Athletics 2, at Toronto 5

TORONTO (Interstat) — George Springer’s historic leadoff spark and a relentless early offensive push propelled the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre, completing a season-opening three-game sweep before a crowd of 36,484. Springer launched the 64th leadoff home run of his career, the most in major league history, on the fourth pitch of the game from Athletics starter Luis Morales, immediately setting a dominant tone for the defending American League champions. The Blue Jays never trailed, methodically adding on while their pitching staff, led by starter Eric Lauer, stifled the… Read more...