(Denver) Whit Merrifield hit the big blow after two outs in the ninth on Sunday, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

The 34-year-old selected the outfield to break the 5-5 stalemate, pushing Mason McCoy home.

McCoy relieved Santiago Espinal, who opened the inning with a single.

Merrifield put the ball on the right side of the infield when second baseman Brendan Rodgers was placed on the far right of his usual spot.

It was Merrifield’s first hit of the game in five at bats.

McCoy was at second base after Spencer Horwitz ran one base after two outs.

Merrifield followed with the timely blow, at the expense of Justin Lawrence (4-7).

Ernie Clement added a one-run single, also to the opposite field.

Horwitz was recalled from Buffalo in AAA on Saturday for a second stint with the Blue Jays this year.

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Spencer Horwitz (48)

He hit his first major league home run in the fourth, a solo hit that tied it 2-2.

“It was surreal,” Horwitz said. I was lucky because my brother was there to share that moment with me. I will always remember this. »

Horwitz and Clement had three hits each, among the dozens collected by the visitors.

“It’s starting to pay off for the team,” said Horwitz, whose club have lost just once in four games.

“The attack was there. Pitchers, they’ve been doing the work since the beginning of the season. This is exciting. »

The win went to reliever Chad Green (1-0) while Jordan Romano scored 32It is rescue.

Toronto, Houston and Texas are in a very close fight for the last two spots in the Americano playoffs.

The Jays will host the Rangers September 11-14.

Until then, the Canadian club will play in Oakland before hosting the Royals.

Hunter Goodman drove three runs with two doubles for the Rockies.

Since August 15, Lawrence has allowed 12 earned runs in six innings, spread over seven games.

He averages 18.00 over that period.

“He lacked accuracy on the first few hits,” said Rockies coach Bud Black. He had to work a little harder with each batsman. He must take the lead and remain aggressive. »