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09/17 21:22 CDT Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as
Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays
2-1
By KRISTIE ACKERT
Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --- Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk
of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh
inning of Tampa Bay's 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
The AL East-leading Blue Jays saw their six-game winning streak end, while the
Rays snapped a three-game skid.
Tampa Bay rookie Ian Seymour (4-2) worked a career-best seven innings in his
fourth start, allowing one unearned run on four hits. He struck out three and
walked one.
With the Rays leading 1-0 in the fourth, the Blue Jays had runners on second
and third with none out when Kirk hit a fly ball to deep center at Steinbrenner
Field. Simpson leaped and made the catch with his glove above the wall, turning
a potential homer into a sacrifice fly.
Simpson went 3-for-4 on the night. He doubled in the first and scored on Yandy
Diaz's single. In the seventh, he lined a single to right off Yariel Rodriguez
(2-2) to score Carson Williams.
Rays slugger Junior Caminero exited after the sixth with back tightness.
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