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The Toronto Blue Jays were 62-66, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays let it slip away against the Tampa Bay Rays 6-7 at Tropicana Field.

Blue Jays Daily Vibe Check
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It's a wash right now. A 15-man IL is starting to matter. Working in their favor, a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Blue Jays Game on August 20

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (76-50)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Shane Bieber (4-2, 4.99 ERA) vs Ian Seymour (9-3, 4.11 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, Sportsnet

Blue Jays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays let it slip away against the Tampa Bay Rays 6-7 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Blue Jays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
7650.603 W1
Yankees
7155.5635.0 W3
Red Sox
6859.5358.5 L1
Blue Jays
6266.48415.0 L1
Orioles
6166.48015.5 L3

Toronto Blue Jays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
7
Kazuma Okamoto
 25.228.73273
22
Ernie Clement
 9.285.71443
0
Andrés Giménez
 8.238.63849

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Louis Varland
 5-41.260.9664.1
84
Dylan Cease
 7-52.421.06137.2
71
Tyler Rogers
 2-21.541.1558.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
30
Alejandro Kirk
 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
26
Charles McAdoo
 7 hits, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games
22
Ernie Clement
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
84
Dylan Cease
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
77
Louis Varland
 3 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Blue Jays News

The Toronto Blue Jays fell just short in a heart-wrenching 7-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, a game marred by Jesús Sánchez's costly misplays in left field. With the offense showing signs of life, rallying back from a six-run deficit, the defeat stings even more, especially as the Jays chase a wild card spot just half a game out. Despite their valiant effort on offense, which came off the heels of a 10-5 win just a day prior, they couldn’t seal the deal against the American League leaders. In a surprising roster move, the Jays designated Matt Waldron for assignment, signaling a possible shift in strategy as they gear up for the final stretch of the season. With Max Scherzer on the mound for the series finale, it's time to see if Toronto can turn this momentum around and secure a much-needed series win.

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Sanchez Has A Rough Day, Jays Lose
Bluebirdbanter
Sanchez Has A Rough Day, Jays Lose
Jays 6 Rays 7 So, the game changed on two fly balls to left. In the bottom of the first, with one out, Junior Caminero hit a fly down the left field line, Jesús Sánchez was going into foul territory to get it, then it landed fair. Very weird, because a ball going foul will […]
 Jays @ Ray Game Thread
Bluebirdbanter
Jays @ Ray Game Thread
We might as well make it two in a row against the Rays. Getting 10 runs again would be a good thing too. Half a game out of a wild card spot seems unbelievable considering where we were at the start of the month. Vlad is going to play a rehab game tomorrow in Dunedin. […]
 Instant Reaction: Rays ride five-run fourth inning to American League-leading 76th victory
Bluejaysnation
Instant Reaction: Rays ride five-run fourth inning to American League-leading 76th victory
The Toronto Blue Jays’ comeback attempt against the Tampa Bay Rays fell just short on Wednesday night.    The 7-6 loss dropped the Blue Jays to 62-66 through 128 games and sets up a rubber match in the series finale tomorrow. The Rays got off and running early, as designated hitter Yandy Díaz slugged his…
 August 19 Gameday: Max Scherzer starts Vs. Rays as Blue Jays eye 7th straight series win
Bluejaysnation
August 19 Gameday: Max Scherzer starts Vs. Rays as Blue Jays eye 7th straight series win
Momentum continues to build for the Toronto Blue Jays as they take their chances at a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2021. Coming off an offensive explosion in Tuesday night’s 10-5 series-opening victory, where Toronto hammered out 17 hits and had every starter record a…
 Blue Jays Designate Matt Waldron For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Blue Jays Designate Matt Waldron For Assignment
The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Brendan Cellucci. Right-hander Matt Waldron has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Waldron, 29, was just claimed off waivers from the Padres two weeks ago. He tossed 4 1/3 innings for the Jays, allowing five earned runs. The Jays have decided […]
 Sánchez's adventurous day in left proves costly when comeback falls short
MLB.com
Sánchez's adventurous day in left proves costly when comeback falls short
ST. PETERSBURG -- Jesús Sánchez looked a little lost. Twice. His multiple misadventures in left field proved decisive in the Blue Jays’ 7-6 loss to the Rays on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. Toronto’s offense battled valiantly to nearly erase a six-run deficit in the middle innings. But the fact

Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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