Hector Rodriguez’s two-run triple powers Reds past Blue Jays 5-1

On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 at the Rogers Centre. Hector Rodriguez's two-run triple in the fifth inning proved decisive, as the Reds' lineup, led by Sal Stewart's fielder's choice and Eugenio Suarez's RBI double, outscored Toronto 4-1 in the bottom half. Rhett Lowder pitched a scoreless inning and allowed only three hits and two walks over six innings, while Connor Phillips, Graham Ashcraft, and Tejay Antone closed out the game from the bullpen.

Toronto bullpen relievers Spencer Miles, Braydon Fisher, John Klein, and Brendon Little followed Rhett Lowder to the mound. Reds starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (5-6) gave up a run on two hits and a walk over two innings, while Blue Jays reliever Rhett Lowder played in his 64th game for the club this season. Blue Jays' starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (5-6) allowed a run on two hits and a walk over two innings. The loss ensured the Blue Jays will finish the season at the bottom of the American League East.