Tampa Bay Rays’ Cedric Mullins (31) scores a run after a walk while the bases were loaded as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) looks on during sixth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
By The Canadian Press
Jul 22, 2026 | 7:51 PM
TORONTO — Victor Mesa Jr. had two RBI singles as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday for their third-straight win.
Chandler Simpson’s sacrifice fly in the sixth gave Tampa Bay (59-42) its first lead of the game, with Mesa tacking on a run in the next at bat. Pinch-hitter Ben Williamson drew a bases-loaded walk for the Rays’ third run of the sixth.
Mesa’s RBI single in the second had tied it 1-1 for the American League East-leading Rays.
Griffin Jax (6-7) pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing just three hits and a walk, but striking out five. Relievers Cam Booser, Kevin Kelly and Bryan Baker preserved the win.