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Rays rally in sixth inning to defeat Blue Jays 4-2

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Rays rally in sixth inning to defeat Blue Jays 4-2

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on July 22, 2026, in Toronto. Griffin Jax pitched six innings, allowing only one run and striking out five, while Victor Mesa Jr. drove in two runs. The Rays scored three runs in the sixth inning, marked by a sacrifice fly and an RBI single from Mesa. Alejandro Kirk hit a home run for the Blue Jays in the seventh, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Tampa Bay's next game features Ian Seymour against Shane Bieber.

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Key Details

•Griffin Jax allows one run in six innings pitched.
•Victor Mesa Jr. drives in two runs for the Rays.
•Rays score three runs in the sixth inning.
•Alejandro Kirk hits a home run for the Blue Jays.
•Rays set up for the series finale against the Blue Jays.

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2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jax pitches 6 strong innings, Mesa Jr. drives in 2 as Rays down Blue Jays 4-2

What they're saying

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Griffin Jax allowed one run in six strong innings, Victor Mesa Jr. drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays used a three-run sixth to top the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night. Jax (6-7) gave up three hits and walked one while striking out five in his second quality start of the season. Bryan Baker earned his 26th save with a hitless ninth.
— Yahoo Sports

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