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Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays

MLBAugust 18, 2026Tropicana Field

Blue JaysTorontoTORWon62-65

Blue Jays 10, Rays 5

Final
RaysSt. PetersburgTB75-50
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W José SorianoL Nick Martinez

Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5Kazuma Okamoto broke Toronto's rookie home run record with his 25th, Josh Smith and Alejandro Kirk also homered and the Blue Jays beat the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Tuesday night in the opener of their series.Recap · ESPN

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Brett Bateman strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nathan Lukes flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  3.  Alejandro Kirk doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
  4.  George Springer singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Alejandro Kirk scores.TOR 58%
  5.  Jesús Sánchez doubles (16) on a fly ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson. George Springer scores.TOR 70%
  6.  Kazuma Okamoto pops out to catcher Liam Hicks in foul territory.

Bot 1st

  1.  Chandler Simpson flies out to left fielder Jesús Sánchez in foul territory.
  2.  Junior Caminero grounds out, third baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
  3.  Jonathan Aranda called out on strikes.

Top 2nd

  1.  Andrés Giménez singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  2.  Ernie Clement grounds into a force out, shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Richie Palacios. Andrés Giménez out at 2nd. Ernie Clement to 1st.
  3.  Josh Smith strikes out swinging.
  4.  Brett Bateman grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Yandy Díaz grounds out, third baseman Josh Smith to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
  2.  Liam Hicks grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
  3.  Victor Mesa Jr. hit by pitch.
  4.  Cedric Mullins grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

Top 3rd

  1.  Nathan Lukes walks.
  2.  Alejandro Kirk homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Nathan Lukes scores.TOR 89%
  3.  George Springer singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson.
  4.  Jesús Sánchez called out on strikes.
  5.  Kazuma Okamoto strikes out swinging.
  6.  Andrés Giménez pops out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda in foul territory.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Richie Palacios singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nathan Lukes.
  2.  Taylor Walls strikes out swinging.
  3.  Chandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nathan Lukes. Richie Palacios to 2nd.
  4.  Junior Caminero singles on a line drive to left fielder Jesús Sánchez. Richie Palacios to 3rd. Chandler Simpson to 2nd.TOR 77%
  5.  Jonathan Aranda grounds into a double play, first baseman Kazuma Okamoto to shortstop Andrés Giménez to pitcher José Soriano. Junior Caminero out at 2nd. Jonathan Aranda out at 1st.TOR 90%

Top 4th

  1.  Ernie Clement singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  2.  Josh Smith lines out to shortstop Taylor Walls.
  3.  Brett Bateman singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Ernie Clement to 3rd.
  4.  Nathan Lukes called out on strikes.
  5.  Alejandro Kirk singles on a ground ball to second baseman Richie Palacios. Ernie Clement scores. Brett Bateman to 3rd.
  6.  George Springer walks.
  7.  Jesús Sánchez grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Bot 4th

  1.  Yandy Díaz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  2.  Liam Hicks flies out to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  3.  Ryan Vilade singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Yandy Díaz to 2nd.
  4.  Cedric Mullins singles on a fly ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Yandy Díaz to 3rd. Ryan Vilade to 2nd.
  5.  Richie Palacios grounds into a force out, pitcher José Soriano to catcher Alejandro Kirk. Yandy Díaz out at home. Ryan Vilade to 3rd. Cedric Mullins to 2nd. Richie Palacios to 1st.
  6.  Taylor Walls singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Cedric Mullins scores. Richie Palacios scores.TOR 84%
  7.  Chandler Simpson grounds out, shortstop Andrés Giménez to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

Top 5th

  1.  Kazuma Okamoto homers (25) on a fly ball to left center field.TOR 92%
  2.  Andrés Giménez grounds out, pitcher Steven Matz to shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  3.  Ernie Clement singles on a ground ball to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  4.  Josh Smith out on a sacrifice bunt to first baseman Jonathan Aranda. Ernie Clement to 2nd.
  5.  Brett Bateman singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Ernie Clement scores.
  6.  Nathan Lukes grounds out, third baseman Junior Caminero to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Bot 5th

  1.  Junior Caminero singles on a ground ball to third baseman Josh Smith.
  2.  Jonathan Aranda singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Brett Bateman. Junior Caminero to 2nd.
  3.  Yandy Díaz lines out to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  4.  Liam Hicks grounds into a double play, first baseman Kazuma Okamoto to shortstop Andrés Giménez to pitcher José Soriano. Jonathan Aranda out at 2nd. Liam Hicks out at 1st.

Top 6th

  1.  Alejandro Kirk grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  2.  George Springer strikes out swinging.
  3.  Jesús Sánchez walks.
  4.  Kazuma Okamoto flies out to right fielder Ryan Vilade.

