MLB opening day: Toronto Blue Jays defeat Tampa Bay Rays (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 during opening day for MLB at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Thursday. The Blue Jays scored five runs in the sixth inning to take control of the game.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielders Daulton Varsho (L), Kevin Kiermaier (C) and George Springer celebrate a 8-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays during an opening day baseball game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 28, 2024. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios looks away as the Rays' Yandy Diaz (C) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Berrios pitches against the Rays during the second inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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Umpire Cory Blaser looks on as Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. makes a catch on a foul ball hit by the Rays' Isaac Paredes during the second inning. Photo by Steve Nesius/UPI

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