United States.- On a night full of drama and without the presence of Bo Bichette, the Toronto Blue Jays staged an epic comeback, defeating the Houston Astros 4-3 in extra innings.Tyler Heineman became the hero of the match, connecting a hit that secured the victory in the bottom of the tenth inning at the Rogers Centre.Heineman’s hit allowed Myles Straw to score the decisive run from second base. The fans celebrated enthusiastically, especially after Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run single in the ninth inning, tying the score and keeping Toronto’s hopes alive.
Vlad Jr., key figure in the tenth inning
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. demonstrated his worth in both defense and offense. In the top of the tenth inning, he made a crucial defensive play, catching a ground ball and throwing to third base to get the runner out. Then, he contributed with a hit that put the winning run in scoring position.With his characteristic style, Vlad Jr. celebrated the defensive play by imitating the signature of closer Jeff Hoffman, which generated even more excitement among the fans.A Triumph with Season Impact
This victory is even more significant in the fight for the standings, as it coincided with the defeat of the New York Yankees against the Detroit Tigers. This allowed the Blue Jays to increase their lead in the American League East Division to 3.0 games over New York and 3.5 over Boston.Furthermore, Toronto has the direct tiebreaker against the Yankees, an important factor with only 18 games remaining in the regular season. Maintaining this advantage is vital to secure a spot in the Wild Card Series.Springer ignites the offense
Until the sixth inning, Toronto’s offense had failed to get any hits. It was then that George Springer broke the ice with an impressive 450-foot home run, his longest hit since the 470-foot home run on May 1, 2021.
