Whit Merrifield, Blue Jays top Diamondbacks 5-2 for third consecutive victory

The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander found out Friday that he would be starting in place of all-star pitcher Kevin Gausman on Saturday after the latter was scratched due to discomfort in his left side. All-Stars Whit Merrifield and Bo Bichette both homered and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “They’re aware of what they’re doing and they’re taking pride in what they’re doing. Springer followed up with a two-run single into deep left field that scored Merrifield and Kirk. INJURIESThe Blue Jays said an MRI revealed no damage and that Gausman is day to day.