Rays 7, Blue Jays 1: Postseason spot secured!

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The rubber-match of this week’s three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays is the most important one, as a win today will secure the Rays’ spot in the 2021 Postseason. Luis Patiño takes the mound against Blue Jays opener Julian Merryweather.

Patiño worked around loading the bases in the first to prevent the Blue Jays from getting on the board first. The Rays put two runners on in the bottom of the first, but were also unable to bring home a run.

Patiño’s second inning was much better, setting the Jays down 1-2-3. Ross Stripling entered the game to pitch for Toronto after Merryweather’s one-inning open. Francisco Mejia singled with two outs but was stranded on…