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Henry Bolte’s Homer in the 4th Inning Helps Athletics Beat Blue Jays 2-0
Henry Bolte hit his 10th homer and Oakland’s bullpen allowed three hits in a shutout win over Toronto.
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 in West Sacramento, Calif., with five pitchers combining on a shutout.
Henry Bolte hit his 10th home run of the season off Michael Lorenzen in the third inning, with Tommy White scoring on a wild pitch in the fourth.
Athletics starter Brady Basso allowed three hits over four innings before the bullpen held Toronto scoreless, combining for four strikeouts and limiting the Blue Jays to four total hits.
The Blue Jays slipped 1.5 games behind Cleveland for the final American League wild card spot, marking their third loss in four games.
Toronto has Thursday off before resuming their playoff hunt Friday at home against the Baltimore Orioles, while the Athletics host Seattle to open their next series.