Jeff McNeil drives in winning run as Athletics defeat Blue Jays

Jeff McNeil recorded an infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a 6-5 victory for the Athletics over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night in West Sacramento. The Athletics overcame a blown four-run lead to win their fifth game in their last six appearances. Henry Bolte sparked the offense from the leadoff spot with a home run, three runs scored, three stolen bases, and three walks. For Toronto, Andrés Giménez hit a solo home run in the ninth inning to briefly tie the score. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease surrendered five runs across five innings for the Blue Jays. The loss keeps Toronto one game behind Cleveland in the American League wild card race.

• 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jeff McNeil legs out winning single, lifts A's to 6-5 victory over Blue Jays