Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Results, Stats, and Recap
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 in a recent MLB game, with notable home runs from Dylan Beavers and Coby Mayo. The win helps the Orioles' standing in the AL wild-card race as the regular season nears its conclusion.
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TORONTO (AP) Dylan Beavers hit his first career leadoff home run, Coby Mayo added a solo blast and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Friday night in the opener of a series between AL wild-card contenders.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand had three hits and Beavers had three RBIs as the Orioles won for the third time in four games after losing the previous six. Baltimore is 3-7 in September.
Toronto rookie Brett Bateman had three hits, including his first career home run, a two-run blast off Alex Hoppe in the ninth.
Rico Garcia retired Alejandro Kirk on a fielder's choice to end it for his eighth save in 14 chances.
The Blue Jays came in one game behind Cleveland for the final wild-card spot. Baltimore entered three games back.
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