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Rays Blank Blue Jays to Split Series as Simpson Stays Hot, Baz Rebounds

Toronto's magic number to clinch a postseason berth stays at three after back-to-back losses.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay closed the four-game set with a 4-0 win, highlighted by Chandler Simpson’s second straight three-hit game and a two-run single in the second inning.
  • Shane Baz delivered five scoreless innings in a bounce-back start before four relievers finished the shutout to secure the split.
  • A night earlier the Rays won 2-1 after Simpson leaped to take away Alejandro Kirk’s would-be three-run homer and later singled home the decisive run.
  • Rookie left-hander Ian Seymour worked a career-best seven innings in that game, allowing one unearned run on four hits.
  • Toronto remains atop the AL East with its postseason magic number stuck at three after consecutive defeats.