Springer homers, Jays beat Rays 7-2 for doubleheader split

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Published September 13, 2022 2:22 PM

By IAN HARRISON
Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a seventh-inning double, George Springer added a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 to gain a doubleheader split betwen AL wild card contenders. Toronto is 80-62 and is a half-game ahead of the Rays and Seattle, both 79-62, in a race for the three AL wild cards. Toronto trailed 2-1 before rallying with a four-run seventh against left-hander Colin Poche. Springer homered to reach 20 for the seventh time.

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