Blue Jays Clinch Extra-Inning Win Over Marlins

MIAMI: In a Saturday MLB showdown at LoanDepot Park, the Toronto Blue Jays secured a 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins in extra innings, propelled by Bo Bichette’s outstanding performance. Bichette delivered a crucial go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning, contributing to his impressive 4-for-6 night.

Bichette also made significant contributions defensively. His pivotal relay throw in the seventh prevented a Marlins run, and his alert tag on Otto Lopez in the 12th sealed the win for Toronto.

George Springer bolstered the Blue Jays’ offense, going 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, and an RBI single. Starting pitcher Jose Berrios recorded eight strikeouts and maintained a shutout until the seventh inning, ultimately finishing with no decision.

The Blue Jays established a 4-0 advantage by the sixth inning, highlighted by a bases-loaded walk drawn by Myles Straw and an RBI double from Alejandro Kirk. However, Miami rallied back, with Javier Sanoja driving in three runs, including game-tying singles in the ninth and eleventh innings.

Toronto’s bullpen managed to hold off Miami in the extra frames. Tommy Nance (1-0) claimed the win as a relief pitcher, while Brendon Little earned his first save of the season after Jeff Hoffman faced difficulties in the ninth inning. Calvin Faucher (3-4) was charged with the loss for Miami.

Thanks to Bichette’s stellar play, Toronto emerged victorious in a tightly contested extra-innings game. The series will conclude Sunday at LoanDepot Park, with Kevin Gausman scheduled to pitch for the Blue Jays against Eury Perez of the Marlins.