Blue Jays walk off against Phillies in thrilling finish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on June 9, 2026, thanks to a walk-off single by Brandon Valenzuela in the ninth inning. Both starting pitchers, Dylan Cease and Zack Wheeler, showcased strong performances, allowing just one run over six innings. The Phillies initially took the lead with an RBI double from Bryson Stott. A tying home run from Jesus Sanchez set the stage for the late drama, with Jhoan Duran struggling with his PitchCom, leading to a crucial wild pitch. The teams will meet again for the rubber match, with Jesus Luzardo starting for the Blue Jays against Max Scherzer.
- •Blue Jays improve to 32-35 with the win.
- •Phillies drop to 36-30 after the loss.
- •Dylan Cease returns from the injured list, striking out 11 batters.
- •Jesus Luzardo and Max Scherzer set to start in the final game of the series.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Blunders never Cease: Blue Jays 3, Phillies 2
"An unlikely weak spot in an otherwise stellar game for the pitching staff
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