Blue Jays fall to O’s in 12; drop out of first

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TORONTO — The Orioles rallied to salvage the finale of their three-game series, and took back sole possession first place in the American League East with a 6-2, 12-inning win over the Blue Jays on Sunday at Rogers Centre.

Jonathan Schoop cashed in the go-ahead run with an RBI single and Adam Jones’ three-run home run two batters later added the insurance in the 12th.

The Orioles’ bullpen pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings to help Baltimore snap a season-high-tying five-game losing streak, while also ending a streak of four straight losses in Toronto.

Neither starter factored into the final decision.

Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez cruised until the top of the seventh inning. The 24-year-old right-hander took a 2-0 lead into the frame and allowed two runs in the inning. Sanchez finished his outing after seven innings and struck out three batters while walking none.

Orioles starter Chris Tillman minimized the damage over his 5 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old righty allowed five hits and struck out six while allowing two runs.

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