Bichette homers twice, Manoah goes 8 to help Blue Jays down Reds

Bo Bichette had two home runs, including the go-ahead two-run shot, to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

They were the 50th and 51st homers of the 24-year-old shortstop's career.

Starting pitcher Alek Manoah (5-1) was excellent, allowing one run on seven hits over eight innings, striking out four. Jordan Romano of Markham, Ont., came on in the ninth inning to earn his 14th save of the season.

Joey Votto, who grew up in Toronto, opened the scoring with an RBI double for Cincinnati (11-28).

Hunter Greene earned a no-decision, despite striking out six and allowing one run on four hits over six innings. Luis Cessa and Jeff Hoffman came on in relief, with Cessa (2-1) taking the loss.

"I THINK I GOT MY SWAGGER BACK" - Bo Bichette