(Dunedin) Rainer Nunez hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Friday in the Grapefruit League, but it was injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. that held him back. attention this day.
Guerrero left the game in the second set with a problem in his right knee. Manager John Schneider said after the game he was confident the injury was minor.
The power hitter hit a run single in the first inning, advancing to second base on the throw to home plate to prevent Bo Bichette from scoring. Guerrero appeared to feel discomfort reaching for the pad, but played the rest of the inning.
Guerrero, who is scheduled to join the Dominican Republic team on Sunday for the World Baseball Classic, will be assessed daily for his injury.
Rob Brantley and George Springer both hit doubles in the second to give the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead. Matt Chapman made it 4-2 in the third with a single.
The Rays took a 5-4 lead in the sixth through Niko Hulsizer, who crossed home on a poor throw from Stevie Berman.