On Friday evening, the Toronto Blue Jays opened up a series with the Chicago White Sox in Canada.
They lost by a score of 12-4.
Ernie Clement finished with two hits and two strikeouts.
Blue Jays Star Ernie Clement Makes Heartfelt Post
GettyErnie Clement #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays prepares to field a ground ball during the first inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ahead of their series with the White Sox (and after the All-Star Break), Clement made a heartfelt post to Instagram.
He wrote: “What an unbelievable experience in Philly celebrating 250…thank you to everyone! Awesome time with the boys and happy we had the chance to meet a ton of great people. Can’t wait to get back to work and make some more memories north of the border in ‘26!”
There were over 21,000 likes on his post in ten hours.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@mamastewof2: “Canada is so proud to have you as a Jay! You’re an honorary Canadian”
@erndoghits: “Definition of the goat can’t wait to see what u cook up in the second half 🔥”
@kallen_hotaling6: “Let’s go Ern Dog. Let’s start the playoff push now”
GettyErnie Clement #22 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
@ettaandjamiesmommy: “Couldn’t have been happier for the three blue jays that were there. All three of you deserved it. And I’m glad you came away with a win too!”
@rebslaudi18: “Ernie we are so proud of you. I can’t believe this was your first All-Star game. Watching you shine like a superstar on that field was absolutely amazing. That’s my Ern Dog right there 🐶⚾️💙🤍”
GettyErnie Clement #28 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Rogers Centre on August 22, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.
Clement is in the middle of his fourth season with the Blue Jays (and sixth in the MLB).
He has also had stops with the Athletics and Guardians.
Blue Jays Right Now
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes off his batting helmet after flying out in the sixth inning of their MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre on July 17, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Blue Jays are coming off a season where they reached the World Series for the first time since 1993.
However, they are currently the last-place team in the American League East with a 45-52 record in 97 games.
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