Yusei Kikuchi's performance on Sunday was inconsistent, reflecting a season of ups and downs. However, despite his struggles, the Toronto Blue Jays clinched a weekend sweep against Arizona at Rogers Centre. Key to their victory was a crucial three-run double hit by Danny Jansen in the eighth inning, which helped pad their lead. The game took a tense turn in the ninth when the Diamondbacks rallied to score three runs, but Erik Swanson managed to secure the game, concluding with a final score of 7-5, ensuring the Blue Jays' triumph in the series.
Yusei Kikuchi has looked all season like he's in a good place. On Sunday afternoon, he was all over the place.
The Blue Jays pinched off the weekend at the Rogers Centre by sweeping Arizona, a three-run double from Danny Jansen in the bottom of the eighth.
Toronto would need that tack-on late-game padding with the Diamondbacks rallying for a three spot of their own in the ninth.
Before pseudo-closer Erik Swanson stamped out the brush fire, 7-5.
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