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Clement's Walk-Off Hit Seals Dramatic Blue Jays Win
29 Mar
Summary
- Ernie Clement secured an 11th-inning walk-off single for an 8-7 win.
- Alejandro Kirk hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning.
- Dylan Cease set a Blue Jays record with 12 strikeouts in his debut.
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a thrilling 8-7 win against the Athletics in 11 innings on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Ernie Clement was the hero, hitting a walk-off single to left field off Luis Medina in the 11th inning, allowing Nathan Lukes to score the winning run. This marked the Blue Jays' second consecutive walk-off victory.
Rookie pitcher Spencer Miles earned the win in his major league debut, pitching a scoreless top of the 11th. The game was tied in the bottom of the ninth inning thanks to a home run by Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, their first of the season. The Athletics had previously held a 6-2 lead but couldn't maintain it.
Key performances included Dylan Cease, who set a Blue Jays record in his Toronto debut with 12 strikeouts, including seven consecutive batters at one point. The Athletics saw a strong effort from Shea Langeliers, who hit his third career grand slam and homered twice in the previous game. Despite his efforts, the Athletics ultimately fell short.
The Blue Jays had cut into the Athletics' lead in the later innings with RBI hits from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jesús Sánchez, and Andrés Giménez, setting the stage for Kirk's late-game heroics and Clement's ultimate game-winner.
