Michael Saunders makes case for all-star game as Blue Jays top Royals 4-2
TORONTO — Michael Saunders is making for a humble all-star candidate.
The Victoria native hit a solo home run and added a tie-breaking RBI double as the Blue Jays held on for a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Saunders is one of five American League players on an online ballot, with fans able to vote for the last addition to the AL’s all-star team. After leading Toronto’s offence on Wednesday night, however, Saunders was quick to dismiss talk of individual accolades.
“I hope people are paying attention,” said Saunders when asked if the productive night helped his all-star chances. “But it’s about getting wins. We want, as a team, to go into the all-star break feeling good and going strong and that’s where we’re at right now.