The Blue Jays were unable to overcome a late deficit, falling 4-3 in a back-and-forth game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
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Pitching Performance:
- Jose Berrios pitched 6.2 innings for Toronto, allowing just one run on five hits and walking two batters.
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Offensive Struggles:
- The team’s offense struggled to capitalize on opportunities with runners in scoring position.
Key Moments
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First Inning:
- Alejandro Kirk hit an RBI single, scoring Teoscar Hernandez, giving Toronto an early 1-0 lead.
- The Cardinals tied the game at 1-1 when Nolan Gorman reached base on an error by third baseman Matt Chapman and scored on a single by Brendan Donovan.
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Second Inning:
- Toronto regained the lead with two outs when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doubled off Jordan Hicks and scored from second base after beating a throw from center fielder Harrison Bader.
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Third Inning:
- St. Louis tied the game again at 2-2 after Paul Goldschmidt singled off Yennierel Ramirez and scored on a wild pitch.
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Late Game:
- The Cardinals took their first lead since the first inning, plating three runs off Yariel Rodriguez without recording any outs. Rodriguez walked three batters and hit both Willson Contreras and Tommy Edman before being replaced by Jordan Romano, who managed to escape the bases-loaded situation without further damage.
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Ninth Inning:
- Jonatan Clase hit a homer, tying the game at three apiece. However, Jeff Hoffman earned his ninth save despite walking four batters and hitting both Contreras and Edman again.
Conclusion
The Blue Jays showed resilience but ultimately fell short against the Cardinals in a tightly contested game.
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