“He was dominating areas up and down and out,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He is who he is for a reason.” Scherzer claimed his first victory since July 25 last year when he pitched for Texas and the Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

The hot Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost consecutive games in three weeks. With their 10-game winning streak over, the Blue Jays will look to avoid a second straight setback when they face the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento,

In addition to the news about Scherzer, the Blue Jays provided updates on the injuries of outfielders Daulton Varsho and Anthony Santander. Varsho, who had a setback in his rehab in late June, is back to running the bases. Despite some hamstring tightness, the team hopes he'll soon begin a rehab assignment.