After suffering a series-ending loss to the Yankees and a series-opening 18-1 loss against the Mets, Toronto avoided its first three-game losing streak of the season and edged out the New York 3-2 to even the three-game series.
Robbie Ray, who improved his record this season to 2-4 with the win, did a solid job keeping the Mets’ offense quiet after their 18-run first game. Ray allowed just one run and four hits while striking out five batters over five innings of work.
Toronto's relief trio of Julian Merryweather, Anthony Bass and Rafael Dolis, took over and held the Mets to just three hits and one run over the final four innings of play.
Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette made his return to the Blue Jays’ lineup after a 30-game absence, and had one hit in four at bats with a run scored. The shortstop had been out since August 16 with a right knee sprain. Prior to the injury, Bichette was hitting .361 with five home runs and 13 RBI in 61 plate appearances.
Also, Catcher Alejandro Kirk made his Major League Baseball debut for Toronto. He became the first Blue Jays’ position player in 20 years to go straight from Class-A to the majors.
Charlie Montoyo's team has now won four of its last six games and are 25-20 overall. Toronto has also won or tied each of its last eight series, which is tied for the second-longest streak in team history.