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Blue Jays Manager Elated for Alejandro Kirk After He Gets His First Stolen Base in MLB Career After 530+ Games

  • On Friday night at Rogers Centre, Alejandro Kirk led the Blue Jays to a 6-5 comeback win over the Texas Rangers with a bases-loaded single.
  • The Blue Jays entered this game with a strong 72-51 record while the Rangers struggled at 61-62, facing wild-card challenges.
  • Kirk stole his first career base in the eighth inning on a cue from first-base coach Mark Budzinski, surprising both himself and the crowd.
  • Following the stolen base, the crowd of 42,260 erupted in excitement, and after the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider remarked that having Kirk hold onto the base was meaningful and mentioned that efforts were underway to verify its authenticity.
  • This emotional win underscores the Blue Jays’ resilience and helps maintain their AL East lead as they look to build on their momentum.
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Kirk plays hero, steals first career base in Blue Jays' 6-5 win over Rangers

By Tim Wharnsby

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Jays vs. Rangers: Alejandro Kirk leads comeback with key hits in seventh and eighth innings

Rangers starter deGrom shuts down Toronto, but Jays rally against bullpen.

·Niagara Falls, Canada
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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