The Tampa Bay Rays edged out the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-1 win at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 17, 2025. Ian Seymour played a key role, pitching seven innings and allowing just one unearned run. This victory brings the Rays’ record to 73-78, placing them fourth in the AL East.

Toronto, now 89-62, managed a single run in the fourth inning. Alejandro Kirk contributed an RBI to the Blue Jays’ effort. For the Rays, Curtis Simpson and Yandy Díaz each drove in a run, with Simpson collecting three hits. The game was played under clear skies with a temperature of 100 degrees.

The Rays scored first in the opening inning. Curtis Mead’s double brought in the first run, giving the Rays an early lead. The game stayed close as neither team could add to the score in the next few innings. In the fourth inning, the Blue Jays tied it up. Alejandro Kirk hit a sacrifice fly, bringing in a run to make it 1-1. The Rays regained the lead in the seventh when Christian Bethancourt’s single scored another run. That run proved enough for the Rays to win 2-1.Ian Seymour played a key role for the Rays. He pitched 7 innings, allowing only 4 hits and no earned runs. He also struck out 3 batters. This performance earned him the win, improving his record to 3-2 with a 2.95 ERA. On the batting side for the Rays, Curtis Simpson stood out. Simpson had 3 hits in 4 at-bats and drove in a run. Yandy Díaz also contributed with 2 hits and an RBI, helping secure the victory. For the Blue Jays, Kevin Gausman had a solid outing. He pitched 6 innings, giving up 1 run with 6 strikeouts. However, Yariel Rodríguez took the loss, as he gave up the deciding run in his 1 inning of work. His record moved to 2-1 with a 3.01 ERA.

What’s Next

The Rays’ win over the Blue Jays brings their record to 73-78. They remain in 4th place in the East. This victory helps them stay competitive in their division. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays’ loss drops their record to 89-62, but they still hold 1st place in the East. In head-to-head games, the Rays have shown they can compete with the division leaders. The Blue Jays will look to maintain their top spot as the season continues. This result adds an interesting dynamic as both teams focus on the remaining games.

The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:10 PM. This game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field. After this, the Blue Jays will travel to face the Kansas City Royals starting Friday, September 19, 2025.

The Tampa Bay Rays will also continue their series against the Blue Jays on the same day and time. Following this game, the Rays will start a series against the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday, September 19, 2025. The game is scheduled for 7:35 PM at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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