Rays overpower Blue Jays 12-2 as Yandy Díaz hits milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:12 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays achieved a convincing 12-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on July 21, highlighted by Yandy Díaz's 1,000th career hit, a 3-run home run in the ninth inning. The Rays jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and added five more runs in the second. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen completed five innings, allowing two runs while striking out five. This win improves the Rays' record to 58-42, maintaining a two-game lead in the AL East. They look to complete a series sweep against the Blue Jays in the following game.
- •Rays score 12 runs, securing their second consecutive win.
- •Yandy Díaz records his 1,000th career hit with a home run.
- •Drew Rasmussen pitches five innings with two runs allowed.
- •Tampa Bay now leads the AL East by two games over the Yankees.
- •Next game scheduled against the Blue Jays on July 22.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays Crush Blue Jays as Yandy Díaz Reaches 1,000 Career Hits
"The Tampa Bay Rays stayed hot with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays as Yandy Díaz collected his 1,000th career hit, Chandler Simpson continued his breakout stretch, and Drew Rasmussen delivered a strong outing. Tampa Bay now leads the AL East by two games.
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