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Tampa Bay dominated Toronto 12–2 on July 21 at Rogers Centre, far exceeding the 7.5-run Vegas total with a decisive offensive performance. The Rays collected 21 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 11 runs, posting a .739 OPS against a Blue Jays pitching staff that surrendered 11 earned runs and allowed 21 hits. Toronto's offense managed only 7 hits with a .683 OPS, scoring just 2 runs on 1 RBI despite drawing a walk; the home team struck out 6 times and committed 2 errors that compounded their struggles. Tampa Bay's pitching was equally impressive, allowing only 7 hits and 2 earned runs with a 3.86 ERA while the Blue Jays' staff imploded with a 4.21 ERA and 3 walks issued. The Rays' balanced attack—combining hit volume with power and run production—overwhelmed a Toronto lineup that lacked offensive rhythm and reliability in the field. This lopsided result suggests Tampa Bay's rotation is firing while Toronto faces mounting pressure to stabilize both its pitching depth and defensive execution.