Guerrero Extends Hitting Streak to 21 Games, Berríos Strikes out 8 as Blue Jays Beat Athletics 3–1

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the Oakland Athletics during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto on Aug. 9, 2024. Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP

TORONTO—Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his hitting streak to 21 games, José Berríos struck out eight in seven innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 3–1 on Friday night.

Alejandro Kirk drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and Spencer Horwitz gave Toronto some insurance with a solo home run in the eighth as the Blue Jays won for the third time in four games.