CINCINNATI — In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Toronto Blue Jays witnessed their lead slip away as the Cincinnati Reds snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 5-4 thanks to a thrilling game-ending single by Noelvi Marte.

The game took a wild twist when the Reds capitalized on a bizarre lodged ball call, allowing them to rally in the ninth inning just when it appeared the Blue Jays had breezed to victory.

Toronto had initially taken the lead with back-to-back homers from the red-hot Bo Bichette, who delivered a two-run shot as part of his impressive four-hit performance, and Daulton Varsho. This exhilarating ninth-inning surge gave them a temporary edge, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

But the drama didn’t end there. The Reds, down 4-2, roared back after Ke’Bryan Hayes ignited the offense with a leadoff single. Matt McLain followed suit, setting the stage for a nail-biting finish.

With runners on base, it was TJ Friedl’s double that brought the crowd to its feet, scoring two runs after a controversial video review that rerouted McLain back to third base due to the ball lodging in the fence. But Marte’s clutch single sent McLain sprinting home, sealing an unforgettable comeback.

Yosver Zulueta notched his first MLB victory by securing the final two outs of the ninth, adding even more excitement to the Reds' victory.

In terms of individual highlights, 21-year-old rookie Sal Stewart made a splash in his MLB debut, batting 1 for 3 and contributing to the scoreboard with a single that set up a two-run double.

Despite the devastating loss, Toronto's Bichette continues to shine with his fourth four-hit game of the season, tying the second-most in Blue Jays history.

As the race for playoff positions heats up, Toronto's lead in the AL East shrinks to just 2.5 games over the New York Yankees. The action continues as the Blue Jays prepare to face off against Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo on Tuesday.

Will the Blue Jays rebound, or will the Reds keep the momentum going? Fans can’t afford to miss what's next in this riveting season!