SIMMONS: After lost season, Blue Jays can’t explain everything that went wrong
Blue Jays were worst in runs scored, worst in home runs, second worst in OPS and OBP among MLB clubs
Max Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, struck out seven batters over seven-plus innings in his 225th career win. This marked a significant milestone for the 42-year-old pitcher, who is now the ninth-highest strikeout total in Major League Baseball history. Scherzer's performance was instrumental as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in the team's final game of the 2026 season.
Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo also contributed with home runs, while George Springer led off the game with a double. The Blue Jays finished the season with an 79-83 record, just missing out on the NL wild-card spot.
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