George Springer hit his seventh career grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 Tuesday night.
Alejandro Kirk added his 12th homer and Matt Chapman had two hits, including the tiebreaking single in a five-run sixth.
Springer had three hits, scored twice, and made a fine catch at the wall in deep right to end the game, leaving the bases loaded.
Making his second career interleague start, Cardinals rookie right-hander Andre Pallante allowed three runs and seven hits in four innings, Jordan Hicks took the loss in relief.
It will be about a week before St. Louis knows whether LHP Steven Matz will require season-ending surgery, manager Oliver Marmol said. Matz left Saturday’s start against Cincinnati in the sixth inning after straining his left knee.
Cardinals RHP Adam Wainwright (6-8, 3.40) starts Wednesday against Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (7-7, 3.00), 5:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:05 on KIRX.
Milwaukee beat Minnesota 7-6 to give the Brewers a three game lead over the Cardinals. St. Louis currently holds the third wildcard spot.