Blue Jays 8, Marlins 1: Sánchez Grand Slam Snaps Miami's Four-Game Streak

The lead

May 26, 2026 - Toronto - Jesús Sánchez hit his first career grand slam, Ernie Clement and Yohendrick Piñango homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 8-1 at Rogers Centre, snapping Miami's four-game winning streak, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.

Spencer Miles (2-0) allowed one run over 4⅓ innings in his fourth bulk outing of 2026.

How the game turned

Clement homered leading off the second for 1-0. Kazuma Okamoto's RBI single made it 2-0 in the third after Sánchez doubled off the centre-field wall. Miami cut the deficit to 2-1 in the fifth on Heriberto Hernández's infield single.

Piñango's solo homer in the sixth made it 3-1, then Toronto exploded for six runs in the frame. George Springer singled home a run before Sánchez lined a grand slam into the second deck in right for 8-1.

Pitching and matchup notes

Sandy Alcantara (3-4) allowed a season-high eight runs and hit four batters in 5⅔ innings—all three Toronto homers came off him. His winless streak reached six starts.

AthX Engine graded Toronto at 18 team FP with Sánchez at 10 hitting FP.

Bats that changed the board

Sánchez's slam turned a 2-1 game into a blowout. Springer finished 3-for-4. Seven Blue Jays shared 12 hits.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

A six-run sixth without a 15 FP bat still lifts AthX Engine team totals when the bullpen holds—18 team FP reflects spread offense and Miles' bulk work. Daily scoring remains separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

Kevin Gausman faced Eury Pérez in Wednesday's series finale, per AP probables.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports recap, Sportsnet, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*