Toronto Blue Jays snap offensive slump with 10-run game against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays broke a stretch of poor offensive performance with a 10-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on August 18. This win marked the first time in 33 games the Blue Jays had exceeded eight runs. Toronto's offense had struggled for much of the season, ranking low in key statistical categories. Kazuma Okamoto contributed significantly, hitting his 25th home run, setting a rookie record for the team. The Blue Jays are now positioned closely behind in the American League wild card race, following a series of recent series wins against the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
- •Blue Jays scored 10 runs against the Rays on August 18.
- •This win ended a 33-game streak of scoring less than eight runs.
- •Kazuma Okamoto set a rookie record with his 25th home run.
- •Toronto is a half-game out of the final AL wild card spot.
- •They are seeking their seventh series win in a row.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Break One of The Worst Streaks in Franchise History
"The Blue Jays scored 10 runs Tuesday, breaking a bad streak of poor offensive performances in the process
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