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Kirk’s Walkoff Single Lifts Blue Jays to 2-1 Victory Over Phillies

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base for his 34th straight game as Toronto builds momentum through a six-win stretch.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios (17) checks on a Philadelphia Phillies runner on first base during third inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) celebrates after hitting a walkoff RBI single in the ninth inning of a Major League Baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Overview

  • Alejandro Kirk delivered a ninth-inning RBI single off former Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano to score Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the winning run.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his career-best on-base streak to 34 games by singling and stealing second in the ninth.
  • José Berríos allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts over six innings, and Phillies rookie Mick Abel yielded one run and three hits without issuing a walk over 5⅓ innings in his first road start.
  • Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto exited in the ninth after being struck in the groin by a foul tip.
  • The victory moves Toronto to 32-29 overall while Philadelphia falls to 37-24 as they drop five of their last six games.