ATLANTA—Nick Markakis capped his first start of the season with a game-ending home run in the ninth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday night. Bo Bichette hit a homer in the fourth for the Blue Jays. Jays manager Charlie Montoyo tried to bring in right-hander Jacob Waguespack to open the sixth, but the switch was disallowed. Article Continued BelowRight-hander Touki Toussaint gave the depleted Atlanta rotation a boost by setting career highs with his 62/3 innings and nine strikeouts. Toussaint left the game with a 3-2 lead, but Blue Jays pinch-hitter Teoscar Hernandez singled up the middle off Tyler Matzek to drive in Rowdy Tellez to tie the game.

Source: thestar August 07, 2020 02:18 UTC