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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ends 22-game hit streak as Blue Jays fall to Athletics
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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ends 22-game hit streak as Blue Jays fall to Athletics

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s hit streak has come to an end.

    The Toronto Blue Jays slugger had his 22-game streak snapped Sunday with an 0-for-4 outing at DH against the Oakland Athletics, starter JP Sears, and reliever Michel Otañez.

    Sears retired Guerrero in his first three of his trips to the plate, getting the four-time All-Star to ground out in the first and seventh innings, and then fly out in the fourth.

    After the Blue Jays scored three runs in the eighth, Guerrero came up with a last chance to extend the streak, but Otañez got the 25-year-old to ground into a double play on a first-pitch sinker.

    Guerrero tied his career-best total, registering a hit in 22 straight games. Over that span, he went 40-for-81 (.494) with 11 doubles, 10 home runs, 22 RBIs, 11 walks and just eight strikeouts.

    There have only been five longer hitting streaks in Blue Jays history, with outfielder Shawn Green putting together a franchise-best 28 consecutive games in 1999.

    Guerrero’s streak began before the All-Star break on July 14 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was named the American League Player of the Week for his efforts from July 29 to Aug. 4.

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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the young phenom for the Toronto Blue Jays, saw his impressive 22-game hit streak come to an end on Sunday as the Blue Jays fell to the Oakland Athletics. Guerrero had been on a tear during his hit streak, batting .400 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs.

    Despite the end of his hit streak, Guerrero’s performance this season has been nothing short of spectacular. The 22-year-old has quickly emerged as one of the top hitters in the league, leading the American League in batting average, home runs, and RBIs. His combination of power and contact hitting has made him a force to be reckoned with at the plate.

    In Sunday’s game against the Athletics, Guerrero went 0 for 4 with a walk, ending his streak of consecutive games with a hit. Despite his struggles at the plate, Guerrero remains a key player for the Blue Jays and is expected to bounce back quickly.

    The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have been struggling as a team recently. They have lost seven of their last ten games and currently sit in fourth place in the American League East. The team will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to make a push for the playoffs this season.

    As for Guerrero, he will look to start a new hit streak in the coming games and continue his impressive season at the plate. With his combination of power and skill, there’s no doubt that he will be a player to watch for years to come in Major League Baseball.