Blue Jays fall to Phillies in 12 innings at Citizens Bank Park

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Blue Jays fall to Phillies in 12 innings at Citizens Bank Park
Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-6 to the Philadelphia Phillies in a 12-inning game on August 7, 2026. After trailing until the eighth inning, the Jays rallied to tie the game with runs from Alejandro Kirk and Andrés Giménez, among others. Notable performances included Shane Bieber, who struggled on the mound, and Brendon Little, who provided strong relief. The Jays had a chance to retake the lead in the ninth but were unable to capitalize. The Phillies secured the win with a run-scoring hit in the bottom of the twelfth inning.

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  • •Jays score three runs in the eighth to tie the game.
  • •Shane Bieber gives up five earned runs over 5.2 innings.
  • •Brendon Little and Tyler Rogers provide solid relief pitching.
  • •Jays have scoring opportunities in the ninth but fail to convert.
  • •Phillies win the game with a single in the twelfth inning.
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Yankees 4 Jays 3 (10 innings) Well, I didn’t expect a sweep, not that it wouldn’t have nice. Tied in the tenth the Yankees scored two in the top of the inning. After a sac bunt, to move the Manfred Man to third base, Ben Rice homered off Braydon Fisher. We got one in the […]

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