Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first home run at Rogers Centre in Blue Jays win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run at Rogers Centre of the 2026 season during the Toronto Blue Jays' 8-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The solo shot, which occurred in the fifth inning against pitcher Trevor Rogers, ended a long home-run drought for the first baseman at his home stadium.

Guerrero's performance, which included four hits, helped the Blue Jays reach a 75-75 record. The win keeps Toronto within one game of the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot. The Blue Jays' offensive surge included successive home runs from George Springer, Guerrero, and Kazuma Okamoto in the fifth inning.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted the enthusiastic reaction from the crowd, which included a standing ovation and a curtain call for Guerrero. The victory marks a critical moment in Toronto's late-season push for the playoffs as the regular season enters its final stretch.