Toronto Blue Jays at San Francisco Giants

If the Blue Jays are going to turn this season around, it cannot be done gently. There must be big swings, broken glass and a little chaos -- anything to shake themselves from this slumber. There may come a day when this all looks like 2025 again, when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer are leading a red-hot offense, but that is not this day. Even in Tuesday’s crucial 9-3 win, you wouldn’t confuse the Blue Jays for their old selves, but it was a step. One big, relieving step. Before the game, hitting coach David Popkins used a boxing analogy. He sees an offense that’s defensive, trying to protect itself from getting hurt. That’s a quick ticket to boring baseball, though. “Throw a haymaker and see what happens. Land a punch,” Popkins said. “That’s all we need. We need one shot.” * Unexpected stars lead the way as Blue Jays get back in win column