Jeff McNeil Legs Out Winning Single in 9th Inning, Lifts A’s to 6-5 Victory over Blue Jays
McNeil beat the throw on a slow roller as the Athletics erased a four-run deficit and won for the fifth time in six games.
- On Monday in West Sacramento, Athletics player Jeff McNeil legged out a walk-off infield single to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning, securing a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
- The Athletics built a 5-1 lead behind home runs from Henry Bolte and Zack Gelof, but surrendered the four-run advantage in the late innings before McNeil's heroics.
- Toronto rallied in the ninth when Giménez hit a solo home run against Athletics relief pitcher Hogan Harris, tying the score at 5-5 and forcing the walk-off situation.
- The loss dropped the Blue Jays to 72-73, keeping them one game behind Cleveland for the final American League wild-card spot in a tight postseason race.
- Blue Jays RHP Soriano faces RHP Jack Perkins on Tuesday in the second game of the series, as Toronto seeks to bounce back.
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Independent EspañolA single by McNeil in the ninth inning triumphed the locals after losing a four-notation lead in front of Toronto.Bolte stood out with a home run and three robberies, while Giménez matched for the visitors, who are still in the wild card fight.
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Jeff McNeil legs out winning single in 9th inning, lifts A's to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays
Jeff McNeil legged out an infield single to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 after blowing a four-run lead.
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thesportsleader.comJays pull even in top of 9th, but A’s get walk-off win in bottom half
Jeff McNeil beat out an RBI infield single with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, giving the Athletics a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.McNeil hit a slow roller toward shortstop off Toronto's...
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