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Mariners blanked, Springer triple leads Blue Jays to 3-0 win

May 17, 2022, 6:46 PM | Updated: 6:51 pm

              Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez steals second base as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette waits for the throw during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) catches a popup by Toronto Blue Jays' Matt Chapman during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Santiago Espinal throws to first after forcing out Seattle Mariners' Mike Ford (70) during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. Steven Souza Jr. was out at first. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Seattle Mariners' Eugenio Suarez stands at the plate during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk catches a popup by Seattle Mariners' Jesse Winker during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws to a Toronto Blue Jays batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Seattle Mariners right fielder Steven Souza Jr. dives to try to catch a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer for a three-run triple during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer (4) hits a three-run triple off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, George Springer provided all the offense with a bases-loaded triple, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 Tuesday.

Blue Jays 3, Mariners 0: Box score

Berríos (3-2) stopped a two-start losing streak and matched his season-high of seven innings. The right-hander allowed six hits, walked two and struck out four, lowering his ERA from 5.82 to 4.83.

David Phelps worked the eighth and Seattle area native Adam Cimber finished for his third save in five chances as the Blue Jays won back-to-back games for the first time since victories over Houston on April 30 and May 1. Toronto had lost nine of 12 before beating the Mariners on consecutive nights.

Logan Gilbert (4-2) allowed three runs and six hits in a season-high seven innings. Seattle lost for the third time in four games and dropped to 7-14 on the road. The Mariners were blanked for the sixth time this season.

Gilbert walked two and struck out nine, matching the career-best he set May 11 against Philadelphia.

Seattle loaded the bases with one out in the second but Berríos got Steven Souza Jr. to ground into an inning-ending double play on the first pitch.

Toronto came through on a two-out, bases-loaded opportunity in the bottom half when Springer dropped a bloop hit in front of a diving Souza in right field. The ball rolled past Souza, allowing all three runners to score.

The triple was the first of the season for the Blue Jays. It was the only hit of the game for Springer, who struck out in each of his other three at bats.

Seattle’s Mike Ford walked to begin the eighth and Berríos left after pinch hitter Abraham Toro singled. Phelps came on and retired three straight batters.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mariners: 1B Evan White (sports hernia) is to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. … C Tom Murphy (left shoulder) could come off the IL during the upcoming series at Boston, manager Scott Servais said. … RHP Ken Giles (sprained right middle finger) has not yet thrown from a mound, Servais said. Giles hasn’t played in the majors since he pitched for Toronto in 2020.

Blue Jays: RHP Jordan Romano, not available Monday because of a non-COVID illness, remained day to day and did not pitch.

CRIME SPREE

Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez went 1 for 2 in stolen base attempts, increasing his ML-leading steals total to 11.

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LHP Marco Gonzales (1-4, 3.38) goes for the Mariners Wednesday against Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (3-2, 2.40). Gausman has a 2.63 ERA in seven appearances against Seattle.

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