Alejandro Kirk's 10th-inning double lifts the Blue Jays over the Cardinals 5-4 on June 10, 2025. See how Kirk & Jonatan Clase led the stunning comeback win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the magic might have run out, the Toronto Blue Jays pulled another rabbit out of their hat. In a wild, back-and-forth affair, Alejandro Kirk delivered a go-ahead double in the 10th inning to cap a stunning 5-4 comeback victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. The win, Toronto's 10th in their last 12 games, was secured by late-game heroics from the most unlikely of sources and another gem from their ace.
Four hits, a solo homer, and the game-winning RBI double in the 10th. Alejandro Kirk simply put the team on his back.
What a night for Alejandro Kirk. The Blue Jays' catcher was an offensive machine, collecting four hits in a performance that fans won't soon forget. He launched a crucial home run in the eighth inning to give the Jays what seemed like a comfortable lead, but his biggest moment came with the game on the line. Stepping to the plate in the top of the 10th with Addison Barger on second, Kirk laced a double off Phil Maton, providing the decisive run. It was a masterclass in clutch hitting from a player who is heating up at the perfect time.
Before Kirk's extra-inning heroics, the game was saved by the bat of Jonatan Clase. With the Jays down to their final two outs in the ninth and facing dominant Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, the No. 9 hitter did the unthinkable. Clase launched his first home run of the season, and just the second of his young career, into the stands to tie the game at 4-4. It was a stunning moment of power from an unexpected source that completely shifted the momentum and sent the game to extras.
Lost in the late-game fireworks was another brilliant outing from José Berríos. 'La Makina' was masterful, carving up the Cardinals lineup for 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing a measly two hits. While the bullpen momentarily faltered when Yariel Rodríguez surrendered a three-run homer in the eighth, Berríos's start put the team in a position to win. It was a crucial performance that steadied the ship and continued his run of dominance on the mound.
This win wasn't just another tick in the column; it was a testament to the team's resilience. After Berríos's stellar start and Kirk's eighth-inning homer gave them a 3-0 lead, Iván Herrera's shocking three-run shot off Rodríguez could have been a back-breaker. But this team didn't flinch. They battled back, tied it in the ninth, and won it in the tenth. With the victory, the Jays improved to 36-30, solidifying their hold on second place in the tough AL East.
The Blue Jays will look to keep their incredible hot streak alive tomorrow, sending Chris Bassitt (6-3, 3.56 ERA) to the mound against the Cardinals' Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.96 ERA). After a win like this, full of grit and resilience, the confidence in that clubhouse must be at an all-time high. This team isn't just winning; they're finding new ways to win every night, and it's a thrilling ride for Jays fans.
