Davis Schneider finally has the breakout game the Blue Jays needed from him

Schneider's performance was a key factor in the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Orioles.

Davis Schneider finally had the breakout game the Blue Jays needed from him on Friday night, tossing 6 1/3 shutout innings to lead Toronto to a 6-2 win over the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The 26-year-old right-hander had been struggling in his first four starts of the season, with a 7.62 ERA and 1.93 WHIP. But he was sharp from the outset on Friday, retiring the first nine batters he faced and allowing just two hits and two walks over his outing.

Schneider's outing was a much-needed boost for the Blue Jays, who had lost four of their last six games.

The Blue Jays' bullpen has been one of the best in baseball this season, but the team's starting rotation has been a major weakness.

Schneider's outing was a sign that the Blue Jays' rotation may be starting to turn a corner. The right-hander has now allowed just two runs in his last 12 1/3 innings pitched.

The Blue Jays will need Schneider to continue to pitch well if they want to make a run at the playoffs. The team is currently in third place in the AL East, 5 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees.