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Blue Jays Achieve MLB First, Win After Blowing Leads in 9th, 10th and 11th

Bo Bichette's 12th-inning RBI capped win No. 76 to keep Toronto on top of the AL East.

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Aug 16, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) hits a single against the Texas Rangers during the the second inning at Rogers Centre. Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Toronto beat Miami 7-6 in 12 innings, with Bo Bichette driving in George Springer for the decisive run.
  • OptaSTATS verified that Toronto is the first MLB team in the modern era to surrender leads in the 9th, 10th and 11th innings yet still prevail.
  • The Marlins erased deficits in three straight frames, with Javier Sanoja delivering multiple game-tying RBI as part of a 3-for-5, three-RBI night.
  • Bichette finished with four hits and later made a key play at shortstop to help Toronto close out the 12th.
  • The result reinforced a season-long pattern of late resilience for the AL East leaders, who are reported among MLB’s top clubs in comeback victories.