Toronto clawed back from a 3-1 deficit in the ninth, pulling off a roller coaster win over Houston in extras as Isaiah Kiner-Falefa lined a two-run single to force extra innings and Tyler Heineman batted in Myles Straw in the 10th for a 4-3 Jays victory. With Bo Bichette on the IL, Toronto leaned on depth and late-game execution, eking out win No. 83 in 144 games. Correa homered off Shane Bieber early, but the Jays persevered, underscoring their resilience as they chase contending-season momentum.

Manager John Schneider’s light-hearted beer quip after the tense finish captured the emotional tilt of the night. Toronto’s perseverance came just as Yankees and Red Sox pressure mounts, and the win signals a team grinding through injuries with a versatile lineup that can still surge when it matters most.

Toronto erased a 3-1 deficit in the ninth, loading the bases for Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s go-ahead hit as Alejandro Kirk drew the leadoff walk and Ernie Clement followed with a single. Davis Schneider contributed with another walk, setting the table for the dramatic finish. In the 10th, Jeff Hoffman held Houston, and Tyler Heineman delivered a walk-off grounder to cap a 4-3 Jays win, underscoring Toronto’s depth even with Bo Bichette out. George Springer supplied early power, Addison Barger added a late-inning spark, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made a key defensive play that saved a run. The Jays’ 43rd come-from-behind win this season highlighted resilience, depth, and clutch hitting across the lineup.

Houston struck first with two in the opening, then watched the Jays rally; Abreu closed the night for the Astros, but Toronto’s late surge overturned a pivotal miscue and showcased how the offense can manufacture runs without its star shortstop. The win reinforces Toronto’s bullpen and bench as weapons in close games, and the triumphant finish keeps the Blue Jays rolling in a tight, competitive AL race.

Myles Straw’s late-career revival with Toronto has been a fantasy-friendly surprise. After flirting with retirement in 2024, he re-emerged as a steady regular in the Jays’ outfield, displaying defender-like versatility, strong baserunning, and a solid contact game. At 116 games, he’s posted a .272 mark with 4 homers, 30 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases, anchored by a 2.9 WAR—the best since 2021 in a multi-team stretch. His value hinges on playing time, but his speed and defensive flexibility keep him as a potential multi-position asset in deeper formats.

With Toronto loading the lineup around Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and Bo Bichette, Straw’s role as a center-fielder capable of contributing in multiple spots adds a crucial dynamic. The subplot involves Toronto’s pursuit of top pitching (Roki Sasaki) and how Straw’s steady defense and baserunning can help the Jays remain unpredictable. For fantasy, Straw’s mixture of speed and position utility makes him worth a hold in deeper leagues and a watch-list candidate in standard formats if his PT stays secure.

Myles Straw almost quit at 29, but he revived his career with the Blue Jays, securing a regular spot and excelling in center while Daulton Varsho moves around the outfield. He’s hitting .272 with 4 home runs, 30 RBIs and 11 stolen bases in 116 games, and his WAR sits at 2.9—his best since 2021. His defense and speed boost Toronto’s depth and fantasy upside, especially in leagues that reward multi-category contributions.

The piece highlights Straw’s spring surge (.462 in Grapefruit League) and his role in Toronto’s dynamic outfield, where he can cover center when Varsho sits and still contribute on the bases and the bases with a compact, versatile skill set.