Hernandez hits walk-off single as Blue Jays outlast Royals in extra-inning thriller

Teoscar Hernandez hit an RBI single as part of a three-run 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday.

Jordan Romano (3-2) came out to pitch in the 10th inning and picked up the win for the Blue Jays (49-43) despite giving up a two-run homer to Vinnie Pasquantino that gave the Royals a 5-3 lead.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit an RBI double to cut Kansas City's lead to 5-4. Raimel Tapia followed with an RBI single to tie the game 5-5. Hernandez then hit the RBI single to complete the comeback.

The Royals opened the scoring when Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-out single in the top of the third inning. Freddy Fermin came around from second base to score.

Earlier in the inning, Fermin was initially called out at first base as part of a double play, but Kansas City challenged and was successful.

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The Blue Jays tied the game later in the inning when Alejandro Kirk hit a two-out, RBI single. Danny Jansen came in to score, narrowly beating out the throw at the plate from Royals left fielder Edward Olivares.

The Royals reclaimed the lead after in the fourth on a triple by Ryan O'Hearn. Jays starter Max Castillio was removed from the game following the hit and was replaced by reliever Trevor Richards.

George Springer hit a two-out, two-run single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game 3-3. The hit from Springer chased Royals starter Daniel Lynch from the game.

In the sixth inning, Royals manager Mike Matheny was ejected from the game for arguing an interference call handed to Michael Massey, as