Clement’s Third Homer in Three Games Sparks Early Blue Jays Rally in Win Over Angels

Clement’s Third Homer in Three Games Sparks Early Blue Jays Rally in Win Over Angels
Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays leaves the batter's box after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in Toronto on Aug. 22, 2024. Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP
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TORONTO—Ernie Clement homered for the third time in his past three games, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run second inning to build an early lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5–3 on Thursday night.

Clement’s homer came on an out-of-the-strike-zone, eye-level fastball from right-hander Mike Baumann. According to Major League Baseball, it was the second-highest pitch hit for a home run since pitch tracking began in 2008.