Hernandez's 3-run homer helps Blue Jays past Cubs to spoil Stroman's Toronto return

Teoscar Hernandez says his foot hurts all the time, especially when running, but that didn't stop him from going all out on Tuesday night.

Hernandez made a highlight-reel sliding catch in right field and then hit a three-run homer to give Toronto its first lead of the game as the Blue Jays beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3.

"I've been battling for the last couple of weeks with injuries and all that stuff," said Hernandez, who did not play in Monday's 5-4 win over Chicago. "Not having a good time at the plate or on defence.

The homer was Hernandez's 100th hit of the season, the eighth Blue Jay to reach the century mark in 2022. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies have six each for second most in Major League Baseball behind Toronto.

It's the first time in franchise history that eight players have 100-plus hits before September.

"At this point, it feels great because it helps the team win," said Hernandez. "That's the only thing that matters for me right now."

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run and batted in a run with a single to back Kevin Gausman's superb start for Toronto (70-58).

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