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- Updated: May 5, 2016
TORONTO — The Blue Jays’ high-powered offense finally lived up to its billing by scoring early and often against left-hander Derek Holland in a 12-2 victory over the Rangers on Thursday night at Rogers Centre.
Edwin Encarnacion led the way with a 3-for-4 night, which included a home run, two doubles and six RBIs. Kevin Pillar also enjoyed a three-hit night with a pair of doubles, while everyone in Toronto’s starting lineup had at least one hit except Jose Bautista and everyone but Justin Smoak scored at least one run.
The 12 runs and 15 hits were season highs for the Blue Jays, who did most of their damage off Holland. Texas’ starter surrendered five runs in the first and six more in the third before he was chased from the game in his shortest outing since April 10, 2015, vs. Houston.
Left-hander J.A. Happ picked up the easy victory for …
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