Battling Until the End
The first inning seemed like it could have been a Tampa Bay Rays showstopper, but it started quietly with Chandler Simpson, Yandy Díaz, and Brandon Lowe all unable to get on base. The Blue Jays quickly took the lead as George Springer doubled and Nathan Lukes brought him home with a single. But our Rays didn't back down, quickly tying up the game.The Rays Fire Back! 
In the top of the second inning, our boys reminded everyone why we love them! Junior Caminero sent a rocket to right field with a 367-foot homer, and then Jonathan Aranda followed with another dinger, this time to right-center at 391 feet! The Rays took the lead 2-1, showing the power in their bats. Jake Mangum added a single, though the inning concluded with a pair of strikeouts and an out.The Blue Jay Comeback 
The bottom of the second saw Daulton Varsho double for the Jays, who tied up after Ernie Clement singled him home. Fast forward to the fifth inning, when Lukes launched a 399-foot homer. Unfortunately, Springer's prior walk made it a two-run shot, putting us down 4-2.Struggles at the Plate
The Rays tried to rally back, but Toronto's bullpen proved tough. Díaz and B. Lowe reached in the fifth inning, yet the spark withered. Junior Caminero singled and made it to second on a wild pitch in the eighth, but no luck bringing him home. The ninth inning offered glimpses of hope with Josh Lowe walking and Hunter Feduccia following suit, but Simpson and Díaz couldn't bring them around to score.Fighting 'Til the Very Last Out 
Despite the loss, our Rays showed heart! We may have fallen 4-2, but the home run duo of Caminero and Aranda illustrated our fighting spirit. Hopefully, next game's our chance for redemption! Go Rays! 
Scoreboard for Rays @ Blue Jays (September 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |