St. Louis Cardinals host Toronto Blue Jays
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Hoffman struck out one batter in a perfect 10th inning to record a save against the Cardinals on Monday. Hoffman's task wasn't easy, as he had to deal with the automatic runner at second base in the bottom of the 10th while protecting a one-run lead.
While ranking among the top offense in Major League Baseball, the Cardinals rank within the top 10 for offensive production when trailing in a game.
The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a tear in their last 30 games as they continue to climb the rankings of the American League East Division.
Hoffman picked up the save in Tuesday's 10-9 win over St. Louis, recording one out after giving up one run in the ninth inning.
It’s the type of team win MLB managers dream of, with contributions up and down the batting order, a strong starting pitching performance and, most important of all, a win.
Addison Barger hit a two-run home run, Bo Bichette had a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 for their fifth straight victory.
Andrés Giménez and Alejandro Kirk each homered, as the Blue Jays defeated the Cardinals 10-9 on Tuesday night.