"The Rays got to Blue Jays' starter Kevin Gausman early and often on Monday, tagging the right-hander for 10 hits and seven runs (six earned) across 4 2/3 innings pitched. The Rays jumped on Gausman in the first inning, opening the top half of the game with three runs on four hits. In the top of the second inning, the Rays added two more runs on three hits, extending their lead to 5-0 as Gausman struggled to keep the Rays' lineup off balance through the game's early innings."
"After recording a two-out single, Simpson stayed in Gausman's head, forcing the right-hander to use all three disengagements. The Jays' starter was unable to pick off Simpson, advancing him to second base. Simpson didn't stay there for long, stealing third base on the first pitch, and scoring on a throwing error by catcher Brandon Valenzuela. Simpson ended his night by going 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two stolen bases, improving his season average to .314 and stolen base total to 14."
"Jonathan Aranda had the biggest swing of the night for the Rays, launching a solo home run off Gausman, leading off the top of the fifth for his eighth home run of the 2026 season. Aranda has enjoyed hitting off the Blue Jays' pitching staff to open 2026, going 7-for-12 with"
The Rays defeated the Blue Jays 8-5, improving to 4-0 against Toronto in 2026 and leaving the Blue Jays at 18-23 after 41 games. Tampa Bay scored three runs in the first inning on four hits and added two more runs in the second to build a 5-0 lead. Kevin Gausman struggled early, allowing 10 hits and seven runs, with six earned, over 4 2/3 innings. Chandler Simpson disrupted the game after a two-out single, forcing multiple disengagements, stealing bases, and scoring on a throwing error. Simpson finished 3-for-5 with three runs and two stolen bases. Jonathan Aranda hit a leadoff solo home run in the fifth.
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