Edwin Encarnacion hits walk-off homer for Blue Jays in 2016 playoff game
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
On October 4, 2016, Edwin Encarnacion hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Wild Card matchup at Rogers Centre. The game featured a solo homer by Jose Bautista and a pivotal performance from the pitching staff, which held the Orioles scoreless for five innings. The victory advanced the Blue Jays to the ALDS, where they later swept the Texas Rangers. Encarnacion's dramatic hit marks a significant moment in the franchise's playoff history, occurring ten years ago today.
- •Edwin Encarnacion's homer was pivotal in the 11th inning.
- •Blue Jays defeated the Orioles 5-2 in the Wild Card game.
- •Jose Bautista also contributed with a solo homer.
- •The Blue Jays advanced to the ALDS after this win.
- •The game was played at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Today in Blue Jays History: Encarnacion’s Walk-Off Homer
"Remembering the Blue Jays’ Wild Card Walk-Off ten years ago today. In the 11th inning of the Blue Jays’ Wild Card matchup, Edwin Encarnacion delivered a dramatic one-out home run, sealing a thrilling 5-2 walk-off victory over the Orioles. In the 11th inning, with the Orioles best reliever sitting in the bullpen (Buck Showalter was […]
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