Overview
- Nathan Lukes hit a go-ahead two-run homer and drove in three as Shane Bieber worked five innings in a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay.
- Toronto is 92-68, tied with the Yankees but holding the season-series tiebreaker, and can clinch Saturday with a win coupled with a New York loss.
- The division winner earns a first-round bye, while the runner-up opens in the wild-card series.
- Manager John Schneider said Bo Bichette remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury and Jose Berrios’ elbow showed no structural damage as he seeks a second opinion.
- Jonathan Aranda homered in his return from the injured list and Junior Caminero hit his 45th for the Rays, with Trey Yesavage set to face Joe Boyle on Saturday.