Nunez hits walk-off two-run single, Guerrero hurt in Jays win over Rays

Rainer Nunez hit a walk-off two-run single because the Toronto Blue Jays got here again to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Friday in spring coaching baseball motion. 

Nunez’s hit capped a three-run ninth for the Blue Jays that began with an RBI single from catcher Stevie Berman.

Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the sport within the second inning with proper knee discomfort, however supervisor John Schneider mentioned after the sport he’s optimistic the damage isn’t severe.

Guerrero had an RBI single within the first inning, advancing to second base on a throw to dwelling to attempt to stop Bo Bichette from scoring. Guerrero appeared uncomfortable reaching second, however stayed within the sport for the rest of the inning.

Guerrero, who’s slated to go away Sunday to hitch the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic group, is taken into account day after day.

Rob Brantley and George Springer every hit an RBI double within the second inning to place the Jays up 3-1, and Matt Chapman’s run-scoring single within the third put Toronto forward 4-2.

The Rays tied the sport with a two-run fourth, then went forward 5-4 within the sixth when Niko Hulsizer scored on a Berman throwing error.

Tampa Bay added a run within the eighth when Austin Shenton scored on a balk by Jays pitcher Jimmy Burnette. It was the second balk of the sport dedicated by Toronto.

Brandon Eisert picked up the win by pitching a hitless ninth inning.

Anthony Molina took the loss for the Rays.

Toronto starter Kevin Gausman gave up one earned run on a single hit whereas placing out three over 1 1/3 innings.

Toronto (4-3) faces Detroit on Saturday in Lakeland, Fla.