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Rays Secure Third Straight Win With Rasmussen’s Strong Start and Timely Homers

Drew Rasmussen’s six scoreless innings and home runs by Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead lead Tampa Bay to a 3-1 victory over Toronto, halting the Blue Jays’ road streak.

The Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe, right, celebrates with Junior Caminero after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against Toronto at Tampa's George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday night. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images/TNS)
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May 23, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
May 23, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Drew Rasmussen delivered six dominant scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and two walks, to earn his third win of the season.
  • Brandon Lowe’s two-run homer in the third inning and Curtis Mead’s solo shot in the fourth provided the decisive runs for Tampa Bay.
  • Pete Fairbanks secured his ninth save of the season, navigating a walk in the ninth inning to preserve the Rays' lead.
  • The Blue Jays’ top hitters, Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho, struggled, going 0-for-11 with a walk in the loss.
  • The game at Steinbrenner Field marked the Rays’ 30th sellout in 32 games, reflecting strong fan support during their temporary relocation.