Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1.

Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run home run and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Thursday afternoon. Scherzer (3-2) allowed one run,

Drew Pomeranz allowed a single in an otherwise scoreless bottom of the eighth, and so the Cubs had one final chance. Caissie, who hit the ball well in his first three times at bat for outs, struck out to begin the inning. Nico Hoerner singled and stole second, but Willi Castro struck out.