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The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 14–1 on March 22 at TD Ballpark, with the home team's offense overwhelming a struggling visitor. Toronto's hitters collected 19 hits and 4 home runs while driving in all 14 runs, posting a combined .781 OPS despite striking out just 5 times. The Blue Jays' pitching staff was equally effective, allowing only 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 10 Rays batters. Tampa Bay managed just 4 hits and 1 run, with hitters fanning 10 times and posting a meager .663 OPS. The Rays' pitching was ineffective, surrendering 19 hits and 14 earned runs across the contest. This lopsided spring training result underscores Toronto's offensive depth heading into the season while highlighting Tampa Bay's early struggles at the plate and on the mound. The Blue Jays' ability to generate runs without excessive strikeouts suggests a more balanced offensive approach than the Rays' strikeout-prone lineup demonstrated here.