In the fourth, Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman hit Jose Ramirez in the forearm with a pitch. Ramirez, like Guerrero, stayed in the game to run but was later taken out. Nolan Jones has entered in his place in the lineup, with Lane Thomas moving to center, Angel Martinez moving to second base and Daniel Schneemann shifting to third.

Tensions nearly reached a boiling point as the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays went at it Thursday. The team's two biggest stars — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jose Ramirez — were forced to leave the contest after being hit by pitches.

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians saw their best players leave Wednesday's afternoon matchup with injuries stemming from both players being hit by a pitch.