The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on May 23, 2026, at Rogers Centre, extending their win streak to four games. The Blue Jays chased Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes after 4.2 innings, scoring four runs on seven hits against him.
George Springer hit a home run in the first inning, his first since May 10, according to verified game logs. Springer also singled and scored twice. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added two hits and an RBI, while Bo Bichette drove in two runs with a double in the fifth inning.
Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts. Chad Green earned the save, his eighth of the season, pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
The Blue Jays improved to 28-22 with the win, while the Pirates fell to 24-26. The series continues with a game on May 24.
