Springer's 2-run homer helps Blue Jays split doubleheader against Rays

George Springer hit a two-run homer as part of a four-run seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Tuesday to split a day-night doubleheader.

Randy Arozarena drove in runs in the first and third innings as Tampa held on for a 4-2 win in the afternoon game.

Pinch-hitter Whit Merrifield had a two-run double as part of the seventh-inning rally for Toronto (80-62) before Springer brought him home with his blast. Teoscar Hernandez, Alejandro Kirk and Matt Chapman each drove in a run.

Manoah pitched 6 2/3 innings, striking out five but allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. Anthony Bass (4-3), Adam Cimber, Jordan Romano of Markham, Ont., and Zach Pop combined for 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief.

The win put the Blue Jays ahead of the Rays by half a game in the tightly contested American League wild-card race.

Ji-Man Choi and Jonathan Aranda each had a solo home run for Tampa Bay (79-62).

Yonny Chirinos scattered three hits over four innings, striking out two. Garrett Cleavinger, Jalen Beeks, Colin Poche, and Kevin Herget came out of the Rays' bullpen.

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