The Blue Jays beat the Giants 6-3 on July 19, 2025, with a huge 6th-inning rally. Addison Barger & Will Wagner led the charge for their 9th straight home win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For five innings, it felt like the magic might run out. But this is the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays, a team that simply refuses to quit, especially at home. Trailing the San Francisco Giants, the Jays unleashed a four-run sixth-inning onslaught to seize control, ultimately cruising to a 6-3 victory. The win marks their ninth straight at Rogers Centre and their 15th in the last 19 games, proving once again that no lead is safe against this relentless squad.
It's nine vs. one every day.
The comeback narrative, a familiar script for the Jays this season, began in the bottom of the sixth. Down 2-0, the offense roared to life. Addison Barger ignited the rally with a double, his third hit of the night. What followed was a masterclass in situational hitting: an RBI single from Ernie Clement, a go-ahead two-run double from Will Wagner that sent the home crowd into a frenzy, and another RBI hit from catcher Tyler Heineman. In the blink of an eye, a 2-0 deficit became a 4-2 lead, showcasing the depth and clutch nature of this lineup.
While the victory was a total team effort—with every starter recording a hit—two players stood out. Third baseman Addison Barger was simply sensational, setting a new career high with four hits and scoring a crucial run in the sixth-inning rally. Meanwhile, catcher Tyler Heineman was the definition of clutch. After his RBI hit in the sixth, he provided the exclamation point with a two-run homer in the eighth, finishing the night with three RBIs and giving the bullpen all the insurance it needed.
None of the late-game heroics would have been possible without the stellar performance from starter Eric Lauer. The left-hander was untouchable to start the game, retiring the first 13 Giants he faced in order. He carried that dominance through six strong innings, allowing just two runs on two hits while striking out seven. Lauer's quality start, which improved his record to 5-2, kept the Jays in the game and handed the baton to the offense at the perfect moment.
With the AL East lead secure and Rogers Centre rocking, the Blue Jays are playing their best baseball of the season at the perfect time. Contributions are coming from every spot in the lineup, the starting pitching is dealing, and the team's belief never wavers. As they look to complete the sweep against the Giants, one thing is clear: this team's combination of talent and tenacity makes them one of the most dangerous clubs in all of baseball.
