The recent encounter between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Blue Jays was a one-sided affair contest, to say the least. The Blue Jays dominated the Rays throughout the game with a score of 20-1, handing over the division leaders their most significant loss of the season. With this win, the Jays have also broken their five-game losing run and now stand 3.5 games behind the third-placed New York Yankees.
Meanwhile, the Rays are not having the best of games lately. They have lost four in their last seven games. The Kevin Cash-led team is under some pressure now after a flying start to their season. The big result also got a reaction from both sets of fans.
Toronto Blue Jays put The Tampa Bay Rays to a reality check with the biggest win of the season
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It was the second game of the series between the Blue Jays and the Rays. The Blue Jays pulled up one of the best team efforts to win this game with a margin of 19 runs. It comes as an enormous boost for Toronto’s season hopes. Their official Twitter handle, indicating the same, posted the winning post with the Caption, “Morale Rayser.”
Morale Rayser 🔥
FINAL: #BlueJays 20, Rays 1 pic.twitter.com/oFxHaMpBl4
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) May 24, 2023
The Blue Jays dominated the proceedings from the start. Taking the lead in the first innings, they almost put the game to bed with six runs in the fifth innings. For them, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had one of the most significant contributions to the offense. He finished the game with one run and six RBIs to his name.
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Their pitchers also did some incredible work from the mound. The Rays had no answer for Jose Barrios. He pitched in seven innings and claimed five strikeouts with an ERA of 1.0. This big win has charged the fans, and they have reacted positively to it.
Fans can’t get over the win against the Rays!
For the fans, it came as a big surprise. They do not believe the scoreline with which their team has won the game. Many could not believe their eyes. Here are a few of the reactions!
WHAT THE HELL DID WE DO 🤯
— EZ (@ErikZarins) May 24, 2023
IS THIS A TYPO?!
— Cody Willis 🇨🇦 (@CptWilliss) May 24, 2023
WE WON A BASEBALL GAME pic.twitter.com/jR1MMG7E9U
— George Springer’s Dinger (@SpringersDonger) May 24, 2023
we finally won a game pic.twitter.com/94GNE2RqNR
— 🚶🏻♂️ (@ByIsolate) May 24, 2023
The Rays fans are hoping for a better run in the next game
Is this the score?
— dankles (@designer_blunts) May 24, 2023
This defeat will help us a lot for the future, remember what I tell you, come on rays!❤️🙌🏻
— Mariano González 🍊 (@M_G_M09) May 24, 2023
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Rays were due a game like this…it’s got to be exhausting winning so much
— Pam McCarthy (@pmccarthy5504) May 24, 2023
Both sets of fans have given a positive response to the result. Given that both teams will meet again on Wednesday, the world can expect it to be a real treat. What will be the result? Only time will tell!
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