Blue Jays defeat Rays, closing gap for Yankees in AL East standings
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Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays overcame the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on July 23, 2026, halting the Rays' four-game winning streak. Shane Bieber led the Blue Jays with seven strong innings, allowing one run while the offense responded with timely hits. Toronto scored first in the third inning and added an insurance run in the seventh. The loss leaves the Rays two games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East as the Yankees travel to Philadelphia for their next game.
- •Blue Jays score three runs against the Rays on July 23.
- •Shane Bieber gives up one run over seven innings.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. adds an insurance run in the seventh.
- •Rays remain two games ahead of Yankees in standings.
- •Yankees next face the Philadelphia Phillies on July 24.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Jays claw one away from Rays
"Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on July 23rd.
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