Leading 4 – 1, the Blue Jays score seven runs in the 5th inning to take an 11 – 1 lead over the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay, however, comes back with seven runs of their own in the next inning. Toronto holds on for a 12 – 10 win.

On July 20, 2002 — Leading 4 – 1, the Blue Jays score seven runs in the 5th inning to take an 11 – 1 lead over the Devil Rays. Tampa Bay, however, comes back with seven runs of their own in the next inning. Toronto holds on for a 12 – 10 win.

 

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