Rays amass 21 hits in 12-2 win over Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:16 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 on Tuesday night, led by Nick Fortes and Yandy Díaz, who both hit three-run homers. The Rays recorded a season-high 21 hits, with Ben Williamson and Chandler Simpson contributing with four hits each. Drew Rasmussen picked up the win, allowing two runs in five-plus innings as Tampa Bay improved to seven wins in their last eight meetings with Toronto. The Blue Jays' struggles continued, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going 0 for 4 during their sixth loss in seven games. Tampa Bay will start Griffin Jax next, while Toronto has yet to name a starter for their upcoming game.
- •Tampa Bay tallies a season-high 21 hits in the game.
- •Nick Fortes and Yandy Díaz each connect for three-run homers.
- •Drew Rasmussen earns his eighth win of the season.
- •Blue Jays score only four runs in their last four games.
- •Griffin Jax is scheduled to start for the Rays next.
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Fortes, Yandy Díaz hit 3-run homers as Rays use season-high 21 hits to rout Blue Jays 12-2
"Nick Fortes and Yandy Díaz each hit a three-run homer, Jonny DeLuca added two hits and three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays had a season-high 21 hits in a 12-2 rout of the slumping Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Ben Williamson and Chandler Simpson each had four hits for the AL East-leading Rays, and Junior Caminero went 2 for 3 with three walks. Drew Rasmussen (8-5) allowed two runs and seven hits in five-plus innings as the Rays won for the seventh time in eight meetings with the Blue Jays.
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