The Toronto Blue Jays secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night, thanks to a crucial bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning.Yohendrick Piñango, pinch-hitting, drew the decisive walk from Orioles reliever Anthony Nunez, driving in the tiebreaking run.Earlier in the inning, George Springer doubled and was bunted to third, followed by an intentional walk to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.and a walk to Daulton Varsho, loading the bases.Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman challenged two calls during the plate appearance, but neither challenge succeeded.Jeff Hoffman earned the win in relief, while Louis Varland recorded his eighth save by closing out the final four outs.Toronto’s Andrés Giménez homered in the third inning, with Coby Mayo hitting a solo home run for Baltimore in the fourth.

The Orioles had a brief threat in the eighth inning with men on first and second, but Pete Alonso was unexpectedly picked off first base after a comebacker.Toronto starter Patrick Corbin allowed one run over five-plus innings, and Chris Bassitt gave up one run over six innings for Baltimore.The Blue Jays now boast 10 wins in their last 14 games, while the Orioles have lost twice in seven games.Baltimore will send Trevor Rogers to the mound on Friday, with Toronto yet to announce a starter.