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Blue Jays Set MLB Record with 45th Comeback Win

9/14/2025

Summary

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The Toronto Blue Jays secured their 45th comeback win of the season, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on September 13, 2025.
Alejandro Kirk's ninth-inning sacrifice fly clinched the victory, setting a record for the most comeback wins in Major League Baseball this year.
Trailing 4-2, the Blue Jays scored three runs in the final inning, aided by Daulton Varsho and Joey Loperfido's key hits.
Max Scherzer pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while Braydon Fisher earned the win.
The win improved Toronto's record to 86-62, keeping them in the lead in the American League East, witnessed by a sellout crowd of 42,461 at Rogers Centre.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto Blue Jays, established in 1976, made their MLB debut in 1977 and quickly became competitive, winning their first American League East title in 1985. They achieved back-to-back World Series victories in 1992 and 1993, becoming the first Canadian team to do so. The Mets' 1986 season, marked by 108 wins, also showcased the importance of clutch performances in baseball, a trend that continues today.

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The Toronto Blue Jays secured their 45th comeback win of the season, defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on September 13, 2025.
Alejandro Kirk's ninth-inning sacrifice fly clinched the victory, setting a record for the most comeback wins in Major League Baseball this year.
Trailing 4-2, the Blue Jays scored three runs in the final inning, aided by Daulton Varsho and Joey Loperfido's key hits.
Max Scherzer pitched five innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while Braydon Fisher earned the win.
The win improved Toronto's record to 86-62, keeping them in the lead in the American League East, witnessed by a sellout crowd of 42,461 at Rogers Centre.

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