PITTSBURGH (AP) — Whit Merrifield had four RBIs, three on his first home run this season, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Pittsburgh 10-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep that extended the Pirates’ losing streak to seven. “That’s what this lineup is capable of,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. The Pirates have been outscored 44-9 during their longest skid since eight straight losses last Sept. 15-23. UP NEXTBlue Jays: RHP Alek Manoah (1-2, 4.71) will start Tuesday as Toronto travels across Pennsylvania for the first of a two-game set against Philadelphia. Pirates: RHP Mitch Keller (3-1, 3.32) will take the mound Monday to start a three-game series against Colorado.

Source: The Star May 08, 2023 07:01 UTC