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Tampa Bay Rays extend winning streak to three with 4-2 victory over Blue Jays
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2026-07-23 08:52   Sports   10

Tampa Bay Rays extend winning streak to three with 4-2 victory over Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays secured their third consecutive win with a 4-2 triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.Victor Mesa Jr.played a pivotal role, contributing two RBI singles that helped the Rays take control of the game.Chandler Simpson’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning gave Tampa Bay its first lead, while Mesa added another run in the following at-bat.The Rays’ bullpen, including relievers Cam Booser, Kevin Kelly, and Bryan Baker, ensured the victory by maintaining a clean slate after the sixth.

Toronto’s offense struggled, managing only four hits and six runs in their past five games, marking their lowest offensive output in Major League Baseball this season.

Alejandro Kirk’s third home run of the year provided a brief spark for the Blue Jays in the seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough to reverse the momentum.The Rays’ starter, Griffin Jax, pitched six innings of one-run ball, reducing his ERA from 4.08 to 3.89.Meanwhile, Toronto’s starting pitcher Braydon Fisher allowed a run in 1 1/3 innings before the bullpen failed to contain Tampa Bay’s offense.

The game highlighted key moments, including a fielding error by Daulton Varsho that allowed Yandy Diaz to reach second base and ignite the Rays’ rally.With this win, the Rays continue their strong performance, while the Blue Jays face mounting pressure to improve their offensive output.

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