Tough Start for the Blue Jays
The game against the Rays didn't kick off the way we hoped.
The top of the first had us at a standstill with Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Daulton Varsho all failing to get on base. Alas, it was during the bottom of the inning that the Rays took a substantial lead. Junior Caminero hit a 387-foot homerun, bringing in two more runs after Josh Lowe reached third base on Brandon Lowe's ground rule double. 
Our pitching needed to be tighter to fend off that early pressure.Holding Strong but Still Trailing
Our defense began to steady in the second inning, but the offense still wasn't clicking as well as we wanted. By mid-game, the lineup was still struggling to generate the needed runs, though Anthony Santander made an impact with a solid single in the 4th.The 6th inning gave us a glimmer of hope when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. unleashed a massive 423-foot home run to left center.
It felt like the momentum was about to shift, but unfortunately, luck wasn't on our side. Despite hits from Alejandro Kirk and Santander, the Rays kept their defense strong, and no more runs came in that inning.The Final Stretch
Attempts to rally in the later innings fell short. Although Myles Straw managed an infield single in the 7th, the Rays' defense was as unyielding as ever. The Rays bullpen did a stellar job maintaining their lead, aided by Pete Fairbanks who closed off any chances we mustered in the 9th inning.Though disappointing, a commendable effort was seen from the likes of Ernie Clement who fought for a walk, demonstrating the Blue Jays' fighting spirit until the very end. No doubt there's much to reflect on for the next game, fellow Blue Jays fans. Let's gear up and keep the faith!
It was just one of those games. Final score: 1-3 in favor of the Rays.Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Rays (May 24th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |