Berríos Rebounds as Blue Jays Edge Marlins in Extras

The Toronto Blue Jays showed grit, perseverance, and a bit of star power as they edged the Miami Marlins 6-5 in a marathon 12-inning clash on Saturday night.

Bo Bichette’s game-winning RBI and a bounce-back effort from starter José Berríos stood out, but the bullpen nearly let the win slip away more than once.

The dramatic result boosted the Jays’ playoff positioning and set up a shot at a sweep with Kevin Gausman lined up for the series finale.

Bo Bichette’s Heroics Lead the Way

Bo Bichette was the heartbeat of the Blue Jays’ win, coming through at the plate and in the field.

He racked up four hits, including a sharp single in the 12th inning that brought home George Springer for the go-ahead run.

Bichette’s impact didn’t stop with the bat.

Defensive Brilliance in Extra Innings

He flashed elite defensive instincts, making a pinpoint throw to nail a Marlins runner at the plate during a tense moment.

In the 12th, Bichette also made a heads-up play to get an out at second base, helping Toronto squash Miami’s rally.

Springer called that defensive gem “unbelievable.”

Honestly, it’s hard to argue with him—Bichette delivered on both sides of the ball.

José Berríos Rekindles His Form

After a rocky outing last time, José Berríos bounced back with one of his sharpest performances in weeks.

He pitched 6.1 innings, allowed just two runs, struck out eight, and didn’t walk anyone.

His velocity dipped a bit, but he commanded the strike zone and got plenty of swings and misses.

Berríos looked like a veteran who knows how to adjust when he needs to.

Offense Ignites Early, Bullpen Falters Late

The Blue Jays jumped out to a 4-0 lead, thanks to a first-inning blast from George Springer—his 22nd homer of the year—and a steady string of quality at-bats.

The bullpen, though, almost let it all go to waste.

Relief Corps Under the Microscope

Toronto’s relievers blew three different leads in the game.

Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman struggled to keep things steady, but Brendon Little stepped up and got his first save of the season in the 12th.

Manager Schneider Praises Team Resilience

Manager John Schneider admitted the bullpen had issues but pointed out the team never folded under pressure.

“We executed when we needed to,” Schneider said, giving credit to players who delivered in big moments.

That kind of resolve has been a theme for the Jays, who now have an 8-4 record in extra-inning games.

Playoff Positioning and Upcoming Rotation Plans

With Saturday’s win, Toronto sits at 76-54 and strengthens their postseason chances.

The club will try to finish the series with a sweep on Sunday, sending Kevin Gausman—one of their top arms—to the mound.

Rotation Depth Signals October Ambitions

Looking ahead, the projected rotation for next week shows off Toronto’s depth and their eyes on a deep playoff run:

• Kevin Gausman
• Max Scherzer
• Chris Bassitt
• Eric Lauer
• Shane Bieber

Not many teams can match that mix of experience and talent. If you ask me, that could make all the difference in October.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Return Nears

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished pre-game workouts on Saturday. He might be back in the lineup as soon as Sunday.

The team’s playing it safe, making sure he’s totally ready. His return would bring another big bat to a lineup that’s already pretty loaded.

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