneider said. “He is a player. I didn’t want to risk it. … (We’ll) see how he’s doing tomorrow.” … LF Daulton Varsho left in the third inning with a left knee contusion one inning after awkwardly throwing himself to first base trying to beat a slow roller. Webb placed the ball along the first baseline and made a diving pass to Varsho, who remained in left field late in the second but was removed in the third. It is considered on a daily basis. … RHP Yimi García (nerve inflammation in throwing elbow) had his rehab outing with Triple-A Buffalo postponed for the second straight day due to neck stiffness. “I hope he feels better tomorrow and is back,” Schneider said.
Giants: DH Jorge Soler missed his second straight game due to illness, but manager Bob Melvin expects him to return Thursday. … RHP Alex Cobb (left hip surgery/right shoulder soreness) threw 55 pitches in a rehab game for Single-A San Jose on Wednesday, allowing three runs in four innings. … LHP Robbie Ray (Tommy John surgery) threw 59 pitches in a rehab game for Single-A San Jose on Tuesday, allowing four runs in three innings. He will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday or Monday.
NEXT
Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (6-8, 4.64 ERA) returns to Oracle Park on Thursday for the first time since being a member of the 2020-21 Giants. San Francisco counters with RHP Jordan Hicks (4-5, 3.47), who made 25 relief appearances for Toronto last season.
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