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Rays Secure Third Straight Win Behind Rasmussen’s Gem and Timely Homers

Tampa Bay defeated Toronto 3-1 in the series opener, powered by six scoreless innings from Drew Rasmussen and home runs by Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead.

The Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe, right, celebrates with Junior Caminero after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against Toronto at Tampa's George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday night. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images/TNS)
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May 23, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
May 23, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) hits a home run during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Drew Rasmussen delivered six scoreless innings on just 76 pitches, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out three.
  • Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer in the third inning, extending his hitting streak to six games, while Curtis Mead added a solo shot in the fourth.
  • Tampa Bay’s bullpen issued a season-high eight walks, including Mason Montgomery walking three straight batters in the seventh inning.
  • The Rays’ defense shone, highlighted by Junior Caminero’s inning-ending double play on a 110.1 mph grounder in the fifth inning.
  • Toronto’s Anthony Santander, dealing with left hip inflammation, missed his second consecutive start but appeared as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.