Blue Jays struggle as Rays capitalize on fielding mistakes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on August 19, 2026, in St. Petersburg. Jesús Sánchez's misplays on fly balls allowed the Rays to score crucial runs early in the game, putting them ahead 7-1. Despite a late game push from the Jays, including a home run by Alejandro Kirk and multiple hits in the fifth inning, they fell short. The Jays have one more game remaining at Tropicana Field this season, scheduled for August 20.
- •Blue Jays lost 7-6 to Rays on August 19.
- •Jesús Sánchez missed key fly balls leading to runs.
- •Jays trailed 7-1 at one point in the game.
- •Alejandro Kirk and others contributed to a late rally.
- •Toronto plays the final game at Tropicana Field on August 20.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sanchez Has A Rough Day, Jays Lose
"Jays 6 Rays 7 So the game changed on two fly balls to left. In the bottom of the first, with one out, Junior Caminero hit a fly down the left field line, Jesús Sánchez was going into foul territory to get it, then it landed fair. Very weird, because a ball going foul will […]
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