Blue Jays secure 5-1 victory against Rays with strong Bieber start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on August 20, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Shane Bieber delivered an impressive performance, pitching seven innings with four hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts. The Jays hit three home runs, contributing to their offensive output, despite struggling in RISP situations. Andrés Giménez left the game with right hamstring tightness, and his status will be monitored. Nathan Lukes made a critical catch in right field that preserved Bieber's outing. The Blue Jays face the New York Yankees next, with pitching plans still to be determined.
- •Blue Jays win 5-1 against the Rays on August 20
- •Shane Bieber allows four hits and strikes out seven
- •Blue Jays hit three home runs in the game
- •Andrés Giménez exits with hamstring tightness
- •Next game is against the Yankees, pitching TBA
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Bieber Shuts Down Rays Again: Rays 1, Toronto 5
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Great Start From Bieber, Jays Beat Rays
"Shane Bieber last faced the Rays on July 23rd in what was potentially an audition to acquire the veteran pitcher. In that game, he scattered three hits and a single run as Toronto won the contest 3-1. The Jays did some buying and selling at the deadline, and Bieber remained with the club to the […]
"Blue Jays 5 Rays 1 What a nice game. It never seemed to be in doubt, even though we didn’t really blow the Rays out. Shane Bieber was terrific. Likely the best we’ve seen him in a Blue Jays uniform. He went seven innings, allowing just four hits, no walks with seven strikeouts, with just […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:03 PMBieber Shuts Down Rays Again: Rays 1, Toronto 5
Shane Bieber last faced the Rays on July 23rd in what was potentially an audition to acquire the veteran pitcher. In that game, he scattered three hits and a single run as Toronto won the contest 3-1. The Jays did some buying and selling at the deadline, and Bieber remained with the club to the […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:19 PMGreat Start From Bieber, Jays Beat Rays
Blue Jays 5 Rays 1 What a nice game. It never seemed to be in doubt, even though we didn’t really blow the Rays out. Shane Bieber was terrific. Likely the best we’ve seen him in a Blue Jays uniform. He went seven innings, allowing just four hits, no walks with seven strikeouts, with just […]
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