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Bases-loaded walk lifts the Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Orioles
Toronto won for the 10th time in 14 games as Yohendrick Piango’s walk forced in the go-ahead run in the eighth.
On Thursday, Yohendrick drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore.
Andr homered for Toronto in the third inning, while Coby Mayo hit a solo shot for Baltimore in the fourth, keeping the game tied at 1-1 until the eighth.
After an intentional walk to Vladimir Guerrero loaded the bases, Yohendrick drew a walk from Anthony Nunez to force in the winning run despite two unsuccessful challenges from Catcher Adley Rutschman.
Jeff Hoffman earned the win in relief while Louis Varland secured the final four outs for his eighth save, helping Toronto win for the 10th time in their last 14 games.
Baltimore sends Trevor Rogers, who holds a 2-6 record, to the mound Friday night, while Toronto has not yet announced a starting pitcher for the series.