Blue Jays Eliminate Braves from Wild-Card Race

The Atlanta Braves secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings, highlighted by Sean Murphy's game-winning ground ball that scored Eli White. This win marked the Braves' 12th extra-inning victory of the season, tying them with the New York Mets for the final National League wild card spot. Earlier, the Blue Jays had defeated the Braves 9-5, with Spencer Horwitz hitting two home runs and José Berríos pitching six strong innings, pushing Atlanta out of the wild card position. The Braves, now at 77-65, had previously lost their spot after the Blue Jays' win on Saturday. Chris Sale's stellar performance, pitching six shutout innings, contributed to the Braves' resilience in the latest match. Atlanta's manager emphasized taking it one game at a time as they face a competitive playoff race with just 20 games left in the season.