//Walker sharp in Blue Jays debut, a 5-0 win over Orioles

Walker sharp in Blue Jays debut, a 5-0 win over Orioles

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Taijuan Walker pitched six shutout innings in his Toronto debut and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio each hit two-run singles as the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.

Walker (3-2), acquired from the Seattle Mariners in a trade two days earlier, allowed four hits and three walks and struck out four.

Walker pitched for the first time since learning that his father and siblings, who live in Lake Charles, Louisiana, lost their property and belongings in Hurricane Laura.

”It’s definitely been an emotional couple of days,” Walker said. ”Hopefully I was able to bring a little bit of joy to them. It’s a tough time for everyone right now, and especially down in Louisiana.”

Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo marveled at the newest member of his starting rotation.

”He wants to show what he can do,” Montoyo said. ”When somebody’s having trouble and going through problems,