The Toronto Blue Jays responded to a 6-5 walk-off loss on September 7 with a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics one day later. The result evened the series. Toronto struck back quickly.
Soriano led the effort on the mound. Okamoto delivered at the plate with his 30th home run. It was a strong response one day after a one-run defeat decided by a walk-off. This game went another way. The Blue Jays kept their lead, turned back Oakland and closed out the victory. Toronto pulled level in the series and stays in contention for a Wild Card playoff spot.