Philadelphia Phillies defeat Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings

By Liam Tremblay — 9 August 2026 — 3 min read

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in a 12-inning game, avoiding a three-game series sweep. The winning run came from a single by Derek Hill with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning.

Kyle Schwarber contributed significantly to the Phillies’ offence, hitting two home runs during the game. His three-run drive in the third inning broke a scoreless tie, marking his first home run since July 18. Schwarber followed this with another home run in the fifth inning, making the score 4-2. These were his 34th and 35th home runs of the season.

Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo delivered a strong performance, striking out 12 batters over seven innings. Luzardo allowed two runs on four hits and one walk, reaching double-digit strikeouts for the fifth time this season. The Phillies have a record of 48-19 when Luzardo, Zack Wheeler, or Cristopher Sánchez start.

The Blue Jays rallied in the eighth inning, with Andrés Giménez hitting a two-run single that tied the game at 5. Earlier in the game, Alejandro Kirk and Brett Bateman each had RBI singles for Toronto in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively. Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber gave up five runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings, including both of Schwarber’s home runs.

The game extended into extra innings, with both teams having opportunities to secure a win. In the 11th inning, the Phillies appeared poised to win before Myles Straw initiated an inning-ending double play with a throw from right field to home plate, preventing pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs from scoring. Toronto’s Nathan Lukes also made a significant play in the bottom of the 11th, making a strong throw from right field to get a runner out at home.

Extra Innings Drama

The 12th inning saw the Blue Jays take a brief lead when Jesús Sánchez hit a double-play groundout, scoring a runner. However, the Phillies quickly responded in the bottom of the 12th. Bryson Stott hit an RBI single to tie the game once more. Following an intentional walk to Alec Bohm, which loaded the bases, Hill’s single off Lazaro Estrada secured the victory for Philadelphia.

The Blue Jays’ road trip concluded with this loss, bringing their record to 56-63. This trip included four games that went into extra innings. The team faced challenges, including a potential season-ending injury to one of their starters and Louis Varland’s first blown save of the season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run in almost a month during this period, but also hit into a double play in a critical ninth-inning situation on Sunday.

George Springer was absent from the starting lineup due to tightness in his left shoulder but was used as a pinch-runner in both Saturday’s and Sunday’s extra-inning games. He is expected to return to his designated hitter role soon. The Blue Jays will now begin a seven-game homestand, starting Monday night against Boston, with Jameson Taillon scheduled to pitch against Sonny Gray.

Upcoming Schedule

The Phillies, who started the day with a one-game cushion in the NL wild-card race, are set to begin a three-game series at St. Louis on Monday night. Andrew Painter is slated to start for Philadelphia against Hunter Dobbins of the Cardinals.

The Blue Jays’ upcoming homestand includes critical matchups against AL East rivals, with Boston visiting for four games followed by the Yankees for three. This stretch is viewed as crucial for the team’s season.

Source: tsn.ca