Rays vs Blue Jays Recap: Comeback Beats Rays in Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, May 13, in a thrilling matchup at home. The Rays came in riding momentum after winning Tuesday's game 7-6, while the Blue Jays looked to get back on track. Dylan Cease took the mound for Toronto, while Griffin Jax started for Tampa Bay. Both teams battled hard through the early innings with neither team able to break through right away. The game remained scoreless through the first six innings as both pitching staffs showed their strength. Finally, in the seventh inning, the Rays got on the board when Palacios singled to center, scoring Aranda. The Rays held their narrow lead heading into the eighth, but Toronto's resilience was about to shine through in dramatic fashion.

In the eighth inning, Toronto answered back immediately. Okamoto stepped up to the plate and crushed a sacrifice fly to left field that was hit hard at 104 mph. George Springer raced home to score, tying the game at 1-1. That hit showed Toronto's ability to drive in runs even when making an out. Both teams remained locked in a tight battle, and neither could push ahead. The game stayed tied through the rest of regulation, forcing both squads into extra innings. This is where things got really interesting. The Rays couldn't afford to waste an opportunity, and the Blue Jays were desperate to end the game at home and get their first win in this series.

The extra inning drama unfolded in the tenth. The Rays struck first when Williamson singled to center, scoring Simpson to make it 2-1 Tampa Bay. Díaz followed with another single to center, scoring Williamson and stretching the Rays' lead to 3-1. Toronto faced elimination, but they stayed focused and refused to quit. Then came the moment that changed everything. Kyle Varsho stepped into the batter's box with the bases loaded. He connected perfectly with a 93 mph fastball, launching it 375 feet to left field for a grand slam. The ball soared over the wall as Springer, Guerrero Jr., and Okamoto all raced home. The Blue Jays won 5-3, advancing their record to 19-24.