Shane Bieber pitches seven innings as Blue Jays top Rays 3-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Shane Bieber delivered a season-high seven innings, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at home on Thursday. Bieber allowed one run and three hits while striking out three for his second consecutive win. The Blue Jays took an early lead scoring in the first inning and later regained momentum after Tampa Bay tied the game in the third. George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed offensively, helping Toronto avoid a four-game sweep. The Blue Jays are now 2-5 since the All-Star break. Next, the Rays will host the Cleveland Guardians, while the Blue Jays travel to face the Boston Red Sox.
- •Bieber pitched seven innings, allowing one run and three hits.
- •Springer reached base three times, driving in a run.
- •Toronto scored two runs in the third inning to regain the lead.
- •Blue Jays improved to 2-5 since the All-Star break.
- •Next for Rays: Shane McClanahan vs. Cleveland; Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage vs. Boston.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Shane Bieber pitches season-high 7 innings as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep
"Shane Bieber pitched a season-high seven innings to win his second straight start, George Springer reached base three times and drove in a run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Bieber (2-1) allowed one run and three hits. Tyler Rogers worked the eighth and Louis Varland finished for his 21st save in 21 opportunities.
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