Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips (35), left, and pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20), who is on the injured list, celebrate after beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 and clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Randy Arozarena #56 in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
in the inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20), who is on the injured list, signs autographs for siblings Romeo, 4, and America Correa, 7, after Rays clinch a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays first base coach Ozzie Timmons (40) greets Rays fan “The Cowbell Kid” Max Lewis, 22, of Seminole, after the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 and clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
This gallery continues below...
Advertisement
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Luis Patino (61) hugs designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) following his three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Fans dance during the seventh inning stretch as the Tampa Bay Rays lead the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) celebrates with Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) after Meadows’ three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10), third baseman Joey Wendle (18) high-five designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) following his three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) claps while rounding third base as he nears third base coach Rodney Linares (27) in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
This gallery continues below...
Advertisement
Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (40) walks back to the dugout after a discussion on the pitching mound in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Luis Patino (61) looks up from the mound before pitching in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) hits a three-run home tun in the third inning while Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire (7) holds out his glove at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
The Tampa Bay Rays walk onto the field after clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after a pitch off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
This gallery continues below...
Advertisement
Umpire Bruce Dreckman (1) follows Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) and Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) after being hit by a pitch off relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays players react as center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after being hit by a pitch off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Ji-Man Choi #26 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Brandon Lowe #8, and Luis Patio #61 after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
Shane McClanahan #62 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
This gallery continues below...
Advertisement
Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays leads a celebration in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth by winning the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
Randy Arozarena #56, Luis Patio #61, and Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021. WILL VRAGOVIC | Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) keeps his eyes on the field as the Rays return after emptying benches and bullpen in the ninth inning after Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
The Tampa Bay Rays empty benches and bullpen in the ninth inning after Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
This gallery continues below...
Advertisement
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) argues a point with umpires when Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) and relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) look on as umpires and Toronto Blue Jays staff have discussion after he hit center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Toronto Blue Jays third base coach Luis Rivera (20) stands nearby with major league coach John Schneider (21) while pitching coach Pete Walker (40) argues with umpires in the ninth inning after Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) was hit by Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. IVY CEBALLO | Times
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XD6YT3BAGZCMBHAMVOT24QLL2Q.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Brett Phillips (35), left, and pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20), who is on the injured list, celebrate after beating the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 and clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/JAK4ORA6NJEF3NQIG5T3Z4QFCE.jpg "Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Randy Arozarena #56 in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/T65ZMI5A3FG33LF4GRV2BKLKDI.JPG "in the inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/QW45RIT4KZCUNB6374WP6ITV6U.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20), who is on the injured list, signs autographs for siblings Romeo, 4, and America Correa, 7, after Rays clinch a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/BIOARIVEHVGPFPRPO2V4V5JD2Q.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays first base coach Ozzie Timmons (40) greets Rays fan “The Cowbell Kid” Max Lewis, 22, of Seminole, after the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 and clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/Y7EEWZJIUJBSDP4QK23JPNBKHY.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Luis Patino (61) hugs designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) following his three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/VUP2IGRRYNFV3IONXUN2IZ3G2I.JPG "Fans dance during the seventh inning stretch as the Tampa Bay Rays lead the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/I74DL22QR5DNZKR7XDORUWPG2M.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) celebrates with Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) after Meadows’ three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/V6G45MUQINHX5EW5IAYH2XYZBA.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10), third baseman Joey Wendle (18) high-five designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) following his three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/H6Y2Z2HIFZGQ3OWLVEHN3JARQY.