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Blue Jays and Rays play in series rubber match

  • The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays during their home game on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
  • The Blue Jays erased an early one-run deficit when Alejandro Kirk launched a three-run homer off Ryan Pepiot in the sixth inning, breaking the game open.
  • Chris Bassitt allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts, while Brendon Little earned the win and Yimi García recorded his third save of the season.
  • Kirk had two hits and raised his batting average to.293, eight points higher than in 2022, while the Blue Jays improved to 21-21, winning five of their last six games.
  • The Blue Jays' victory ended the Rays' recent struggles, extending Ryan Pepiot's winless streak to three starts and setting up a series finale Thursday between Kevin Gausman and Zack Littell.
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Alejandro Kirk's improved bat speed paying off with improved results at the plate

TORONTO — Physics is at the heart of baseball. Take a 96.9 m.p.h. fastball from Ryan Pepiot, add Alejandro Kirk's bat moving at 75.1 m.p.h.

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Blue Jays and Rays play in series rubber match

Tampa Bay Rays (19-23, fourth in the AL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (21-21, second in the AL East)

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Alejandro Kirk's HR backs Chris Bassitt gem as Blue Jays top Rays

Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday night.

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Alejandro Kirk hits 3-run homer as Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1 for 5th win in 6 games

Alejandro Kirk hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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