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Bautista finding vintage form at right time
- Updated: September 13, 2016
TORONTO — Jose Bautista did something he hadn’t done at Rogers Centre in over a month on Monday, and it came at a much-needed time for both Bautista and the Blue Jays.
Starting to build some consistency after a pair of hard-luck injuries, Bautista launched his 18th home run of the season — and first at home since July 29 — in the sixth inning of the Blue Jays’ 3-2 win over the Rays.
The veteran outfielder has been able to find his way on base lately — his home run extended his on-base streak to a season-high 20 consecutive games — but Bautista hasn’t put up his typical power numbers.
Bautista’s home run was his first extra-base hit of September, and his first home since Aug. 31 against the Orioles. With Josh Donaldson also nursing an injury on Monday, and Toronto struggling to generate offense against Jake Odorizzi, Bautista’s contribution held an increased significance.
“That’s what he’s been doing his whole career,” …
