Justin Turner’s Homer, RBI Single Highlight Blue Jays’ 5–1 Win Over the Padres

Justin Turner’s Homer, RBI Single Highlight Blue Jays’ 5–1 Win Over the Padres
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner (C) celebrates with third base coach Carlos Febles (51) after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego April 19, 2024. Gregory Bull/AP Photo
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SAN DIEGO—Justin Turner hit a solo homer and drove in another run with a single as the Toronto Blue Jays won for the fifth time in six games, beating the San Diego Padres 5–1 on Friday night.

“The quality of at-bats have significantly spiked, one through nine,” Turner said of the offense during the Blue Jays’ winning streak. “Anytime you can get their starter out of the game in the fourth inning, fifth inning and you get to face their longer (relief) guys, that is a pretty good sign you are going to have some success.”