Chris Bassitt's historic 10-hit shutout leads the Blue Jays past the Giants 4-0 on July 19, 2025. See how Bassitt's bizarre gem baffled San Francisco.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Welcome back, baseball! The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off the second half of the season in style on Saturday, shutting out the San Francisco Giants 4-0 at a buzzing Rogers Centre. The star of the show was Chris Bassitt, who delivered one of the most unconventional masterpieces you'll ever see, proving that sometimes, you just find a way to win.
All the credit to one-through-nine, whoever we roll out there... it takes a lot of pressure off of Bo, Vlad and those top of the lineup guys.
Chris Bassitt was a magician on the mound, bending constantly but never breaking. He scattered 10 hits over 6 1/3 masterful innings without surrendering a single run, striking out five and, crucially, walking none. It was a historic performance, making him the first MLB pitcher in over a decade to allow 10 or more hits in a scoreless outing. He lived on the edge, but his ability to induce weak contact in key moments kept the Giants off the board. The bullpen trio of Brendon Little, Yariel Rodríguez, and Jeff Hoffman slammed the door with 2 2/3 perfect innings to secure the shutout.
While Bassitt was putting on his Houdini act, the Blue Jays offense did all its damage in one swift burst. In the bottom of the second inning, Toronto plated all four of its runs, chasing future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander early. The decisive blow came from Will Wagner, who laced a two-run double to break the game open. Verlander lasted just 2 2/3 innings, falling to a shocking 0-8 on the season, as the Jays' opportunistic offense made him pay.
The victory pushes the Blue Jays to an impressive 56-41 record, extending their AL East lead to three games over the Yankees. It continues a torrid stretch where the team has won 14 of its last 18 games, including a dominant 33-16 record at home. This success is even more critical given the context provided by manager John Schneider before the game. He noted the team is navigating several injuries, which makes their current run a testament to their depth. With the July 31 trade deadline less than two weeks away, the combination of a division lead and mounting injuries makes it all but certain the front office will be aggressive in seeking reinforcements.
With one win in the books to start the second half, the Blue Jays have set the tone. They're finding ways to win, even on nights when the box score looks a little weird. As the trade deadline clock ticks louder, every victory strengthens the front office's case to add the final pieces for a deep October run. The Jays are in the driver's seat in the AL East, and it looks like they have no intention of letting up.
