Hector Neris (3-2) replaced Blanco and walked Daulton Varsho on a pitch-clock violation, Kevin Kiermaier walked with one out and Kirk delivered an RBI single to give Toronto the lead.

Source: https://deadspin.com/chris-bassitt-rebounds-leads-blue-jays-over-astros-1850517493

Kevin Kiermaier made a nifty sliding catch on former Blue Jays farmhand Travis d'Arnaud to lead off the third inning.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/bassitt-pitches-shutout-as-blue-jays-open-series-with-3-0-win-over-braves-6995942

Kiermaier finished with three hits and two RBIs for Toronto.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/09/bassitt-goes-8-strong-for-jays-who-improve-playoff-positioning-in-7-1-win/

Kiermaier showcased his defensive prowess early in the second, reaching over the new shorter wall in centre to catch a would-be leadoff home run by Kerry Carpenter.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/kiermaier-springer-lift-blue-jays-over-tigers-9-3-in-torontos-home-opener-6835184

The addition of lefties Varsho, Kevin Kiermaier and Brandon Belt will bring some balance to a team that had the most right-handed at-bats a team had taken in 30 years.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/03/mlb-betting-preview-alek-manoah-will-need-strong-season-for-blue-jays/

“The way the ball’s been flying the last few days, you think that’s kind of off the wall at the very least, but you never underestimate the power of Kevin Kiermaier in the outfield,” Toronto manager John Schneider said, smiling.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/08/05/red-sox-lose-game-on-baserunning-blunder-by-reese-mcguire/