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Blue Jays blow late lead, continue their search for an undeniable hot streak
- The Blue Jays lost a 5-1 lead in the ninth, dropping to 6-5 to the Orioles in Baltimore.
- The loss ends Toronto's potential season-high fifth straight win and keeps them below .500.
- Managerial commentary stressed that last year’s hot streak is not guaranteed to repeat this year.
- Toronto’s slump is linked to an overworked pitching staff during a dense 17-game stretch.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has shown signs of heating up, with multiple recent multi-hit performances.
- The narrative compares 2026 to 2025, but cautions that the current year is not a guaranteed repeat.
- The late innings collapse was projected to be a potential turning point for the Jays’ season arc.
- The Orioles capitalized in the ninth, overcoming a five-run deficit to secure the win.
- The game was played at Camden Yards, where the late rally occurred.
- Jeff Hoffman’s recent form showed six straight scoreless outings before the blown save.
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