McGuire hits first major league homer, Jays win in Gibbons’ last home game
TORONTO — John Gibbons wanted to end his time in Toronto on a winning note. His players made sure he got that wish.
The Blue Jays — backed by homers from rookie Reese McGuire and Randal Grichuk — topped the defending champion Houston Astros 3-1 on Wednesday in Gibbons’ final home game as Toronto’s manager, guaranteeing him a managerial win-loss record above .500.
“I didn’t want to end up below .500 because then they call you a loser,” Gibbons said with a chuckle hours after the team announced the long-expected news that he would not be returning next season.
“It worked out good, it worked out OK.”