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Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sounds off on lineup change in Tigers win
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For to the Toronto Blue Jays ' Sunday matchup against the Detroit Tigers , star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero was moved up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup. The change worked as the Blue Jays hoped, as they came away with a 4-1 victory.
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While Guerrero usually bats third, he was down to move up a spot. In fact, he is willing to bat anywhere in the lineup that helps the Blue Jays succeed , via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.
"Right now, if they want me to lead off and the team needs me there, I'll lead off," Guerrero said.
In the victory Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored. It's not yet known if the first baseman will remain in the two hole or move back to three going forward. But no matter where he is in the lineup, the Blue Jays are expecting Guerrero to produce.
Following the Sunday win, the Toronto star is now hitting .286 with three home runs, 20 RBIs and three stolen bases. While it has been a slow start for Guerrero, the Blue Jays will hope his latest performance leads to a breakout. Perhaps that's why he was moved to the two hole to begin with.
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While the Blue Jays are still 21-25 on the season, they have now won three of their last four games. With their next series against the New York Yankees , they'll have a real opportunity to show where they stand.
How their lineup card shakes out for that series is sure to draw headlines. But second or third, the Yankees will be circling Guerrero's name in terms of hitters to watch out for.
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