Toronto Blue Jays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 on June 11, 2025. Alejandro Kirk's clutch homer and a gritty Chris Bassitt start fueled the slugfest win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you think this team has run out of ways to win, they pull you right back in. In a nail-biting, see-saw battle at Busch Stadium, the Toronto Blue Jays simply refused to lose, outlasting the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 in a game that had everything. It was chaotic, it was nerve-wracking, and it was the perfect encapsulation of this team's improbable run: finding a way, no matter the odds.
The Blue Jays have now won 11 of their last 13 games and are 21-10 over their last 31, maintaining one of MLB's hottest streaks.
The box score reads like a rollercoaster. The Jays jumped out to an early lead thanks to an Andrés Giménez first-inning homer, his first since the opening week of the season. The offense kept coming, with an Addison Barger RBI double and a George Springer sac fly padding the lead. But the Cardinals fought back, making it a true back-and-forth affair. The decisive blow came from Alejandro Kirk, whose two-run homer in the seventh proved to be the game-winner. Chris Bassitt battled for seven innings to earn his seventh win, and while Jeff Hoffman made it interesting by allowing a three-run shot in the ninth, he ultimately slammed the door for his 17th save.
This victory is even more remarkable considering who *wasn't* on the field. The Blue Jays are playing without Max Scherzer, Anthony Santander, Daulton Varsho, Yimi García, and Nick Sandlin—a list of names that would cripple most contenders. Yet, Toronto isn't just surviving; it's thriving. Since early May, this team has been playing at a 100-win pace, solidifying its hold on the top American League wild-card spot. It's a testament to the club's depth and a 'next man up' mentality that has become its defining characteristic.
While the big-league club is firing on all cylinders, the future is looking brighter than ever. The farm system is now considered one of the most improved in baseball, headlined by shortstop Arjun Nimmala, who is rocketing up prospect lists and looks like a future star. Recent draft picks like pitchers Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen have already shown immense promise in the low minors. While there have been bumps—Alan Roden's brief MLB stint, injuries to Will Wagner, and the unfortunate Tommy John surgery for Jake Bloss—the overall health of the system provides hope that the current wave of success is sustainable.
This Blue Jays team is defying expectations daily. Wednesday's gritty win wasn't just another number in the standings; it was a statement. With a battered roster and a 'never-say-die' attitude, they've become one of the most compelling stories in baseball. As they look to close out the series in St. Louis, the question isn't if they can keep it up, but just how far this incredible, resilient ride will take them.
