Overview

• The Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings Monday with Alejandro Kirk delivering a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th.
• Kirk went 4-for-5 and extended his hitting streak to nine games, going 16-for-35 over that span.
• Jose Berrios called the victory “a playoff game” after allowing four hits in 6.2 innings, noting that it reflected the club’s resilient makeup.
• The win improved Toronto’s record to 36-30 and tied the team for second place in the AL East.
• The Cardinals, who have lost five of their past eight games, will counter with Miles Mikolas on Tuesday as Toronto taps Chris Bassitt to start.