A Home Run Breaks the Deadlock
The Sacramento Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The game was defined by a solitary home run and a baserunner who scored on a wild pitch, giving the home club a decisive edge over a Toronto pitching staff that struggled to contain the damage.
Henry Bolte provided the first run of the contest in the third inning. He homered to left center, a shot that traveled 414 feet. This single play scored one run, placing the Athletics ahead 1-0. The Blue Jays had no answer in their at-bats during that frame, leaving the Athletics with a narrow lead entering the fourth.
The Go-Ahead Run
The Athletics extended their lead in the fourth inning. With runners on base, Michael Lorenzen threw a wild pitch that allowed the runner to score. This play scored one run, making the score 2-0 in favor of the home team. The Blue Jays failed to record a single run for the entire game, leaving their offense blank on the scoreboard.
Pitching Performance
The Athletics' pitching staff dominated the Blue Jays' lineup. Brady Basso started the game and pitched four innings. He allowed three hits, two walks, and no earned runs while striking out four batters. Scott Blewett followed with two innings of work, allowing two hits and one walk while recording one strikeout. He earned the win, improving his record to 2-0.
The bullpen closed out the game. Luis Medina pitched one inning, allowing no hits or runs and striking out two batters. He recorded his 12th hold.
Hogan Harris also pitched one inning, allowing no hits or runs and striking out no batters. He recorded his 13th hold. Elvis Alvarado finished the game, pitching one inning, allowing one hit, and striking out two batters.