Toronto Blue Jays Rally in Ninth, Alejandro Kirk Delivers Walk-Off Sacrifice Fly to Defeat Baltimore Orioles 5-4

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays Rally for Thrilling 5-4 Victory Over Baltimore Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays staged a dramatic comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in a tightly contested game at Rogers Centre. Alejandro Kirk delivered the clutch game-winning sacrifice fly, capping off Toronto's major league-leading 45th comeback win of the season.

Ninth-Inning Heroics Propel Toronto

Trailing 4-2 entering the final frame, the Blue Jays ignited their rally with Daulton Varsho’s one-out bunt single. Varsho advanced to second base on a throwing error by Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin. Ernie Clement then singled off reliever Yennier Cano to put runners at the corners.

Pinch hitter Joey Loperfido followed with a single to score Varsho and trim the deficit to one run. Andrés Giménez kept the momentum going, singling to tie the game at 4-4. After George Springer reached base on a catcher’s interference, the bases were loaded for Kirk, who launched a deep fly ball to center field, allowing Loperfido to cross the plate with the winning run.

Addison Barger and Braydon Fisher Shine

Addison Barger contributed to Toronto's offense with his 20th home run of the season. The Blue Jays improved their home record to an impressive 49-25, thrilling a sellout crowd of 42,461 fans. Braydon Fisher secured the victory on the mound after pitching a scoreless inning, moving his record to 6-0.

Orioles Highlights and Setbacks

Coby Mayo hit his eighth homer of the season for Baltimore, but the Orioles fell for the second consecutive game. Reliever Yennier Cano suffered his fifth blown save of the season.

Key Moment

Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano endured a scare in the first inning when he was struck on the left foot by a blistering 113 mph line drive off the bat of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The ball deflected to catcher Samuel Basallo, who recovered to record the out at first base. Despite the injury, Sugano returned for the bottom of the second and struck out the side. Notably, Sugano also left an earlier start on September 7th after a similar injury to his right foot.

Key Stat

Baltimore’s rookie Dylan Beavers drew three walks in the game, bringing his total to 20 walks in his first 23 major league appearances—a sign of his impressive plate discipline.

Up Next

The Blue Jays are set to send right-hander Shane Bieber (2-1, 4.30 ERA) to the mound for Sunday’s matchup. The Orioles have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays overcame a late deficit with a stunning ninth-inning rally, securing a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Key plays included Alejandro Kirk’s walk-off sacrifice fly, Addison Barger's milestone home run, and standout relief pitching. The win strengthens Toronto’s place atop the American League standings and continues their reputation for late-game heroics. Baltimore’s Coby Mayo and Dylan Beavers provided some bright spots, but late bullpen struggles let the game slip away. Looking ahead, Toronto aims to keep the momentum going in the next series matchup.

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