Osuna gives up two-run homer in ninth as Blue Jays drop 3-2 decision to Orioles
TORONTO — Significant cracks are forming in the Toronto Blue Jays’ bullpen and the timing couldn’t be worse.
Reliever Jason Grilli gave up a solo shot to Mark Trumbo in the eighth inning and closer Roberto Osuna allowed a two-run homer to Hyun Soo Kim in the ninth as Baltimore came back to edge Toronto 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The loss left the Blue Jays (87-71) clinging to a one-game lead over the Orioles (86-72) for the first wild-card spot and makes Thursday’s series finale even more important.
“It was two good teams battling,” said Toronto manager John Gibbons. “It came down to the end. They got the big home run there. Two teams with a lot at stake and they came up with the big blow.”