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Rays and Blue Jays Split Series as Lowe and Kirk Deliver Decisive Home Runs

Tampa Bay's Brandon Lowe powered an 8–3 win with two homers after Toronto's Alejandro Kirk secured a 3–1 opener victory with a three-run blast.

Tampa Bay Rays' left fielder Chandler Simpson, right, is tagged out at second base by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) on an attempted steal in second inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
May 4, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Travis Jankowski (20) runs the bases during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Brandon Lowe (8) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Josh Lowe (15) after hitting his second two-run home run of the game in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Toronto. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • The two-game series at Rogers Centre concluded with each team claiming one win, leaving the Blue Jays at 21–22 and the Rays at 20–23.
  • Alejandro Kirk's three-run home run in the opener lifted Toronto to a 3–1 victory, supported by Chris Bassitt's strong 5⅔-inning performance and a solid bullpen effort.
  • Brandon Lowe's two two-run homers led Tampa Bay to an emphatic 8–3 win in the second game, evening the series and halting Toronto's momentum.
  • Both teams continue to hover below .500 as they aim to build consistency and improve their standings in the competitive American League East.
  • Key performances highlighted each game, with timely offense and bullpen depth proving pivotal for both clubs during the series.