Blue Jays eliminated from playoff contention after another uninspiring offensive performance

Nathan Lukes had one of the Blue Jays' nine hits but they scored only twice while leaving ? men on base in a 4-2 loss to the hometown Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Baltimore. (Jamie LeBlanc-Imagn Images via Reuters)Social SharingAfter playing Game 7 of the World Series last fall, the 2025 American League champion Toronto Blue Jays were officially eliminated from post-season contention with Wednesday's 4-2 loss to open a doubleheader against the hometown Baltimore Orioles.

A Toronto offence that struggled to score runs for much of the 2026 campaign left eight men on base Wednesday. The Blue Jays saw their season record slip to 77-81 with four games remaining.

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