Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger admitted to a crucial baserunning mistake that contributed to the team’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night. The defeat has forced a winner-take-all Game 7, leaving Toronto a single win away from the franchise’s first championship since 1993.

Barger energized the Rogers Centre crowd in the ninth inning with a ground-rule double to left-center, placing runners in scoring position with no outs. Pinch runner Myles Straw, who had replaced catcher Alejandro Kirk after he was hit by a pitch, advanced to third base.

The Blue Jays, down by two runs, were positioned for a dramatic potential late rally, with George Springer on deck. Toronto’s chances at that point jumped from an 8.9% win expectancy

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