Hernández hits 2 of Toronto's 5 homers in 10-3 win over Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s five home runs and the Blue Jays beat New York Mets 10-3 Saturday night to stop a three-game losing streak.

George Springer, Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette also homered for the Blue Jays, who overtook the San Francisco Giants for the MLB lead with 149 homers. The Giants entered the day with 146.

The power outburst came on a day in which Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoya tinkered with the lineup and moved Springer from the middle of the lineup to the leadoff spot and slotted All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at the second slot.

“We felt it was time to make a move,” Montoya said. “It felt that way and I am glad it worked out well.”

Trevor Richards (4-0) got the win, pitching a scoreless inning in relief.

Springer, a free agent target of the Mets in the winter, put the Blue Jays ahead 1-0 in the third inning with his eighth homer of the season off All-Star Taijuan Walker (7-4).

Walker retired the next two hitters before Bichette reached on an infield single and Hernández homered to make it 3-0.

Springer, who has been booed by the home fans at Citi Field during the first two games of the series, drew some cheers in the bottom half of the inning when he dove on the left-center field warning track to rob Brandon Nimmo of an extra-base hit.

For the Connecticut native who starred at UConn, the highlight reel catch was not something to totally quiet the tough crowd.

“Ultimately at the end of the day, play for the Toronto Blue Jays and I am out there trying to make plays, to get hits, to do whatever I can do for our team,” Springer said. “I am not going to concern myself with what’s happening on the other side. I am happy to be here.”

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