Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning. Yohendrick Piñango's walk brought in the tiebreaking run after a series of strategic plays. This win marked the Blue Jays' 10th victory in their last 14 games.
- ▪Yohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk to score the winning run.
- ▪George Springer led off the eighth inning with a double.
- ▪Andrés Giménez hit a home run for the Blue Jays in the third inning.
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Open this photo in gallery:Toronto Blue Jay Andrés Giménez rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in Baltimore.Stephanie Scarbrough/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountYohendrick Piñango drew a bases-loaded walk from Anthony Nunez in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.George Springer led off the eighth with a double, then was bunted over to third. After an intentional walk to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nunez (2-2) walked Daulton Varsho to load the bases.Piñango came up as a pinch-hitter and walked to force in the tiebreaking run.
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