Blue Jays rout Rays 10-5, tighten AL East lead
The Tampa Bay Rays were defeated 10-5 by the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field, narrowing their division lead to five games over the New York Yankees. Nick Martinez struggled, yielding six runs on nine hits and two walks over 3.2 innings, failing to complete four innings for the first time this season. Despite the Rays’ offense recording at least one hit from every batter and going 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position, the pitching woes overwhelmed the lineup as Toronto built its lead with a two-run homer and sustained hits. The Blue Jays continued to show momentum, winning 13 of their last 19 games and extending pressure on the Rays as they chase the division crown. Martinez’s next start was noted as Sunday against the Orioles, while Rays officials and fans looked for a quicker rebound after this setback. Overall, the Rays must tighten pitching while maintaining their bats to regain separation in the AL East.
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