Souza hits 3-run homer, Rays beat scuffling Blue Jays 7-2
Steven Souza Jr. hit a three-run homer and was involved in a scrum after a slide during the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Toronto Blue Jays
2
Tampa Bay Rays
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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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 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Sucre singled to left, Souza Jr. and Robertson scored, Smith to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-5
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Sucre homered to left center (388 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Souza Jr. homered to left center (359 feet), Kiermaier and Miller scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-4
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Dickerson homered to left (326 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Morales lined out to shortstop.
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Line Out 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Morales batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Bautista doubled to shallow right.
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Double 2-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Bautista batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Goins grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Goins batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Travis grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Travis batting
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Play Result 2-7
Hunter relieved Díaz.
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Start Inning 2-7
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-7
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Lineup Change 2-7
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End Inning 2-7
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Dickerson grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Dickerson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Sucre singled to left, Souza Jr. and Robertson scored, Smith to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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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
Daniel RobertsonSS26
Mallex SmithLF21
Jesus SucreC40
Substitutes
Peter BourjosCF25
TOR
Devon Travis2B29
Josh Donaldson3B3
Jose BautistaRF19
Kendrys MoralesDH36
Troy TulowitzkiSS12
Russell MartinC55
Justin Smoak1B46
Kevin PillarCF1
Ezequiel CarreraLF41
Substitutes
Ryan Goins3B25
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