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MLB·RECAP·September 16, 2026 06:24 PM ET

Blue Jays end Wednesday win on successful final challenge

Toronto stays 1.5 games back in the wild-card race

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read
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A successful challenge to end it 👍 Huge win for the Blue Jays 🔥 https://t.co/rrzM6A48c0 Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: Toronto closed Wednesday's series finale with a successful challenge on the last play. The ruling ended the game and delivered a needed win late in the regular-season push.

Why it matters: The Blue Jays are still chasing a wild-card spot, so each result now carries direct standings weight. Wednesday's escape kept Toronto within 1.5 games of the cut line after the pressure rose earlier in the week.

By the numbers: Toronto remained 1.5 games out in the wild-card race after Wednesday's win.

What to watch: The next series will show whether the Blue Jays can turn one late escape into momentum. With so little separation in the standings, another one-game swing will matter immediately.

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