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Blue Jays open season with two walk‑off wins, Dylan Cease strikes out 12

sportsMar 29, 2026730

The Toronto Blue Jays opened the 2026 season with back-to-back walk-off victories. They became the first team since 2014 to win their first two games via walk-off. New acquisition Dylan Cease struck out 12 batters in his Blue Jays debut. The walk-offs and Cease's dominant start give Toronto early momentum and a major boost to its rotation.

Key Highlights

Blue Jays won their first two 2026 games with consecutive walk-off victories.
Dylan Cease struck out 12 in his Blue Jays debut.
Cease's 12 strikeouts give Toronto an immediate boost to its starting rotation.