Hoffman blows late lead as Blue Jays head into all-star break with tough loss

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a late-game loss to the San Diego Padres after a blown save by pitcher Jeff Hoffman. The defeat leaves the team struggling near the bottom of the league as they head into the all-star break with slim playoff hopes.
Why it matters
The loss underscores the team's ongoing performance issues and the mounting pressure to secure a wild-card spot.
SAN DIEGO — Six outs away from a hard-fought win on the road, the Blue Jays handed the ball to Jeff Hoffman.
The report is a standard sports recap focusing on game statistics and managerial quotes.
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