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 The win gave the Blue Jays a four-game lead in the American League
East over the New York Yankees, who lost 5-2 to the Chicago White
Sox.
"It's really special," said 40-year-old Dickey. "I think I had 28
wins before I was 35 and 72 after. It's been a tough year for me,
losing my dad and things like that.
"So to be able to celebrate this at home, in my 100th start for the
Blue Jays, is really poetic."
Designated hitter Josh Donaldson, center fielder Kevin Pillar and
right fielder Jose Bautista hit solo homers for the Blue Jays
(88-65).
"It's no secret, we know that they have the ability to hit the ball
out of the ballpark," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
"The good thing is, when they do it, if you can keep them solo, it
keeps you in the ballgame. That's what allowed us to stay in the
ballgame."
Catcher J.P. Arencibia homered in the eighth for the Rays (75-79),
who entered the night five games out of a wild-card spot.
Dickey (11-11), a right-handed knuckleballer, allowed four hits, no
walks and two runs while striking out two in seven innings. He
retired the final 11 batters he faced.
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Right-hander Roberto Osuna pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his 18th save
of the season as the Blue Jays appear headed to the postseason for
the first time since 1993.
Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi (8-9) allowed two home runs among
seven hits that he allowed in five innings. He gave up three walks
and four runs and struck out four.
"I really had to work tonight," Odorizzi said. "I feel thankful that
I only gave up four runs.
"I made a lot of good pitches to get out of jams, which it seemed
like I was in all night. I just really had to fight and claw my way
through it."
(Editing by Julian Linden)
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