“He was dominating areas up and down and out,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “He is who he is for a reason.” Scherzer claimed his first victory since July 25 last year when he pitched for Texas and the Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Athletics. The Athletics have a 39-57 record overall and an 18-31 record at home. The Athletics have a 22-48 record in games when they have allowed a home run.