Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally hits first home run at Toronto's Rogers Centre in 2026, with six home games remaining
The Blue Jays' slugger had gone more than a year without hitting a home run in his home ballpark, and has only hit nine overall this season.
On September 13, 2026, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally achieved his first home run of the 2026 season at Toronto's Rogers Centre. The milestone was reached in the 8-1 win against the Baltimore Orioles, coming in the fifth inning off Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers. Guerrero battled Rogers to a three-ball, two-strike count before finally connecting with a low middle cutter, sending the ball soaring over the left-field wall into the Blue Jays' bullpen.
The Toronto Blue Jays player savored his accomplishment, taking 34 seconds to round the bases before fans celebrated by chanting his name and he responded with a curtain call. The 34-year-old Guerrero had barely hit a home run in Toronto before Sunday, with his last one coming in the ALCS against Seattle Mariners in 2025. He has struggled with contact and reduced power this season, with only nine long balls so far.
Despite the drought, Guerrero had an overall solid performance, batting a perfect 4-for-5, finishing one triple shy of hitting for the cycle. The Blue Jays sit at 75-75, trailing Cleveland Guardians by a single game for the third wild-card spot in the AL.
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