Blue Jays' Isiah Kiner-Falefa had heartfelt words for Canadians after big win at Rogers Centre.
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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa let Canadians know how happy he was to be back in Canada after a 4-3 walk off win over the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa didn't waste any time addressing the Toronto Blue Jays fanbase on Tuesday night.
IKF was back at Rogers Centre playing his first home game for the Blue Jays in 2025, rejoining the team he played for last season after a waiver claim late last month.
After playing 119 games for the lowly Pirates this season, IKF was thrust into the midst of a postseason race, the 30-year-old came up in a big spot in Tuesday's contest against the Houston Astros.
Entering the game as a ninth-inning pinch-hitter, Kiner-Falefa drove in two runs with the bases loaded to tie the score at three runs apiece.
Toronto ERUPTS as IKF ties it in the ninth. 😤
The Blue Jays eventually walked the game off in the 10th inning via a hit from catcher Tyler Heineman.
Tyler Heineman comes up CLUTCH 😮💨
Blue Jays infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa expresses his appreciation to be back in Toronto and his love for Canada
In the postgame interview with Sportsnet's Hazel Mae Falefa talked about his clutch two-run double and how much he appreciates being back with the Blue Jays and how happy he was to be back in Canada.
«I'm so happy to be back in Canada.» 😆
Isiah Kiner-Falefa expressed how happy he is to be back playing in Canada following his crucial hit that led to the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Astros.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa expressed how happy he is to be back playing in Canada following his crucial hit that led to the Blue Jays' 4-3 win over the Astros.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa says he feels like tonight was «meant to be» after his time with the Pirates and coming back to the #BlueJays
«I visualized it walking up to the plate. I was like I went to Pittsburgh for this hit right here. It's all come full circle.», per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.
«I visualized it walking up to the plate. I was like I went to Pittsburgh for this hit right here. It's all come full circle.», per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson.
Picking up Kiner-Falefa off of waivers was a great move by Ross Atkins.
IKF who is already familiar with the team, can play both in the infield and outfield with good bat-to-ball skills is a perfect fit for this team down the stretch.
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