TORONTO -- The Blue Jays received a spark from the unlikeliest of sources in Saturday's victory over the A's, with backup outfielder Ezequiel Carrera making his presence felt on both sides of the ball.
Filling in at leadoff and left field for the injured Michael Saunders, Carrera went 4-for-5 and made a pair of fantastic catches to help Toronto defeat Oakland, 9-3, and snap its three-game losing streak.
The 28-year-old entered Saturday's game with a .196 (27-for-138) average in the leadoff spot, but he put together career highs with four hits and three runs -- and he also stole a base for good measure.