Bot 6th

  1.  Ryan Vilade pops out to second baseman Ernie Clement.
  2.  Cedric Mullins flies out sharply to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  3.  Richie Palacios pops out to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

Top 7th

  1.  Andrés Giménez flies out to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  2.  Ernie Clement singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins.
  3.  Josh Smith homers (3) on a line drive to right field. Ernie Clement scores.
  4.  Brett Bateman grounds out, second baseman Richie Palacios to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  5.  Nathan Lukes strikes out on a foul tip.

Bot 7th

  1.  Taylor Walls flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.
  2.  Chandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to left fielder Myles Straw.
  3.  Junior Caminero flies out to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  4.  Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Alejandro Kirk grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  2.  George Springer doubles (15) on a fly ball to right fielder Ryan Vilade.
  3.  Myles Straw reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Junior Caminero.
  4.  Kazuma Okamoto grounds into a force out, shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Richie Palacios. George Springer to 3rd. Myles Straw out at 2nd. Kazuma Okamoto to 1st.
  5.  Andrés Giménez grounds out to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Bot 8th

  1.  Yandy Díaz grounds out to second baseman Ernie Clement.
  2.  Liam Hicks singles on a line drive to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  3.  Ryan Vilade singles on a line drive to left fielder Myles Straw. Yandy Díaz to 3rd. Liam Hicks to 2nd.
  4.  Cedric Mullins out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Myles Straw. Yandy Díaz scores. Liam Hicks to 3rd.
  5.  Richie Palacios out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Myles Straw. Liam Hicks scores.
  6.  Taylor Walls grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.

Top 9th

  1.  Ernie Clement grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.
  2.  Josh Smith singles on a ground ball to right fielder Ryan Vilade.
  3.  Brett Bateman grounds into a force out, first baseman Jonathan Aranda to shortstop Taylor Walls. Josh Smith out at 2nd. Brett Bateman to 1st.
  4.  Nathan Lukes singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Brett Bateman to 2nd.
  5.  Alejandro Kirk grounds out, shortstop Taylor Walls to first baseman Jonathan Aranda.

Bot 9th

  1.  Chandler Simpson grounds out, second baseman Ernie Clement to first baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
  2.  Junior Caminero flies out to center fielder Brett Bateman.
  3.  Jonathan Aranda flies out to left fielder Myles Straw.

Top 1st

  1.  TOR 1, TB 0George Springer singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Alejandro Kirk scores.TOR 58%
  2.  TOR 2, TB 0Jesús Sánchez doubles (16) on a fly ball to left fielder Chandler Simpson. George Springer scores.TOR 70%

Top 3rd

  1.  TOR 4, TB 0Alejandro Kirk homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Nathan Lukes scores.TOR 89%

Top 4th

  1.  TOR 5, TB 0Alejandro Kirk singles on a ground ball to second baseman Richie Palacios. Ernie Clement scores. Brett Bateman to 3rd.
  2.  TOR 6, TB 0George Springer walks.

Bot 4th

  1.  TOR 6, TB 3Taylor Walls singles on a ground ball to center fielder Brett Bateman. Cedric Mullins scores. Richie Palacios scores.TOR 84%

Top 5th

  1.  TOR 7, TB 3Kazuma Okamoto homers (25) on a fly ball to left center field.TOR 92%
  2.  TOR 8, TB 3Brett Bateman singles on a line drive to left fielder Chandler Simpson. Ernie Clement scores.

Top 7th

  1.  TOR 10, TB 3Josh Smith homers (3) on a line drive to right field. Ernie Clement scores.

Bot 8th

  1.  TOR 10, TB 4Cedric Mullins out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Myles Straw. Yandy Díaz scores. Liam Hicks to 3rd.
  2.  TOR 10, TB 5Richie Palacios out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Myles Straw. Liam Hicks scores.

Win probability

Top 3rd · Biggest swing #1 · TOR 4–0 TB

Alejandro Kirk homers (6) on a fly ball to left center field. Nathan Lukes scores.

See it in the scoring summary
TOR 89%TOR +12 pts

Game leaders

Blue JaysToronto

RaysSt. Petersburg

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Brett Bateman CF6121001.283
Nathan Lukes RF5110012.263
Alejandro Kirk C6233100.279
George Springer DH4131011.234
Jesús Sánchez LF3011011.262
Myles Straw LF1000000.220
Kazuma Okamoto 1B5111101.227
Andrés Giménez SS5010000.241
Ernie Clement 2B5330000.285
Josh Smith 3B4122101.217
Totals4410179337

2B: Kirk, Springer, Sánchez.HR: Kirk, Okamoto, Smith.RBI: Bateman, Kirk 3, Springer, Sánchez, Okamoto, Smith 2.SB: Bateman, Springer.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
José Soriano W5.293302913.23
Mason Fluharty0.10000023.78
Matt Waldron2.042201267.54
Spencer Miles1.000000103.08

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