Blue Jays Fall 5-4 to Orioles Despite Santander's First Homer

In a thrilling game at Camden Yards, Anthony Santander hit his first home run as a Toronto Blue Jay, a 404-foot blast that initially gave Toronto a 3-0 lead against his former team, the Baltimore Orioles. Santander, who had previously spent eight seasons with the Orioles, received a warm welcome from the home crowd, including standing ovations and a video tribute. Despite Santander's efforts, the Blue Jays ultimately fell to the Orioles 5-4, with Baltimore rallying late in the game, aided by a go-ahead triple from Cedric Mullins and a couple of key home runs from Heston Kjerstad and Adley Rutschman. The loss highlighted Toronto's ongoing struggles with power hitting, as they rank near the bottom of the league in home runs this season. Bowden Francis, the Blue Jays' starter, had a strong start but faltered in the sixth inning, leading to the team's defeat. While Santander's homer marked a personal achievement, it was overshadowed by the team's overall performance, which continues to raise concerns about their offensive capabilities.