Parker, Bullard, Sanchez Lead Offensive Outburst
Published on June 17, 2026 under Florida State League (FSL)
Dunedin Blue Jays News Release
Lakeland, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays won their third straight game and their 10th in their last 12 contests in an offensive showcase on Wednesday night, defeating the Lakeland Flying Tigers 9-5 at Publix Field in game two of a six-game set.
The Blue Jays erased deficits three different times, including trailing 5-4 entering the 7th inning, before erupting for five runs in the frame to take the lead.
The Blue Jays' 2-4 hitters (Blaine Bullard, JoJo Parker, and Juan Sanchez) combined to go 8-for-14 with seven runs scored and six RBI.
KEY PERFORMERS
RHP Dennis Samudio (4 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K) earned the win in his Blue Jays debut and matched a career-high with seven strikeouts after being acquired from the Royals on Monday.
SS JoJo Parker (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2B, BB) launched a two-run homer in the 3rd, his fifth long ball of the year, and added a double in the 9th.
His two-run shot left the bat at 99 MPH and traveled 414 ft.
The Blue Jays top prospect has reached safely in 9 of 11 games this month, where he is batting .316 with a .976 OPS.
CF Blaine Bullard (3-for-5, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3B) ripped the go-ahead two-run single in the 7th inning as part of a three-hit night.
Bullard extended his hit streak to eight games and his on-base streak to 14 games.
The Blue Jays No. 13 prospect is batting .333 through 11 games in June.
Wednesday marked Bullard's team-leading 15th multi-hit game of the season and his third 3+ hit game.
He matched a career-high with three runs scored.
3B Juan Sanchez (3-for-5, 2 RBI, R) logged RBI singles in the 1st and 7th innings as part of a three-hit night.
Sanchez logged his 11th multi-hit game and third three-hit game of the season.
Over his last 22 games, the Blue Jays No. 6 prospect is batting .356 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, and a .960 OPS.
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