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07/10/1986 - Blue Jays Raise Rally Flag, Beat Oakland, 5-4
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics, 5-4, at Exhibition Stadium. Toronto designated hitter Kelly Gruber earned player of the game honors with an outstanding performance. He went 3 for 5 with a home run and 2 singles. He scored 2 runs. Oakland has now lost 5 straight.
Toronto's win came gift-wrapped. With two out in the bottom of the ninth, with the game tied, Kelly Gruber reached on an error by the 3B, driving in 1 run.
TOP OF THE 5TH
Count: 1-2
SOLO HOME RUN (Line Drive, 78XD), Distance : 411 ft
Season HR #16 - Career HR #576
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