The top five of the Baseball Musings Batter Rankings did not change, but George Springer of the Blue Jays, in third place, inched closer to Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, in second place. Springer posted a one for five game, his hit going for a double, while Raleigh walked in four trips to the plate. They are now separated by less than three points, with Aaron Judge about 14 points ahead of Raleigh.

The best game score of the day came off the Josh Naylor of the Mariners, three for three with a walk and a home run, good for a score of 76. Naylor may be remembered, however, for ending a potential big inning. In the bottom of the sixth, Seattle put two on with two out as both Jorge Polanco and Naylor walked. The Polanco walk chased Max Scherzer from the game and brought in Mason Fluharty. Down 5-1 at the time, Eugenio Suarez singled to right, driving in Polanco. Naylor attempted to go to third, however, and was easily thrown out by Addison Barger from right field. I can see where Naylor might have thought the throw would go to second to keep Suarez out of scoring position, but Barger owns a great arm, and that rally died.

The Blue Jays took the game 8-2 to even the series and assure a game six on Sunday.