Two games stood between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays in the American League wild-card standings as the teams entered play in the first game of a four-game series Thursday at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay Rays celebrate defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Radio announcer Andy Freed catches a ball off Toronto Blue Jays center fielder George Springer (4) at bat during a Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022. IVY CEBALLO | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) hits a double in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) and second baseman Taylor Walls (0) hug after defeating the the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) and Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Miles Mastrobuoni (78) hug after his major league debut and defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Miles Mastrobuoni (78) returns to his position after catching ball off Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (8) at bat in the ninth inning, second out against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) and manager Kevin Cash (16) high five after Arozarena scored a run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) looks onto the field during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) signs a jersey for a fan who gave him his home run ball after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) runs towards home plate to score a run int he sixth inning after an RBI double by left fielder David Peralta (6) against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Dusten Knight (76) pitches int he eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (21) and relief pitcher Dusten Knight (76) high five after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) hits a single in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Dusten Knight (76) pitches in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) slides into home plate to score a run after a two-run RBI double by shortstop Wander Franco (5) in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) looks on before going on deck in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder David Peralta (6) hits an RBI double in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) scored a run.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) appears hurt as shortstop Wander Franco (5) and first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) approach him on the mound during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (38) pitches in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) grabs his home run ball after trading it for a signed jersey after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates advancing to third base after hitting in the first inning as Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (26) looks on at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates advancing to third base after hitting in the first inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates scoring a run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates scoring a run after shortstop Wander Franco (5) hit an RBI single in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) looks on after giving up a solo home run to Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Whit Merrifield (1) in the second inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) and center fielder Jose Siri (22) have a discussion in the dugout after Siri became emotional upon a ground out in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) hits an RBI single in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Rays right fielder Manuel Margot (13) scored a run.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates a solo home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) prepares for batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) pitches int he second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) gets a mound visit after appearing hurt in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) looks on, and Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) safe at second base after stealing in the second inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) pitches in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) pitches during batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher JT Chargois (84) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates a solo home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (26) participates in batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) hugs third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) after his solo home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Miles Mastrobuoni (78) throws during infield practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) watches a ball during batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Randy Arozarena (56) practices a swing after his turn at batting practice as center fielder Jose Siri (22) walks up to bat before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) prepares for batting practice before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Miles Mastrobuoni (78) walks off the field after helping pick up baseballs following batting practice at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
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