A Tough Day for the Rays in Toronto
Well, Rays fans, it was a challenging evening for our beloved team as they fell to the Toronto Blue Jays with a final score of 4-13. It’s never easy watching your team go through a tough loss, but let's recap the game and highlight some bright spots along the way.
A Promising Start
The game kicked off on a good note for us!
Richie Palacios showed off his speed early on by singling to the left and stealing second, setting up Jonathan Aranda for an RBI single to give us a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't last long as the Blue Jays answered back with a massive inning at the bottom of the first, with Alejandro Kirk delivering a grand slam that pushed the score to 5-1. 
Rays' Respond in the 3rd
It was great to see our Rays bouncing back in the third inning. Jonathan Aranda and Jake Mangum hit RBI singles, with Bob Seymour and Palacios crossing home plate. That brought us back within striking distance at 5-4. But the Blue Jays managed to pull away again, delivering solid performances from their lineup.
Challenges in Scoring Later Innings
Interestingly, despite some good efforts – like Bob Seymour's walk and Palacios's consistent hits – the Rays struggled to capitalize on those opportunities, leaving many bases unattended. Sadly, the Blue Jays took advantage with powerful homers, including another from Kirk and Barger, ultimately pulling away with a decisive lead.
Looking Ahead
Although today's game wasn’t in our favor, our Rays played with grit and determination, and there’s always a new game on the horizon to bounce back! Let's keep believing in our team and support them through the highs and lows.
Onwards and upwards, Rays Nation – we’ve got this! 
Scoreboard for Rays @ Blue Jays (September 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |