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George Springer of the Blue Jays hits two home runs in consecutive innings against the Yankees
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    George Springer of the Blue Jays hits two home runs in consecutive innings against the Yankees

    It took George Springer all of two innings to set his career-high in RBI Thursday night.

    Entering play with the worst OPS in the American League, Springer capped off a five-run first inning for the Toronto Blue Jays off New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon with a three-run, 391-foot home run, launching a fastball into the second deck at Rogers Centre.

    But the 34-year-old didn’t stop there, as he came up the next inning with two runners on and hit another Rodon fastball, but even further out to left-centre.

    Springer drove his third home run in his last seven trips to the plate 434 feet, his longest home run of the year and furthest since April of 2023.

    His second three-run shot also gave him six RBIs in the game, topping his career-best five, which he has reached on six separate occasions in his 11-year career. His last time driving in five runs came in a Toronto win over the Baltimore Orioles in October 2021.

    The early power surge marks the 22nd multi-homer game of Springer’s career. He has hit three long balls just once before, blasting three home runs as a member of the Houston Astros in 2019.

    While much has been made of Springer’s recent struggles, Toronto manager John Schneider has stuck with the veteran outfielder, keeping in the lineup throughout his recent downturn in performance.

    Schneider even suggested that the Blue Jays had non-public information that suggested Springer was trending in the right direction.

    With the two homers, Springer reached eight on the season while moving his OPS to .614.

    You can watch as the Blue Jays continue their season opener against the Yankees on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

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    In a thrilling game against the New York Yankees, George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays put on a show for fans as he hit two home runs in consecutive innings. The first came in the fifth inning, when Springer launched a solo shot to left field off Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon. Just an inning later, in the sixth, Springer stepped up to the plate again and crushed another home run, this time a two-run shot to right field.

    Springer’s impressive display of power not only energized the Blue Jays lineup but also helped lead them to a 6-3 victory over their division rivals. The 31-year-old outfielder has been a key player for the Blue Jays since signing with the team in the offseason, bringing a combination of speed, power, and defensive prowess to the lineup.

    This performance against the Yankees is just the latest in a string of strong showings for Springer, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Toronto. His ability to come through in clutch moments, like hitting two home runs in consecutive innings against a tough opponent like the Yankees, has endeared him to Blue Jays fans and solidified his place as a leader on the team.

    As the Blue Jays continue their push for a playoff spot, George Springer’s contributions both at the plate and in the field will be crucial to their success. With his power and skill on full display against the Yankees, it’s clear that Springer is more than capable of rising to the occasion when his team needs him most.