Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers as Blue Jays edge Giants

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer, Chris Bassitt struck out a career best 12 and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 2-1 Thursday night.

Guerrero ended a scoreless tie when he hit a two-out home run in the sixth that helped the Blue Jays take the rubber match of the three-game series.

The Blue Jays are 4-2 to open a nine-game homestand.

San Francisco's Patrick Bailey singled and dou