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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 | iNFOnews.ca
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson makes a leaping catch on a fly ball from Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

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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Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1 | iNFOnews.ca
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams, right, makes a catch over outfielder Christopher Morel on a pop up from Toronto Blue Jays’ Addison Barger during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1 | iNFOnews.ca
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1 | iNFOnews.ca
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1 | iNFOnews.ca
Tampa Bay Rays’ Chandler Simpson slides in safely with a double ahead of a throw field by Toronto Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

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