Castillo’s 23-Yard Field Goal Lifts Blue Bombers to 14-13 Victory over Tiger-Cats
Backup quarterbacks took over after injuries to Zach Collaros and Bo Levi Mitchell, and Brady Oliveira’s 12-play drive set up the winner.
- On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 14-13 in Hamilton, with Sergio Castillo's 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds remaining securing the win.
- Both teams turned to backup quarterbacks after Winnipeg starter Zach Collaros exited with an upper-body injury and Hamilton's Bo Levi Mitchell left via ambulance with a leg injury.
- Kenny Lawler opened the scoring with a 19-yard touchdown reception, while Trey Vaval's 46-yard punt return set up Elgersma's 31-yard touchdown pass to Ontaria Wilson.
- Brady Oliveira anchored Winnipeg's offence with seven consecutive carries to set up Castillo's winning kick, while Hamilton's Marc Liegghio contributed two field goals and a convert.
- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Toronto Argonauts on Friday, while the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday, July 12.
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The Toronto Star
Castillo’s 23-yard field goal lifts Blue Bombers to 14-13 victory over Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Sergio Castillo's 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in the final quarter earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a 14-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle
Winnipeg Free Press
Castillo's 23-yard field goal lifts Blue Bombers to 14-13 victory over Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - Sergio Castillo's 23-yard field goal with 21 seconds left in the final quarter earned the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a 14-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in a battle of backup quarterbacks Sunday night.
Game Recap | Wpg 14 Ham 13
HAMILTON, ON — It was a bit unconventional and unorthodox and whole lot of gritty and grimy. Still, let it be said there are no points for artistic merit in the Canadian Football League and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 14-13 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in front of 20,189 here in Steeltown is all about the significance of the result and all the potholes and detours the visitors had to overcome along the way. Case in point: the Blue Bombers firs…
Taylor Elgersma leads Bombers' comeback win over Ticats on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend
HAMILTON — With Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma under centre, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on FanDuel Canada Day Weekend. Elgersma took over the controls after Zach Collaros left the game with an upper body injury and led the Bombers to a 14-13 come-from-behind victory. After trailing 13-4 at the half, Elgersma helped Winnipeg complete the comeback at Hamilton Stadium. The Bombers rookie pivot threw a touchdown…
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