Casali hits tiebreaking HR in 8th, Rays edge Blue Jays

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TORONTO (AP) — Curt Casali hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Saturday.

Facing Ryan Tepera (0-1), Casali led off with a drive into the left-field bullpen, his second of the season and first since June 17.

Brandon Guyer also connected as the Rays won for the eighth time in 12 meetings with Toronto this season.

Jose Bautista homered for the Blue Jays, who fell to 10-19 in one-run games.

Kevin Jepsen (2-5) worked one inning for the win, Brad Boxberger pitched out of a jam in the eighth and Jake McGee finished for his fourth save.