Morales hits grand slam, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-2
Kendrys Morales hit his fourth career grand slam, Marcus Stroman pitched 6 1/3 effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Toronto Blue Jays
5
Tampa Bay Rays
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 5-2
Miller scored, Souza Jr. to third on wild pitch by Grilli.
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Wild Pitch 5-2
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Morrison singled to right, Longoria scored, Miller to second.
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Advancing On Force 5-1
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 5-0
Barney grounded into fielder's choice to first, Martin scored, Smoak to second.
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Error 5-0
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Bunted Foul 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-0
Pitch 1: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-0
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Play Result 4-0
Morales homered to left (447 feet), Barney, Donaldson and Bautista scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Weeks Jr. struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Weeks Jr. batting
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Play Result 5-2
Weeks Jr. hit for Beckham.
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Morrison struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 8: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Play Result 5-2
Miller scored, Souza Jr. to third on wild pitch by Grilli.
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Wild Pitch 5-2
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Wild Pitch 5-2
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Morrison batting
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Play Result 5-1
Grilli relieved Smith.
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Souza Jr. doubled to deep left, Miller to third.
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Advancing On Force 5-1
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Double 5-1
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Souza Jr. batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Miller walked.
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 5-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-1
Miller batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-1
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Play Result 5-1
Longoria flied out to right.
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Fly Out 5-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 5-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Head to Head
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Corey DickersonDH10
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Evan Longoria3B3
Brad Miller2B15
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Logan Morrison1B21
Tim BeckhamSS9
Mallex SmithLF21
Jesus SucreC40
Substitutes
Rickie Weeks Jr.PH23
TOR
Steve PearceLF25
Josh Donaldson3B3
Jose BautistaRF19
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Troy TulowitzkiSS12
Russell MartinC55
Justin Smoak1B46
Kevin PillarCF1
Darwin Barney2B20
Substitutes
Ezequiel CarreraLF41
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