What a Start!
The game kicked off with a promising start for our Toronto Blue Jays!
George Springer got the momentum going with a single to center. Later in the inning, Addison Barger brought Springer home with a clutch single to left. Our boys in blue wrapped up the top of the first inning with the lead, 1-0. 
Strengthening the Lead
By the second inning, the Blue Jays' bats were truly alive.
With the bases loaded and George Springer at the plate again, Springer made it count by bringing home two more runs. The excitement didn't stop there, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed up with a solid single that scored another run, increasing our lead to 4-0. Way to go, Blue Jays! 
Rays Fight Back, but Blue Jays Hold On
A slight hiccup in the third saw the Rays close the gap with a three-run homer by Brandon Lowe. But fret not! Our team kept their composure, and Nathan Lukes smashed a solo homer in the fourth, extending our lead to 5-3. Then, in the fifth, Joey Loperfido coming off the bench hit a brilliant solo homer, taking us to 6-3.The Thrilling Conclusion
The Rays made it a nail-biting finish. The ninth inning witnessed some intense moments, with the Rays pulling another run back. However, with Trent Hoffman on the mound, we held firm, and through a tremendous collective effort, the Blue Jays sealed the victory at 6-5. The close game kept all our hearts racing, but in true Blue Jays spirit, our team held on for the win! 
Way to go, Blue Jays!
Let's carry this momentum forward! 
Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Rays (September 16th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |