Justin Smoak lifts Blue Jays past Rays with walk-off shot
Justin Smoak homered with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 9-9 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night, dealing a blow to the Rays' wild-card playoff hopes.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
8
Toronto Blue Jays
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| TOR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Smoak homered to right (368 feet).
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-8
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Play Result 8-8
Gurriel Jr. homered to left (345 feet), Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Jansen homered to left (400 feet), Tellez and Davis scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-6
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Advancing On Force 8-5
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Tellez doubled to left, Smith Jr. scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
Cron singled to left center, Pham, Wendle and Kiermaier scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-2
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Advancing On Play 7-2
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Advancing On Play 6-2
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Wendle singled to right, Duffy scored, Pham to third.
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Advancing On Play 5-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-2
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Play Result 4-2
Pham reached on infield single to shortstop, Smith scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-2
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Adames singled to center, Choi scored, Pham to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 8-9
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-9
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Play Result 8-9
Smoak homered to right (368 feet).
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Home Run 8-9
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-8
Smoak batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-8
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Play Result 8-8
Gurriel Jr. homered to left (345 feet), Hernández scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-8
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Home Run 8-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Gurriel Jr. batting
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Play Result 8-6
Hernández ran for Morales.
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Morales singled to right center.
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Single 8-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Morales batting
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Play Result 8-6
Morales hit for Alford.
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Ureña struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 8-6
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 8-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 8-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 8-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-6
Ureña batting
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Play Result 8-6
Romo relieved Schultz.
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-6
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Play Result 8-6
Jansen homered to left (400 feet), Tellez and Davis scored.
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Advancing On Force 8-6
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Advancing On Force 8-5
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Home Run 8-4
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 8-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Jansen batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
McGuire struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 6: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Head to Head
Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays
- Anthony Santander Out
- Cody Ponce Out
- Addison Barger Out
- Bowden Francis Out
- Jose Berrios Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTOR
Billy McKinneyLF33
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.SS12
Justin SmoakDH46
Randal GrichukRF34
Rowdy Tellez1B44
Kevin PillarCF1
Aledmys Diaz3B12
Danny JansenC9
Richard Urena2B47
Substitutes
Anthony AlfordRF6
Kendrys MoralesPH36
Teoscar HernandezPR37
Dwight Smith Jr.LF18
Jonathan DavisCF49
Reese McGuirePH30
TB
Mallex SmithCF21
Matt Duffy3B9
Jiman ChoiDH26
Tommy PhamLF28
Joey Wendle2B18
Brandon Lowe2B5
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Jake Bauers1B9
Nick CiuffoC36
Substitutes
Willy AdamesSS2
Austin MeadowsRF17
C.J. Cron1B28
Carlos GomezPH91
Jesus SucreC40
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