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Blue Jays Crush Rays With 19-Hit Attack
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer homer as Toronto rolls to 14-1 spring training win
Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:23pm
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashed his first spring home run in a six-run first inning and George Springer drilled a three-run shot in a seven-run fourth as the host Toronto Blue Jays demolished the Tampa Bay Rays 14-1 on Sunday in Dunedin, Fla. Alejandro Kirk and Jesus Sanchez also hit two-run homers for the Blue Jays, who racked up 19 hits in support of starter Dylan Cease's five scoreless innings.
Why it matters
The Blue Jays' offensive outburst in spring training is an encouraging sign for the team's prospects in the upcoming regular season, as they look to build on their success from last year. The Rays, on the other hand, will need to address their pitching struggles if they hope to remain competitive in the AL East.
The details
Guerrero Jr. and Springer led the way for the Blue Jays, with Guerrero hitting his first spring home run in the first inning and Springer launching a three-run shot in the fourth. Alejandro Kirk and Jesus Sanchez also hit two-run homers for Toronto, which finished with 19 hits. Starter Dylan Cease delivered five scoreless innings, lowering his spring ERA to 0.93.
- The game took place on Sunday, March 23, 2026 in Dunedin, Florida.
The players
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
A star slugger for the Toronto Blue Jays who hit his first spring home run in the team's 14-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
George Springer
An outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays who hit a three-run home run in the team's 14-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Dylan Cease
The starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, who delivered five scoreless innings and lowered his spring ERA to 0.93 in the team's 14-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Nick Martinez
The starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, who was roughed up for 11 runs on 12 hits in 3 2/3 innings, including three home runs, in the team's 14-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Carson Williams
A Tampa Bay Rays player who hit the team's lone home run in their 14-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
The takeaway
The Blue Jays' offensive outburst in spring training suggests they have the firepower to compete for a playoff spot in the upcoming regular season, while the Rays will need to address their pitching struggles if they hope to remain competitive in the AL East.
