Alejandro Kirk came through in the clutch for the Toronto Blue Jays, leading them to a thrilling 6-5 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers. Kirk’s heroics included a two-run single in the eighth inning, following his earlier two-run homer in the seventh.
The game was a rollercoaster of emotions as the Blue Jays overcame a three-run deficit to secure the win. Kirk’s timely hit with the bases loaded turned the tide in favor of the home team, thrilling the crowd of 42,260 at Rogers Centre.
Both Kirk and Rangers infielder Marcus Semien showcased their power with two-run homers in the late innings. Relief pitcher Louis Varland earned the win, while Jeff Hoffman closed out the game with his 28th save.
On the other side, Jacob deGrom’s stellar pitching performance was not enough to prevent the Rangers from extending their losing streak to three games. Kyle Higashioka’s three-run homer provided an early spark for the Rangers against Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt.
Not to be overlooked, Blue Jays’ right fielder Nathan Lukes exhibited his defensive prowess with outstanding plays, including robbing hits from the Rangers in crucial moments.
In other news, George Springer and Shane Bieber made progress in their rehab starts, signaling potential returns to the Blue Jays’ lineup in the near future.