Vladimir Guerrero extended his hit streak to 21 games with two singles, but it was his running catch in foul territory that had his teammates talking after the Toronto Blue Jays’ win on Friday.
The Blue Jays (54-62) prevailed 3-1 in the series opener against the Oakland Athletics (48-69), thanks to Guerrero and an outstanding eight-strikeout outing from Jose Berrios (10-9).
With the game tied in the sixth inning, the Athletics had runners on first and third and two out. Guerrero chased down the third out, and after he snared Shea Langeliers’ foul pop-up he crashed into the netting and the first row of the seats.
“I told him it was kind of a fake dive,” said George Springer, who led off the Blue Jays half of the first inning with a solo shot to left field for his 12th homer.
Guerrero wasn’t done. In the bottom half of the …