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) claps while rounding third base as he nears third base coach Rodney Linares (27) in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IZKXBERYUZDNTB3U64KEOU2EEI.JPG "Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (40) walks back to the dugout after a discussion on the pitching mound in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/NFC3RHMNARCGDJ2RUSXEZGXIV4.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Luis Patino (61) looks up from the mound before pitching in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/H5LZURNFSJH3LPMMPZGM7O4EAU.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Austin Meadows (17) hits a three-run home tun in the third inning while Toronto Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire (7) holds out his glove at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/TGBB7TTC5VGP7JWZQSU4GVHYTE.JPG "The Tampa Bay Rays walk onto the field after clinching a third consecutive playoff berth at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/G4ERAKC6WZGR3CXGPOOVURHEKU.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after a pitch off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/46QTALXNA5ESXOKPDMV7UTZ6AE.JPG "Umpire Bruce Dreckman (1) follows Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) and Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) after being hit by a pitch off relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SIFYRYZQ75DGVNPRWMSOBDALJQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays players react as center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) reacts after being hit by a pitch off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SC6TOMPHTVGGLGCX2FVWM7JMU4.jpg "Ji-Man Choi #26 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/6MVRD7O56VBJBAUFFODTU2UZJI.jpg "Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with Brandon Lowe #8, and Luis Patio #61 after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/MY73PP7JGZFHXCDWFHF5GIVN6E.jpg "Shane McClanahan #62 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7KXZRVC2SVHTNDNSEWW75TMU6Q.jpg "Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/C3GD7HHKLNCDPLL23LLERYKSOM.jpg "Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays leads a celebration in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth by winning the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XD4O6TO445GZFCHIGMUGPVQMFA.jpg "Randy Arozarena #56, Luis Patio #61, and Manuel Margot #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrate in the clubhouse after clinching a playoff berth after the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. on September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/GNBATHLHXZHZZO2Y6WHYEF27YQ.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) keeps his eyes on the field as the Rays return after emptying benches and bullpen in the ninth inning after Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/47JOUYTJK5G5NG53ZHHCT554TE.JPG "The Tampa Bay Rays empty benches and bullpen in the ninth inning after Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RHC7IGMAURHTRDRM3KGOQSEFRU.JPG "Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) argues a point with umpires when Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) hit center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/CHX6IUCYD5HD5HNI36Z2NSBFZY.JPG "Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (9) and relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) look on as umpires and Toronto Blue Jays staff have discussion after he hit center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) with a pitch in the ninth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/SFOGNGSSY5HE7AKEJANLB7KBGU.JPG "Toronto Blue Jays third base coach Luis Rivera (20) stands nearby with major league coach John Schneider (21) while pitching coach Pete Walker (40) argues with umpires in the ninth inning after Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) was hit by Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (56) at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.")
/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/tbt/eae59f55-6796-4071-8151-9e9160279bb2.png "Chris Urso - Assistant Editor, Photography")
/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/tbt/3611448e-d873-4fba-8983-fbd254e49fbd.png "Ivy Ceballo - Photographer")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/LBkhVrGqhBnRhVoTazJFg5cZvEQ=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UZRTW4FUWNDXTBVEOXQUA2IGHQ.JPG "Photos: Rays drop series opener to Tigers")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/lmWRi7qnFpTxk2OnHjLy_BL_gq4=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RBNATFGAGZAMNFKDDVQLUE2TRM.JPG "Photos: Rays hope to even series with Tigers")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/Mp0uiwSNl1IuHI6J0qxbSejsy34=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/R4RGE5FQIBAOXL5UQ7EHKQM2DI.JPG "Photos: Rays take series from Tigers")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/9CifsD4jCMT_HNzaT2eLRNX3w7E=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/AB3PA3JBHJF3NDVFYBQSXOPSHI.JPG "Rays get offensive in beating Tigers")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/prm6S4RfcLMH3pH8mBn70VJU5SI=/1200x675/filters:focal(1335x535:1345x525)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/PRZZ32LCUNAA3KNZTRSAHE3GGY.JPG "Rays are unhappy hosts for homecoming party for Tigers’ Alex Faedo")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/wvDkQPNoCizOIQ2ysDpAluXEwck=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/N2J6EW5YOZFW7DBMXTF77TQPWU.JPG "Rays blank Blue Jays and their ace, take series")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/f_pWLEhEzlBcojyGpqFq9DZFZos=/1200x675/filters:focal(1095x585:1105x575)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/WDG7UETLIBFTRJUVOMYTL2KU2A.JPG "Drew Rasmussen sharp again as Rays beat Tigers")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/KFY_2hqyj9ltxbflRSuNLvaKzns=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/FA55HZFHPZF25MYYCKIOLQSGV4.JPG "In search of baseball’s disappearing bunt")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/cYp1n2Xn2AG5NCnt0mR_X_Bhtyk=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5J5IKHZCKNH57NY7I5JNKISVEA.jpg "No question, Rays keep making no-hitter history")
/www.tampabay.com/resizer/kwpsmwe1skd3-W2aL-GL4srfZ-4=/1200x675/smart/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/4PBUXSELYRGRNCAHNTXUGQV6VA.JPG "Rays place Manuel Margot on 10-day injured list with hamstring strain")
